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Father called me today to ask me what time I’ll be over on Sunday for mother’s da, I’m not sure he expected me to laugh for a good two minutes before hanging up. No, Mare and I will visit Mary Alice’s grave instead.

I haven't been back in Orange County for more than a half hour and already I've had to explode the heads of at least three of...whatever is invading this time.

I swear, I should have stayed in Jordan.

Are there any particularly talented healers on this thing?

Happy National Siblings Day to my wonderful brothers and sisters. We might fight at times, but I couldn't imagine life without you. I love you guys.

[Damon]

You too, my business bro.

I realized I completely forgot to post something in here after I was told to join this network. I got to admit that I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to things like this, but I think it'd probably be good to get out there and network with more people.

My name is Padme Amidala - I'm currently working with a company that helps serve humanitarian aide around the world. Basically I help put together all the logistics and occasionally get to go out with the supplies and help, which is exciting for me because I did a couple years in the Peace Corp so I really enjoy being there with people.

Other than that I spend an ungodly amount of time on the quest for the perfect cupcake. So far there's a couple places that are on my list, but I haven't quite reached that cupcake nirvana yet, so close though.

Well, I have to say my dream lover actually does romantic marriage proposals very well. He does know his flowers. A red tulip symbolizes a declaration of love. Now I am certain my offering to run across London collecting flower samples to fill his herbarium was no mere accident. I sense a set up on his part.

Though I simply must send my brother a bouquet of narcissus flowers. He most certainly loves himself above all else.

Mare is sick with a viral infection. As a single father, it's the worst pain in the world to have my baby upset and sick and not be able to do anything about it other than give her the medication.

My dreams are filled with visions, lies, and half truths. It's so hard to pick out what to believe, or where the truth actually is.

Falling into that cavern was like swimming in the Dark Side. But it felt like relief. Like I'll finally find answers.

Well, the official opening of Pimpernel Outreach with the benefit dinner and silent auction was a success. Even if my parents tried to use it as an attempt to rehabilitate their image and garner good PR. As if I wouldn't call them on their naked hypocrisy on showing up. Though if it was calling them out on that where reporters could hear, or that I was there with a woman and bringing 'shame' or whatever to the family name that made them go rigid and clearly uncomfortable, who knows.

I'm sure I'll hear about both away from the glare of the spotlight but it was worth it to call them out to their face and refuse to be their pawn in an obvious attempt at good PR to wash away weeks of horrible statements.

I'm pretty sure I'm still hung over. How does anyone get anything done here?

Now that this disaster has managed to be averted, I’m going to take it on myself to make a bit of a public service announcement. Do all of us a favor if you get world ending crap from your dreams and don’t store it under your bloody bed! There’s a magic guild in the area that has a place that shit can be stored safely so that it doesn’t get stolen.

Mare took her first steps today! I need to extra baby proof this house now! Finn, Freya, Nik? Want to come help your favorite baby brother and even more favorite niece?

Nothing like waking up completely hungover to find yet another grimoire and more spellbooks to add to the collection. Though knowing this place, I'm sure they'll be more than useful.

I took Mare to see Santa today, and to finish my Christmas shopping, because you know me and procrastinating. She seemed to like the jolly fat man.

[Siblings, Damon and Davia]

[Attached Picture of Santa and Mare]

I have hard copies for all of you.

I'm not American, but I was Special Forces in the British military, and this whole Niger thing is extremely upsetting to me.

[Freya]

Do you have any contacts in Niger by any chance? Or Africa in general, if not Niger? I don't mind working my way through the contacts of contacts type of network.

I suppose I can't deny that I've begun having these dreams that everyone else talks about. Mine appear to take place about a thousand years ago and oddly enough, we live near a pack of werewolves. This seems completely normal to my father apparently. I'm not entirely sure why.

First demons, now

I haven't even been back for two months, but I'm going to guess that leaving town for work only to come back to apparently messed up weather patterns depending on where you are is to be expected here. Or just things being normal enough when you leave and then returning to some new form of madness.

My brother, Niklaus, mentioned this place some time ago and now that I'm completely settled, I decided to take a look. I've never been one for message boards, but I suppose since I've been away for so long, it might be a good idea to join some sort of local internet group to find out more about the things that have changed.

Some days I hate my job. Some days I hate being half a world away from my brother when shit like this happens. And some days I just want to go kill all the assholes scream until my voice goes raw. Today is one that is all of the above.

London needs an Assassin watching over it

Preparing to move would be a lot easier if random belongings weren't showing up in my room.

Hello everyone. The whole social media concept is still a bit new to me. However, I have been in the area for almost a month and haven’t met all that many people. I figured this might be a good way to start.

I’m Vincent. Just moved here from France. I will be teaching Philosophy at UC Irvine this coming semester, but I am also looking for a non profit to volunteer for. Disadvantaged youth is my area of expertise and passion if any of you can recommend some that are looking for help.

One of the things I love about my job is figuring up different ways to keep kids entertained that doesn't involve a form of electronics.

Today with the weather being so nice (and no zombie hordes), the boys and I decided to make up a little "war zone" in the back yard. Paint water balloons, Super soakers full of paint, and paint sponge bombs. They loved every second of it and I have to admit so did I. Even if I'll be washing paint out of my hair for the next month.

My father was right. I'm a bloody fool

I wish those demons were still around. I could use something to hit right now.

I'm glad I took the time off and I have a little time to enjoy some down time and the beach a little between jobs. I finally tried paddle board yoga. I've been wanting to. I really, really enjoyed it and will be going back again. But it was really hard. A lot harder than they make it look.

My sister mentioned this network to me. Allegedly it’s a good place for recommendations in the area, but it just seems like a lot of dream sharing to me. Who cares this much about their dreams?

I am not looking for recommendations as much as opinions. How do you feel about art? Do you have a favorite artist or style? Do any of you create your own pieces?

Oh my god, I wish to strangle my brother. He does not think before he acts! He just goes in without thinking of the consequences of his actions. He assassinated the owner of the Bank of England, who was a Templar, and subsequently broke the bloody bank. England's economy could have collapsed had I not recovered the stolen plates that were being used to create counterfeit money. As usual, I must fix the messes he makes around the city.

To clarify, this was in my dreams, he hasn't actually done that in this life. As far as I know. Perhaps I should make some calls and ensure that he hasn't sent England's economy into a tailspin or done anything else stupid that I have to fix.

I have to say, in all my travels I have not seen a social network site that is localized in such a manner as this. What's with all this dream

So help a girl out who's been gone for the past 14 years, any yoga studio suggestions? Or suggestions in general I guess but right now I'm more focused on finding a yoga studio.