Michael's Misadventures

Chapter 1: Introduction

To Whom it may Concern,

Hi there. My name is Michael Burd, son of Michelle and Mark Burd. I'd like to consider myself a normal 17 year old, but, then again, what's the definition of normal?

I have short brown hair, brown eyes, and a pale complexion (thanks to hours upon hours of staying inside playing video games). I'm about 5'2" and weigh 110 pounds. Yeah, I'm scrawny, deal with it. I live in a small neighborhood that's pretty shady. I know some drug dealers, the school system sucks, and the most fun someone can have around here is to go to the movies, which are overpriced.

People consider me a genuinely nice person; I'll try not to talk behind other people's backs, I'm friendly towards everyone, regardless if they're nice to me or not, and I don't judge people based on their appearance. I usually don't like to brag like this, but I'm telling you the truth, and this is an introduction, so it'll only happen once.

My cat, Rhex, is the cutest thing on this planet. He's a ginger tabby, and he'll nestle in your lap the moment you sit down and fall asleep! I also have a dog, Cyprus, who's a purebred, male husky. He likes to nag at people for food, which he eventually gets because he's so darn precious. My pets are my life; they share in my laughter, sadness, happiness, anger, name any emotion a human could possibly have, and these two animals have seen it happen.

At school, we recently had a shooting, so students, like myself, haven't been going to school for about a week. But classes start again tomorrow, and I forgot to finish Mr. Frantz's science homework. I'll write to you when I can. I'm not sure how often that will be, but it'll be soon, I promise.

Your new friend,
Michael Burd :)