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OOC: For Ariosto!
With my wide-ruled Composition Notebook on my lap and new blue ink Bic in hand, I sat cross- legged on the worn black vinyl seat of the Greyhound looking out the window watching the blur of the green hills flashing before me.
July 29, 2001
P.O. Box 777
Athens, GA 12345
Dear Mr. Black,
Pen poised, my mind started wandering back to where it all began.
Since my parents died at a young age of 4, a group of nuns took me in and raised me in the hopes of joining their sisterhood. They fed, clothed, educated me and provided all of life’s necessities. As hard as they tried, they couldn’t provide what I craved the most. Love. I had other aspirations. What, I didn’t have a clue. I just knew life as a nun was too sterile and it was not the path I wanted to follow. I led them on, grateful for all they’ve done for me. My plan was to say my goodbyes and thank yous when I turned the legal age of 18, work as a full time waitress and attend a junior college.
Everything was planned until a year ago. While skimming through a literary periodical, an ad caught my eyes. It was a literary contest of our autobiography. The reward was a full ride towards an unnamed state university. Acting on a whim due to boredom, I started writing. It took a matter of minutes to write my autobiography. When finished, I read back and felt immediate disgust at how drab my childhood was. So, I balled up my story and wrote a fictitious one. Not expecting to win, I mailed my Cinderella story.
Six months later, a certified manila envelope arrived from a Mr. Black. The parcel held a congratulatory letter and information packet to University of Georgia.
I am aware this is my fifth letter since I left Chicago, but I must do something before I scream and they commit me to the nearest institution. I surely don’t mean to bother you with my trivialness, but since I really don’t have anyone in my life and I have to somehow release this pent up excitement, I choose you to use as my sounding board. Since you haven’t asked me to stop, I will continue writing. I just pray you don’t ball up my letters and throw it in the garbage disposal with disgust. Even worse, I hope you don’t regret your decision.
This is my first time outside of Chicago. I never realized how green the countryside could be. And oh yes, I saw a real cow for the first time! I asked the driver to stop this diesel filled bus so I can pet him. All I received was a “M’am, if I stop this bus, you will be standing by the side of the road in a cloud of dust. I ain’t stopping this bus just for you to pet a cow. Now scram.” That alone made me scramble back in my seat with my tail tucked between my legs.
I am due to arrive in Athens the next day. I have many worries but the main one at the moment is my roommate not liking me and wanting me to move out immediately. I so want to make friends. No, I crave to make friends. So far, you’re my only. Is it too forward to call you a ‘friend’? Please don’t answer that. Well, you may if the answer is yes.
We’re pulling into a stop now, so I will say my goodbye for now. Hopefully, this letter will reach you before I arrive in Athens.
Your friend,
Meggie
P.S. Is it too bold to ask for your first name? Mr. Black sounds too formal for a friend.