10-31
Dear Tara,
Happy Halloween. I can't believe you didn't mention plans in your last letter? Did you dress up? Did you try to go trick or treating? These are the kinds of things I need to know. Let me live vicariously through you because I've spent the entire month working or sitting alone smoking, not that I actually wanted to go out and do things. I did go out and buy all the cheap last minute Halloween candy for myself even though you're not here to eat it with me.
You know that cybertech security company Ange works for? She's getting me a job there so I'll be starting that soon. But unfortunately that is the most exciting news I have for you. But honestly? security for asshole corporations. I think I'd rather put a bullet in my brain. Corporations are what's ruining society, but this society is capitalist so I have to have a job. I thought at this point in my life I would have done something useful. Don't ever stop going to school. Go for your doctorate. Keep learning.
Thanksgiving plans are already being made. Your dad's house in Jersey, of course. I always appreciate your family inviting me, but it's exhausting. I never know what to say in a group setting like that, especially with your dad since I only see him once a year.
I wish I could afford to visit you instead, at least for Christmas.
Love, Elliot