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So of course, I'm the idiot that accepts a shitty apartment without a functional heater because, really, who needs a goddamn functional heater in California in June. Life, I have some beef with you. Some HARD beef with you.

I'm still pissed about my turkey leg too.

Pipes are frozen. No water's coming out. SO. My landlord can suck it while I stuff my trashcan with old newspapers and make a bonfire in my living room. And I'm cooking bacon on it.

'Least the weather is making my liquor frosty. My icecream too.



I may die tonight from liquor poisoning or high cholesterol. Better than freezing. Ugh.

I think today, I shall hit up the range and keep myself in practice. Not that after all my time in the military I am worried I'll forget how to shoot, but it's always nice to shoot something.

In two days my daughter Christina will be 3 months old. 3 months old! I still feel like I'm not sleeping, like I'm struggling to do anything besides care for her. Laundry is piling up, dishes, cleaning... though my amazing roommate is absolutely wonderful and helps with everything!

I haven't seen my friends as much as I used to. I feel isolated. I miss my old life. And you have no idea how much guilt that brings up in me, just thinking it.

This is the sort of thing that just puts a smile on your face when you read it. I'll admit, I'm a bit jealous! Where's my iconic movie photo shoot?

Not that I'll have much time for it, I reckon. After months without a project, finally got asked one to another one. Can't reveal too much, but there will be plenty of swords clashing and grandiose fight scenes, mark my words.

What to do to enjoy my last couple of days before setting my nose to the grindstone once again?

I may have had a little too much fun decorating cookies at the bakery over the last few days. I know that it's a bit soon for Valentine's Day stuff to come out, but the "2014" cookies weren't selling. I dare you not to buy one of these babies.

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As always, mention Valarnet and get a discount! Or a free sample! Or something else, depending on my mood!

My shoulders are more sore than I ever remember them being before. I thought the active life I had would better prepare me for the sort of training I am now receiving, but I was desperately mistaken.

I suppose the best part about training this hard around the holidays is that you can eat whatever you want. I might have splurged and bought an entire box of strudel from the local bakery. Maybe I even ate the entire thing while sitting on the couch in front of the television.

... So I suppose what I'm saying is I'm going to be using this network as some form of food confessional. Hello, I'm Tauriel. Forgive me, Valarnet, for I have eaten. It has been thirty days since my last food confession.

All right, folks. 'Tis the season for doing ridiculously fun stuff in the name of a good cause! And on that note, I'm delighted to inform you all that the studio I work at is doing a series of drop-in workshops, all by donation only. It's a great chance to help out some local charities for the holidays, and you can see what we've got to offer without paying a full fee!

We've got loads of classes to choose from, too. There's a monologue work shop, improvisation, movement, stage fighting (I may be biased, but take this one!!), and a lot more. You can find the complete list and the schedule at [website]. We'll be doing them from December 7 through to December 21.

I think I've finally recovered from Friday. All in all, I've got to say, I'm pretty pleased with the haul. And only a few bruises - really, a huge success in my books.

(Same time next year, Emma?)

The earth is shaking and I'm dreaming of being a pirate. Sort of. Dreaming of dreaming of being a pirate.

I knew I moved to the OC for a reason. This place isn't ever dull, is it?

While all you fine and lovely people are enjoying your big dinners and desserts and family gatherings, I know exactly how I'll be spending my Thanksgiving: pre-gaming for Black Friday.

Sigrun and I got to chatting the other day and feel we have been snubbed for our age from the forming roller derby team so in that spirit, we have decided to create our own.

Do you want to try something new and become a part of an awesome community? Whether you're looking to get in shape, meet new people or take out some aggression, and have some fun, you'll be hooked on roller derby!

The Valkyries are recruiting women from the ages of twenty-one to thirty-eight. You will need quad skates, elbow and knee pads, wrist guards, helmet and a mouth guard.

Practice should run into the late afternoon and evening hours.

We also need a head coach and I'm told we wouldn't say no to a handsome male cheerleader or two.

Apparently this is a popular place for people of the OC to gather. I found it by chance, really, but it looks promising. I think I recognize a few of you, even.

To make introductions short and sweet, I'm Grace O'Malley, I tend to do fight choreography for films and tv but I do occasionally work at an actors' studio from time to time. Just moved here to Laguna Beach, really looking forward to it.