I think this whole thing is particularly fascinating because it reminds me of the time I found out my dumb ex had cheated on me by reading his dumb journal that he literally kept next to our bed because he was a goddamn psycho. Part of me was kicking myself for taking so long to find out when I KNEW something was off, but in the moment, it's hard to believe it. Anyway, you're a fantastic writer and Kirsten is awesome – anyone whose go-to celebration song/dance hails from the early 80s is my kind of gal.
Oh my god, I remember that. It's almost like part of the perversion, keeping a journal with details about cheating out in plain sight. Almost daring you to look. So insane. And I have the same feeling about going through Ashley's things, I would've saved so much time if I had just opened a box she kept in the closet. But I never even thought about doing that.
I just keep thinking “at least Ashley wasn’t ‘The Chameleon.’” If you don’t know that story, google “Elaine Parent” sometimes, cuz so much of this story gives those vibes. Minus the murdering.
I just googled Elaine Parent and this was the first article: "The Creepy Woman who was the real life Talented Mr. Ripley" I cannot wait to down this black hole.
It is one hell of a journey. I am shocked there's not a book out there about her, that I know of. And yes, it's like she used Ripley novels as an outline for her life.
I hope Kirsten told you to check your own credit ASAP. I am worried for your perfect credit score rn. Poor Cecelia and the kids. And really WTF with her parents. I sincerely will come find you and demand more information if all of these questions are not answered.
I promise you, all questions will be answered. And if I fail, just track me down in Silver Lake, I'll be the tall blonde lady walking the giant white dog.
When Kirsten 'rose' to her feet, was it Can't Touch This by MC Hammer, or Eye of the Tiger by Survivor that played? .... Did you change it because MC Hammer read better? Probably
I know you have some ppl amused. But from where I am sitting, you were knowingly juggling a time-bomb for <<checks notes>> clout & (perhaps more ambitiously) a deal with some streaming platform or something? Is Ashley trash? Sure, I guess. However, what would you call someone who puts their family, friends, neighbors, and beloved dog in 'danger' for a story?
“…and the manager at the hostel stole all of my underwear”
And so the lesson here was to only travel with one pair of underwear and never take them off for the entire trip.
Just a casual little aside lol
I think this whole thing is particularly fascinating because it reminds me of the time I found out my dumb ex had cheated on me by reading his dumb journal that he literally kept next to our bed because he was a goddamn psycho. Part of me was kicking myself for taking so long to find out when I KNEW something was off, but in the moment, it's hard to believe it. Anyway, you're a fantastic writer and Kirsten is awesome – anyone whose go-to celebration song/dance hails from the early 80s is my kind of gal.
Oh my god, I remember that. It's almost like part of the perversion, keeping a journal with details about cheating out in plain sight. Almost daring you to look. So insane. And I have the same feeling about going through Ashley's things, I would've saved so much time if I had just opened a box she kept in the closet. But I never even thought about doing that.
I just keep thinking “at least Ashley wasn’t ‘The Chameleon.’” If you don’t know that story, google “Elaine Parent” sometimes, cuz so much of this story gives those vibes. Minus the murdering.
I just googled Elaine Parent and this was the first article: "The Creepy Woman who was the real life Talented Mr. Ripley" I cannot wait to down this black hole.
It is one hell of a journey. I am shocked there's not a book out there about her, that I know of. And yes, it's like she used Ripley novels as an outline for her life.
Kirsten is the real MVP here. Definitely worthy of an award.
I hope Kirsten told you to check your own credit ASAP. I am worried for your perfect credit score rn. Poor Cecelia and the kids. And really WTF with her parents. I sincerely will come find you and demand more information if all of these questions are not answered.
I promise you, all questions will be answered. And if I fail, just track me down in Silver Lake, I'll be the tall blonde lady walking the giant white dog.
Fair enough. I haven't been to Silver Lake in 20+ years so it will be a good reason to visit 😁
Ashley scares me. Also I'm very disappointed that she's at all involved with Minnesota.
When Kirsten 'rose' to her feet, was it Can't Touch This by MC Hammer, or Eye of the Tiger by Survivor that played? .... Did you change it because MC Hammer read better? Probably
Don't be an Ashley, just be honest!
She corrected me that it was MC Hammer. I hope that doesn’t bother you too much babe.
I'm surprised it wasn't noted exactly as it happened in your meticulously-kept-for-just-a-random-rainy-day-and-not-at-all-planned-honest journal.
Huh
Sure Jan.
I know you have some ppl amused. But from where I am sitting, you were knowingly juggling a time-bomb for <<checks notes>> clout & (perhaps more ambitiously) a deal with some streaming platform or something? Is Ashley trash? Sure, I guess. However, what would you call someone who puts their family, friends, neighbors, and beloved dog in 'danger' for a story?
If you had a British man’s accent, I’d bet you were Ashley creeping…