Second Chances: the Network

I can't believe that it's almost Christmas. This year has gone by way too fast.

[TK]

Thanks for joining Adam and I yesterday. That was kind of my first Thanksgiving. I hope I didn't over do it. Adam is a really good cook. And it was great to hang out with both of you.

I'm seeing a correlation between the appearance of turkey feathers, a strong sense of nostalgia for home, and then the arrival of some sort of object. For me, it was a particularly favored magnifying glass.

Would anyone else care to corroborate?

Morgan is already asking to see Santa. I can't wait for all the exciting events starting at the end of the month. What are you most looking forward to this holiday season? I personally can't wait for Thrive City’s Winter Wonderland.

I realize it is somewhat short notice, but if any of you would care to join me at Edge of Glory on Friday night, I'll be taking the evening off from work and instead, celebrating my birthday.

So this is new. Which I'm sure you get all the time. Jack Wilder. You wouldn't know the name which kind of hurts, ego wise.

The government types? Seem a little stressed. A little disorganized. I got sent on my way, told I should do a thing on this thing. Anyone want to add a security badge to their collection? Also, I'm looking for takeout suggestions. East coast, best coast or something.

WHO IS WAVERLY? (Hi, new roomie I guess and I'm en route)

Well the good news is this is going down in October which means I can stress eat Halloween candy while people smarter than me figure out what the hell to do.

I GOT A JOB.

I wasn't worried about it because the government lady assured me they would help me find something, but I thought it might be in a shop or a barista instead of what I was doing at home. But no, they sent me on a few interviews with some different PR firms and I'm going to start on Monday with one that works with entertainment and sports brands.

Also, I just wanted to thank everyone for being so nice. I was really freaked out when I got here and you were all brilliant at answering my questions and helping me understand what the hell was going on.

I know y'all just heard from me, and normally, you know, I sorta just lurk, watch, read your very public conversations (some of y'all are nasty (good for you)).

But today is a very special day, and this painting might not live very long, so I need to share with you Old Nate's wall buddy.

I call it Beauty, Grace, Punch You in the Face.

Happy birthday, big guy! Everyone tell Eliot happy birthday when you see him! Sing, too, if you feel like it. He loves that.

Is it weird that I miss my parents the most when I remember my birthday is coming up? Like, not either of their birthdays but my birthday specifically?

Or is that just selfish?

Anyway, sorry, I don't mean to bring anybody down. This one essay I have to write has me all in my feels suddenly.

I have been here long enough to see times like these, where a larger group arrives or returns all at once. It does not make anything easier, it will likely never get any more easy to deal with when we lose loved ones.

But now is a time for support. Ask for it, provide it, whatever you need or are able to do. Check on your neighbors, "our people" or otherwise. The smallest offering can make a world of difference in times like these. We are in this together.

[ ooc; I am turning off tracking on this post - please use it to corral character reactions about the drops so the network comm isn't getting spammed and posts being buried ♥ filter to your own people, text messages, whatever. Your characters don't have to talk to Una at all, it's just a place to corral this. ]

I can't believe my baby girl is in second grade. She is so excited about her class and her teacher and she just loves learning. Of course I'm going crazy making sure she has everything she needs to have an awesome school year.

Now that the 'ber months are here, I have a question for everyone.

Are you a pumpkin spice person or apple cider? Or other?

- Green backpack ✅
- Green notebook ✅
- Green pens and pencils ✅
- Green paper ❌ (a travesty they don't make paper in green, I doth protest)
- Green hair ✅

Alright, I guess I'm ready for college. Probably.

[Faye]

On a scale from 1 to devastating, how bad is it that I'm not in high school with you anymore? lol I'm kidding. I hope you're having a good first week. 😘 I think I'm done getting all my shit sorted for college so I can wait for you afternoon if you wanna hang out.

Also, Holden has the week off so we might do some family bonding with Tony. What do you think about me bringing you to meet them? You know... as my girlfriend? 🥰

Hey, so...if I did anything weird or shitty when I was younger, I'm sorry. Younger me was not as well-adjusted as me now (though I'm sure some people would argue that I'm still not).

Cassie
I hope young me wasn't too much to deal with when we hung out.

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Check in, please.

I think those of us who haven't been ourselves the last two weeks seem to be back to normal, but it may still be continuing? I'm a bit confused on that front.

If I try to go home, back to New York, will it be for nothing? Will I just wake up here again?

I'll be honest, I'm not sure what to make of all this. Does anyone know if this is Howard's doing?

Anyone else have a day where it just hits you all of a sudden that you don’t know if you’ll ever see the people that were once your world ever again? I’m not dealing with it well today.