Episode 3

Orientation Day (continued)

I wonder who could be calling me? It’s not like I really had any true friends back in high school. I look down at my phone and then proceed to grab it. As I glance at the name on the screen… “ohh great” I think to myself, it’s just my luck that “he” is calling me.

This “he” person is named Jack. He had a crush on me all of high school and kept trying to profess his love to me. Obviously it never worked cuz I’m still single. But…heck..I wonder why he is calling me? It’s not like we were really close back then so why?

Well what is the harm I think to myself. It’s not like I have anything better to do nor know anyone for that matter so maybe it would be good to hear a fimilar voice even if it is from crazy Jack. I clicked the accept button and sure enough it was Jack on the other end.

“Hi…Lucy! How has college been treating you?” He asks me.

“Ohh hi…college is okay so far. I haven’t done much yet. Class doesn’t start till the next few days so right now I’m just settling in (I say).”

“ that’s good to hear….I don’t know if you know but I’m going to trade school in order to become a plumber. You know my father’s got a good business back in Connecticut. Maybe you should check it out during winter break?”

That’s months away from now I’m thinking. It’s only August. Isn’t he going to forget all about me by then? Why waste his breath telling me all of this…? Instead I say “ Ohhh, that’s great. I’m happy for you!! Well I don’t know what my plans for break are yet but if I find the time I’ll let you know.”

We had a conversation for another half hour or so.

It actually felt good to speak to someone. Again even if it was an admirer of mine. But when I eventually ended the call I decided that I was going to paint a little bit. It’s been a while since I have any maybe this is just the motivation I need to get me inspired to try new things in college. Or at least get my head thinking since I’m gonna need orginal ideas if I am going to be a designer.

As I’m getting my table ready to start painting. I see a stream of light through my window. I peer out my window to notice that is was sunset already.

I can’t believe I have been here for eight hours and all I have done so far was have a mental break down, unpack, and talk to Jack. Great-looks like I might have a harder time adjusting than I thought. But I have to admit although I was somewhat worried at the same time the sunset eased my mind. With all of the warm pinks, oranges and reds blended together..it was really a sight to take in. In that moment I knew what I was going to paint.

I gather my paint brushes and open up a medium side canvas that was still covered in plastic wrap. Then I set up my easel and there I was ready to go. I have to act fast I’m thinking to myself. I only have minutes to spare or at most twenty since it’s not like the sunset is gonna be here all night. I take a picture of the sunset just in case then i start gathering all the shades of colors needed. White being one of the most important colors used in order to create more colors and can be used as a blending tool. As the bristles of the brush quickly but gently stroke the canvas. My hands begin to dance all over, my breath and heart beat quickens, and I can feel sweat starting to build up on the corners of my forehead. As all of these sensations are happening I am deeply consentrated on the sunset in front of me which is fading with every second I look at it. But right before the sunset is gone I finish the painting.

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