Category: Lola Hornof’s Work

It had been so long since she had been in a relationship. She was content being alone doing things her own way. Kailey felt a twinge of loneliness every now and then. She just tried to ignore it as much as she could.
Sitting in front of the computer, she noticed a new message. A man had seen her pictures and profile and wanted to get to know her better. He told her she was beautiful. Her insecurities and self-doubt crept in because she didn’t feel pretty. Who knew this would be the beginning of a relationship?
They would text and talk on the phone for hours. It was as if they had known each other forever. Kailey always got butterflies when she talked to him and looked forward to his text first thing in the morning. So she asked if he wanted to meet for coffee. He responded with a yes and a smiley face. They made plans to meet the next day. She would know when they met if he was the one.
The day of their date, Kailey was anxious and excited all at once. Their talks had been long and they had really gotten to know each other. Either way it went she was still nervous. What if her didn’t think she was pretty in person? Her insecurities were creeping into her head. She tried to look her best but her insecurities were in full force. They had agreed on a mutual meeting place and were going to go from there.
The minute he stepped out of his car, she could tell he was pure confidence. He walked over and took of his sunglasses. The blue shirt he was wearing brought out the blue in his eyes. When Kailey looked into his eyes, she knew he was the one.
They decided to go eat then go to his house and talk. They went to his house so they could get to know each other even better. They talked, laughed, and smiled for hours. It was as if they had known each other forever. Then they kissed. The moment their lips touched, Kailey knew he was the one she had been longing for. This was the man she was meant to be with. They had so much in common, good and bad. She felt completely safe with him.
It was time for Kailey to leave even though neither wanted this to happen. They would get together the next day when he got out of work. In the meantime, they would call and text. As she left, she felt as if she had met the person she had been waiting for her whole life.
As Kailey headed home, her mind was racing and her heart was beating out of her chest. She had never felt this way before about anyone. Excitement filled her as she thought about seeing him the next day. She had finally met her soulmate. Her days of loneliness were over. She could finally be truly happy.

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Jessie walked out of the cabin door. She took in a deep breath of the fresh, clean, morning air. She stretched and took all the scenery in. The early morning brightly colored birds sang and chirped. The frogs from the nearby pond made noises.

Jessie was all alone out in the heart of nature. The tall trees shaded her from the glowing early morning sun. This was her chance to really explore who she was. To find where her calm place was in her head. The woods were the perfect place to find herself. To explore her inner most thoughts, beliefs, and emotions with no interruptions. She had no one to bother her and no technology to draw her in.

She wanted to be away from the drama and people.

It was just Jessie and Mother nature. She sat down at the picnic table and drank her coffee. She listened to the sounds of nature as a light breeze blew over her. She finished her coffee and decided to grab her yoga mat. She started walking through the woods, plants and leaves crackling under her feet.

Jessie came upon a clearing of green, plush grass. This will be perfect she thought. Two deer were walking through. She kept her distance and watched as they passed by. Once they had made their way back into the woods, Jessie made her way to the center of the clearing. The sun beat down on her as she took its energy in. She laid down the mat and cleared her mind, which was a very difficult thing to do. The sun warmed her skin. She did her yoga poses for awhile feeling relaxed and refreshed when she was done. As she picked up her mat, she noticed a small brown rabbit watching her.

Jessie stood up and took in all of the untainted nature around her. Walking back to the cabin, her mind was clear and she was ready to delve into who she was. To get into her own mind and to try to find some way to have inner piece. It had been a rough year for her. Losing her business, having to sell her house and move into an apartment, and her mother slowly dying of cancer. It had overwhelmed her so much. It had been the most stressful year of her life. Now she need to get back to herself and let go of all the pain and disappointment. It was time to let go of the things she had no control over.

Jessie decided to take out her journal and write down every feeling she had for this past year of chaos and trouble. Breaking each one down and telling herself she had no control over it and what happened. This was a very emotional step for her. Each item brought tears to her eyes, but she remained focused on the goal of this exercise. As she went through each item on her list, she slowly began to feel freer and freer and like a weight had been lifted.

By the time she finished the list, Jessie felt more relaxed than she had in a long time. It was a feeling she thought she would never have again. She was overwhelmed by who she truly was. She felt strong, independent, and empowered. This was the best feeling in the world to her. A feeling she thought had been devoured by all the negativity she had gone through. It had been so long sine tranquility had filled Jessie like this. She felt like her old self again.

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Juliana was walking through the streets of New York City. Thinking about the decision she had to make. Her fiancé had been offered an excellent job in Seattle. Was she ready to relocate all the way across the country? After all her whole life was here.

Her dream job, family, and all her friends she had known forever. She did not think a long -distance relationship would work. Was their love enough to stand it? Was their love enough for her to give up everything she knew? These questions were running through her mind. She loved the hustle and bustle of New York. It was her home. As she walked, she headed to Time Square. There she could think and watch people go by.

The sounds of the city was one of her favorite things. She made it to Time Square. She started watching the street performers and just listening to people talk and laugh all around her. Juliana looked at the electronic billboards and all the bright lights. Was she really ready to leave all of this behind she thought. She had her doubts about their love because he had been so distant lately. He blamed work but she knew it was more than that.

They had only been together for two years. She had to make her decision tonight because he wanted an answer as soon as possible. Walking throughout the city was making her decision for her. She did not want to leave her life. It was going so well. Maybe she just did not love him enough to give it all up. Juliana supposed they could try the long distance relationship. Either way, he would not be happy but at this point in her life she had to do what made her happy. She felt she deserved it and had worked very hard for it. Long before she had met him.
She slowly walked home, ready to tell him her decision. Confident that she was making the right choice for herself. She finally reached the apartment. That was where he was waiting. She opened the door and he was sitting on the couch. He was figuring she would say yes and it would all be fine.

Juliana sat down next to him on the blue couch. She took his hand into hers and explained how she felt. She could see the disappointment on his face. But she had to do what was going to make her happy. And she would never be happy leaving her home. He told her he did not want to do the long- distance relationship and told her it was over then.

He got up, went into the bedroom and packed a bag. He told her he was going to a hotel and would send movers for his stuff. She was sad but happy at the same time. She had made the right decision, she knew it in her heart. But their break up still hurt her. His reaction showed her that this relationship was just not meant to be. Sitting back on the couch, she thought about how happy she was staying in her city and her home. It was final, the decision had been made.

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Julie was completely memorized by this magnificent city. New Orleans. She had finally made it here, her dream. She slowly walked down Bourbon Street taking in all the sights.

Jazz music was playing, with its up beats, on the street by the native musicians. The sights and sounds amazed her and put her in a trance. There was so much activity. People were all around her. Dressed in bright clothes and laughing. Red, orange, yellow, purple, and blue lights glowed in front of night clubs, lighting the night. Children tap dancing for any money some passerby may give them. Door men holding signs, yelling for people to come into their clubs.

Julie made her way to Jackson Square, wanting to explore as many areas as possible on her first night here. It was a peaceful, except for the occasional drunk tourist. Saint Louis Cathedral towered down over the square keeping watch. Tarot card readers were seated at their tables, patiently awaiting their next customers. Telling fortunes and futures to those curious people who stopped by. Julie could not believe the New Orleans magic that surrounded Her job started in a week, so she had time to learn about this glorious city. She had always dreamed of her.

There was just so much to see and do, it was almost overwhelming. New people to meet and a new job. Julie’s most wanted dreams were coming true. She had always dreamed about moving to New Orleans. She had read books and researched the city for many years. It was as if the city called her, heart and soul. There were just so many new things to do and try. She thought “Not bad for a country girl”.

Julie made her way through the night, lit up by street lamps, to the Mississippi River. There were very few people.

And the quiet was peaceful. The moon shown down full and bright, in all its glory. She could not believe that she had finally made it to New Orleans. Years of saving and working meaningless jobs, saving for an apartment in the French Quarter. Working as hard as possible in college so she could get a decent job there. Finding an excellent job in her dream city, filling her with excitement. Julie had finally made it.

All of her dreams were coming true and her life was falling into place. Nothing in the world could have made her happier.

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Knowing that Abigail’s heart was weak medically with a heart condition, great care and concern had to be taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband’s death.

They called her sister and best friend, who headed to her house immediately. Abigail was surprised to see them. Following them arriving was a solemn knock on the door. Abigail did not know who it could be, her husband was at work and had a key.

Slowly she walked to the door and threw it open. Standing there was the sheriff. His hat was in his hand as he looked toward the ground. He asked if he could come in to tell her what needed to be said. Her heart started racing and it felt like she was hearing through a tunnel.

She sat down and tried to concentrate on what the Sheriff was about to tell her. “Ma’am I have some bad news for you,” said the Sheriff. She tried to emotionally brace herself emotionally. The Sheriff went on. “Ma’am it’s about your husband there was an accident and he could not be saved. I hate to ask but we need you to identify the body.” No matter how many times he gave this news, it was never easy on him. He had just changed her life forever.

She let out an anguished scream and her best friend and sister came running in. She was on the floor back to the wall. The Sheriff left, with hat in hand and a sad look on his face. The women pulled her up and made her walk to the kitchen, where they sat her in a chair. She was in a deep state of shock. She kept repeating he will come back.

They opened a bottle of wine, hoping it would calm her down. She took the glass and gulped it down wanting more. Her nerves were at their wits end. She would never see him again she thought.

She sat with her head thrown back upon the cushion of the chair, quite motionless, except when a sob came into her throat. The sobs shook her whole body, leaving her exhausted. This cannot be real she thought. All she wanted to do was sleep. She decided that they would take the wine and move upstairs to her bedroom. They made their way upstairs, grabbed extra blankets, and went into the bedroom.

The girls took all the pictures of him down and into a drawer. She did not need to remember these things tonight. She just needed to lay down and relax. The next few days were going to be the most painful of her life. They drank wine, watched comedies on television, and finally she had laid down to sleep.

The other women decided to stay with her, so they made beds out of pillows and blankets. Sleeping nearby in case she needed someone to talk to or just to be there while she cried. The first night was always the worst for grief. Tomorrow would bring new challenges and the women would be by her side to support and help her.

Jessie had grown up in foster care after her parent’s sudden death. She had no family to take care of her. No one would adopt her because she just was not what they wanted or was too old. So when she turned eighteen, she was kicked out on the streets by the foster care system. With no family and nowhere to go, she was on the streets.

She knew nothing about being homeless. Soon she made some friends with other homeless youth and they taught her how to survive the streets. Without an address, she could not get a job. Without a job, she could not get a place to live. So Jessie slept in abandoned buildings at night and begged for spare change during the day. Always praying she would make enough for food that day. This is such a hard life she thought often.

Jessie would have to find a job but the only places that would hire her were strip clubs. So one day, putting her pride and embarrassment aside, she went into one. The manager made her undress in his office so he could check her out. He hired her and explained the rules. She started dancing that night. It was not her dream job she thought but maybe I will make enough money for food and a place to live.

After two weeks of dancing, she had enough money for an apartment and to keep food in her stomach. Dancing gave her confidence and a home. She never prostituted herself out, like some of the other girls. She just danced. All for tips and forty dollars in pay a night. It was where she met her best friend, Sasha. Soon they were inseparable and got a place together. This made it easier on both of them financially.

Soon Jessie decided she wanted to go to college. She had her high school diploma, so she went to the local community college and applied. She did not want to be a dancer her whole life, it was just a stepping stone to a better place.

She was accepted into college and received financial aid. But she still had to dance at night to pay her bills. Jessie wanted to be a nurse so she could help people in their worst times. She would keep dancing and going to school until she achieved her dream.

She got excellent grades in college and was accepted into their nursing program. She was going to be a RN. She was doing it she told herself every day. All on her own with no one’s help and the support from Sasha. Who seemed to just want to be a dancer the rest of her life.

Finally, the big day came. It was graduation and Jessie was in the top of her class. She even had an excellent paying job waiting for her. As her name was called, she felt overjoyed by receiving her diploma. She had pulled herself up off the streets to become a success. Her heart was full of pride and joy. She had never felt so happy.