Measuring Up

Measuring Up — page 7 — SCHOOL OUTFIT Design EMBROIDERED SQUARE PATTERN SUEDE SHIFT DRESS LACE UP Black SANDALS

Measuring Up — page 8 — but I know for a fact that Alex is thrilled to have you home She’s practically moved in since you got back Which reminds me I need to buy more of those Doritos she likes Alex has been over a lot But most of those times Dan’s been with her Which is fine I guess But when they’re both here it means double the college talk If I’m being totally honest Alex and Dan coming over as a couple would probably bother me less if I had Jake around But that’s not an option when he lives on the other side of the country Are you going to talk to your advisor today Mom asks Maybe get some info on colleges and deadlines I sigh Clearly college talk is unavoidable I don’t even want to think about application

Measuring Up — page 9 — deadlines Mom smiles You can’t just pretend they don’t exist And we need to figure out when and how we’re going to get back to New York City so you can tour both Parsons and FIT I’ll be fine if we can just tour FIT I say It’s always been my dream school And besides it’s cheaper than Parsons True but Dad and I want you to make an informed decision We want you to see both schools FIDM too That’s in-state and an excellent school My cereal has gotten soggy and I feel my smile slipping away Mom is right about me trying to put off college talk but I just wish everything could be decided already If it could be decided without my input that

Measuring Up — page 10 — would be even better I hate feeling so overwhelmed We’ll have to figure out how to pay for airfare to visit FIDM too I mumble That’s right Mom kisses the top of my hair and gently lifts my chin We will Your job is to keep your mind open Okay I say I force down my cereal and head to school Let the Monday blues begin What’s with the long face asks Alex at my locker later that morning Clearly being an actress is not in my future I can’t even pretend to be perky if I’m not feeling it It’s Monday I reply with a shrug I hesitate for a moment and then add Plus my mom decided to start off my

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