I like first days because of how much I dislike them. I feel so nervous that my whole body feels shaky, my heart pounds so quickly and I pee about ten times a minute. I spend so much time thinking over every situation I could possibly encounter and yet I’m always taken by surprise. I love it because I love things that make me feel alive, and first days do that.
Exposition.
Today I woke up early (from nerves) and put on the outfit I bought specifically for this momentous event (because it’s important to feel confident and cool). I scrambled and I rushed but took the time to make sure I felt ready for this course I’ve been waiting to start for months. I had to park further than I intended, so I ended up power walking, taking the quickest detour possible to use the bathroom (duh).
Finally I walked up to the big glass doors (that I vaguely remembered are usually open…) and pushed. And they didn’t budge. So I peered inside. And it was empty. So I looked around myself. And there was no one else there.
Plot complication.
A guy approached me and asked if I was also there for the course, and as it would turn out we were the only two who had shown up. As we eventually found out, the course doesn’t start for another few days, and we were given the wrong date.
Anticlimax.
If life were a rom-com the two of us would go grab a cup of coffee, flirt in sepia lighting and fall in love, and oh-isn’t-fate-funny?! But in actuality I said the first thing on my mind: “Just so you know I’m going to be wearing this outfit again next time.” I think he nodded, but I’m not really sure, it’s all a bit fuzzy now.
Chapter 2?
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Ella
Song Quote:
If we’re strong enough to let it in we’re strong enough to let it go. –Let It All Go, Rhodes and Birdy
February 20th update:
Funnily enough, I did end up liking this guy. He was very sweet and friendly, but he smoked and that’s a deal breaker for me. I simply noted from afar whenever he did something thoughtful and made my peace with it, until I found out he doesn’t smoke after all! He simply loved being in the sun during our breaks and went out with the group that smoked. I promptly got my hopes up. Two seconds after I found out he doesn’t smoke, I also found out he’s engaged. So that’s that.
Sick and Sick of It 
So funny… I like the way you take it in your stride, even though you’ve been getting ready physically and mentally for this first class. Good luck in two days.
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“Just so you know I’m going to be wearing this outfit again next time.”
Sounds like a line right out of a rom-com. Maybe wear a different outfit next time just to see if he notices and says something? I don’t know. Is that how the next scene would go? ;)
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If it were a rom com the next scene would be him wearing the same clothing as he was and saying, “I’m wearing the same outfit again too.” It starts in two days, we’ll see what happens :)
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Thanks. I’m looking forward to an update. Good luck. :)
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Just remembered I never answered this.
Chapter 2 was very disappointing…
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I’m sorry to hear that.
I’m sure another book, one more to your liking, will present itself soon enough. ;)
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