The next morning I was awakened at 10:30 when a fly landed on my eye. I decided to shower, and only after climbing into the cramped quarters with no way to quickly exit did I learn that there was no hot water. I took a painfully cold shower because by that point, I REALLY needed a shower.

Sitting around the breakfast table filled with bacon, eggs, toast with jam, orange juice, and milk, Mrs. Byrne stood and announced to everyone that I was a “confirmation” of her prophecies. She then began prophesying my future. 

With her eyes closed, she said,

“I see a yellow brick house….”

She raised a hand. 

“…..white trim…..”

Then a hum, barely audible.

“…..two windows.” 

Everyone looked at me expectantly.

“Have you seen this house?”

I shake my head and say no.

“It will be very important in your near future.”

Not sure what to say, I nodded solemnly and determined to keep an eye out for any yellow brick houses with white trim and two windows.