Paradiso

I woke up in a bed this morning. I guess I ought to take some time out from sewing to build my own shelter instead of taking up space in this communal one. Anyone able to lend a hand? I don't need anything fancy. Just something that will fit the bed and keep me dry.

I have an exciting announcement to make.

Thanks to the hard work of everyone who has been helping shuck and roast coffee beans, I am about to brew our very first pot of coffee on the island.

We don't have sugar, but Ruby was able to get a little milk from the cows for those of you who don't like to drink it black. If you'd like a cup, please come to the main camp area and bring a coconut shell or something to drink from.

Hi. I'm Malia.

And I...well, I have rabbit skins that I've cured. They would be really good for blankets or coats or gloves or something or you could even make them into moccasins. Or...well, whatever you want. They're really soft and I think you should be able to find a use for them?

I've got a pile of them outside my shelter, come by and take one if you want it.

[Isaac]
I made you a scarf out of one. If you want it. You don't have to.

It's...a peace offering?

[ooc: posted Thursday morning]

All right, so through some trial and error, I've figured out how to make a few basic clothing pieces using the sewing machine we got last week. It's far from haute couture, but for the people who haven't gotten extra outfits from the gods, or even the people who have and just want some more options, I'm hanging out in the main camp area today showing Briseis how to use the sewing machine, so if you want to place an order for some clothes, swing by and we'll get you measured.

I can make tank tops, t-shirts, boxer shorts, and skirts. We don't have a lot of options in terms of fabric, but you can pick your colors. [ETA] The colors available are: white, brown, gray, black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple

Since I don't have paper to keep notes, if you can reply here with what you'd like, then I'll send you a private message with your measurements after you stop by so everything is in one place. And anyone else who wants to help with measuring or cutting fabric or anything, please let me know. I'm definitely willing to teach anyone who wants to learn. I figure we can get an assembly line kind of thing going where some people measure and cut the fabric pieces while someone else works the sewing machine.

As of last night, I have joined Miss Martin and Miss Tate in doing my part in contributing to the growing population of the island. It isn't quite accurate to say that I am pregnant, as I assume that even here implantation must take at least several days, but I did conceive a child last night.

I think this will be a fascinating experience and I intend to document closely how it progresses.

Music. I'm starting to realize that one of the few things I really miss here is music. Working 12 hour days would probably be a lot less demanding if we actually had something to help us unwind at night.

DEREK.
I shouldn't have snapped at you
I sounded just like him. I sounded just fucking like him
I'm sorry.

CHESTER.
Tell me you're alright? I'm just checking in.

LYDIA.
I need you right now
Hey Marilyn. How are you feeling? What are you doing right now
Can you
Can I
Can we figure this out please because I can't handle more

Hello?

I wasn't sure what to expect from this place. I'm not one to trust people who tell me I can get away to paradise just like that. But here I am, I guess. I think I can dig this minimalist vibe. I even get to build my own shelter. That's different.

The name's Mack.