I'll be glad when the cold of winter is gone. Getting up in a cold room because I haven't figured out how to properly bank the old stove or fireplace yet is not fun. Cooking morning meals is also proving challenging, some days I just grab cereal or toast. Marta made everything seem so effortless when she was here. Despite the cold I love the freedom the bike gives me. If you haven't guessed my favorite color is red. I'm almost never home any more. If I'm not at school or work I'm at the library. I'm finally starting to understand the school work we're given. With access to the library's computer I've been able to do research of my own. Which has helped me learn the difference between the incomplete facts, the fictions, and what's available through known research. On the advice of both the school counselor and Mrs. Stone I moved great grandmother's grave marker to the cemetery. I miss her so much, despite the late hour I sit and talk to her as I finish the days homework. With the extra day free I spent part of my morning clearing weeds from the front yard. I also installed new porch rails. I might have to replace them again or paint them but for now their fine. I'm super excited, Tara, her friend Dusty, Colm, and Mrs. Stone are coming over to help me celebrate snowflake day so I won't be completely alone. Wow, I can't believe how lucky I am. Mrs. Stone smiles, she explained that both Tara and Colm had mentioned my interest in chest, and Mr. Stone had just finished getting a chess table cleaned up for selling. Dusty gave Tara a music book she'd been wanting. I gave Mrs. Stone some paper and paints for the family, which I felt was woefully inadequate compared to what they had gifted me. Eventually everyone left and I was alone again, so after checking on the stove to make sure it wouldn't go out, I left to go foraging. We had some excitement at school when a deer bolted in and then out of the building, momentarily confused. I decided to test the pe teachers suggestion that jogging would help me reduce my stress. I politely declined Colm's offer of a ride. Despite the cold I didn't think riding in a car with him was going to reduce my stress. He's so cute, and he's not dating anyone. He even asked me to the winter formal, but I have work so had to decline. I stared at my mail in shock. I had a signed permission slip for international travel from the family court judge. I had more than enough money saved up to cover both my bills at home and the travel expenses. I couldn't believe my luck, I was getting to go the Le Champs trip. I just had to clear the time off from work. I couldn't believe how much warmer it is here. Le Champs is further south than industrial island so it's practically spring like here. It didn't take me long to meet locals and learn about the culture. The one thing that stood out for me was even here I was getting sideways looks for my appearance. I love great grandmother, but maybe it's time to do some shopping. With a few discrete inquiries I learn where the locals go. Putting away the rest of my new clothes I feel a thrill of excitement. I wonder what great grandmother would have thought of my new look. I started to get my hair cut but in the end I went with a trim and some bangs, that work nicely pulled up into a pony tail. I discovered that I was just as good at finding collectibles here as I was at home. Le Champs doesn't have the same laws as back home. So I got to try a little bit of nectar at the nectary. It was okay, but I don't get the big hype. Who knows maybe I'll understand better when I'm an adult. My roommates liked the pancakes that I learned how to make at the culinary classes. My last day of the trip I bought an incense for great grandmother. It's seems silly because she's gone, but I think she would have enjoyed it. I also bought myself some cook books. I really want to learn how to make crepes, but it's going to be a while before I'm a skilled enough cook to try to make them. At home, I shiver from the cold. It had been so nice and warm in Le Champs. I dash upstairs and put the incense holder on great grandmother's dresser and then dash back down to the tepid warmth of the kitchen. I double check that I have my trip report in order and review the weeks assignments. We have another trip to the science center this week. As I get ready for bed I wonder what Colm will think of my new look. Sigh, Tara looks like she's having lots of fun playing guitar. Sometimes I wish I could play hooky from work. I shouldn't complain, after all I just got back from an awesome trip to Le Champs. I don't tell Colm that I don't believe him when he says he's having trouble with his school work. I'm having a hard time focusing. He told me I look nice. He waited until after I got off of work to do homework at the library. He usually finishes his work in class. I'm trying to focus but I wonder if he can hear how fast my heart is beating. We're just good friends, but I think if he asks me to another dance I'll say yes. Spring is finally here. Which means I'm having an easier time finding collectables. Most of the time I'm only finding one or two gems, so I don't bother cutting them. I'm tempted to get a gem cutter for home, but I really do need to focus on fixing up the house. Especially if I want central heat for next winter. Although I did splurge on a tablet, primarily I use it for supplemental lessons. I've improved my writing and my language arts teacher gives me extra credit points if I let her review my journal entries. Sometimes I find a fair number of gems, and it's worth my time to cut them. I now know how to cut heart and pear shaped gems too. Today I'm donating a heart cut blue topaz. It's worth 80, but the heart shaped blood diamond I sold to a private collector was worth over 1,200; and that didn't include the other gems I'd found and cut. As I get ready for bed I appreciate how nice the kitchen is starting to look. I think this summer I'll move my new bed to the dining room which is just down the hall. It's also closer to the half bath I added to the odd corner of the living room.
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Lisabeesims
3/24/2018 12:02:53 pm
<3 lovely update <3
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bmitjessesue
3/25/2018 05:09:34 am
I'm so glad she is doing well, but I'm a bit worried she may be lonely and not really know it. So glad to see that black dress gone! LOL I really dislike that dress from the game. I believe her grandma ma would be so proud of how she is getting on without an adult to help her. $1200 will hopefully help put in heat...oh my gosh I am currently cold sitting here reading this so I was very much sympathizing with her!
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Mama Dragon
3/28/2018 09:32:46 am
Thank you both.
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