Random Scrap:
I had my first drink at the age of fifteen as back in Poland no one really cared to ask my ID when I wanted to order one at a club. So it was quite a surprise where Akira and I were standing in front of a karaoke bar in Palm Springs (we drove there with our windows rolled down letting the warm wind in) being refused an entry because of our age. To a karaoke bar! It was going to take me two more years to finally become legal again and in the meantime we just had to stick to private parties. With Akira's good proximity to make new friendships that wasn't much of a problem - soon I would find myself surrounded by other students - both international and American ones. What I did like about Akira, and which was probably a reason why we met, was his curiosity and ease at which he would approach new people without any obvious bias. He in return saw in me inspiration with my drive to look for a job and better knowledge of English. We were both looking for an adventure and we found ourselves perfect companion to start it together.