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Dear Jesus,

Genevie has travelled today to the United States. She left two days ago. So did Hirena and my Aunt June.

I and my clique of friends saw them off in teary goodbyes. We promised to keep in touch with one another.

Jerry kept whimpering. I think he didn't want to leave either. I stroked his fur and scratched the back of his ears with both hands. I'm going to miss that big darling.

New year celebration is in three days' time. They wanted to avoid the holiday rush. Still, the travel fee was twice its normal amount.

By next week, I also will have to travel to McChyenne College. I have to get there early so as to validate my scholarship, complete my course registration and secure my hostel accommodation before academic work starts fully.

Just the thought that I'll be travelling by air unchaperoned for the first time is an exciting, yet scary, prospect for me.