Lincoln River Network

Being a mommy is so much fun. I love watching Miranda spit up on Damon. :P

Now if only all my friends would come back...

My classroom is ready to go... I just need the students. But there's still a couple of weeks or so before school starts.

Now I don't know what to do with myself.

Bonnie's gone.

I don't think I've ever been this tired before...

Not everything is as it seems in Lincoln River. New people are arriving every day and, with them, they bring their secrets and their lies.

There's a werewolf living in Archibald Street and full moon is only a week away. What, oh, what will we do? Thank goodness these Summer days are long.

Is that the sound of a baby crying? The nights might not be so peaceful around Archibald Street any more, now that little Miranda Rose is in the world. Then again, wouldn't we all cry if we weren't even sure what species we were?

( Cut for length. )

( Look at her! )

Isn't she the most beautiful thing in the world? Except maybe her amazing mom.

So...this morning after a very long labor (way too long) I gave birth to a healthy little girl! :D Her name is Miranda Rose Salvatore-Gilbert Gilbert-Salvatore (because Damon says so) and she's a few hours old now! I'm so glad my pregnancy is over and now I get to hold her in my arms.

And as I've told Damon more than a few times already, I knew we would have a girl.

[ooc: posted around 11 at night]

oh just hanging out in the hospital trying to have a baby

Well blow smoke up me arsehole and call me Shirly. Ain't this fucking tip top? Where the fuck are we and who has a spliff they wanna share?

I just wanted to say I'm sorry, for everything, to everyone. I wasn't dealing in a healthy way.

In an effort to change that, I'll be having a sleepover at my house tonight. But I understand if no one wants to come.

I find I've grown rather used to something of a routine here. We can't have that.

Caroline, Bonnie, I'll see you ladies at the gala.

I'm genuinely offended that no one wants to go to prom with me!

Cryptozoology has always fascinated me.

This especially.

OMG 11 DAYS UNTIL MY DUE DATE. Baby Salvatore-Gilbert is almost ready for arrival.

I would love to get to know all of you better. If you would like, fill out my little survey.

- What is your name?
- How old are you?
- What do you like to do?

Well, today was pretty awesome. And it just gets better and better.

( Bringing this little darling home from the shelter today. )

Life is exceptionally good.

Look, I'd really appreciate it if people wouldn't terrorize my daughter, even in a joking manner. She's eleven. Where we're from, vampires and all that do not exist. It's taking time to get used to it, here. I'm trying. I'm letting Caroline watch Grace, that's a big step.

Also, if you're going to talk about certain things...I would really appreciate it if you filtered it from children.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Since we've had rather an influx of new people arriving recently, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of you and raise a few important points that you might need to know in the near future.

My name is Miss Ephesia Vanch and I'm the chairwoman of the Lincoln River Welcome Committee, as well as the headmistress of Lincoln River High School. I know I've already had the opportunity of speaking to a number of you when you arrived but, for those I missed, my fellow residents and I would like to wish you a warm welcome to our little town.

You should each have received a welcome basket from the Welcome Committee. I do hope I was able to provide everything you might need to get you on your feet. I am only human, however, so if I missed anything essential, please do let me know so I can rectify the mistake.

While the Welcome Committee will do what they can to ensure you settle comfortably into your new residents, I must inform you that, as residents of Lincoln River, you will each be expected to support yourself and become an active part of our community. We have a saying; a town that works together thrives together. We each do our bit for the town and, as a result, we're all able to reap the rewards.

If you have yet to find employment, you will find a Classified section at the back of our town's newspaper, available at all convenience stores in the town or, alternatively, at the Lincoln River Library. You are also welcome to approach business owners directly or visit the Town Hall to ask for assistance in your job search. If you have any questions or need advice, you are also welcome to contact me directly. I will do my best to help in any way possible.

For those of you of college age - I know a number of you have recently graduated high school and I offer my warmest congratulations - the deadline for domestic college sign-ups for Fall 2013 is July 1. If you intend to study at ULR, you will need to get your application in before that date. This gives you a little over a month. There are a number of late-admission places but the Dean prefers to hold these back in case new residents arrive once the semester has already begun, so please do not think you can rely on these as an excuse to procrastinate. If you need advice on the matter, myself or one of my colleges from the High School will happily speak to you and discuss your options.

For those of you who have not yet completed a high school education, you are most welcome to join my students at the high school. The semester is ending soon and summer is on its way but you're welcome to attend classes for the next few weeks to get a feel for our little school. This will also give me an idea as to your capability and allow me to put you into the appropriate level of education in the fall, so that you are able to flourish and achieve your absolute best.

As I have said before, I am here to help so please don't hesitate to come to me if you have any questions at all. I do not proclaim to have all the answers, but I will always do what I can to make this transition as easy for you as possible.

( Filtered to Daniel Williams )