We’re in the maze for all of five minutes when we hit our first dead end. Prosperity: Well, this obviously isn’t the right way. Kai calls out from behind me. Kai: Let’s go this way! By the time I turn around, Kai is gone. Prosperity: Kai? Where are you? I…
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I receive an email from Afu informing me that he’s moving out. That’s a grey colored cloud that I quickly push away. I won’t let him dampen my mood – good riddance to him. I have plans to enjoy the day, just my baby and me. I cook up some…
I wake up to a very unpleasant email from Afu regarding the state of the apartment that he and Harvey are renting. I admit I’ve been a bit slack on making sure everything is okay with the place, but with school – I haven’t had time. I barely have time…
A young man is standing in front of our house when Kai and I arrive home for the day. I don’t recognize him until I step closer. It’s my baby brother…who’s no longer a baby. Prosperity: Meri! I almost didn’t recognize you. Merit: Hi, Peri. I greet him with the…
I put on my pajamas and stare longingly at my bed. With a presentation, homework for two classes, and two final exams to study for, I know I don’t have time to sleep. When push comes to shove, sometimes you have to take drastic measures, so I do. I decide…
Feeling hungry and tired, I drag myself inside and prepare a quick meal of fish tacos. I’m halfway through my first term, and I’m not sure how I will make it through three more. But right now, it’s time to turn my attention to my son, who I feel I’ve…
I don’t talk about the colors much anymore, partially because life seems to move so quickly that my moods are blurred. I rarely get a moment to reflect. I get up in the morning and instantly start the process of getting myself and Kai ready. Today is challenging because I…
I pull out a photo that I’d been holding on to for a while and hang it on Kai’s bedroom wall. Prosperity: That’s your father. His name is Craig Conway, and I met him in Sulani, where you were born. Kai studies the photo carefully. Kai: We have the same…
It’s the first day of school for my sweet baby. I can still remember the colors of my first day of school and how confused my mother was when I tried to explain it. Kai doesn’t seem to see things the way I did, and I’m relieved. He won’t have…
Once the local elementary school ends for the day, more children arrive at the daycare center. Kai plays Voidcritters with a boy named Lincoln, while a little girl named Yvette takes her turn taking care of the class pet. Outside, a kid named Vern plays with Kai’s new friend Liliana.…