Updating Kandi: 2005-09-22
Hi [Kandi].
Things are going well. The writing is really starting to flow easily. I’ve been able to pump out 3000 words per day the past month or so. I hope that soon, I’ll have enough to create an impressive portfolio for prospective publishers. I’ve also been toying with the idea of returning to college and taking a second degree; a dual-major of creative writing and psychology with a strong minors in philosophy and literature. Now all I have to do is figure out how to pay for it. 
I’d say that at camp, [Emmy] and I were  comforting  each other, not dating seriously, though it might have looked like we were serious. We were both lonely and found reprieve in each others’ company. But that’s the extent of it. She, as am I, is free to date whomever she wants. We’ve discussed this, and she understands, though she would like more. But unfortunately, I have no more to give; at least, not to her. Not now. The truth is that three other women caught my eye at camp. Holding hands with any one of them would have been beyond doubt wonderful. But sadly, they didn’t feel the same. So that, as they say, was that. At least, neither [Emmy] nor I had to spend the entire eleven days totally out in the cold. That was nice.
Well, since you’re so busy, we can hold off on Job. I found a commentated Bible in Pittsburgh a couple weeks ago, that has extensive explanations of the spiritual lessons one might glean from Job’s experiences. That’s helped considerably. Perhaps you might share on the phone sometime, what the book means to you.
Yes, [Emmy] would love to see you I’m sure.
I’ve also heard today from [Joel]. We’re critiquing each others’ writing. He’s doing well. Also, [Ronda] wrote recently to say that she enjoyed working in Maine this year, but may be returning to BLC in 2006. Go [Ronda]!
So nice to hear from you again. Take care and write when you can.
Later,
Tom Hesley