Another Year Gone

[1st Feb, 1989]

"Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Za-ne, Happy birthday to you."

Today was my 8th birthday. It was just me and my parents, just like any other birthday. But I was happy. And didn't need much to be happy, just me and my parents. While I don't talk with them much, they know that I love them too.

"And here is our present!" Ah yes, the favourite time of my birthday. The usual presents I received usually related to books, whether it's a book I've asked for before or not published yet. Always a genuinely good surprise when the latter happens.

I have asked my Dad where he gets all of the books, and he said it's his secret to keep and my responsibility to enjoy. And I couldn't have put it better myself. In the past year, I frankly didn't do much. Reading books, going to school, repressing the urge to do more experiments with whatever force that resides in my heart. Just the usual year.

As for why I am repressing my experiments, is because I was waiting until I am 8 years old. After my last experiment regarding the strange force, I was completely exhausted. I ended up sleeping 20~ hours and completely missed school that day, ruining my perfect attendance. Something a lot of school bully wannabe's brought up every time I saw them, as well as the teachers. Thankfully they didn't see me covered in ink droplets, so I saved some face that day.

My first experiment since I turned 8 will be something simple. Sense the 'force' that resides in my heart. But that is for later tonight, right now I will enjoy my birthday with my parents.

"I got you a book you should find especially interesting," My dad said.

Now I have to see what it is. As I start to unwrap it, I notice it is in the shape of a book, and a big one at that. Tearing off the front wrapping paper, I read the title. 'Computer Programming in Basic 1986-1988'.

"Thanks, guys, this will make a fine addition to my growing collection!" I said, resisting the urge to start laughing out of frustration. It's never a good day when I'm reminded of how backwards the internet is right now, but I still appreciate my parent's goodwill towards selecting such a thoughtful book. After unwrapping my gifts my parents sit me down to tell me some extra news.

"We are going to reconnect with some old friends of ours," My mother said.

"Ok, let me know what times I need to hide," I replied, not wanting to get in the way of any friendly reunion of friends, remembering the last time.

"No, silly, I want you to greet them with us when they come to visit."

"Errrr, Ok. But I can't promise to stick around."

I hear a faint sigh before my mother continues,

"That's fine, just say hello with us when they arrive ok?"

"Ok, sure. When is this?"

"Tomorrow, at 8 am."

GAH, And there goes my sleep in.

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[Later that night]

OK, time to start the experiment. Since I know the strange energy originated from my heart, I shall search my heart until it is found, documenting my process as I go along. Since I can't open my chest and look inside, ill have to rely on my other senses.

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[1st, Feb, 1989]

Experiment Heartsearching - Attempt 1

Today is my birthday, beginning my search for energy source within my body.

First method details listening for any anomalies within the body with a stethoscope. The second method involves a visual inspection of the body in search of any anomalies related to the mysterious energy felt back in the first two experiments. The third method involves the mind, once the first two methods fail, why not try the most illogical?

Method 1: Hearing.

No Results

Method 2: Sight.

No Abnormal Inspection Results.

Method 3: Mind.

Using books about meditation that have been thrown into the corner of the Nest, the first attempt at the Mind Method is meditation.

Pending Results... Postponed

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[11 PM]

Looking at my experimental log, and then at the time. I realized that I don't have enough time to try meditation and will perform it tomorrow. However, at this rate, I am beginning to suspect that it really was just a freakish series of coincidences and that I was maybe having heart palpitations. I should go to bed early so I don't miss this greeting with my mum's family friend.

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A/N:

Me. Am Tired. head hurt.

anyways

MC is logical, maybe too logical? who knows. I'm planning to write some funny stuff to counteract my current mood.

i don't know what else to say here so thanks for reading. Oh, yea, 10 chapters and 20k views on webnovel. I think I've done pretty well. or maybe I haven't. who knows.