The first half of 2003 was quite a dark period for me and my family. I started to have difficulty breathing and felt very sick. This caused my parents to become super worried, so they rushed me to a children's hospital. After the doctors examined my present state, they announced to my parents with a somewhat pessimistic tone, "Sir, ma'am, your daughter is suffering from a severe bout of asthma. Unless you find a remedy right away, she might not be able to survive." However, that didn't stop them from trying to cure my illness. After leaving the hospital, we went to a nearby drugstore. There, they asked one of the pharmacists if they have any asthma remidies in stock. The pharmacist then found a nebulizer, which is a device that can improve breathing problems. At first, I felt uncomfortable while they used it on me, but I knew that it was for my own health and survival. As the days passed, my condition started to improve. My father also ordered some imported antibiotics from the internet to help with the healing process. These antibiotics actually tasted pleasant, and they had no problems with me whining about them. After a few months, my asthma finally disappeared, and I haven't had another attack ever since. In September, I started school. Now, this is where my parents, particularly my mother, began to notice that I have a really quirky and unique personality. Even the teacher and my classmates became aware of this. I wasn't interested in the group activities and singing, I'd rather explore the school grounds and browse the library. I even talked with the elderly principal several times! Also, there were some instances where I would blurt out the answer to the question the teacher was asking the students in a round table during quiz time, and my response was actually correct. I was reading the books in the library during this activity. The question that the teacher was asking was, "T for...?" I blurted, "TARANTULA!" This caused the teacher and my classmates to become puzzled and wonder where the voice came from. After a while, the teacher said, "That is the correct answer." Still, they were curious why I wasn't present. Despite my disinterest in the group activities, I did manage to make a friend during my time there. Her name was Patch. She was so sweet. She followed me everywhere I went and smiled at me often. Sadly, this friendship was short-lived. We parted ways after the school year ended the following year. I didn't have any new friends since that time. Anyways, during those days where I would have homework, I was introduced to the computer for the first time. Once, my mother caught me while I was using it because she saw lots of files popping out on the screen. She became very panicky, while I was just chilled. When she asked me what I was doing, I simply told her, "Oh, I'm just checking the memory." Everything eventually went back to normal. I surprised her yet again when one day, she saw me reading the sentences aloud in the more complex stages of my school exercises. She said, "Wow, Jackie! You already know how to read!" It soon made sense to her why I was so bored with the earlier exercises. She was still walking in the letter sounds part, while I jumped to saying sentences aloud. I was also awarded the "Bookworm Kid" certificate during the school's year-end awards banquet.
With preparations for their tour in full swing, the Beatles, Rosie, and Nicholas decided to go out for lunch and discuss what they plan to do in order for it to be a success. While waiting for their food, John wrote down a tour errands checklist. These include choosing which cities to perform in and the dates in which the tour will kick off and end, hiring a coach service and a ticket and concert poster agent, creating a set list of seven songs, and rehearsing in Abbey Road Studios. Rosie said, "This is going to be so much fun! We're really excited to go on tour with you, mates." John replied, "We are, too, love!" Paul added, "Certainly!" Everyone had a delicious lunch and took a relaxing afternoon walk around the neighborhood a few hours later. Then, they returned to the dorm and went to sleep early so that they'll have plenty of energy to start their errands tomorrow.
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By the time evening came, the group had finished exploring the marketplace. Ringo said, "What a day this has been, mates. I'm glad we were able to find me trumpet here." John replied, "We're glad for that, too, Ritchie." "And we got to buy plenty of cool stuff as well." Added George. Rosie said, "That's right. Shall we have dinner at the market's food tent before riding the bus back to the dorm?" Ringo replied, "Certainly, love. Let's go." Once the six friends and the Beatles went inside the tent, they bought their food and beverages from the kiosks, sat in one of the picnic tables, and started to eat. It was truly a great way to cap off their fantastic experience.
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The six friends and the Beatles rode the bus to Chelsea at twelve noon the following day. Upon arriving, they walked for a few more blocks from where the bus dropped them off until they reached the market. It was alive with plenty of shoppers. Rosie remarked, "This is going to be fun! I know we will be able to find Ringo's trumpet here." Nicholas replied, "That's right, love!" Zack added, "Indeed!" With that, the group navigated themselves around the place before finally reaching the tent selling musical instruments. Inside, they saw a vintage organ, several electric and acoustic guitars, and a red piano. Everyone explored the tent when, soon enough, Ringo exclaimed, "Hey, mates! Look! I finally found one!"
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The group proceeded to have dinner after making it back to London. John said as the food came, "There's nothing like a good meal after eradicating those evil spirits with our music." Rosie replied, "You said it, Johnny!" George said, "Indeed. Let's chow down, mates!" With that, everyone enjoyed their hearty meal together. The food was very tasty, and the six friends and the Beatles left the restaurant feeling satisfied. After returning to the dorm, they relaxed for a couple of hours before calling it a night. We shall find out what new adventures our heroes will have when the next story unfolds.
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