March updates, 2022

Murphy

Murphy 1

Emily is 19

This is Emily Murphy, a 19 year old college student who is currently taking classes online and living alone in downtown Arlington. Her parents agreed to pay her rent as long as she manages to keep her grades up while she is in college. Emily's father is a professor and wanted her to go the more traditional route and live in a dorm, go to classes in person, and experience college the "right" way. But Emily was never really interested in any of that - she prefers to be on her own.

She is a very studious young lady and didn't think it was a good idea to waste four years partying away at the University of Arlington when she could earn her degree online in half the time. You gotta give it to her - she is a logical thinker. So for now, she spends her mornings writing assignments and responding to peer response questions in order to graduate ASAP. She can't wait to get a job and not depend on her parents but for the time being she appreciates their help.

Of course, the Murphy's couldn't have Emily living totally on her own. They agreed to let her take Greyson, the family cat, with her to the new apartment. Emily loves her cat - she would adopt all the stray kitties in town if she only had the room - but I think Mr. Brown, her landlord, would have a heart attack. 

There's also another reason she wanted to move into the city. Emily is currently dating Tyler, the pair met downtown at the internet cafe one day. Emily was there studying and working on her schoolwork while Tyler was there checking out the latest video games. Sparks flew and the next thing you know the two of them were an item. 

Sean, Emily's overprotective father, tends to drop in on her from time to time. The two often head into Red's Diner for a meal once a week to catch up. Emily knows her father means well, but she can't help but worry that he'll pop over at an inappropriate time - like when Tyler is spending the night. I don't think Mr. Murphy would appreciate a failed army recruit lounging around the apartment he pays for - but what can you do?

So far she hasn't had to worry about her father barging in on the two of them, but she decided to arrange a Sunday afternoon get together with her parents so she could introduce them to Tyler. He promised to be on his best behavior.

The lunch went surprisingly well and Tyler really was a charmer with Cara (Emily's mother). He even brought her flowers! Can you believe that? He's never even given me flowers Emily proclaimed! He really must like her if he's trying to impress the parents so much.

After everyone left for the day Emily decided to get straight to work on her thesis. She really is determined to finish her degree as soon as she can. Things seem to be going along well for Emily, but I can't help but wonder - will she regret rushing through this phase of her life?