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I'm homeless. God bless America, the medical bills for my hand ate up my savings and now I'm gone, baby, gone. Son of a bitch, they didn't even give me any real notice. Landlord said I was a 'problem tenant' and he was glad to be rid of me. I broke his nose.

Anybody got a couch I can crash on? I'm a shitty roommate but I'm drug-free.

I never expected that the first time I would feel emotions like this, it would come from inside a dream. Even though the dreams are... more lucid than any dream I've ever dreamt. Even though it feels like when I close my eyes, instead of sleeping I am actually being transported to another world where my other life awaits to unfold before me.

It never occurred to me that we would feel the things we feel in those dreams. That those feelings would follow us to our waking moments. But there is no Tidus here, so now I am in love with a ghost

I find that even though the journey I am on is not an easy one, these days I cannot wait to fall asleep. I want to see all of those faces again, I want to feel what she's feeling. I don't want it to fade away.

What the hell was that? I can't even...everything was so hopeless, I was so angry Maybe I shoulda let Bahamut kill me but I don't give up.

By the grace of Etro emerge from the midnight void. Come forth, master of the rift.
A name in blood, a pact of ruin. Bahamut shall rise, his bond eternal and unyielding.
Shoulder the sky. Enfold the earth.

I don't give up. But I'm goin' for a walk.

Being in this body... it's so very odd. Everyone at work had no idea who I was at first, and I had to get used to being so much taller. I've been... very ungraceful, too, which hasn't helped.

I accidentally dropped a paring knife when I was trying to cut up an apple, and I sliced my finger... or this person's finger... just a bit. I'm so sorry, Turin, Miss Yuriko. It's bandaged up neatly and wasn't that major of an injury, though.

ummmmmm

How do you make a penis stop freaking out?

I'm thinking I might use some of the vacation time I have coming to get out of the city for a change. I'm feeling the need to stretch my wings. And I do mean stretch my wings.

Preferably some place where it won't cause a sensation.

I've never seen a sunset like this in my real life. It was beautiful. The sky had gone a bright orange-yellow along the edge of the sea, and the clouds were this gorgeous pinkish-red, or purple... all right above the water, which reflected the sky and seemed like it might go on forever. I don't... really know where I was. But in the dream, it was the most beautiful and sad sight I'd ever seen.
( Cut for length, Yuna continues to describe her dream. )

At least it wasn't my fault the wedding went up in flames this time? It's going to come out anyway so I might as well tell everyone that the dragons that attacked the cruiseliner last month were mine. They were just trying to protect me, but we've since had a very nice conversation and they understand a little better what they can and can not do. That being said I'll be riding Drogon to Vegas. Maybe we can help instead of hurt this time.

My car broke down earlier this week, and it has been a very unfortunate state of affairs since. Taxis are quite expensive. I am hoping for only a day or two more of this before getting it back.

I do not know about all these things going on, and how safe it is or isn't, but my job seems to think that it isn't a state of emergency enough to close for the time being.

I expect if anyone needed insurance of any kind, it would be now.



Note to self:
Jim,
The next time your check engine light comes on, actually check the engine. Cars should never be on fire.

( Cut for language, conversation about war, death, and so that anyone who wants to ignore it can say they did not get it. )

I have been told by the junior officers that this is the place to meet new people. I have been also told by the same junior officers that I should do such things.

The name is Auron, chief of police in Irvine. Pleased to meet you.

Some of my co-workers were talking about this website, so I thought I might join up too. I've lived here for a year or so, but haven't made many friends yet. But I hear my cousin's on this thing too! YUNIE ARE YOU HERE? And Ben, my co-cousin? COMMENT IF YOU'RE HERE YOU GUYS

But yeah, yay for Stark Industries, woop woop!

How is everyone?

( ooc: language, racism )

The very first order I received this morning was from a pair of grooms who wanted me to design two suits for their wedding.

Very pleased indeed.

My grandmother is here! This makes me incredibly happy. And I will actually have time to spend with her as classes are finished for me now. I think this summer is going to be great.

I do hope everybody else is having a wonderful day - especially those who are Father's. In Sweden Father's day is not until November so I do not have to worry that I have forgotten it yet.

I never knew my father, not to the degree I would have liked. I have a few photos of him that my mother left me, so that I can remember what he looks like. My own earliest memories of him are dim, but I cling to them as best I can. A smell, I think it was his cologne. The warmth of his arms around me before he left for the last time. Sometimes, in a dream, I even remember his voice. Just softly, like a whisper.

He was a doctor, the kind that travels to other countries to provide aid. One day he went out there and never returned. But... I've never been angry at him for putting himself in danger like that. To me, he was a hero. All I've ever wanted was to be like him.

I feel like I'm closer to that now than I have ever been in my life. Since he is gone... this is the best father's day gift I can give him. I hope it is enough.

I dare say that the dream version of myself is an utter ass. And that is putting it mildly. I slept in today, a rare pleasure, but it turned rather foul. I dreamed of being a complete bastard to my dad and pretty much everyone I knew, of having four children, and marrying for money and politics and... I wish I had never started dreaming.

( Cut for triggers involving violence and torture, and death )

When I say you've had enough, you'd have enough an' I'm kickin' your arse out. Be grateful I felt like calling a cab.

How have I not found this network before?

Someone once told me it's creepy to lurk here but never post, so in the interest of not being a "troll"...here goes.

Hi, I'm Ben. I'm a taxi driver. I spend my free time volunteering at the community center, and looking after my foster-family. I'm really very boring.

This past week was really strange. While I was on house arrest it was hard for me to really know what was going on out there, but now that I'm out and about? Yeah, weird shit is still happening. I have half a mind to pick up and get out of California, but I'm not exactly allowed to leave the state everything and everyone I know is here.

Anyway, does anyone need a date for Tony and Pepper's wedding next weekend?

Would anyone like to go get drinks with me this evening? and possibly light things on fire?

I was watching Big Bang Theory yesterday and Leonard said that except for String Theory, not much has happened in physics since the 1930's. Now, on a theoretical level that's probably true, but just look at what is happening all around us! Even in our solar system!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22539160

Nothing having happening? Look at this!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22540352

There's still so much for us to learn and see in the universe! Why can't we put aside petty differences, work together and marvel at the wondrousness of our planet, our sun, our universe?

Thank God I don't have to go to work this week. I'm going to do nothing but sleep and bathe for the next three days. If anyone needs me, I'll probably be scrubbing under my nails.

Private to Turin
Except I owe you a drink, still. How's tomorrow work?

Private to Alex Summers
How are you doing? That was a hell of a light show.

Honeymoons are fantastic. I highly recommend them.

In other news: I can kill things with one simple magic spell and summon huge meteors. Wish I'd known about that as a kid.