October 4, 1991
Jake Deosdade
Novotel Beijing Peace
3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing
100006
Beijing, China
Dear Jake,
I’ve been thinking aboot you, too. In fact, I guess I’ve been thinking aboot you a lot.
Not much is new here at Hillside. I wear headbands now. You should see me, I look really hot.
Remember Matt? He was your best friend, right? When you write back, would you please answer a question for me? This may sound kinda bizarre – in fact, it might sound really bizarre, but when you were here, did Matt ever talk aboot me? Not, like, talk aboot me talk aboot me, but talk aboot me, you know? It’s nothing, really. I’m just kinda curious.
Everyone really misses you and can’t wait until you get back from China. How is China? Do people eat Chinese foods there?
Well, I should get going because I’m supposed to meet Matt at The Avalon in a few minutes. Remember Matt? I know you haven’t seen me in one of my new headbands, but does Matt like headbands? Did he ever tell you if he likes headbands?
Write back soon.
Miss you!
XOXO
Courtney
Notes From The Avalon 
Well, you’ve got the meandering mien of a muddled mid-teen down pretty good. You preparing to adopt a tribe of child-service rejects? You’ll have their lingo and angst mastered.
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As far behind and lost as I am, this was still fantastic. Is that good? 😉
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Self-absorbed, headband-wearing, and self-absorbed.
You captured that sea cow beautifully.
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