Today Elsie would set out on her journey as an explorer of the ocean. It had been her dream ever since her mom became a professional mermaid. Despite nobody believing her, today was the day. Everybody, especially her family thought that she would be a failure. She knew that this wasn’t a stable job and it didn’t promise success, but she couldn't just throw her dreams away.
Elsie walked over to the curb her blonde hair flowing in the wind, this uber would take her to her brand new ship. “Heya,” she said as she stepped in with excitement.
“Mornin’,” the driver said. This was a very small car and Elsie was tall so she was barely fit. “Having a good day so far?”
“Oh yes! This is a day I have been looking forward to for years,” the ever increasingly excited Elsie said.
“Really? What might be the occasion?”
“I'm finally becoming a sailor!” She exclaimed. The driver flinched, they didn’t expect her to be so loud. “I will finally be able to get the buried treasure I have always wanted,” Elsie said.
“Ah, I see. Is that why you have the outfit?” The driver was looking at the outfit that Elsie was wearing. Her outfit looked like your typical pirate outfit, a white ruffled shirt with a black jacket and a big hat with a fluffy feather on top. To be fair it was quite masculine for the tall, blonde, light skinned, blue eyed, otherwise feminine Elsie.
“Oh yeah. I just thought it would be fun to wear, I have plenty of other stuff waiting for me on my ship.”
“Well speaking of your ship we’re here. Have a nice day, miss.”
Elsie bid the driver farewell and started walking down the path to the beach. All she could think about was all the treasure and fun she would have. Her shoes hit the warm sand, this was the beginning of her life long journey. Who knew what adventures came next?
-Ashlynn Garza '21
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