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Oh yes, Blake. Jason seems pretty mature in this chapter-- Btw, didn't you have an idea for Blake for a story. You have the thread asking about short stories you could write about secondary characters from your other stories--Maybe you could write up the Blake one? But then, maybe with Pieces of Purpose you don't need more ideas for short stories, lol. Anyway, nice chappy. P.S LOL Ramon and Frosty. Where do I buy tickets to that show???

Okay, I raced to be the first to review this, LOL--then I ended up reading through it again. This time, though with no small effort, I managed not to get quite so teary. That first time though! I had to re-edit one of my own comments (er, or two) because I was writing with filmy, watery eyes. I loved this moment of Will's earlier life. This snapshot gives me so much sympathy for him. Did it add to my understanding of the story--it's given me a broader picture of who Will was before and I would like to see a few more of these snapshots, too. (Maybe I'll try fan-fic-ing for one moment--I have to ask you what bit I'm allowed to do though--I have an idea, but...) Really enjoyed this piece of purpose, Andy Thanks.

Okay, see, this whole starting a club thing has me WORRIED, yeah, it's a cool idea and I liked that BUT If the murderer really IS targeting the leaders of clubs.... *GULP Here's just another one for the murder-menu.

It's emotional--I hated that blue eyed love had to die, but in the end it made it more powerful. Actually, in my mind I thought they'd see the oasis finally, have a surge of hope, then his lover would bring the water to his lips and only then realize it was all sand. All a mirage. Flash fiction and short stories are a challenge, it's awesome that you're attempting this. Thanks for the read!

"I am a terrible cook, but I carry things well.” LOL--this always makes me chuckle. Also the part where J wants to snoop around to learn more about Peter--I read somewhere that something ridiculous like 70% of ppl when they go to someone's house check out the bathroom cupboards. I've never done that, but it's funny, LOL. Okay, that was random. Good chappy. Will read more tonight.

This chapter is very real. I mean, temptation is a real thing and I'm glad you didn't ignore it completely. That's what adds realism to your story and makes the characters that much more likeable and relatable. Despite the temptation, he refrained. Admirable. And he was honest about it too. Two thumbs up.

I really liked Royce in this chapter--the dinner was good--also, it was nice of him how he told Peter that Jason was lucky to have him! Ohhh summer is coming up.... I agree with your reply to Trev, too--it's refreshing to have the dad be okay with it and the mom have issues. I remember when I went through my crushing on girls phase and my dad was totally cool with it (though, shit if I wasn't embarrassed they found out, lol) neeways, dads can be cool. Sweet As.

Yeah, good chappy. Just one question--what's so wrong about a soccer player playing basketball? It doesn't strike me as a dangerous sport, then again, what do I know? lol.

This chapter never ceases to get me teary and in the same breath mad at Mom. Hurricane Barbara is just THE perfect title for this chapter. Yep, a mighty nor'easter struck indeed. Yeah that BTL (Barbara Tellerman Look): okay, so I've mentioned somewhere before being curious about this look. You know, and this might be your intention, or just me being weird, always burgers pop into mind. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato -- and it's exactly how I imagine her face changing. First it's that normal rosy 'human' look (bacon), then with the anger comes the red-faced 'not happy' (tomato), and then when she's calmed slightly it's that green paleness of being sick and unhappy (lettuce). BTL. Quite apt, in my mind. LOL.

Yay, Dean--a cool bro. haha, maybe all guys that start with D will be cool with it. Darryl. Dean. Who knows, maybe Dad will be good with it too? Actually, I do know, LOL

Oh the card! Yes, it was sweet, but poor Jason shoul, dn't beat himself up--he was romantic too. The chapter starts out so wonderful and then BAM stupid Jordan enters the scene. Haha, read the reviews above--indeed, I DO remember that discussion we had I've been looking out for similar effects in other books too and I think I've come across it one other time with the camera-like third perspective. Anyway, back to Jason. *bites nails --I wonder where Jason ran off? Now I can visualize this all so much better, btw! I keep those fields where he goes running in my head.

Have I mentioned how much I like Darryl? Yeah, probably --well, I'll say it again, he's cool.

Awwww--I SO did not see this! How awesome. Okay, well, I know it's late, LOL, but it doesn't change the fact that I'm very happy with and THANKFUL for Awesome Andy, and (darn it, I can't find any cool J word (jackpot?)) Superduper John. Thanks!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hope your day is WONDERFUL! Yeah, all the best for your 23rd year! Get lots of writing in!

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Hey Kevin, thanks for the review! Glad you found the story emotional--that's what came over me too as I wrote it, sad and hard and yet beautiful--how much he'd do to show he cares.

hehehehe Yeah, some awesome suggestions here, peeps! Just thought of another one: if you can listen to music while you work, it's amazing how much you can end up jiggling--that's gotta count for something! LOL.

Oh this was so sad, honey. Nicely done. I really feel sorry for Emma's parents--and all her friends, that's got to be tough. Can't help but love Mike--I like these two. Okay, when Jeffry was introduced as the president of the photography club, I was like 'oh-oh'. I could almost hear ominous music, lol. Thanks for the read!

The thing is, I love to write, love to crit, love to read--but most of that stuff is all happening either sitting at a desk or horizontally. I wish I could say I loved exercise, but the truth is, there's a hierarchy to the things I love and those other things come first. So I was thinking, jeesch, if only there were a way to do both at once. So I thought about reading while standing up (requires at least a bit more energy than lying down). Another thing I do is lift my feet off the floor towards the underside of desk as I sit at it (sorta like stomach crunches). I wanted to ask what other suggestions people have for exercising while working. Thanx!

Thanks for the read, Bleu. Sorry about the Marathon, but there's always next year and new goals, right? (I wonder, does it count as exercise that I read about running? LOL) hehe, I hope things work out for you and those you care about. Keep positive,

Cute accent, hehe, cute place too.

Thanks so much. Glad it was worth the wait.

Hilarious. Once I was playing the grandmother in little red riding hood for my German language training--so, I had on fuddy-duddy clothes, then I got home, ready to change, put on my slippers first, then realized I had forgotten to bring in the mail (I was expecting something). So I run down to get it and oops, I don't have my keys. Which was a problem because I'd shut the front door too. So, me, my fuddy-duddy clothes and slippers, with no money, no phone, (no friends close by) had to walk an hour through the streets of Berlin to my hub's work (centre city). I might be the butt of some jokes like yours too, LOL. I often wonder what people thought of THAT crazy woman. But, I dunno, there's something comfortable about having unique people around you (I also had a friend in uni that wore a wizards cloak all the time, he was hiliarious and extremely smart). It makes life more interesting colorful--I mean, it gave you a laugh right? How boring it would be if we're all the same. Also, I probably grew up as one of those 'weird' people. My dad used to make us be rubbish girls. He and my sister and I would have to go around the community and pick up rubbish--because that's what a good citizen did. Apparently. hehe. Neeways, thanks for the smile.

Yeah there's a him, hehe, I'm glad Jase could talk to Michele about Peter. You know, I'm surprised he only had a twin bed at home, considering their wealth. I mean, I had a twin, but then I shared a room or lived in a tiny 7 foot by 7 foot cabin. Most of the people I knew that age had double beds. Well, that's a pretty random observation, but for some reason my thoughts clicked on it and wondered why. LOL. Okay, I'm inviting myself to Christmas at Peter's. I don't reckon Jason could EVER be Hyden--he feels geniune and caring and I just couldn't see it. And BEST THING in the chappy--the I love you! Aww. Sweet As!

That is such a lovely line. The money issues still make me tense everytime I read this. I remember first reading it and thinking how distruptive and damaging money issues can be in relationships. How it gives one power over the other, or if not, it can seem that way anyway. I grew up with my parents having similar struggles and I do believe it was one of the reasons things didn't work out. Anyway, it makes me senstive and worried to read about these two boys with this issue itching at the surface of their relationship. I love the witty lines, btw! hehe, they may have issues, but damn if they're not sexy.