Today I met Sarah in the flesh. I am pleasantly surprised we pulled it off! We met together with her Father at Flavors of India, which is an Indian restaurant/buffet in downtown Bradenton. We talked about the usual subjects- work, interests, etc- but also about drawing and fursuiting plans. For those of you who do not know, or do not remember, I adopted two of Sarah's old characters at her request, who will be making their debut soon. But not before I do Madeline's backstory. (No Spoilers!) I did show her the first sketch- she said I have improved nicely! (I still think I'm better at writing, but drawing's fun too, of course!)

Afterwards, her father drove us to this path called the Riverwalk, which runs along the northern half of the city. (I think.) We walked there together for half an hour, feeling the wind brush our cheeks, and the sound of children's laughter on the air. I loved that part the most.

Afterwards, I was taken back to the hotel, where we talked over skype some more. I hope Sarah enjoys the Salvadoran cheese and Honduran cream cheese I got her. Still more do I hope to see her again!

Afterwards, I went out to DeSoto Square, but it was closed. So instead, I hit the nearest ATM and bought tomorrow's brekfast and lunch- apples and half a slab of cornbread, which I plan to have with cream cheese. Tomorrow, I take the long train back to Washington D.C. But I hope to return to Bradenton again one day. It was wonderful.