Something smart

I don’t know if you believe in dreams, but I woke up after dreaming of me being a superhero and killing bad guys, that must tell a lot about what is going to happen from now on. Or I hope so…

I should be glad you are entering the superhero thing, but... I don’t know what that means.

I’ve got lots of years until that. But, happy birthday!!!

Thank you Bonnie.

I think that you don’t know what you want at the moment. You should stay in New York, ‘cause at least I’m here, people shouldn’t leave. And I’m sure there’s a corner of New York that you haven’t painted.

Hon... I don’t know you well enough to make you my reason to stay.

Oh really? Because I thought you felt like 10.

Guess I was wrong, you do hold a grudge.

Uhm hi!

I am working in The New Yorker. I had to take maternity leave, ‘cause I was pregnant and it was extended to a year after Victor was born… But I kept sending my boss articles… So maybe, he just wanted me to relax?

You have a son? How wonderful.

Okay, so long then. Before you meet Landon.

Who’s Landon?

I don’t know if I want to stay home all day or just party hard today. Growing up is supposed to be like… Knowing what you want and clearly today I don’t. I’m such a disgrace…

Growing up is not about that, dear.

Oh so you are some sort of painter, huh? I haven’t been much outside of New York, actually. But, I know you can go anywhere you want. Or if you haven’t tried it, start painting portraits instead of places.

Yeah, not very famous yet. I only paint portraits when I need money.

Still 26, but as far as I know, you must be right. Happy birthday!

You’re closer to thirty, but that doesn’t matter. Thank you.

So, that doesn’t even matter? Maybe, you should start thinking of how you want to celebrate.

Probably go out for a drink... That would be enough.

Well, what you don’t know in this situation is that after some time doing that, I don’t have to be all the time there.

You’re still the director...

Oh do you? I might as well search for some place here in New York to get inspiration than to let you go to Lima or I don’t know where you left for the last time.

I was in Colorado.

I don’t get you at this point, but I’m 21 and I can drink… My sorority sisters would get wild, if I took you to our house, but it would be too much, right?

You’re alsking me to a sorority party?

Welcome to the Club 30, my friend!

I felel very welcomed already!

And what does that mean?

It means I work for myself and make my own agenda. I’m a painter.