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Dear Alden, 


I awoke this morning to the sound of thunder. It's crazy, here thunder hits one right after the other. It was almost constant for quite some time. I hadn't heard anything like that before. 


After waking up and getting dressed for the day, Suzy and I went to her shop in town. She had some things to set up and had to pay her rent there. Also, her housekeeper was there cleaning and she likes to not be home when that's going on. Once we were done at her shop we went to a home goods store. I realized I should be saving some money and looking at the local Marshalls for stuff for Morton. We grabbed some food - doughnuts for me and pizza for her - before heading back to her place. 


After eating we went to the aquarium. That was fun. I got to pet a shark, a horseshoe crab and a sting ray. Plus we watched a sea turtle swimming and a lot of big fish. I enjoyed it. 


When we were done looking at the fish we took a walk and looked at a local artist market that was in town. Lots of art vendors. You would have been super bored, haha. I got a couple of pictures. I really liked them. One will look perfect in our bathroom. The other one I will have to find a place for, but it is beautiful. 


We both got art from the same seller, then walked back to the car. We decided to go grab some food, and we went to a barbecue. I guess bbq is a big deal here. Anyway, I got the brisket. It was way expensive, but an experience. I didn't eat a ton, but I really liked the BBQ sauce. It isn't thick at all, and when I mixed a couple it was good. I think you would have liked it too. I got the sauce to have a good spice to it. 


Then it was back to Suzy's house. It was about 6pm or so when we got back. I am lost when I'm alone. I don't know what to do with myself. My person is gone. I was supposed to be spending tonight in Hilton Head. We were supposed to be in an apartment that was within walking distance from the beach. I should be planning my shopping trip tomorrow and thinking about our paddling boat trip. Then Sunday onto Georgia...

A teacher was killed at a shooting at an elementary school earlier this week. Her husband had a heart attack and passed away 2 days later. I absolutely understand how that can happen. It hurts so much to loose a spouse. And if I'm being honest...I'm jealous. So very jealous that he only had to be without her for a couple of days. Why must I linger here? I don't want to be here anymore. No part of me does. I wish I could disappear from existence and be back with you. This is just so so hard. 


-Alicia

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