Captain Mom’s Log: Week 3: Day 19

Solitary
Pajamas
Apple muffins
Cat fur
Endless

Music
Agitation
Donutless
Numb
Erik Estrada are ALL my friends
School?
Sucks

END TRANSMISSION

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