Some losses or hurts are harder to get over than others. Sometimes there isn't anyone to blame like when I lost precious Joey cat to cancer or now when the diet I'm on to keep blood pressure down cuts out every food I actually enjoy. But often there is. In that case revenge can seem like a rational and potentially very satisfying option. Anyone who has been in this situation--and TBH I believe most of us have--will most likely want to put Kasie West's Better Than Revenge on the old summer reading list.
Finley's career goal is to become a famous podcaster. She has a private podcast and really enjoys creating it. She especially loves profiling not famous people who lead interesting lives. And she has a plan to achieve this goal.
"It was finally time. Only seniors host the school's podcast, and they were in charge of auditions. I'd been waiting since freshman year for this. Two and a half years of broadcasting classes where I learned about soundboards and soundproofing and advertising and creative segues. About hot-button topics and interviewing. All to prepare me for this moment."
Finley is auditioning for one of the two cohost spots on the school's podcast. It would not only provide valuable professional experience, but lead to an internship at the community college. In other words--high stakes competition...
...that she loses to her boyfriend--about to become ex boyfriend--who has absolutely no interest in podcasts or professional experience. Not only that but he seriously disrespects her the first time he's on air.
Can't hardly blame Finley for going for revenge. He's taken a dream away from her. Now she's going to do the same to him by earning the football position he has his ❤️ set on. And his nemesis is going to help her do just that.
On a purrrsonal note, the children's garden and community gardens are in beautiful bloom. Veggies are being harvested. Gardeners are enjoying the delicious raspberries and blueberries. I am really enjoying the chance to photograph the kids. Yesterday I had a really joyous experience. A 4-year-old boy had caught a frog. He was holding it very gently. His mom was persuading him to release it. I asked him if he'd like me to take his picture with the 🐸. It turned out to one of my all time best pictures. Tomorrow with his mom's consent I'll share the picture with you.
A great big shout out goes out to the children's garden/community garden crew.
Jules Hathaway
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