Sigh. Ok, so waking up with no food, having to cadge a quick meal at the gym, was not my idea of great. Going to school, not really my idea. So after that I decided I would take as many vacation days as I could right off the bat. I had things to do, people to meet, yada yada. You get the drift. I started off by meeting kids since they were safe, (no adults, young adults or elders), and really, I already knew most of them by having done the baby sitting thing. You know, when the parents wanted me to learn how to be responsible for others and with money I earned?
Kyleigh: Sul sul random town kid.
TK: Sul sul back atcha. So, Kyleigh, I guess we're playing a game, right? Either that or you're weirder than I always thought.
Kyleigh: No, Olivia it's not a game. I gotta pretend to meet new people for this story thing I'm doin'. Like a school project.
Olivia: Oh, so the whole homeless bit? Like you really ran away from home and are making a new life for yourself thing?
Kyleigh: Yeah. That.
Olivia: So, you aren't REALLY homeless then?
Kyleigh: Ummmm, technically, since I do have parents I COULD go back to, I suppose not. But in real life, I am. Got a lot with a tent on it and all and I have to find my own food, gather stuff, sell it, whatever it takes.
Olivia: Ohhhh! So you must have a Watcher, right?
Kyleigh: *looks around nervously* Noooo, I don't think I have a Watcher. They aren't real you know.
Olivia: Not the way I heard it!
Kyleigh: You be careful here in the park, Livie. There are some really sad, angry, homeless guys in here who do not have a place to go home to. They are lucky to have this park to hang out in but that's not always the case. People just don't know what it's really like to live on the streets. Not fun like it is for me.
Olvia: I will Kyleigh I promise. So, you wanna play Pirates with me?
Kyleigh: Sure! Do I get to be the Pirate Queen this time? Hey! You in the crow's nest. You wanna play too?
Random TK: Uhhh, do I know you? I think my Mom's calling.
Olivia: Avast me hearties!!! I spy a kraken off the starboard bow! Man the mains'ls. Get the canons ready!
Kyleigh: *growls menacingly* Hehehe. A lovely ship full of yummy pirates to sink! I'll get 'em this time!
Kyleigh: ROAAAARRRR! I'll grind your bones to make my bread!
Olivia: *sigh* That's giants Kyleigh, giants! Krakens drag you down to Davy Jones Locker.
Kyleigh: Oh, right. ROAAAARRRRR! I'll drag you down, down, down.......
Olvia: *giggles*
Olivia: That was fun Kyleigh. You always were a fun sitter. Wish you still were.
Kyleigh: Me too. No job allowed though. Hey, look, there's a pirate ship in the sky!
Olivia: Maybe it's Hook!
Kyleigh: Or maybe just a boat full of sweet things for little girls like you. Ok, one more cloud then I gotta go.
My day of making friends was going really well. I really like kids and someday I'll have a whole bunch of my own. Do the whole marriage, mortgage, monsters thing. Like Mom and Dad.
*sniffs, miss my Mom* Kids were great but there were other people I needed to know. You know like kids my age to hang with and the all important boy friend and besties. First off Mr. Tall Dark and Gorgeous strolled by and sat down for a chat:
TB: Hi, there. Name's Thomas Biurns. Haven't seen you around school. New here?
Kyleigh: Hello. *heavens he's gorgeous* Kyleigh Golightly. Yeah, new in the neighborhood. Be starting school again soon.
TB: Oh, wait! Are you that homeless chic everyone is talking about? Lives in a tent, no cash, nothing? You don't look it with those cool threads. I mean, do I see Abercrombie and Fitch there?
Kyleigh: Uh, yeah. So like everyone knows about this?
TB: Oh, heck yeah! So, your parents kick you out or what?
Kyleigh: Look, this was my decision. I want to be my own person. No rules from parents. Survive and make it to the top on my own. Ya know? I'm not desperate or anything, or stupid, or smelly. I have a really cool place to live. Maybe I'll invite you over some time.
TB: Yeah. I see. Well, I guess it would be cool. I mean, doing this thing on your own is like......no words.....brave and kinda kooky.
W:
*to him only* And if you're thinking of taking advantage of her you'll answer to me and I'm definitely not nice.
TB: I'm sure you'll do just fine.
TB: Soooo, cloud gaze?
Kyleigh: Yep, cloud gaze. I think I'm gonna wind up doing a lot of this.
Kyleigh: So like you're kind of a snob aren't you? And jealous? 'S ok. You're cool. Umm, and I'm outie. Gotta find some grub. C'ya.
So, he was cute but euw, the jealousie thing? Not my type AT all. Still, could be friends so long as he doesn't pull any snob stuff with me.
Cassandra: Hi, there. You're Kyleigh, right? I heard all about you. WAAAAY cool, dude. I'd never have the nerve. Oh, I'm Cassandra Goth, by the way. You know my little brother Alexander. You baby sat him but I was out so we didn't actually meet.
Kyleigh: Oh, hi! Nice to know you. Heard a lot about you from Alex.
Cassandra: I'll bet! Brat can't stop yakking about you so I guess he does the same for everyone. Nothing embarrassing I hope?
Kyleigh: Not at all. Cloud gaze?
Cassandra: 'K.
I don't know how I could spend as much time laying down as I did today and still be worn out. Guess cloud gazing is as much work as anything. All that getting up and down I guess. Anyway, next in line was another very handsome young man. Like as in, drop dead gorgeous young man. Teen actually. Be still my heart!!
Van: Hello. My name is Van Biurns. I saw you talking to my stuck up bro, Tom over there. Thought I'd stop by and let you meet the nice brother. Or one of them at least.
Kyleigh: Hi there. Nice to meet you. He's ok, really. A bit of a snob but ok. I'm Kyleigh Golightly. I'm sure we'll see each other in school. What classes do you have?
Van: Uh, science, math, you know....the usual. You?
Ky: Yeah, the usual.
Van: You got Mr. Johnson or Ms. Toronto? Johnson is a royal pain and a stickler for everything just so perfect. My brother Karl has him. Lucky for me I've got Toronto.
Ky: Me too!! Guess we'll be seeing each other then. So, you know all about the homeless thing, right? It's actually a lot of fun so far. *can he hear my heart beating so fast? Phew. He is sooo cute*
Van: Your choice I hear. Smart lady. You'll do just fine, and if you need any help with anything or anyone, just yell. Be happy to help out such a cool chick.
Ky: Wow! Thanks. That's really awesome of you.
Van: Any time. 'S all good for neighbors, right?
Ky: *can I please stop staring at his beautiful eyes? sigh* Umm, sorry, you were saying?
Van: Oh, just I hope we'll get to hang out and get to be friends. K? Gotta go. Dinner time. Oh! Do you have food eat?
Ky: *slightly embarrassed here* Yep. Lots of good grub. Let's hang after school some day. Cya!
So, today was a pretty decent day. Met some really nice people and a couple of potential guys. Who knows? Maybe some bffs too. AND, bonus! Enough money to pay for these lovely potatoes I'm going to grill. Feed the tummy and do a skill. Happiness!
Yep. A good day. Oh, you'll probably see a lot of me mowing down the edibles. I do need to keep up my strength! G'night!
