I shrug on my fall jacket and step outside the door only to remember why I dread the idea of going out today. My allergies hit my sinuses full force and I struggle to separate the wad of tissues I extract from my pocket to catch my sneeze.
I promised my best friend, Amanda, that I’d go with her to meet an uncle she never knew she had. Amanda has been on a kick lately, looking up her family tree. Her dad died when she was very young and he wasn’t close to his relatives. Since her mom passed away, she’s been giving her all to one last ditch attempt to connect with someone.
On the way over to pick her up, I think about what I’m going to say. How cheerful I’m going to pretend to be. Shit like this is something a person only does for a best friend.
Author’s note: Until October the 31st, I’m going to use this space to create possible beginnings for my 2016 NaNoWriMo project. Feedback is welcome.
Linda G. Hill 
Can I just say that my allergies have come on full-force and it will take me a few days to adjust to all the meds? I wish I could put my barn jacket on, but it’s going to be in the 80s again today. That’s like 30ish to you, I spose.
Anyway, she’s a good friend.
You will, once again, be my go-to girl if I need help with this one. I actually came up with a fully fleshed-out story for this when I was in the shower yesterday. I think it could be a decent piece of literary fiction. With symbolism and everything. 🙂
We have a lovely 22 degrees today. Perfect. Not looking forward to the cold. 😛
Thanks for the comment, my dear. 🙂
Always happy to help you 🙂 Enjoy your ‘lovely’ weather. lol
Thank you. 😀