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Maybe just a little fun… A walk sounds nice, but I’m going to have to pass on the helicopter… I am afraid of heights.
How about we go for a walk on the beach, but bring your swimsuit because if we do that you’re going to get wet. Maybe I’ll pack up some food and we can eat on the beach too. How does that sound? You won’t even have to worry about heights.
Xenovia & Skander
Uhm? How about something casual so it’s easy to change into your birthday suit?
I think I can grant that wish. So, where should I take you? Or are we just going to hang around a house? I haven’t been down to the beach recently, and I wouldn’t mind going for a swim? Is that something that you’d be up for? Then again, I could always just have you come over here... I do have a hot tub...
Boyce & Skander
Well, there are five of us, plus my parents so that’s seven. We didn’t have much money, so taking seven people on a vacation can get pricey. We did do many day trips though, packed lunches, and what not. Wow, an only child? I could never imagine! Despite my brothers and sisters, our house was still always full. We always had other people. It’s loud, but always fun. We were always together, it wasn’t often we stuffed ourselves in our rooms unless it was time for bed.
I think I would lose my mind if my house was loud, but then again thinking back on my childhood it would have been nice to have other people near my age to do things with. My mother tried for another child, I believe, but I was the only one so here we are. My parents were always great at including me on things, but I think that I ended up growing up a lot faster, and perhaps not enjoying my youth the way most children do or should. It’s too late to change all that now, but I often wonder what my life would have been like if things had been different.
Oh, I hope not. Where do I come from is a loaded question actually. Well, if you’re asking me about where I flew in from, I was from Santorini. I visited my parents for a few weeks before I landed here in LA. If you’re asking me where I was originally from, well, I was born and raised in Newtown, Connecticut. What brings me here… I was in LA about 9 months back, left because of circumstances. Now they’ve changed and I don’t belong in the East Coast anymore so here I am.
How about you? LA native? No? What brings you here?
You were in Greece? That explains your beautiful complexion. Ah, Connecticut, Yale is over there. It’s a shame that I wasn’t on this site then, it would have been nice to meet you sooner than now. I am sorry to hear that the East Coast isn’t where you belong, but it brings you here so... here’s to hoping that things in LA bring about a happier turn of events. I’m sorry if I brought up anything that you didn’t want to think about.
No, I’m definitely not from LA. I’m originally from Ukraine, my parents are Romanian so I spent a decent amount of time in both countries. My parents moved us to America in hopes of helping me have a better life, and better chances for my future. It worked. Here I am in LA teaching people Russian Literature.
Emmett and Skander
I ain’t got no business meetin new women, so some guy time is somethin’ I’m always up for. Especially if it deals with scotch. When is a good day for you?
I probably shouldn’t be meeting women, but I can’t help myself. If they are beautiful, and they want some attention from me, I can’t help but say yes. Maybe it’s a weakness, who knows? I’m available any time this weekend if you’d like to go?
Keila & Skander
That is very true. I haven’t seen much, but the places I have been don’t compare to LA. Probably why I like it so much. I do prefer the laid back and quiet life. Crowds are not my thing.
You haven’t seen much of LA? How is that possible when you live here? Have you not been here long? Crowds don’t need to be a thing if you want to enjoy LA. I don’t care much for crowds, but I know that many people enjoy the clubs and nightlife scene. Every once in a while it’s nice to get out there and try it, though. So, what would you say are your top three things to do in LA?
Led Zeppelin - "The Ocean"
I hope it didn’t come together with the ghosts of Christmas because that wouldn’t be pleasant at all! Thank you, kind sir. I’m Adra. It’s nice to meet you, Skander.
It’s a pleasure to meet you. I don’t think any ghosts were involved where it comes to you. So, tell me a little about yourself. Where do you come from? What brings you here?
Keila & Skander
I do have to keep that in mind. It is a beautiful campus though. LA does have a tendency to keep people drawn into the culture and diversity, plus the beaches are a bonus and the many sights you can explore in the whole state of California.
There are rarely any other places that one can come across with quite so much to offer. Between having a big city, while having beaches nearby, while having nightlife, while having more laid back and quiet life. It’s got a little of everything for anyone.
Skander and Rosie
It is wonderful, even if I do say so myself! Thaddeus has been working on fencing and bits and pieces so it is coming together. There are some great walking tracks up there and I have begun to move my books up there.
Nice walking tracks, you say? I have a feeling I should definitely bring a camera along whenever I end up visiting. Do you have a library there, or rather, are you creating one for yourself?
Xenovia & Skander
We’ll see where the night takes us
I think I like the sound of this spontaneity even better. How should I dress? Casual? Suit up? Birthday suit?
Boyce & Skander
Wow, that sounds like a good family trip. I wanted to do something like that, but not as far. There’s so many of us. It would end up like Home Alone. I would probably be the one left being so worried that everyone else was leaving on time.
Is your family that large? I sometimes wonder what it would be like to be in a family that big. I’ve always been an only child, and I’ve never had to share or be around a bunch of family. I’ve only been around my family in small doses. What’s it like?
Oh. Um. Well, that sounds nice too… I don’t know. I like being outside. I really haven’t done much for entertainment lately, so really anything would be good.
Are you telling me that you are up for a little naughty fun? Or have I completely scared you at this point? Let’s see, if you like being outside we could always go out and walk somewhere. I could take you out on a helicopter ride, just for kicks?
That sounds great! Should I bring anything?
Hmm, I don’t know, maybe something for the activity of choice?
Emmett and Skander
If I do, you wanna come with? It’s bout time I start seein some of yall in person.
I wouldn’t mind going, it’s been a little too long since I’ve gone and had a decent drink. Wouldn’t mind getting to know someone who isn’t female for once, granted not that I mind meeting the women here.
Lilja & Skander
Oh yes, the food there is just fantastic. I can never have macrons again after eating them there. They are just not the same. And that’s even if I weren’t vegan. I will admit though that I haven’t tried much French cuisine since changing over. Maybe I will have to try a few vegan friendly recipes. I know, I’m sure I will get the chance to go again some time in the future. It’s on my list.
I certainly hope that you get a chance to go again. I don’t know whether you’ll find vegan cuisine there, but I’m sure that if you did it would be incredible. There’s just something about the atmosphere, and the scenery that just make it a beautiful place.
Ah I don’t think I could ever stomach work that sort of has an on and an off season. I’d get so restless. But teaching is a great profession, what classes do you give? Well it’s LA, you shouldn’t have trouble with noise. I know I could spend forever at the beach…noise of the people, noise of the waves and the seagulls. It’s a great combination. Hello there, Skander. Nice to meet you. I’m Callie.
I don’t have time to go restless as I keep myself incredibly busy during the summer. I teach Russian Literature. Are you bored yet? I think I might have heard you snoring all the way over here. Kidding. You have a good point about the sounds of the beach. I don’t know a person yet who doesn’t appreciate those sounds, and if I met them, I might question their sanity. It’s certainly a pleasure to meet you.
