Burning Down The House

Zane Taylor // 18 // Graduated from Harwich High // "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough . . ."

[rin-kimura-blog]

The joys of winter in New England, right?

I’d almost consider going to school out of state for a milder winter.

[call-me-zane]

It's why we love it. 

Who knows, maybe that'll end up being the reality next year. 

[rin-kimura-blog]

Aww. If it makes you feel any better, I’m sure Boston will start getting all the snow and sleet you could ever want soon.

[call-me-zane]

Good, you know the only thing that makes me feel like its winter is slipping on muddy ice on the street.

[madiganphelps]

Only a little. Did you really think I’d be the type of person to like winter? Treadmills? They aren’t dangerous!

[call-me-zane]

Well, snow and ice is just frozen water so . . . some of the logic is there, promise. That's where you're wrong; they are dangerous and terrifying. Just trust me.

[rin-kimura-blog]

Well, I’m always happy to party with you, so count me in.

[call-me-zane]

Okay, but I warn you, the only thing we're serving is punch salted with bitter tears of sorrows and disappointment. 

[call-me-zane]

Please, I hate the snow. It means I have to run on the treadmill, and that’s just incredibly boring.

Are you trying to kill the winter spirit? But I get you there, not to mention they're also dangerous. 

[rin-kimura-blog]

They don’t have snow in Boston? That’s pretty sad.

[call-me-zane]

Feel free to join my pity party, party of one so far. 

[call-me-zane]

How can it be this cold and there's still no show? I came home for nothing? 

[autumn-carlyle]

Any time. Scared? Don’t be scared! That’s a lie.

[call-me-zane]

Your plans scare me, I thought we established that. No, it's the truth. The honest to God and absolute truth.

Autumn, I can't sing.

[walcottc]

I wonder what that says about you…at least they don’t make us make our own batter.

You’re not working here too, are you? Oops, I probably should have said this first, but thanks for the gift cards, dude. I think I shed a tear or two.

[call-me-zane]

Oooooh okay, that makes sense. No offense to some people here but I swear I was sure they couldn't cook to save a life. 

Nah, my amazingly developed talents are being used down at the karaoke bar. Man, it's okay. Parting with those pizaa street coupons were hard, but it was a worthy cause. 

[walcottc]

Yeah, my pancakes are oddly shaped, but I promise they taste good.

[call-me-zane]

. . . They look alright from here. But maybe that's because I subconsciously make pancakes shaped like road signs too? 

[autumn-carlyle]

Let me take the bullet for you next time. But answer me this: what would you want to sing?

[call-me-zane]

Thank you. But . . . I'm scared to answer that. Nothing?

[the-king-of-harwich-deactivated]

I completely understand. I’m going to go crazy if people keep choosing Shake it Off.

[call-me-zane]

We basically have a free concert right here for anyone that's never been able to go to one of hers. 

[devonivy]

They should get on that. They need to catch up to the times.

[call-me-zane]

Though it is surprising, I'm certainly not the one that's going to complain and ask for their new 1989 themed stock. 

[brielle-cochran]

Exactly! You owe me, since you’re gone like, all the time.

[call-me-zane]

I brought you loads of stuff from campus though, didn't I?

I'm afraid I'm going to have to refuse the offer to sing because I care about the well-being of everyone in this room and your hearing. 

[autumn-carlyle]

You’re allowed to say no, Zane.

[call-me-zane]

I tried to explain to someone that there were other songs in the machine but they freaked out and almost told the manager so . . . no. 

[call-me-zane]

Waaallcotttt - and yes that name stretch was needed,

We haven't spoken since, what, semester started up in September and I had to go to Boston? But back to right now; I hope you enjoy just a few of the gift cards to various restaurants I've saved up (sorry this isn't the whole collection but a man has a right to keep valuable things). I have a feeling you'll enjoy these.

And even though I'm sure your house is bursting with christmas decorations already, here are a few hats to add to your pile. From the three Taylors to the three Camerons. 

Best wishes for this Christmas, 

Zane Taylor. 

[devonivy]

Merry Swiftmas. Instead of caroling, everyone’s gonna be singing songs from 1989.

[call-me-zane]

I'm surprised Hallmark doesn't have Taylor Swift themed greeting cards yet.