When I met Jocelyn last week, her beauty was the first thing I noticed. I thought she was a college student, but she’s actually just 17 and finishing high school this year as a homeschooler.
When we started talking, her charm and friendliness were powerful enough that I almost forgot how attractive she was. It was only about 10 days ago when I met her after she started work at a fast food restaurant in my neighborhood — and she keeps surprising me.
Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, but she’s a very hard worker and has an amazing personality. Wednesday evening, she broke my expectations once again. Two days ago, she had car problems as she was leaving work, so I asked her about her car when I saw her this evening.
She told me what she had to pay for a new alternator. The price seemed low, so I asked if that was just for the part or if that was the installed price. She looked at me with genuine surprise.
“I installed it myself,” she said, just as casually as she might have if she had said she’d painted her nails.
It’s really pleasant when someone who has the looks of a stereotypical air-headed cheerleader turns out to be so competent and well-rounded. I love this girl.
Why do we create our own families? It’s a ‘matter of the heart,’ not head
Intelligent, well-meaning people often pull in opposite directions
What’s at the root of objections to real freedom? Paternalism
Living without human connection? It’s an empty life with no meaning
We’re all masters of denial when facing painful truths in our lives
In the name of ‘fairness,’ everyone forced to pay for expensive chair lifts
How miserable does someone have to be to ‘troll’ a cute dog picture?
My books tell the tale of who I was — and who I’m steadily becoming
What books would you recommend for someone who’s just given up on the state?