I would love to sing Jazz, but I don’t think I have the vocals for it.
I wonder if I'd hate singing if I made it my career.
My dad often says that turning a hobby into a job can take the fun out of it. I don't want that to happen because I love singing, Dallas. I can't imagine suddenly hating it just because it feels like work. That would CRUSH me.
Did I mention how much I love singing?
I wonder if my mom sings too or only acts. What if she is an actress who sings in her movies? Maybe I’ve been watching the wrong movies looking for her and need to check out musicals instead.
(BTW, are you my mom? JUST KIDDING.)
PS: I turn 15 years old next week. Did you know that we are both Libras?
PSS: Did you know that Libras are well balanced and like harmony?
PSSS: Did you know that Libras can also be self-indulgent, vain, and spontaneous?
Are you any of those things Dallas? I learned this in the back of the October edition of Cosmo that my sister has. I don't think I'm vain or self-indulgent, but I'm definitely spontaneous.
Right now, I’m thinking about writing a new song in the shower about Libras.
Write back.
XoXo – Paloma
Chapter 6 – Dallas
12 years ago… Paloma is 15 years old; Dallas is 19 years old.
A few weeks later…
Dove,
I’m going to start calling you that now, ok?
Don’t get me wrong, I like the name Paloma, but I think you’re more of a Dove.
Yes, I'm aware that your name means dove so it isn't exactly a unique nickname; however, when I think of a dove bird, I think of birds that sing songs and are generally docile unless provoked. Then they become vicious. I got that vibe from your letters, which is the only reason why I've finally decided to write back to you.
I don't want you to fail your English class, and I don't want you to become vicious.
Yes, I've received the weekly letters that you’ve been sending as part of your English assignment, and I've read every single one while laughing over my morning coffee.
I've been extremely busy this fall preparing for the app that I built to be sold. We’ve had some problems with people attacking the software to try to steal the code and install bugs. I get that may not make senseto you at your ripe age of 15 years old but basically, it’s the worst thing you could imagine as an app creator. People are jealous and want what I’ve built… that or they are trying to destroy my chances of selling this thing.
I’m going to try to respond to all of the questions you've put in your past emails now.
Please remember I am ONLY doing this because you said this is for your class assignment and I don’t want you to fail. It’s still weird to be writing to you since you’re a kid.
(Also, don’t cuss. It’s bad. I'm allowed to do that because I'm an ADULT.)
No, the app I created is not like Facebook or Myspace. It’s even cooler but there isn’t enough paper and ink to describe it to you. Let’s just say, it’s for people who have money to spare and want to get even richer. I’m good with numbers and I’ve used that strength to create this app and allow ADULTS (not kids like you) to have some fun making money.
Nineteen years old is an adult. Fifteen years old is not.
BTW – happy belated birthday. Sorry I missed it. I’m an adult, and you are not. Yes, I know what you’re thinking, 'when the clock strikes midnight and you turn eighteen you don’t magically mature up and feel like an adult' but trust me, something changes in the world when you become eighteen. That means don’t go around acting like you’re an adult until you’re actually an adult and don’t let any adult men tell you differently.
Living in Los Angeles is fun. The weather is perfect and there’s a lot to do but sometimes I crave silence and peace. My app operates out of my parents' house for now, but I often go down to the less populated beaches like Huntington and Laguna to work and surf. My parents like the flash and appeal of Hollywood but it’s never been forme. I’m planning on traveling up to northern California soon to do some snowboarding and skiing. If you like peace and quiet, you’d probably like that more than living in Los Angeles. Northern Cali is rad.
