pursuit of happiness.

"Now I start to believe in something else. But how do I know if I'll make it through? How do I know?" The name's Penelope Tennell, 23 years old, and Birdcage's friendly neighborhood barista of the Coffee Bean.

[pine-nation]

Really? Oh, that’s relieving to hear. I don’t know, I sometimes feel like I come across like I’m trying too hard when I’m interacting with people. [laughs lightly] Don’t worry, I think that’s a good thing. I find people who dislike a lot of things to be a bit annoying, honestly.

Uhm, yep, that kind of Pine. Oh, wow, thanks. It’s… badass to meet you too, Penelope.

[penelopetennell]

Oh, sweetheart, you don't need to try hard. Just be yourself and everything will be fine! Now, tell me, Pine, what brings you here to Birdcage? Family business, personal matters, or just the typical need to get out from the craziness of the world? 

[prudenceowens-blog]

No.

[penelopetennell]

Yes!

[maltennell-deactivated20140114]

You’re manipulating me, Penelope.

[penelopetennell]

Pleaseeeeee.

[maltennell-deactivated20140114]

Aw, Christ, don’t make that face, Pens. Snow is cold. And wet. And cold.

[penelopetennell]

B-But I barely ever get to see you now! I just want to spend some time with my favorite person in the whole wide world.

[maltennell-deactivated20140114]

Absolutely not.

[penelopetennell]

Why not?

[prudenceowens-blog]

Great, why don’t you go demonstrate some of those awesome things right now. I’m sure the snow could use a few more special snowflakes to join it.

[penelopetennell]

Are you asking to have a snowball fight? I think it would super cool to have one seeing how much snow there is out there! We don't get much in Cali.

[inashavaseany-blog-blog]

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knock knock, do you want to build a Snowman?

[maltennell-deactivated20140114]

This weather is absolutely terrible.

[penelopetennell]

Oh, Mallie! Do you want to build a snowman?

[laneyruth-deactivated20140715]

You are the prime example of why they say not to drink on the job, and it’s not even alcohol.

[penelopetennell]

Why thank you!

[laneyruth-deactivated20140715]

By talking to me with such high energy, and the questions. You’re quite overwhelming.

[penelopetennell]

I can't help the way I am. I think it's all the sugar and coffee I am exposed to! I am surrounded by them at my job!

[pine-nation]

Oh, yeah? I was… I was stuck living in an pretty isolated town, so I’ve kind of ended up being a bit socially awkward because of that. I don’t think cheery and goofy is weird. It definitely makes you a lot more easier to talk to. Oh… thanks. Y-Yeah, I think you’re right.

The name’s Pine, by the way.

[penelopetennell]

Socially awkward? That's a major odd thing, because you seem perfectly fine to me. You're like your everyday average guy in my book. Oh, thank you very very much! I like people talking to me. I like to make friends. I just like a lot of things, sorry.   

Pine? Pine Forest? Pine Oak? Pine Needles? Pine. What a awesome name! It's totally badass to meet you, Pine. My name is Penelope! 

[samuelarmstrong]

"Welcome to Barkers:

[samuelarmstrong]

God, what a waste of perfect good blonde hair.

[penelopetennell]

You think my hair is perfect?

But, listen, what was your name again, handsome? 

[laneyruth-deactivated20140715]

You’re actually managing to give me a headache.

[penelopetennell]

Awww, and how am I doing that?

[samuelarmstrong]

"Welcome to Barkers:

[samuelarmstrong]

You know what could put a smile upon my glorious face? Money. Lots, and lots of money. Not just hundreds of pounds but millions. Know why? Because then I’ll be able to go back to the life I had where I had meaning other than being the ‘bartender’. I used to make fun of the bartender and now I’m him. It’s revolting. So yes, it’s an ever running broken record of bad days. Can I get you a drink or what.

[penelopetennell]

...You're funny. [Penelope giggled.]

[laneyruth-deactivated20140715]

Debbie Downer? Mary Sun— you cannot be serious.

[penelopetennell]

Why be serious?

[pine-nation]

I am too. I mean, I didn’t know many people where I was living, but it’s still cool that someone else is actually from there. Are you? I don’t quite know how I feel about it yet. It’s certainly a lot different than home.

[penelopetennell]

I was tried my best to be the social butterfly, but it was, well, a tad difficult for me to make friends nevertheless. People thought I was, uhhh, weird. It's because I am so cheery and goofy all the time. Don't worry, it just takes some time to get used to this place. I am sure you will like it. 

[prudenceowens-blog]

As if there wasn’t anything to do in this town before, let’s add more snow to the mix and make it downright impossible to find anything worth enjoying.

[penelopetennell]

But snow is major fun! I can't get enough of it! Plus it's lots and lots of awesome things you can do with snow!