It’s funny to be visiting somewhere for so long. When I’m in Bremerton I’m at home, but I love to escape to Bellingham. It’s a safe hiding place up here. Where I can have a million distant friends and not be overwhelmed by the responsibility of close ones. I guess I am not good at having people too involved in my life. I like Bellingham. I don’t know if I’m going to want to give up its shell once I graduate.

Not having a dad is weird. No, I’m not buying presents, I never have. In fact, I don’t even know what day it’s on, I’ve never had to pay attention.