Dear Shirley:

It is a shame that your parents pressure you to do nothing but study. How do they not understand that you are not a studying machine, a robot. You are a human being that needs to have fun. How can they not know this…

I am glad you spent time with your special friend with sun in your faces and wind in your hair. And the hug was comforting, wonderful.

Your parents are wrong. You need time out from studying, so take that time.

anita