Second Chances: the Network

School is almost over for the year and my birthday is in about a month. I want to plan something fun for it, but I dunno what. I'm turning 18, so it kind of feels like one of those big birthdays or something.

[Allison Hargreeves]

And if you want me out of your hair once I'm legally old enough, I can talk to whoever I need to about getting my own apartment.

Not me suggesting "Most Likely To Turn Into A Tiger" for a senior superlative. Nope. Wasn't me at all.

[Private to Faye Chamberlain]

How are you getting acclimated to the place? Or is the water still too cold?

While I will admit I did pull off the whole anti-princess look well... this eyeliner will not come off.

Someone help a guy out?

[Rapunzel]

Not sure if I ever mentioned this before and I honestly lost track of what day it even was but today just so happens to be my birthday. Now, I'm not looking for a fuss here, but I was wondering if you might wanna do something with me for it. I have zero ideas, mind you, my birthday is usually just another day of the week to me.

We could get dinner or something though, maybe? Cake.

I am also open to suggestion.

I love hosting field trips and I adore these kids and watching them learn and explore but WHY does every school want to do them AT THE SAME TIME???

I'm almost as glad school is about done as the kids are. I need two margaritas, on the rocks, extra salt, and 12 hours of sleep thank you.

[EVAN BUCKLEY]

you're good with your hands. think you can make me some bookshelves?

Somebody come and eat all this pie I have left over.

I regret every single carb loaded plate I baked and ate yesterday.

[FRANK CASTLE]

You're going to Matt's wedding, right?

Hear me out hear me out

We rent out a huge area... community center or like idk... hotel bar room or something. Alright?

And then like we hold the whole bash there and the whole community comes--- but here is the best part

we wouldn't want anyone graduating to feel like they aren't special. So everyone gets balloon arches in whatever colors they want. And under that is like their favorite cake/cupcake/desert. And their own little graduation shrine to show off their accomplishments. And we can do like guest books where everyone leaves cheesy life advice and a tip jar for money and shit.

and then we can do like a crazy nacho/french fries/pizza bar. So you can like get a pizza or loaded french fries, or nachos.

Lets make that happen.

You have any plans this afternoon?

I felt compelled to bake today. So, I now have a ton of purple cupcakes, and I know I can't eat them all by myself. If anyone wants some, come by and take some!

I fucking love my husband. He is so incredible! Yesterday was our wedding anniversary and what an amazing day it was!! It started with… well, I’ll keep that part private, but let’s just say what a way to wake up. Then he made me an incredible breakfast—French toast with strawberries, hash browns and scrambled eggs. Then gifts were exchanged. Also, I need to say thank you to Alex for vacating the apartment for the entire 24-hrs so we could have the place to ourselves. We never left the apartment and honestly the best part of the whole thing was that we just got to be alone with no interruptions or distractions. It was a perfect relaxing day that ended with a romantic dinner—New York Strip steak with a baked potato and asparagus with the room dimmed and candles glowing.

Baby, it was a perfect day! Thank you so much. I love you! ❤️

Who wants to come watch the Bay to Breakers run this Sunday? Is anyone running it? It's a weird often costumed fun run that's generally a good time.

[Enid]

Alright, best girl who has a birthday coming up. Are there limitations to how I can spoil you as you become an adult?

Any chance I can convince you to take the friday after your birthday off from school?

Hello- I'm Doctor Zoe Hart. I have met some of you. I was thinking of setting up a small walk-in clinic in the Complex. I am a doctor, and would like to help.

Does anyone here practice Muay Thai?

EVAN

Hey babe, when is your next free day?

[Bird Brothers & Q]

Enid's birthday is on the 29th. What are we planning?

[L. Noceda]

Have you anything planned for Enid's birthday later this month?

Probably should have sent this out earlier, buuuut ~time, ~events, ~life, y'know.

Are you between the ages of 14 - 25 and in need of a little bit of extra cash for the summer?

We've got a bunch of part-time openings at the community centers, including:

• Day Camp Counselors*
  
• Lifeguards**
  
• Community Garden Maintainers
  
• Recreation Coordinators

* First Aid certification not required, but encouraged
** CPR certification required (First Aid encouraged)

If any of y'all are interested, hit me up or contact one of the centers and tell 'em I sent ya.

The centers' websites have a lot more detail, but I'll try to answer what I can.

(Also, this ain't just for the kiddos, so if you're one of the older set and find something [possibly more full-time/permanent?] in the listing you might want to do, I'm sure something can be arranged!)

Anyone interested in getting teams together to play a friendly game of football?

Today is one of the bestest best days ever!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLARK!!!

Thank you for being one of the most awesome people here! I got you a present. Oh! And I wasn't sure how old you were so I bought 87 candles. That's enough, yeah?

This place is weird. I mean it does shit like steal all your socks and send you to freaking space. On the other hand, it also gives you your Baby.

My car. My car is my baby, we've been making up for lost time.

I think the AP English Lit test went well last week, but I think I was just completely destroyed by the AP calculus today.

I have regrets.

I won't know my scores until July.

It's fine. This is fine.

I'm fine.

My brain is soup.

[Scott & Hope]
What if I'm not removed from the waitlist for UCSF once they get my AP scores? Will we have to forge something, or...what do people do if they're waitlisted forever?