Dream Occupation

[kim_watkins]

What is my dream occupation? Well, I certainly didn’t go through all the time, trouble, and money to become a defense attorney on a passing whim

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[kaidlyn_reilly]

But if I were doing neither of these things I always thought it would be fun to join the Peace Corps, to see other countries and help people better their lives.

It can be fun. And so heart-warming. But then if something happens...if things go wrong... It's heartbreaking and terrifying.

Oh, by the way, hi. I'm Kaidlyn, Jordan's cousin. But she probably never mentioned me...we moved away when I was just a baby, just after her mother died and Mama said visits back were too hard.

[kim_watkins]

Hi Kaidlyn. I guess you know I'm Kim then. And of course she mentioned you. Remember, I've known her since we were little girls. There's not a lot about her that's gotten past me... okay, I take that back. There's a lot about her that has, but there is some that hasn't, I swear.

I'd love to do the Peace Corps thing still, but I can't. I have a six-year-old son. Maybe someday when I'm retired...

[kaidlyn_reilly]

Yeah...Jordan spent the night over at Uncle Max's with me one night and she told me a lot about when she was growing up. We had a lot to catch up on.

I understand. If you ever want to talk more about it, I'd be happy to tell you about my experience. It was definitely life-changing.

[kim_watkins]

I'm glad that you're here. Jordan would never admit it but I think she needs more friends. And I know you're her cousin but relatives can be friends too.

Sure. In fact, you can tell me about it now if you want. I don't regret having a child in the slightest, but I like to hear about things I might have done. You know what I mean? When Leo's a little older I'd like to take him travelling or something. Maybe a trip out west, or Europe. Or both, if he wants to.