sing us a song

I’m good wiht my hands, but this ikea bookshelf isn’t designed for for humans to put together. Unless anyone has a supernatural ability to read shit instructions and wants to take a stab at it for me, i’m throwing it out the window and letting some other unsuspecting sucker take it away. 

Can a bookshelf really be that hard? It’s four sides and some shelves. 

Kenna: How would it be reasonable for me to say I missed you a lot whenever you only missed me a little?

Kenna: We should totally do something on there together. If you want.

Micah: Because you did, and we know it.

Deep cleaning my home is one of the most exhausting things I have ever done. My grandparents get in Friday morning and while I know they’d love me no matter what my home looks like, I also know it has to be perfect for them. I’ve decided instead of spending all day baking for their arrival tomorrow I am just going to buy out the bakery - they make better bread than I do anyway. 

At first I thought you meant you were gonna get baked for their arrival, and I was gonna ask to join. Not quite as interested in fresh bread.

I can’t believe I am leaving for NY tomorrow and in just 3 days I will be performing on a stage in front of people who could actually help my career in the future. I am so nervous but so so so excited! Hopefully I have practiced enough and won’t throw up before going on.

Shit. How do I get a gig like that?

And so it seems that I find myself unwillingly back in Sander’s Bay. As I’m taking a much longer break from New York, I figured it’s time to find a more permanent residence around town. Any inputs or suggestions as to what place I should be looking into would be greatly appreciated.

Okay but... why???

Leah: My band does Tuesdays but that's about it.

Kelsey: Yeah I was in labor but your niece is here❤️

I mean, I wasn’t around really though soooo? I mean. Maybe?

Nah. Same boring town, my entertainment is just back.

Kenna: I got used to being around you, too. I guess I missed you a little, too.

Kenna: I get it. You don’t gotta sell out to get out there. You’re doing a great job at what you do. Just keep doing it. There’s plenty of people who don’t brand themselves and they are doing amazing, y’know?

Micah: Only a little?

He’s ruthless, that Rutherford. I’m here now though, so does that make it better?

Ehhh. You’ve been here. So has anything really changed?

Kenna: You're not wrong. You can totally admit you've missed me :P Kidding, but I know.

Kenna: I dunno. People say it's a thing you should do. I don't really have a thing. I just dance to snippets of songs, but on my Youtube I sing covers. I guess it's what society has built it up to? Idk.

Micah: Maybe a little. Got used to you being around.

Leah: Pretty much any day we don't already have someone booked.

Kenna: Don't 'mhmm' me. I just felt like I messed up whenever I said it.

Kenna: Then you should do that. Play piano. You know, people listen a lot more than you'd think to piano covers. I know that I have. So, it could work for you just as well. Lol, sorry. Not saying brand. Your thing. Better?

Micah: Only messed up if you think you messed up. We still hang or whatever.

I mean, you aren’t wrong. Maybe the people, though. That’s about it.

Even a lot of the people are lame.

Kenna: To be completely honest, I was in a little bit of a funk but that's just being honest. I avoided you for a few days but that was it.

Kenna: I know, but you gotta build it up. You know how to sing, you're amazing at it and you know that you are. So, now you gotta find what makes you - you. What makes Micah Rutherford stand out? What's your *brand*? I know, you're right.

Micah: Mhmm.

Kenna: Lol, I don't always do it. I've just been super busy - honestly - with work so sleep is good. My mom yelled at me once cause I overslept for school and I wasn't waking up like...at all.

Kenna: I get it. I can totally help you out, if you wanna. I mean, use my tiktok platform to get you some people your way. You're amazing at singing and stuff, so people should totally hear it. It does. I'm glad you like it. I mean - it's money, right?

Micah: Soooo not just avoiding me?

I have been super out of it for most of the weekend/week and working some doubles, but I think since I’ve gotten a full half day of sleep, I might be back to normal now. Though, given I’m gonna be a joy whenever it comes to sleep tonight. Currently curled up on the couch and snacking. Not mad about that. How has everyone been? Catch me up on what I’ve clearly been missing.

Don’t lie. You know you haven’t missed anything in this town.