Played tennis yesterday with a friend of mine. As we were taking a break, these two little kids(probably 6 or 7 years old) that were playing soccer 5 courts down came over to ask us if they could (try to) play tennis with our rackets and balls. They were very enthusiastic about it, I asked them "Do you guys know how to play?" and they confidently responded "Yes!"... Apparently they didn't. One kid had more trouble than the other hitting the ball, he conceded and ran off leaving the other one by himself (will refer to him as Cutie A).
Cutie A found some abandoned water bottles on the court and started drinking it because he was thirsty. I probably should have said something to stop him, but I didn't have any extra bottles to give him and my water I couldn't be certain was any better than the one he was drinking. Just didn't know how long that water had been out there, I hope he didn't get sick. He drank all of it and asked me if I wanted to play with him. I asked him what his name was and also introduced myself (now if I could just get myself to remember what his name is... >.<) Played for a little bit and he got tired so he decided to quit, asked him some questions to make conversation (and felt like a creepy stalker/ pedophile Lol) and tried to find him a water source. Water fountains at the park weren't working. Kids need to be well hydrated in this weather, come on now Tulsa! I ended up giving him my water because he was thirsty, hope he didn't get sick from that either! He galloped away happily with my water. I continued playing with my friend and when we were packing up and leaving the court Cutie came back. "Are you guys leaving?!" --"Yeahhh"-- "Aw, I wanted to play" -- "Sorry, maybe next time!" -- he handed me some melted candy and said it was from the pinata that they were playing on the other side of the park while digging for some more candy in his pocket to give to me. I probably should've given the candy back to him because I wasn't going to eat it but didnt' want to break his heart! My heart melted like his candy (hah....lame, yes...I know.) He started telling me a story about the pinata and something about gaining two dollars as he pulled it out of his pocket to proudly display. We parted and I drove home with a special grin that I hadn't had in a long time. He made my day. I declared him to be my boyfriend, he just doesn't know it yet and I don't remember his name. We already exchanged gifts (LOL).
Perhaps he's like this to anybody or everybody. He opened up so easily to me and I can't imagine what perverts and pedophiles could take advantage of it. I pray that he'll be as safe, carefree, and
ebullient (and hopefully not as dehydrated) as when I first met him. I'll bring extra water bottles the next time I go play at those courts, maybe I'll run into Cutie again.
I have found my new favorite Starbucks to study at. =) Nice location...
The barista glanced oddly at me as I asked for a SHORT white chocolate mocha as if to say "Who comes to starbucks to get a TINY cup coffee?" What can I say, I don't need any more effects of caffeine than I already exhibit.
A lot of people brings their dogs here. That's a cute yorkie that ran up to me.
Kind of humid this morning but still very nice outside!
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