Topic: Papa if you only knew...

Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:47 EST
It was a pretty journal, fresh and new picked up in the Marketplace. The front was decorated with almond blossoms, the specific painting being Branches of an Almond Tree in Blossom by van Gogh. Filled with never-ending pages and a touch of magic, it was just the kind of journal that a rhydin girl needed.

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Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:48 EST
April 17th

It took a little bit of doing, but I managed to get a job out here. The year here is...well, it's different than ours was. And it's like I'm almost home, but not quite. My military clearance wouldn't work, nor my bank card or house keys. Hard to open up a house that isn't standing.

But the job, I'm a butcher now. Uncle Don would be proud and pleased I think. I'd say I look a little out of place in the line, but no one gives me any second glances once I start tearing into the hogs. Pay is pretty good, boss doesn't hover.

It's a start, right Pops?

Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:49 EST
May 3rd

The Beltane Festival celebrations started last night. Even picked up a dress at one of the thrift shops. I betcha it had only been worn once before too. I'd never dressed up before to it — okay right, I'd never even had off once I was old enough to go on my own. The booze can really kick you in the teeth though, so I don't remember too much of it all.

Momma would have liked the bonfires though. I'd say I thought I saw her playing with the flames on one, but?

yeah. The booze really turns your head upside down.

Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:51 EST
October 25th

There was this wild Halloween Party in town, not that I'm really surprised that people go all out for it all. Lots of folks treat it like Christmas here, just without the winter slush and shopping bustle. I went, just didn't stay long cuz people were packed in there like sardines. Ain't nobody's fault that. I probably should have just shown up earlier or something. Probably something to keep in mind for these future events in town I guess.

Did a Robin Hood theme kinda. Trying to feel normal and failing at it. Don't know if I should hole up for the winter and wait till spring shows up or what.

Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:53 EST
November 13th

I ain't sure what possessed me to even attempt it, probably was just for some shits and giggles at first but?. I actually landed a part in a movie. Small part and all, but still. Wild, right' And nah, don't worry, I didn't dish out any handjobs to land this either. I just —- read the script and stuff.

Okay, was a bit classier when I spoke, but yeah. It's something way different from hacking up pigs at Matadero. Looking forward to hanging out with a couple of the other actors. Nice to just...meet people outside of work I guess. Or I can just claim that I'm super busy and that's why I don't get out otherwise.

Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:54 EST
December 6th

So Asher and I —he's in the movie with me, plays my bro, both signed up for a Charity Date Auction. I can almost hear you loading your shotgun right now, but it actually went okay. There were lots of fires and chaos a while back, and promotions was saying this would be a good way to give some local face time and give back to the community, yadda yadda.

The guy I got matched up with is nice though, Ozzy. He's got a woodshop, makes furniture. You'd probably look at him and send him running though. But he's nice, not a creep. Funny even, seems normal. We're going to make ornaments I think on our 'date?.

Momma'd like him.

Cataclysmic

Date: 2015-12-29 13:55 EST
December 13th

I showed up just?..way too late tonight to the Yule Ball. It was basically over by the time I got there. I shouldn't have taken that nap beforehand I guess. They were pretty much packing up the food and the band had stopped. But they handed me some trays of food to go though, which was pretty sweet. Probably don't have to cook for a week or more.

The lasagna was good but, you know...nothing like Momma's.

I wonder if I'm getting better at this acting business since I keep pretending like nothing is wrong.