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Jul. 23rd, 2013

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I've started a different kind of reading circle at the library. If your kids are interested in joining they can, but these are choose your own adventure novels. Remember those? Anyway, so the way I have it going is that each week, the kids come together and a group of three or whatever, depending on the size, will work together to read through a chapter, and they will all decide together what adventure to go onto, and the next group will be assigned to reading off that chapter the next week.

So far it's going pretty good, but man oh man did I mess up a bit in thinking they'd actually get along in deciding the next path.

Jun. 27th, 2013

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HELLO! My name is Valerie Frizzle and this is my first time on a message board thing like this before. So, I'm not entirely sure what I should be writing about, but I might as well give a small introduction about myself.

I am going to Fullerton to get my teaching degree and I want to teach elementary age students. I want to be a general teacher, but I really love science. I play the drums in my spare time and here's a random fact about myself: When I was little my parents told me that my hair was orange because I ate so many carrots (which I loved). So, I tried to go a month without eating a carrot to change my hair color. It obviously didn't work, but my parents had a good laugh about it.

Tell me something random about yourself!

Jun. 20th, 2013


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I think animal shelters are even more heart-wrenching when the animals are all speaking English.

Jun. 7th, 2013


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Apparently I'm now the Posh Dog Rescue. Whenever people don't want to take care of their pets dump them here at my office. I think it's mostly because ... well, they know I'll probably keep them and take care of them.

So. What do I name this little guy?

Jun. 4th, 2013

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So, just checked my mail, only to find a card from my parents in there. A birthday card.

Is it bad that I totally forgot about the fact that my birthday is this week? I mean. I haven't missed it yet or anything, but I seriously haven't even thought about it. What kind of fun can anyone possibly get up to on a Thursday, anyway?

Jun. 3rd, 2013

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This gun is getting chucked into the ocean. At the very least it will be water damaged and unusable if I do that, right?

Jun. 1st, 2013


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And here I was, hoping that last dream I'd talked about would be the only one of note. I really hope I don't have any more. This was... strange. I was in someone else's body, only instead of the way it had been with the aliens I took over, my human host body didn't want me there. She yelled at me a lot. It got so bad my Comf -- my therapist said I should think about finding a new host. I have to say, I hope I didn't. It seems wrong to take over a body just to leave it when things get tough. Almost more wrong than taking the body in the first place.

Filtered to Candy Quackenbush
I hope this isn't strange, it's just... we'd talked, and... I know what it's like to be extra, now. It's not a good feeling.

May. 26th, 2013

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I don't know if this musket is a prop from Courfeyrac's collection that somehow migrated into my closet, or if it's something else entirely, but it's staying very firmly in the back of my closet.

May. 24th, 2013


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I may have severely overestimated my ability to plan things. But I'm going to try and actually, you know, put some organization into this Disney trip.

So! If you're planning on coming with us to Disneyland in the first week of June, please reply with your name and how many people are coming with you, and if you are willing to be a driver.

May. 23rd, 2013

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So. My case-worker/therapist/whatever the fuck they call themselves said I should join this place for the transition or some shit like that. Apparently this is supposed to help? Hell if I know. Like you people are going to help me 'adjust to my new home'. You don't know me, I don't know you.

But hell, why not right? I'm Adam. Fuckin' sucks to be here.

May. 20th, 2013


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So I've been saving up some money here and there because I have a mission, after the semester ends. And that mission is Disneyland.

I haven't been since I was a kid, and I really feel like it's time to go again. Would anyone be interested in carpooling there sometime in the next few weeks? It'd just be a day trip, because multi-day passes are way more than I can afford, but I think it could be a lot of fun to go with a group of people.

Anyone else in?

May. 19th, 2013


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Joanna is arriving on June 18, and will be staying for six weeks. This is our trial run to see if we'll be compatible enough for her to come and live with me during the school year.

I suppose this is the part where I ask for everyone to "wish me luck." I know I'm going to need it. I sure hope I don't screw this up

May. 13th, 2013


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I've joined the ranks, I suppose.

The first dream was lovely, and so full of hope. And I knew these would be coming after but I didn't quite want to believe it.

But now they have and it wasn't lovely at all. So full of pain, and blood, and death.

I know there's more to come later because my friends all survived in my dream. It ended with us sitting there, waiting out the night. Trying to see what will come with the morning.

If it gets worse, I don't know that I can bear it.

May. 10th, 2013


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Well, that was a hell of a night. And morning.

Let me tell you folks, there is nothing like having a very quiet evening, and expecting nothing, telling a client about stones and woods, and suddenly, out of the blue, some gangbangers are shooting at each other outside your shop.

Of course, they aren't exactly particular about where their bullets go, and so your shop is taking a beating. And then of course, they manage to hit something, in one of the stores, and there is fire. I gotta tell you... that was a bit annoying.

Cops came, stopped the bad guys, and made them whine like the little dumbasses they were. But... my shop was a complete loss, along with half the storefronts there.

Of course, having full insurance means I'll be reimbursed and able to reopen swiftly, but the loss of a couple projects, pieces that were utterly unique, and the time when the shop will be closed and...

...I think tonight needs more beer.

May. 6th, 2013


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So, this is going to sound weird. Has anyone out there dreamed that they have a bonus soul riding with them in the dreams?

I wonder if it'll make me weird when I'm awake.

May. 4th, 2013


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Well, it's that time of year again folks.

Cut for Size. )

May. 2nd, 2013


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Forgiveness is the mightiest sword


[info]solo_patria
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A topic for discussion, and something that I'm posting about on my blog when my own thoughts about it are a bit more settled. Until I whip this out at my typical audience, I'd like to talk about it here, with people who I think understand a bit more of the specifics of my situation. So. Valarnet. Forgiveness.

Particularly when you have to direct that forgiveness toward yourself, for some of the things you've done in your dreams. I was particularly cruel to a valued friend there, and I regret the sharp words I've turned on him, and the way I let some of that spill over into this world. I've since apologized to him, and sent a note asking about reparations, explaining my feelings on this, and on another action that I took, due to the dreams, the one I asked about a few weeks ago, and I am fairly sure that he will forgive me. He's a friend, and one of my brothers, and we care for each other as brothers would, I am fairly sure.

The trouble comes then, in forgiving myself, mostly for the way that I behaved towards him in that past life. I cannot forgive myself for other mistakes I have made as well, in regard to those things I mentioned before that hurt and dishonored my friends, but I am working on that slowly. The issue of forgiving myself for something that I remember doing, that *I* did not actually do in this life instead of in the one I left behind me is confusing.

How DO I find that path to forgiving myself when I did nothing consciously wrong and apologies have been issued. Is there some way to find acceptance of my mistakes and to feel better about my chances of not making them in future? Has anyone here had to face similar? Perhaps we could discuss this?

Apr. 29th, 2013


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Today was the day!


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here's a llama, there's a llama, and another little llama. Funny llama, fuzzy llama, llama llama duck )

Anybody who wants to sing the rest of the song with me? You totally CAN! This is Marguax and today she finally was able to come home! The trip was kind of awkward because I'd tried to force a resolution on an issue that has nothing to do with me, so, as far as family trips went? Weird city. But I'm pretty sure that it was worth it, and she's settling into her new home quite nicely. I can't wait until she's able to show!

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My name is Will Graham, and I was recommended to this network by a professional acquaintance. I train dogs for a living - I find them a fair amount kinder than people, most days. Though in the interests of full disclosure, I probably ought to state that if your dog is named Muffy and you're fond of kicking her when she misbehaves, I will seize possession of the dog and risk the misdemeanor.

Apr. 28th, 2013


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Hypothetically speaking, how much is too much of an age difference, for a relationship? I've been having some pangs of morality lately, and I wanted the opinion of you fine folk to put my troubled mind at rest.

Apr. 27th, 2013


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The next person to suggest 'speed dating' to me is going to get knocked out. This has been your only and final warning.

Apr. 26th, 2013


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I can't believe I almost forgot -- my birthday's next week! I'm going to be 19 on the fourth, and I nearly forgot! It's too late to start planning for a party, isn't it? And of course I won't be expecting any gifts at all. Drat, I would have liked to have thrown a party!

Apr. 25th, 2013


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As the summer approaches, please consider donating any gently used seasonal clothing you no longer wear that isn't too far out of style to a shelter near you. The same goes for shoes. Please also consider donating toiletry items--toothbrushes, combs, brushes, etc.--as there's always a need for those. We live in a country that, as a nation, is viewed as one of the richest, but we must never forget that even in this "land of plenty," there are those who, for a myriad of reasons which often go ignored because it is unpleasant to think that the United States suffers from such things, do not have many of the things so many of us take for granted.

Apr. 24th, 2013


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Well, I did it. Or, I guess I should say, the Dream Me did it. Got married. Defeated the evil invasion with the help of some really good friends, and got married to the stallion man of my dreams. Her dreams. Gosh, it's so confusing. And I'm guilty because I love Kurt

It was a really nice wedding, though. And a super fun reception!

And I woke up to find this wedding ring ... nevermind

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[info]sonic_rainboom
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...Tank and his ladyfriend made babies again. Look at this ridiculousness.

There's ten of them. Anyone want a teeny baby tortoise?

Apr. 23rd, 2013


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I know the world is weird and sucky sometimes, but whenever things get really dark and scary, just remember: somewhere in the world there is a hot guy with tattoos and his two dogs who took in an orphaned squirrel and named it Apple Moonbeam.

Things will be okay.

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My daughter has just informed me that she wants to come and live with me for the next school year. I'm not sure how she came to this decision or what prompted it, and I'm not sure how to respond. While it would be wonderful to have her around, I'm not sure that my profession goes well hand in hand with being a single father of a pre-teen.

The only thing I know for a fact is that it's incredibly difficult to say no to her.

Apr. 22nd, 2013


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So few calls on the beat lately that if I didn't know any better, I'd call Irvine a sleepy little town.

Which just means things will go crazy sooner or later.

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I had a weird dream last night... Not one of the past life kind of weird dreams I don't think... but weird nonetheless. I was all these different kinds of aliens. I don't think I can describe them well, but there were these centipede-looking things, I was one of those for a while, and things that looked like spiders, those were next, and bears... The bears were beautiful. And they've helped me come up with a new story for the kids at the library, so there's that! I just have to figure out how I'm going to make them out of felt.

Apr. 21st, 2013


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So, I was dicking around online today, and on my Tumblr feed, I noticed someone in my area having to give up their pet that they just got two weeks ago due to a surprise move. That sucks. I never really thought I'd want a pet, but lately I've been thinking I wouldn't mind one.

Now I have a pet micropiglet.

What should I name her? I'm looking for ideas.

[info]pluspetitpoete
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It's spring time, which means things are in bloom at my grandparents' farm! That's where we get a lot of our fruits and vegetables, at my parents' grocery store.

We also get our eggs and goat cheese from them, which means my grandparents have goats, which means now that spring is here -- baby goats!

We just got pictures of the newest babies, which I think I should share with everyone and maybe brighten the days of a person or two :)

Apr. 18th, 2013


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I feel like I'm the only one who's not having strange dreams that are more like memories, or whatever they are. Makes me feel almost like an outcast. Or something.

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I feel as if I am in need of a hobby. So I appeal to your wisdom, Valarnet - what do you do for fun? I already read many books and practice fighting with daggers.

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Sometimes I really, really hate it when my suspicions about some things are proven true.

Locked to Les Amis

So. Tonight I watched our barricade fall in a mixture of smoke, gunpowder, canons, fire and blood and bayonets. I won't tell all of you what happened when and whether or not you survived if you don't want me to. If you would like to be prepared, I'll speak of it, but I have to get a few other things about this out before I try that.

I highly value each of you, in our last life, and this one, and your contributions to our cause. Thank you for your willingness to stand up for the republic and for what was right and true and real.Thank you for your willingness to preserve those things in this world as well as that one, and remember that by our example, regardless of the outcome, we stood for what was right and true, divine and beautiful.

I am honored to have worked with you then and to be working with you now, and that fully understanding the risks then, you undertook them, even to the point of fear most of you must have carried there, but worked through and with, in the hour of our greatest need. My friends. My brothers. I would repeat that life a thousand times over to have all of you at my side, though I hope now that there are better ways to fight and help and things to do.

Never forget that I love you, as I love Patria, and always shall do so.

Locked FROM Les Amis and also Chetta:

Tonight I watched my best friends die, falling before my eyes, each one more awful than the last. And my closest friend went down while being bayoneted while he helped a wounded enemy. I was the only one left to see it, and to stand and still face them, after having been through all of that. I do feel sorry and a deep grief for their deaths, as I was leading them, but as I said, I know that it was not my fault, and they knew what they were getting into. All the same, I feel the need to turn to them, a little stronger than this time last week. Perhaps that is some sort of sign.

At any rate, since I'm not going back to sleep, I might as well see to the content of the brochures for the literacy drive and take them down to the print shop while on my way to class. I'd wondered how I'd make the time, so, really. Win/Win?

Apr. 17th, 2013


[info]pluspetitpoete
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Hello, everyone!

I'm certain that by now we're all aware of the tragedy that occurred in Boston this week. My friends and I would like to help with the relief efforts, as much as we can from where we are.

I myself will be holding a bakesale on behalf of Les Amis, so if you have any goods you'd like to donate, please let me know! I'll be set up on campus during lunch and dinner all this week, if you'd like to sign up to sit at the table and help out, come out and donate baked goods, or donate money to the cause.

For those who want to donate directly, the city of Boston has set up a list of ways to help out!

As you can see, the city is already starting to rally together and build themselves back up, which is a wonderful thing to see.

Please help all you can, or stop by and show support if you don't have the funds to donate anything right now!

Thank you kindly.

Apr. 13th, 2013


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I feel like I've been so busy with just school, and volunteering. I think I need a good old fashioned party to go to.

Apr. 12th, 2013


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I've reached a (very reluctant) decision.

While sitting here, shoveling chow mein noodles mixed with fried rice into my mouth, I came to the realization that I should probably start, I don't know, running or something. My food choices will start catching up to me the older I get. That's how it works, right?

I hate running.

Apr. 11th, 2013


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Hey, ValarNet. Anyone know where a kids' storyteller can find a good crafts shop? The one I was going to shut down and I have no idea where else I could find what I need. I'd prefer to support mom and pop stores if I can, instead of chains.

Also, anyone have any good volunteer opportunities? I still have some free time and I'd love to help out anywhere that needs it!

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Well this week has been intense. And I still have a full day of classes tomorrow.

Still then it's the weekend, I'm leading a hike on Saturday. If anybody is free you should come along, we still have a few places left.

Oh I'm Melanie btw