Working hard for the money(♪so hard for it honey!♫) sure made me hungry so once I got back to the dorm I hit the kitchen. Everyone had settled in for the night and I had the kitchen to myself for a change. Poking around in the fridge I found some fresh fish and decided to make that. Really, when did the cafeteria person make us fish?

Humming to myself as I prepared it I thought about home. I missed them. Mom, dad, Alice…and Alice told me that puppies were on the way. Maybe I should take some time off from school and-

“No, that’s crazy talk Gai! Remember what you’re hear for!” I snapped out loud. “But a break would be nice.” Rubbing at my eyes I turned and put the fish on the stove.

I must have been distracted or something. That’s the only explanation I can give for burning the food.

“What are you laughing at?” I demanded of the photographer as I scrapped fish into the trash. “What’s so funny?”

My morning didn’t go any better. The stupid cow burped in my face. How is that funny? Seriously! Seeing the look on my face he booked it into the building. I couldn’t exactly go after him because I was already late for class. Giving his back the finger I left for class. When I got back the cow found me and apologized for being rude and wanted to shake hands to make sure there were no hard feelings.

Mother-freaking-cow!

After I punched the cow in his big, fat face I took a walk to help calm my nerves. I almost missed my exams  I was so furious! Luckily I’m able to focus on what needs to be done and I aced those suckers with flying colors. Walking back to the dorm my pocket buzzed. Sliding open the phone I grinned. This had become a ritual for us.

“Hey Alice!”

“Hey sis! How’d the exam go?”

“Good, good. What’s up?”

“Nothing! I can’t wait for you guys to graduate!”

“Yeah, why’s that?”

“Duh! Because you’ll be back home! It’ll be great!”

“Sure it will. Looking for a job, having to find our own place to live. Fun times.”

“Pffft!! You’ll be HOME! Plus, we can take another family vacation! Good times!”

I laughed. “Yeah, yeah it sure will be.”