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Does anyone know if there's anyone looking for an apartment who isn't completely bonkers?

I tried the whole putting out an ad for a roommate thing. I recommend that to no one. All of the crazies seemed to come out of the woodwork. The very last interview was an "artist" who painted with...well let's just say it wasn't any form of paint.

Queue me removing the ad, showering in scalding water and barricading my door.

I had a very relaxing weekend, away from the noise and excitement of fireworks and barbecues. It was a nice reprieve.

Dreamwise, it's all coming to a head soon, I can feel it. The majority of the French court seems to be eating out of the palm of my hand and I've managed to get the king's twin out of the Bastille. He wants to love me like a father, which is something my dream self seems very affected by. I realize now it's not just the future of France I'm in control of, but also this young man's.

Managed to survive the 4th alright. Since this is the first time in a long time I've been a civilian during the 4th, I wasn't really all that sure how I'd do with fireworks, firecrackers and the errant handgun going off in celebration. Nor was I sure how well I'd do in large crowds of unpredictable people I didn't know.

I am pleased to report that even though the louder fireworks made me jump, there was nothing really triggering about them, which I'm happy about. I loved this holiday as a kid; the parades, the cook-outs and barbecues, the fireworks, everything about it is what makes summer summer for me. Knowing that I can still enjoy fireworks is something of a relief.

Still not sure about the crowds though. I entertained the idea of going out and watching a parade, but couldn't quite get up the nerve. Too many people packed too close together, I guess. I'm going to work on getting over that, because I would like to see a parade, dammit. Its just going to take more practice, more forced going outside to places people gather like....I don't know...shopping malls, I guess? People gather there, right?

I am a little relieved that I wasn't the only one around here a little uneasy about the 4th and all that comes with it. For those who had a good time, I'm glad. For those who chose to avoid it like I did, I hope you came out safe in the end.

It seems my dreams are getting a bit more interesting. Still no magic, however my on again, off again girlfriend was being stalked by a crazy girl who is now in an insane asylum.

I also lost my job teaching at the college thanks to said girlfriend’s father.

Drought weather seems to have settled in firmly on us. Not sure what is happening here. I've been hand-watering my crops including the greenhouse planters. It seems to help some with the drying I'm getting, but my herbs are getting outright cooked. I can't seem to find a healthy medium with them. Thinking about pulling them to pots and bringing all of them in the house proper. Sure the place might start smelling a bit like Martha Stewart's holiday kitchen, but my boy can't complain too much.

Better than when I tried to clean with vinegar.

Read about that in a book. Said it was good for getting rid of odors in a natural way. Should have known better.

Anyone also a farmer on this network? I'm having no problems with some crops so long as I handfeed. It's the herbs I'm not doing so well on. My thyme is nearly done for while my rosemary is absolutely brittle. The basil is wilted to a state I think even repotting may kill it all. I'll take any suggestions anyone has to hand. This is my first full crop out here in California and I got kids. I can't afford to lose everything in my herbal shop when I was counting on that stock line for our daily living.

What do you do when you're starving, have eaten literally everything in your apartment, and you're still fucking hungry?

Life goals.

Hi! My name is Nux!

I work for Dean Winchester so you may have seen me mowing your lawn or working on your car! And then he mentioned this network thing so I decided to check it out?

Cars are kind of my thing, I guess. I love working on them and I love driving them! I want to try being an Uber driver but you have to have your own car and I don't I just borrow my brother's car when he's not using it so they won't let me :(

But maybe someday :)!

Hello ValarNet!

Just a notice to let you all know that Gray's Books is changing it's name!! And to celebrate we're holding a special event on saturday night! Come along to find out what our new name is!

There will be a complimentary glass of champagne, some nibbles and a selection of books on sale.

I hope to see you all on saturday night. The event starts from 7pm until 10pm.