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Jun 20, 2023 5:37:05 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 20, 2023 5:37:05 GMT -5
Sophie has been in the orphanage a week and a half now and things were settling down her. The process of making new friends had started and even with her being the youngest there she did feel that she was making progress.
This morning was about sorting out things with the bank and since they were based in the mall she could at least get a smoothie after she was done. It did feel like getting simple things sorted out like being able to withdraw money from her bank account (formerly her aunts) was complicated just because she was in care. The hurdles were probally for her benefit but it was still a pain in the neck to deal with; it also took a lot of time to even be able to take out $20 dollars a day at the ATM though she could still use the debit card up to $40 per day.
Not that she needed to buy much and she knew her money had to last years. She wasn't paying rent anymore and she got food at the orphanage. Right now the only thing going in was that mystery lodgement every month.
So rolling out of the bank branch that was in the bottom floor of the mall she was dressed in a yellow sleeveless summer dress with her white sunhat and sandals. She also had the strappy purse and the crutches was also part of her wheelchair. She could still walk short distances and she wasn't allowed to use the fitness centre until she went through the physical rehab programme.
So as she contemplated lunch that left some options as she headed to the food court.
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Jun 24, 2023 13:28:15 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jun 24, 2023 13:28:15 GMT -5
On the rare chance that she had a day off she took a second and stopped by the mall. Considering that all that she had was scrubs it was hard to believe that somtimes she did wear other clothes and did eat unhealthy. Still as she scrolled through the mall she did spot Sophie or she at least thought that it was her as she made her way over. "Hi," she said a bit more than surprised. Sophie Chang
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Jun 24, 2023 14:13:50 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 24, 2023 14:13:50 GMT -5
Sophie heard a voice and took her hands of the rim round the wheels. So came to a stop quickly as she wasn't making that much speed to start with. Then she brought the chair under control again as she turned round to face the speaker. She knew this woman. They'd had a few days together in hospital with her giving care while she was mostly out of it due to the pain killers. "Hello Doctor" she replied back. Today hadn't been as good as others and she still sounded sad and she had vented the frustration of having to deal with the banks officaldom. "How are you?" she posed. She also figured questions would follow but she felt able to answer them. Sita Damini
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Jun 25, 2023 8:38:40 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jun 25, 2023 8:38:40 GMT -5
"Oh my god was I that informal to you when you were in my care Sophie?" she said as she found a seat so that Sophie could relax in her wheelchair. "You can call me Sita I get called doctor enough that in all truth it drives me insane at times," she said. "It is good to see you out and about though, how are you doing?" Sophie Chang
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Jun 25, 2023 9:06:38 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 25, 2023 9:06:38 GMT -5
Sophie knew that hadn't been the case. She had just been so far out of knowing what was going on around her she'd never given the doctors name much thought. Now she wasn't so drugged up and tired she was able to get out and about again. "Sita, I don't think it was you. I barely knew what was going on round me" she replied now she was able to stop for a bit. "I had to go to the bank today and sort out my aunts account. It's mine now but I can only draw out a little money. Not that I need that much now I'm at the orphanage. Some days are better than others and I'm also seeing Dr Shaw as well and will be seeing the physiotherapist later on one the wounds properly heal". Then she added "I was about to get some lunch. Do you want to join me? And what brings you here today?" Sophie still wanted to feel useful and to help people. She was also still curious like she always was. So there was still the little girl that was there before. Sita Damini
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Jun 26, 2023 7:34:14 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jun 26, 2023 7:34:14 GMT -5
"Well I am sure that is a legal issue. If they give a younger peson such as yourself large amounts of money you might get high on sugar and no one wants that," she said as she laughed. She nodded. "I hope that is all going pretty well for you Sophie, you deserve good things." "I can join you and I am trying to learn how to properly shop for clothes. I normally work so much that I do not have time but just letting my mind wander truthfully." Sophie Chang
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Jun 26, 2023 8:55:08 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 26, 2023 8:55:08 GMT -5
Sophie understood the joke about a sugar high. Her aunt had always tried to limit her sugar given how active she was but that wouldn't happen now. She'd have to figure that out herself from now onwards. There was also encouragement. "I doubt the mall cops could catch up with me after a load of fizzy sweets" she softly replied and added as she wanted to be helpful "why don't you get lunch first and I can show you round afterwards. I was with my aunt often enough when she got her clothes so I might know what to look for. So what do you need most of the time when you're not working?" Sita Damini
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Jun 27, 2023 11:55:57 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jun 27, 2023 11:55:57 GMT -5
"Okay," she said. She did not know why she was always interested in this kid maybe it was because they had met under such a tragedy but either way it had shook out like this. "I need comfort so if we can find something that makes me feel comfortable I consider it a win win." Sophie Chang
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Jun 27, 2023 14:32:27 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 27, 2023 14:32:27 GMT -5
Sophie figured it wouldn't take too long to find something comfortable. She'd seen what her aunt wore and knew what comfort was herself. So figured the department store would be a good place to start. "In that case I would suggest the department store which is split between the ground and first floor. You'll find a lot of different ideas there and there are comfortable clothes there. So do you see yourself in dresses and skirts or pants?" she asked. That would guide the next ideas. Sita Damini
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Jun 28, 2023 10:08:02 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jun 28, 2023 10:08:02 GMT -5
"You know what I am going to be crazy and say dresses." She hated dressing up but she did want to be able to look back one day and say she felt pretty enough to go to something fancy since those types of things seemed to happen around the island sometimes. "It's hard knowing what you like I guess." Sophie Chang
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Jun 28, 2023 10:54:27 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 28, 2023 10:54:27 GMT -5
"Well Ladies wear is the ground floor; 1st floor is mens wear, house wear and childrens. You should find some dresses you like" Sophie suggested. Then led the way to the department store. She could still roll freely as it wasn't so busy yet. It wouldn't get busier until the afternoon proper. Then Sita would be in a world of dresses and skirts and able to take her time. Her aunt was quite sensible about dress choices so that led to mid lengths and short sleeved. Sita might well have other ideas now she had a chance to look through a range. Sita Damini
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Jun 28, 2023 19:23:08 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jun 28, 2023 19:23:08 GMT -5
She took a second and smiled. "You certainly seem to know your way around the mall," she said as she smiled. Maybe she kept her way around here when she was feeling good. "So you said that you were or you had gotten money out of the bank earlier?" She took a second. "You also, that orphanage you like it well enough?" She honestly could not imagine what was going on. Sophie Chang
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Jun 29, 2023 1:02:17 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jun 29, 2023 1:02:17 GMT -5
Sita gave Sophie a smile and asked firstly about the bank and then the orphanage. As things could change for her once she recovered this was the state of play for now and the immediate future. "I did get money out so we can get lunch later on. I'd have missed it at the orphanage by the time I'd have gotten back and I do like it there. I'm the youngest person there and I'm getting on with the others. I'm baking too as a way of giving back and I video conference my teacher every school day so I don't miss out on too much. Homework still needs done but things do feel a bit better now" she replied looking back and up at Sita. Sita Damini
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Jul 1, 2023 6:58:29 GMT -5
Post by Sita Damini on Jul 1, 2023 6:58:29 GMT -5
"I view friends like co workers," she said honestly. "You have those that you will eventually get close to and then you have those that you will start off on a good leg with and then it will eventually fall out but they are all in our life for a reason, how is your baking going, finding it as a good way to feel helpful?" Sophie Chang
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Jul 1, 2023 8:30:49 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on Jul 1, 2023 8:30:49 GMT -5
To Sophie the way Sita described friends was odd but it made sense to her. She didn't have many friends in school so knew that for a fact. Baking was helping her in the orphanage and she replied "it does help. Hopefully I can help with other cooking later on". She was starting to look over the dresses she could see; all kinds and lengths for starters and every colour you could think off. Sita Damini
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