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Just got back from work, and holy crap the midnight train can be creepy or amusing as hell. Leaning more towards the happy side today.

As there's not all that much traffic, the LRT only uses two or less cars at this hour. Just one tonight, so it was pretty crowded what with the stops in between South and North. A large woman, chugging an unhidden bottle of vodka, all but collapses next to me in my seat. She was rather heavy, and, seemingly gaining momentum from sitting down, she leaned on my shoulder for the entirety of my ride (till the end of the line) and took a nap as far as I know.

I like to think that my sturdy body kept her from falling off the seat, as well kept me from being squished between her and the window. A happy drunk is less likely to start a fight, right?

I hate these midnight shifts.

You just reported to me your intentions to kill the neighbour's dog. Actually, I'm not even sure if it's their dog, or even a dog that you are set out to kill. Whatever it is, I understand your frustration with the creature's constant habit of defecating in our front garden.

But, mom, you can't put rat poison in that garden. You just can't. In fact, two reasons not to do so:

1) If you do kill the animal that is likely a dog owned by some jerk in the neighbourhood, you're going to get sued and charged for animal cruelty and the like. Don't break up the family. Please.

2) Your gladiolas want to live. The dahlias too! Are you just going to let them die over some sick vendetta!? You once shared a dream with me of being able to become a grand master of soil and vegetation. Once you raise your hand against nature and allow your precious garden babies to become collateral damage, you will lose track of your path.

Just. Just don't kill the dog/cat/thing. Please. No one would ever suspect you due to your sweet and maternal appearance. But the last thing I want to see is the kid next door on the news telling a reporter that he never would have thought you to be the grudge-holding type. You're the only one of us, asides from my little sister, that has the benefit of not coming across as a scary or angry being upon a first meeting. Don't abuse your gift :'(

Love/Kisses/Hugs/Affections
Your kid,


Claudia