Amelia and I stayed on the phone until really late; I was trying to convince her that she was being too drastic to James. The poor guy was probably weeping as we spoke. But Amelia was more confused than I was, and our phone call lasted until about 2:00 a.m. I had to set up multiple alarms because we had a busy day today, and my haircut appointment with Claudia was at 9:00 a.m. I have known Claudia for the same amount of time that I've known Anne. Anne was the one who brought me to her, and she has been the only one to cut my hair ever since. "Oh my goodness! What a pleasant surprise," she shouted when I walked into her salon. I really admire this woman. Claudia is the sweetest person from El Salvador that I've ever known. She has cooked pupusas for my family and I to eat, and they are o

