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  “You’ve been randomly selected, please pull over to this side here and open all your doors.” Seriously? I’m super white, short and female and I’m getting searched?? I thought. Whatever… 

“Wait, this goes through Big Sur?” Jay asked, shocked that he didn’t already know this piece of fantastic information. “Yes, the 1 goes along the coast, which passes through Big Sur. It’ll come out in Monterey & Santa Cruz.” “Okay, well now we have to go San Francisco.” “It’s only logical.” I replied. I had…

“Aw but it’s a big day! Here, have a lollipop.” The banker said. I smirked, “Thanks, purple’s fine.” …. Now Tuesday. Well Tuesday was going to be me doing whatever. I figured the best thing for today was some solitude wandering through the French Quarter and areas Mom and I hadn’t explored. Maybe I’d find some…

“Have a nice day, young lady.” “Thanks, you too, old sir.” …. Monday wasn’t planned past getting the car from Enterprise. I’d considered the art museums or etc, but nothing was set in stone. It was a half hour walk to Enterprise or a five minute call to them for a pick up. Since I’d had…

“You want a bag? ” The cashier asked. “Yes please, I have a long walk ahead.” I replied, anxious to get on my way. …. Mom and I woke up late again. I dunno what it is, but we keep doing that here. I’ll find myself continuing to do so after she leaves too. It…

“You gotta wave, girl, we don’t what you’re thinkin’ ” She said again as we got out of the car. “Ya, just not used to it. Thanks!” …. So, The plans for Saturday morning had been to walk to whole foods, find something to eat for breakfast and then walk back to head to the…

“You can turn the light on here, and there’s washer and dryer if you need them…” “Great, thanks so much. Have a good night!” “You too, and please text me if you need anything!” “We will, thanks!” … Friday morning was an interesting one. I hadn’t gotten much sleep the night before, as I’ve lost…

” Will Bourbon do?” ask Lois. “Yep, that’s just fine. Thanks!” Tuesday, Christmas Eve 2013. I hadn’t missed a Christmas ever, and this year not only was I away from home, I was in another country, a day ahead, and spending it with a larger family. Since Andrew and Lois had invited me, I had…

“Hey there, ready?” I heard a low voice in front of me. It was one of the cashiers at the very low counter. He had a black beanie, well trimmed dark beard, wore plaid shirt and a leather cuff on his wrist. “Oh! Yes. Sorry. ” I had been distracted by thoughts and wasn’t paying…

“Just you?” The waitress asked confused. “Yep, just me. Can I sit anywhere?” I asked. She nodded, and said I could sit wherever I wanted. I had one goal this Sunday afternoon: To eat at Avida, the spanish restaurant I’d seen the day before. I’m spending only a couple hours in the city these last…