Letters 1 -3 | June 2018

From M'gann to Meadow - a Series of letters

Meadow,

So, I bet you're thinking this is super strange. Finding a letter addressed to you, written in your own handwriting, addressing you as a third person. I wish I had more answers for you, but, as it turns out? There are very few answers, and a hell of a lot of questions that need them. I can't answer your questions of how, or why...but I can answer the who. Kind of. It's not that I don't know who I am, per say, I just think that it's best to do this in parts, if only to not cause your system a total shock. I hear humans don't deal well with that kind of thing. And yes, you read that correctly, I called you a human because I'm...well I'm not. But I'm getting ahead of myself here. So, I'm going to rewind and start again.

My name's M'gann. Not exactly a common name around these parts, but for all intents and purposes (mainly to fit in better among humans), it's Megan. Kind of similiar, right? So, not exactly hard to remember. And to address the elephant in the room...or the lingering thought in your mind (and not a literal elephant in the room because hello! Talk about awkward!) I am not from around here. Not this planet, at least. I'll give that a minute to settle in. So, yeah. I'm what one would classify as an alien. But really, I've done a pretty great job adjusting to my surroundings, so no one is really the wiser unless I say something. Honestly? that's probably how it should stay, really. People go a little strange when you tell them that you're outside of their planet. But I've come to learn in the times that I've been around? That tolerance seems a rarity. I'm sad to say I understand how that goes. I really would have thought that being somewhere completely different (planet wise) that kind of thing wouldn't be an issue. Yet, here we are. But that's another topic we can save for a later day. I bring this up mostly to tell you that I've seen your scribbles and notes around and I know that you're starting to exhibit some abilities that maybe you haven't experienced before. I think that might be my fault? I'm not sure how to fix it, or even if I can? But I can give you some advice on how to deal with it. If you take the advice? Totally and completely up to you!

I think you've figured out that you aren't going crazy, you just can read people's minds. The biggest combination of blessings and curses as far as I can tell. Trust me, I've ruined many a things by sticking my telepathy in places that it shouldn't be. But again, another story (or four) for another time. The trick is to focus on not letting yourself in. Think of a person's mind as a door that's been left ajar, and you're a strong wind. Without control? You can blow that door right open and have access. So, it's your job to force what seems completely natural in the opposite direction to keep the door shut. It gets easier, I swear. You just need to practice, and don't beat yourself up too much if it happens. I know, easier said than done but you're doing what you're doing with the best of intentions, so it should work itself out. Just remember that the ability to control things comes completely from you. You just have to allow yourself to do it.

I'll leave notes around this time (more than a 'see you next month!' or something) to give you hints and maybe even try to fill gaps in the days that seem lost. Just know you're not alone, we're not alone. And we'll figure this out...or try to, together.

Till letter #2,

-M'gann

Meds,

Remember how I said you (we) weren't alone? Well, I was for sure right. It's a comfort, really. Not that I was worried or something, because I've (we've?) had some help along the way. It's interesting, really. We're all kind of connected, even here. I think there's something to be said about that happening. What it says? Again, not quite sure, but I know there has to be a meaning behind it. This is all really new to me, as well, since the last time I saw some of these people, we were at different stages of our friendship, but I think that's all been....well, not forgotten, but not the main thing that's being focused on. Trust me, it's a good thing that's happening, I haven't always been on the best of terms with people. But again, another story, another day. We should focus on what we know. And what we know is that no one else knows how this is happening or why, but we all have some variation of this two people, one body business going on. It happens once a month, and if we don't fight it, it's easier to handle. We're us but not, as is evident by my total lack of power, but I feel like that all manifests in time. Warning you in advance, there's a reason why you look good in green. Because I am green. Or well, most of the time. It's a long story, but it makes sense if you think about it, kind of. God, this turning out worse than I thought it would.

You've got great friends, and I know this because they're my friends...or incarnations of my friends. Some are similiar, some are different, some are even clones (waaaaay too messy to even try to explain right now) but they all mean the world to you, and to me. Stick close to them, don't use your abilities on them (unless they ask and they mean it), and you'll be damn near unstoppable. I'd share more but keeping up your apperances is a lot more difficult than I thought it would be.

Is it wrong I've probably eaten more frosting than I've put on cupcakes?

-Megs

M,

I was trying to be better about this, but even the best intentions sometimes don't work. Also, the week has gone by crazy fast and I haven't exactly had time to sit down and write. So, I can give you a few of the highlights and leave it at that, maybe we elaborate more when I'm around next:

- Your friend Dayna seems super cool. For a minute there, I thought she might be my friend, Artemis, but that doesn't seem to be the case. But she reminds me of her: strong, firece, independent. I think she might have thought something was up, actually, but she didn't say anything. You two hung a bit, talked about guys, and promised to get together within the next couple of weeks when she's back from a photoshoot in Europe.

- Speaking of men, you have some pretty good taste and I completely approve. Before you freak out, nothing happened. Okay maybe there was some kissing, but it was totally rated G. We both came to the conclusion that anything further would have not been for the best if neither of us could really remember it. For the record? We liked it. I liked it. You should do it again, several times. Maybe make it a thing? I don't know, entirely up to you, the last guy I was with had gills, So....you know, what do I know?

-Take more days off, do a little more delegating. I may have taken the liberty to take some time off (Don't worry, I made sure to clear it with everyone and made sure everything was covered) and everyone seemed super surprised. I get it's your livelihood, but live a little. Enjoy the fruits (or well, sweets) of your labor! You totally deserve it. Also, give your other bakers/pastry chefs the opportunity to get creative in your kitchen. You hired them for a reason, right? Right!

- DON'T READ PEOPLE'S MINDS ON PURPOSE. Trust me, it gets messy. Figuratively and literally. You can really mess with someone's mind if you're probing around too much, okay?

- Enjoy your life, because you have a great one. Honestly. People who care, a career you love, enjoy it all. I promise to keep it as light and upbeat as I can when I'm around, but when I'm not? You do the same! So it doesn't seem as such a stark change when I am actually here.

I'm sure there's more to say but I'm wrapping this up quick because I'm meeting with a couple of super friends to have a little fun before disappearing. I'll see you next month. Hopefully with more to say. Or something to read from you.

xoxo,

~M