June 10th

A Single Step

by Zayn

6 years ago, I started devoting myself to Fodla and the temple. Now, like any other early morning, I was awake with the other early risers to make the first batches of bread for the day. That's when I met Fiona. Fodla. She's beautiful, and kind. She gave me breakfast and we talked. The next thing I knew, she asked if I could go to Novandria, a city far from here. There are people there that need my help. I don't know why me specifically, but who am I to question her? I can finally see new things outside of Capistrello, and I can hardly contain my excitement. Nonna gave me this journal as a parting gift. She wants me to write things down, saying it's easier to hold on to the little things that way. It's the little things that make life worth living, so I will cherish this journal and I'll try to remember to write things down. If nothing else, I can always use this to copy recipes of foods I make or learn while I'm there. Yeah. That's a good place to start.
 
I leave for Novandria soon. I hope I can help, but I'll never know unless I go. The journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step.
 
Good thing I have a wagon.