Protecting What's Mine

ding head to the shiny black shoes adorning his feet and the red wool coat and black pants in between, he fits ri

round, the manager was quick to point out all the hidden cameras and panic buttons discretely placed throughout the building and inside the condos. The employees that were staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven

a few minutes. Rather helpfully, he directed me to the nearest

Traffic is usually heavy, and parking can be a nightmare. There are always plenty of available taxicabs. Plus, the city has a

walk, simply enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. There's such a vibrant energy here. It's infec

t I'll need for the next few days. I try to be conscious that the w

and cupboards. Unfortunately, a couple of things were forgotten. I buy just enough to

it's the noise. Maybe it's the people, most of whom seem to be rushing to get from one place to another. You can easily spot the ones who live here-

are unabashedly around them, trying to take everything in all at once. The high-end shops. The excl

within me like an

ove

hing about be

ll blending together. The contrasting colors of the buildings and shops. The merch

at all, I reach the building. I'm a little disappointed to have returned so soon. I co

e door for me. "Found the s

directions were exc

able to walk back with your groceries, Ms. Castile.

right smile that blooms across my face. "It's just so beau

tantly that he's a cheerful, friendly man. I have a feeling that George and I wi

is, Ms.

the condo online while still living in Seattle, Dominic contacted the manager straightaway. He scoute

iving here. I know he hoped that I would stay with him for a while, taking my time to find new living a

felt excitement pumping through my veins. I think Dominic could se

of Chicago, where I'll be volunteering. I'm hoping that by the time I need to land an internship, their familiarity with me will give me an edge over other candidates vying for the same position. My d

, it's always been one of my favorite pastimes. Even as a small child, I could stare in fascination at a landscape

hedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and The Museum of Contemporary Art. Having all of these spectac

e be bored in a

ith school, volunteering, a

ge," I call before ste

o, Ms.