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Jul. 30th, 2021


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I just do not understand people some days. Do they really think that it's okay to stand in the space between two lines at a grocery store and claim that they're in both so that they can be the next customer checked out? That's not how lines are supposed to work! You get in one and that's the one you're in. And then you wait your turn. If you picked the slower one? Then you hope and pray that the other cashier gets through her line quickly and calls you over to them.

And no if any of you were wondering - it was not someone around my age who did this. It was a senior citizen.

Jul. 19th, 2021


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Spending the morning cleaning up someone rave with the floor in the kitchen at the cafe, wasn't fun. Especially when he kept walking around in it swishing his tail. I thought for a moment he was helping, I should have known better.

Little devil!

But it's done, scones are in, cake is frosted, and bagels are already sold out.

Jul. 11th, 2021


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How is it July already?

Where did the first half of the year go? I feel like I haven't accomplished anything. Maybe I need to start undertaking a new project. As a personal trainer and social media fitness enthusiast...perhaps it's time to look into starting my own gym.

Jun. 14th, 2021


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Cath said this place was weird, she warned me.

However, dreaming I'm a super heroine, didn't see that coming.

It was almost like home, minus the villains and saving Paris.

May. 24th, 2021


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No matter how long I've been working as Eliot's assistant, it will always baffle me how many people will try to plan things for the very last minute. You want to get married in June? Fantastic! That gives you a little over a year... oh you mean this June? Yeah, no. Not happening. You've known you were engaged for how long? Everyone is booked up, and IF you can find someone who can wiggle anything in, it'll cost an insane amount of money. Plus, you know, you have to INVITE PEOPLE. This isn't the sims, you can't plan a wedding day of.

May. 21st, 2021


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Bonjour, Marinette here.


I'm new to the OC, just wanted to say hello!



[Cath]

I know you have a cat!

...I can hear it purr, but I feel like I'm playing hide and seek with it.

May. 7th, 2021


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I don't remember the...fun lasting quite so long last year. Am I wrong?

[Izzy]

I'm not stirring from my apartment until those things are gone. I got way too close to getting shot at by one of those Droids yesterday.

May. 5th, 2021


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Oh, hey everyone, just a general PSA:

Stay out of the battlefields. The skinny droids are dangerous only in numbers. Individually, they dumb as rocks and easy to fool and destroy. They really aren't well made. There's just a lot of them in the battlefields.

It's the ones that roll that you have to be concerned about. They have shields and canons and they move fast in rolling form. Be careful with them.

May. 4th, 2021


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Okay, so after becoming a Shadowhunter over the weekend, I thought that was going to be the coolest thing to happen lately, but now I have a freaking Lightsaber in my hand! I was fully prepared to take on a couple droids with a Seraph Blade, but I can't pass up the chance to go full on Jedi! This is amazing!

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What am I meant to do with this?

Apr. 23rd, 2021


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I'm back not even a week and I'm already hit with a new memory.

It was a nice stint of silence for my brain, but back to the dream grind.

Also, hello, OC.

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So it's my turn to share the happy news - Izzy and I are going to be expanding Cheshire Confectionaries to include catering services through our website. I know from past experience that it'll make keeping track of things a lot easier for me at least. Plus Cheshire can't mess with the orders that way since they'll be stored on the computer and not just written down somewhere.

Apr. 12th, 2021


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I had a blast with my family, but it's great to be home, back with Simon and Jace!

Cath, hope you are well, I will be in tomorrow to get right back to work!


So tell me what I missed?

Apr. 6th, 2021


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So dream me is maintaining this blackmail the cop thing. I just have a really bad feeling about that. But it's not like I can sit my dream self down and have a chat. All I can do is wait and see how it plays out. Even if I have a feeling it's all going to blow up in my face.

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Superstorms and hostage situations. Always a fun time. But hey, at least I was the inside man, and even though I did get caught eventually, I didn't get hurt for once. And there were no Wraith involved in this adventure, which is a nice change of pace.

Apr. 5th, 2021


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Those peeps were so much fun yesterday!!!

It got old really fast, but it was totally the highlight of my day to have a bunch following me around places. I did eat one, but after the screaming I couldn't do it anymore.

Mar. 29th, 2021


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Well at least I have one actual friend in my Dreams even without my mother's support for my desires though. Mary Ann, my confidante there and one of the maids, helped me get to my room and out of my flour covered dress without running into my mother since we both know that she'll fly into a rage if she sees me that way. While getting me ready she and I get to share some of the gossip that we've overheard around the house and around the town too - like that the King is planning to introduce his new jester at the ball tonight. And that there's going to be an empty storefront on Main by the end of that month which will be perfect for our pastry shop.

DreamMe knows that I'll have to act quickly to get the store before someone else and before Mother finds out what I'm up too since no heir of Rock Turtle Cove has ever owned or run a business and she's not intending for me to be the first. Since the theme of the party is black and white, I'd planned on a simple sort of white ball gown - which honestly I fell in love with here when I woke up to my wardrobe having crossed over - but Mother shows up at my room and insists that I wear her choice, a low cut red dress that is too just a little too small and the corset has to be cinched far too tight for my comfort in order for me to wear it. My mother's response when I tell her I can't breathe because of how tight it is "You shouldn't take seconds on desserts and you'll just have to go without dinner tonight". I just know that when the next Dream hits if it's that party it's going to be utter hell for me.

Mar. 27th, 2021


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Today I had a client ask we tell the caterer he wanted candle salads as a starter dish. And I've never heard of a candle salad before. So I looked it up. Okay fruit salad of some sort, but why is it called a candle salad?

So I kept scrolling to the finished picture. And um.

I don't really have much (any) experience in that area, but that really doesn't look like a candle to me, and I can really only think of one way you'd eat that.

Did I mention this event was a wedding rehearsal dinner? How much do you have to hate your in-laws?

Mar. 26th, 2021


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I feel like taking a bike trip this weekend.

Need to feel the wind in my hair or something.

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Right. Don't mess with a vampire. That's the take away from last night's dream. Even though I averted a crisis, it was a near miss, and I'm honestly surprised dream!Harry kept his composure.

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On account of the weekend holiday, I've decided to have a flash sale. Just come to The Peppy Pie at [address], mention the Valar Network, and you'll get 20% off your order. Business has picked up considerably since I joined the network, which probably isn't a coincidence, so I wanted to try and give back a little.

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I'm starting to wonder when I'm gonna have another dream. Not that I'm too fussed about it. Aside from hoping Rick gets his act together and that baby survives, I ain't too keen on knowing what happens next.

Mar. 4th, 2021


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Last night's dream started off sweet and ended on a depressing reminder. Anyone want to eat ice cream and watch silly movies with me?

[Peter Parker]

You swear you are still being careful? I can't lose you too.

Feb. 12th, 2021


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Anyone available to come try and keep Cheshire busy for a few hours tomorrow while I finish up this stencil and cake for a client? I've been trying to transfer the impression he let me make to my stencil all day and he keeps bumping me and messing it up.

I could make him another bribe for his behavior like he wants but we had a deal - one fish pie and he'd let me make a stencil of his pawprint. The stencil isn't made yet so no new bribes for him to behave.

Feb. 10th, 2021


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Sorry, just because I'm not in culinary school and only do this part time doesn't mean I don't know what the fuck I am doing! But apparently the new shift manager at the bakery thinks otherwise. I've only been doing this since I got my learners permit when I was fifteen, you know? Maybe that means I know more about the day to day stuff.

We had some eggs that go out of date tomorrow, and as always, I was cracking them in the sink to wash the yolks down. Because if you just dump the entire thing in the compactor, it's going to stink. But I was apparently wasting time, goofing off, and should just throw it in there to get it over with. And we got into it until I finally did what I was asked. And predictably, they curdled in there because the kitchen stays freaking warm. Somehow this is my fault.

I'm just. I'm doing this for extra money, this isn't what I want to do with my life. My first job IS. I don't need this stress.

[Armin]

Don't worry. I haven't done anything rash. I mean, not yet anyway. I'm slowly being driven there. But I know it's something I'd need to talk to you about first. I could find another part time job, or do door dash, maybe write some freelance articles on the side. Or. We could sit down and see if what I make at the newspaper would be enough for us if we slow down on spending on some things. I just. I need out of there.

Feb. 4th, 2021


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The mission in my dream last night took us to a planet where the jumper completely failed and we crashed. No one was hurt, a testament to how skilled a pilot I am, no doubt. But we found a bunch of kids, they took us to their 'elders' which were just more kids, because there are no adults. These people think by sacrificing themselves at the ripe old age of 25, they're keeping the Wraith from culling their people. In truth, it was a Zero Point Module powering a shield that rendered anything electrical dead in its tracks upon entry.

We were able to prove this to them, and give them the change to live longer lives, breaking a 500 year tradition of ritual suicide on the eve of the 25th birthday. It's something of an eye opener to encounter that kind of people. Reminds you how precious life really is.

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My mother's cookbook turned up! Who is coming to dinner?

Feb. 3rd, 2021


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Turns out the prison wasn't secure like we thought. We got over run, and took some losses. T-Dog and Carol didn't make it. Lori went into labor. Ain't sure what happened there, but Maggie and Carl came out with the baby. And for everyone who's following along, we found some crutches for Herschel. He and Beth found a place to wait out the attack, and survived.

[Julian Randol Murphy]
How do you feel about managing the restaurant today? Feel like I need to take a personal day.

Jan. 25th, 2021


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So in my dreams, I am such a badass with great fashion sense!




[Her boys]

I have two cakes on the counter.

DO NOT TOUCH THEM! For some customers, I already taped the boxes so I know if you get in them Jace!

There's brownies in the stove for you two.


Cath

I was sending pictures to a client, I didn't notice cat paw prints in the flour behind the cake.


Client wants a cake with those paw prints on them now.

Jan. 21st, 2021


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After six sets of Dreams, my father shows up in a human form that unsurprisingly looks like he does here.

I'm not really sure what to make of that. It's just weird. Either way, there's no way this is going to end well.

[Kory]
Where are you in the Dreams?

Jan. 20th, 2021


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My kid just told me at breakfast today that she wished she could see Santa's naughty list. I asked her if she's worried that she's on it because of the epic tantrum she threw at dinner last night.

She said no. She wants to see who she can have the most fun with.

I think I'm in trouble.

Jan. 7th, 2021


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Anyone have any clue if you can strangle an invisible cat? The little monster completely wrecked a cake I'd spent all day working on minutes before the client was picking it up. The sugar spires alone took me hours

Jan. 4th, 2021


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Just when things were hitting what felt like rock bottom in the dreams, there was a change in the tide and things seem to be looking up now. Yeah. I'm not getting too excited. it won't last.

Dec. 19th, 2020


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I'll never understand people, I think. If you have only one thing and there are multiple lanes open, including four self checkouts, why would you pick to stand behind the one person that has a full buggy? If he'd come up behind us BEFORE we started ringing, I probably would let him go through to be polite. But the cashier had already started ringing us up when he came up with one jar of salsa and took a look at our overflowing buggy and just went "Really?" Which... I didn't think much of, honestly. Our family has two grown men and two growing kids and we're doing our shopping for the week. We go through a LOT of food! I get it, I wouldn't want to stand behind us either.

But I'd have gone to look for a different line. And instead he just stood there behind us, staring, while he occasionally banged on the counter with his jar of salsa. Which then turned into him letting out these loud grunts that sounded like a dying donkey. I was trying to ignore it because I had the girls with me and I didn't want to make a scene. Well, more of a scene than he was already making.

...Meanwhile Laurel is definitely Amycus' daughter, because she finally turned around and looked at him and said "You're rude!"

And that's when I lost it. Because as much as I was trying to hold onto my composure and ignore his antics, I couldn't after that. Luckily he didn't say anything to her about what she said or to me as I'm laughing like an idiot. I think only because we were done and could make our escape back out into the parking lot before he could say anything. I really hope the cashier got to go on break after she was done with him.

It was fun explaining to my husband at dinner why our daughters kept going "UUUHHHGH" to each other and breaking out into giggles at dinner, though.

Dec. 17th, 2020


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I've enjoyed the time spent with Simon's family and celebrating Hanukkah!

Truth by told, my bags are packed and ready for Christmas in New York.

I can't wait to see my NYC all jazzed up with Christmas lights.


I'm looking forward to 2021 as well, big things are coming for me and Cath, we can't wait to share them!

Dec. 1st, 2020


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So, I'm going to be trying out hot cocoa bombs for sale - look here if you have no idea what a hot cocoa bomb is. Basically, chocolate ball with some powder, marshmallows, and other goodies inside your mug and then pour hot water/milk and it melts into hot cocoa.

Anyone got any suggestions for flavors/colors/edible items inside that you'd like to see?

Nov. 30th, 2020


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Now that Thanksgiving is over I'm able to announce that Pink's Treats is taking a limited order of Christmas orders for baked goods! Mention the Network in the comment section for your order and get a bonus personal sized cake with your choice of flavor. I'm not thinking about the fact the tree regrew after they removed it. I can't think about that. I need to keep busy.

Nov. 21st, 2020


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Oh. My. God. I am so beyond embarrassed right now. I maced one of my neighbors in the face tonight. I was walking from my car to the apartment building and he saw me and apparently thought he’d be a nice guy and walk with me without realizing I didn’t recognize him and I sprayed mace in his face. I took him to the emergency room and they made sure there wouldn’t be any permanent damage and he didn’t seem upset with me, himself for not identifying himself but not me, but I’m never going to be able to look him or his roommate in the eye again.

Nov. 19th, 2020


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Last sale on all bake goods at Izzy's will end on Tuesday.

Pick ups order will happen on Wednesday!

Than Izzy's will be closing, won't be gone, just moving and merging, you'll see soon!


[Simon, Jace, Clary, and Jesus]

Jesus and Clary, if you would like to join us, Thanksgiving at three on Thursday.

I'm going to talk Alec and Magnus to come in for it, Mom and Max will be there as well.


[Simon]

Can we Christmas in New York this year?

Oct. 17th, 2020


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Happy Birthday, Simon!

I love you more than I can ever express and I'm glad our paths crossed once again.


I hope you have a great day!

Oct. 7th, 2020


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One thing I never thought I'd have to deal with working out here - someone trying to pay me with stage money. They picked right at closing time to come in and buy some cupcakes and cookies and I'm guessing thought I'd be too distracted with the customers that came in to pick up their custom orders to notice the fact that the bill was marked "For use in motion pictures only". I was sure I was going to have to call the cops to get them removed after they started screaming at me for refusing to take their money.

Oct. 4th, 2020


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Sep. 28th, 2020


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So, I might just forgo my writing for a bit. Most of my writing requires quite a bit of research and I just don't have the drive for that right now. I know there's friends I can ask, but I just can't.

Which means trying to find things to do because walking with this damn thing is painful and I just... need something.

I'm sure I'll find something else to preoccupy my mind. Or use old research, but anything new isn't bound to happen.

Sep. 20th, 2020


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When you miss seeing your brother in law more than your brother...do you have a problem?

Just kidding I love them both equally.

Simon, perhaps we should take a week off and go bother them on their travels?


The cafe going through a bit of a slump right now, hopefully things pick up soon


I'm taking orders for Thanksgiving pies and cake the first weekend in October, if you want to order one, figure out what kind you'd like soon.

Sep. 4th, 2020


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Dreams within dreams. I kept having this nightmare about shadowy figures with no faces, barely any light and they keep getting closer. It's more than a little freaky.

I've been practicing more with my ability in my dreams. Apparently the more I use my ability the longer the day feels. I don't know if they were exaggerating, but it sounded like for every jump I make...it makes the day feel like an hour longer. So I made 32 jumps in my dream. Apparently the day was really, really long.

But good news. Supposedly WHERE I land I've gotten better at. Not the how I land yet. Also I figured out there's limitations to how far I can go forward or back in time. I'm limited to twenty-four hours unless I leap from. It takes a lot of energy but I can do it. My mom seems to think there's a reason I can't go forward or back more than twenty-four hours and I shouldn't do it. She thinks I could change too much. But dream me disagrees. I think it's less like a river and more that it occurs all at once, like a lake.

I was insistent on leapfrogging back in time to find out who was spying on and following V. Vanessa made me promise not to go without her.

I promised. But with the way I know I am? I don't think I listened.

Sep. 3rd, 2020


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Let’s see. Dream number three. I created jobs for us. PI business. First case is a missing girl. My part in this case? To go undercover. In a sorority. Just where I always wanted to be. Not. Cheering and hugging. And so much pink.

Girls night is code for drinking wayyyyy to much. For sorority girls they could drink. So not the torture fest I was imagining. I left to go snoop around and got caught. They didn’t seem mad though.

Turns out the sorority girls weren’t the killers. Bo went missing and I called Dyson. I knew I was outmatched. This fae was called a Kappa. Some Japanese fae that was completely hollowed out its victims. Gross. Dyson killed it. Weak spot? Tea pot like head. Seriously weird.

Aug. 29th, 2020


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Of all the reasons I thought I’d have to rearrange my apartment - needing more room just for ballgowns and fancy dresses was nowhere on that list. And that’s not including the jewelry and shoes that showed up. Most of it isn’t too bad but did that red...monstrosity my mother insisted I wear to the King’s ball in my Dreams have to show up?

Aug. 26th, 2020


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More dreams about being a teenager. This time I got to go on a double date with my boyfriend (obviously) and his ex and her new boyfriend. Not exactly an ideal situation. But oh well. I'd rather dream about that than like zombies or vampires or something.

Aug. 25th, 2020


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While okay, this cake being animated when spun is kinda cool.... who puts popcorn on cake? And why is this in my recommended? I appreciate the pacmen, I kind of want my own animated pacman cake for my birthday now. Just... popcorn?