Question:
I finished the pool today and it is put up til next year . We took down the trampoline as well as the basketball goal and picked up all outdoor toys that fit in the shed today . We boarded up the windows and packed our pictures as well as food that we could eat . I now need to finish cleaning and throwing out all of the food in the fridge ( have you ever smelled food after it 's been rotten for 2 weeks ?

What may be the event that they are preparing for ?
Answer:
A hurricane .

Question:
Back in santa cruz ... whoa , it 's so weird . I was going to go to a party with Dyami tonight , but Maria was n't back from work at the Hat Company and I was watching Josh so that did n't happen . It was fun to hang out with my bro though .

Why did the narrator feel the night was salvaged ?
Answer:
They got to spend time instead with their brother .

Question:
Had a scare with my dad . Was n't sure he was gon na make it . Thought I had dealt with his not being here anymore , but I guess I do still have feelings buried in there somewhere . Too many days of arguing with him and with mom and with certain friends that are too wrapped up with themselves to say anything caring .

Why is the narrator appearing so stressed out ?
Answer:
They are arguing with their mom .

Question:
I get the impression that most of her homework is going to be more work for me than for her . :) Not that I mind . We 'll be breaking out hair and glue and fabric and glitter and foam and all kinds of things later today , or maybe tomorrow or Sunday , possibly all three . And you all know how much I love to break out the hair and glue and fabric and glitter and foam .

Why does the narrator not mind getting dirty making this item ?
Answer:
It is for a loved one .