Arizona's Zone: Why not? FINAL PART!

Read Part 14 HERE

Terrified, I struggled to get away. But the man's grip was too strong. To my relief, I noted Willow had gotten away. I wrinkled my nose. The man reeked of alcohol. 'Keep running, Willow' I thought to myself. 

I shrunk back as the man raised his hand to strike me, but I heard the shrill yell of a small girl. Willow? I twisted my head around to find a familiar girl with her windswept brown hair. "Hey mister! Don't you want to catch me?" She taunted.

"What in the world?" I whispered. What was she thinking?! She could get into a ton of trouble! But then, four police officers sprung the man from behind. I wrenched myself away as quick as possible, and ran over to Willow's side.

"You were distracting him!" I grinned, relieved. She was much braver than anyone would have thought. She nodded with a cocky smile. "Of course! The policemen were just going to try to spring that guy, but I knew they couldn't really. My kidnapper would just use his gun to hold you hostage!

"So, I decided on my own to make a distraction. The cops caught on!" She jumped excitedly. "Aren't you proud of me?"
I grinned and hugged her. "Very proud."

Once the police headed home, we returned to the Academy. Natalie, Grace, Ivy, Joy, and I all sat on the lawn with Willow, and had a celebration snack. To our surprise, we spotted Ms. Jordyn approaching.

I dreaded to think what she was going to say. Would she make Willow leave the campus? The headmistress seated herself on the lawn by us. This was highly unusual. What was she going to say?

"I've been considering your words, Arizona Kali," She began. "They were spoken in bravery in defense of a right cause. I think I was in the wrong to deny her. Although I cannot change the rules, I can make a one gift for Willow, and pay her tuition."

I gasped. I couldn't think of a single thing to say. Ms. Jordyn continued. "Also, as well as paying her tuition, I'd like to adopt Willow."
"Really truly?" Willow squealed. The headmistress nodded, and Willow threw her arms around Ms. Jordyn's neck.

I hugged all my friends. Despite all my worrying, everything worked out perfectly.
I couldn't have asked for a happier ending.

Fitness Friday || Running + Stretching

It's Fitness Friday! For me, that means 'fun friday', but I understand that not everybody likes to exercise.  Not many people like to run, but I do! Liking to run doesn't make it easy, however. I started out walking, then jogging, and alternating the two. Gradually, it became fun!

Honestly. If I had a choice between sleeping in for an extra hour, or walking outside in the cheery sunshine, I would choose walking. Sun is so happy, how can you refuse? LOLOLolz. :)

You can't JUST run though. After you get some water, stretch it all out.

Did I mention stretching is also good for you? Yup, yup! It is. :)

Happy fitness friday! I'm going on a run this morning. Anyone wanna virtually join me? I mean, you don't have to run. You can just walk slowly if you like. :D
Anywho, I will see you guys later!

til the next time...

Movie Theater

Early one morning, I was talking to Jubilee on the old couch. "So, whatcha doin' today?" She asked very casually.
At this point, I jumped up and down. "Mama's taking me to see Star Trek Into Darkness!" I paused. "Do you want to come?"
She shrugged and shook her head. "Nah, I've got some baking to do this morning."

"Aw, come on!" I whined a bit. "It's Star Trek!"
"Yes, but you're a Trekkie and I'm not."
"It has that guy from Sherlock." Surely this would convince her. She loved that drama.
"Then I'll see it on DVD. I've got to bake some brownies for the picnic this week!"
I sighed. "Fine."
"Have fun!" She said to me.

I got to ride shotgun! Woo! I don't get to ride in the car very often, so when I do, I make the most of it. I watched every single plant woosh by the window until my eyes grew tired.

At which point, I sat down under the AC and let it cool the back of my head. Occasionally, I would bounce up a bit as the car hit a bump.

Eventually, we got to the theater. It was only 10 in the morning, so the parking lot was empty. The theater was so big! At least, it looked big to me. Spicemuffin says it isn't that big.
Although I didn't take pics inside, I had a blast. I was so excited when I heard the opening music!

When I got home, Jubi was reading a book on the couch. I knocked it out of her hands and told her about the movie. I think I talked for about five minutes before coming to my last gush.
"And then there was this awesome fight on those red platforms, and Kh--um, bad guy almost killed Spock! It was AMAZING!"
Jubi took a step back. "Well, it sounds cool..."

"Let's go see another movie?" I suggested. "We'll have to go to the local theater."
"Sure!" She replied. And at that, we grabbed our money and set out to see what there was to see. :)