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OMG IT'S ALMOST EASTER AND THAT MEANS IT'S JUST ABOUT TIME FOR PEEP WARS

WHO'S WITH ME??

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I used to think my favorite ice cream was bubble gum... but I'm thinking about changing it to mint chip.

So, I have to poll my Valarnet people on this. What do you guys think? Favorite ice cream flavor?

Ah crap, there goes my New Year's Resolution. Who was betting on pet food?

I couldn't help myself. I just had to kill something.

I think this is the closest The Mysterious They who keep track of these things have come to suggesting Millennials are killing off babies.

when the hell do these dreams just knock it off.

on top of a sprained knee i've got a healing break now and damn hearing trauma again. so if you talk to me and i yell back, sorry not sorry, the dreams blew out my eardrums again. T_T

i also married a girl i'd known for four days. which honestly is so me i can't even be mad.

There's this brilliant sport in my Dreams called Quiddich, where the general gist of it is that you fly around on broomsticks, attempt to dodge the bludgers, score with the quaffle, and attempt to catch the snitch. Dead simple. I'm a Chaser in the dreams - so one of the blokes who attempts to score with the quaffle.

Anyway, I was driving past the park today, and imagine my surprise when I saw a bunch of muggles running around throwing balls at one another with broomsticks between their legs. Apparently there is a muggle version of Quidditch. I had no idea this existed! My Dream self sure didn't know about Quidditch, though I suppose he doesn't spend much time with muggles. Though, you'd think that some of the muggle-borns would have mentioned it. Maybe they were just embarrassed since it doesn't hold a candle to wizard Quidditch.

Still fun though.

I know this isn't Craigslist, but I think I can trust at least half of you not to scam me or shoot me in the face. I'm looking for a vehicle, preferable an older one I can get for under five grand. A truck would be nice, but I'll take a car. If it needs a few things fixed, that's okay, but I'd rather not have to buy and install a new engine. I could also use a sofa and a bed. Prices there are negotiable.

So this is Valarnet. I was told this was the place to go if you wanted to be "in the know" outside of campus. I'm not sure what that flyer was all about - especially after looking at some of the other posts on here - but I figure asking some locals for some tried-and-true places to go sounds like the best thing to do for a girl still new to the city.

Personally, I've always felt that the bird's eye view is always the best way to get a lay of the land. Inside Orange County, the highest point is Santiago Peak - no relation - and I can tell you from first-hand experience that it's definitely worth the trip up. At the top there's really not much going on except a wide variety of communication towers, but if you turn back toward the coast... man...

What. A. View.

It's so strange being back in the house I grew up in. I mean, I've been back here to see Elena, of course, but now I'm living here again and it's just so strange. Dragon is also getting used to living in a new house. I can tell that he's still trying to find Myrcella, but he's also taking to Elena and Katherine pretty well, which is good cause it's made this whole move easier on him.

I've decided that maybe I need a late Valentine's gift to myself. I need a new car, or a truck maybe. What's good out there?

Thank the Gods that Valentine's day is over. The salon was so utterly jam packed with people they even had me washing hair. Spoiler alert: I'm terrible at it.

Instead of going out, I decided to spend the night with Henry Tilney in Northanger Abbey. Who doesn't love a man with a sharp wit and exceptional taste in muslins?

So who is your favorite Austen hero? Or couple, whatever, and why?

I'm really bored, and that isn't good.

Who isn't all tied up and wants to entertain me?

Did anyone else notice that there are Girl Scouts selling cookies in front of all the supermarkets?? It's both exciting and terrifying. There goes all my pocket money! :( . It's Cookie Season!

What's your favorite flavor of Girl Scout Cookie?

While all kinds of crazy are happening all over, at least one thing stays constant. The moon is super cool.

Jason Ross at the Exchange LA. This Friday. I need something to drain my brain.

Hit me up if you're going.

Zombies broke your door?

Windows not the evil dead-proof?

The giant hole in your wall depressing you?

Don't despair! Call Peter -- renos and repairs done in a reasonable time frame. Can't pay? I love trades!

I had to pick up a new coffee machine for our new roommate, Weiss Schnee


Schnees just not herself without her morning cup

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So, yesterday would have been Stan Lee's 96th birthday. Am I the only one who's still pretty much in mourning? T___T

May he Rest in Peace. The man gave the world so many things! Good comics, from which they made amazing television and movies. And he had such a great sense of humor! I only wish that I can make such a positive impact on so many lives!

I watched one of the movies based on his comics yesterday. Did anyone else remember him and his birthday yesterday?

OH man. I went to the store today and I am seriously starting to freak out. Like, who knew there were this many kinds of TURKEYS? Or stuffing? What's with all these nuts, and why are there so many cans of things out in the aisles?

I mean, I'm not even cooking it and the guy who is probably already knows what to put on the list, which like... I haven't actually asked for yet because I thought I'd do the shopping later in the month but now I am not sure at all.

Doing adult holiday stuff is like... really overwhelming, guys.

The Schnee Diamond company is proud to introduce their newest campaign, "Legacy".

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This collection arrives just in time for the Holidays! Please look forward to our annual Christmas Ball, where many of these gorgeous pieces will be on display. More surprises are in store as the campaign launches!

There are Halloween Candy sales, people. And it's intense. I feel like I have to win this war.

Did you know they made a movie out of the HAUNTED MANSION ride at Disneyland? I just found out about this! I mean, I know the Pirates of the Caribbean was a big hit, but I had no idea there was a Haunted Mansion ride. I remember watching that special on television that showed how they made the Haunted Mansion with the mirrors and stuff? Like, a bajillion years ago. I'd like to go some day and ride the ride.

Has anyone seen the Haunted Mansion movie??

I want to go see Goosebumps 2. Really bad. I loved the first movie--oh!! Is there anywhere that's doing a double feature?? Anyone else interested??

I hit my follower count goal, so it's time to celebrate!

[Private to JNPR]
You guys wanna do a pancake thing? I promise I won't cook, but I'll do all the prep and cleaning!

Pleeeeeeeeease? :)

He bloody tried to send me away! After everything we'd been through together, he just sent me away. A holographic message to live my life, but how could I after everything he showed me?

So I went back. I looked into the heart of the TARDIS and saved him. I saved my Doctor. And what do have to show for it? A terrible headache and a little bit of heartache. I'll be in bed for the rest of the day.

I was beginning to think that they'd never get here, but it looks like my Dreams finally gave me my Stormflower. I hope that this doesn't mean they expect me to use them anytime soon.

OHMYGOSH. I'm at 44,995 subscribers!! I just need 5 more to hit 50k! This is so exciting!

OMG I really want to go see Oceans Eight. It looks really good! I love those movies. Has anyone seen it yet? Does anyone want to go with me to see it??

I JUST SAW A MOUSE IN MY APARTMENT

You know, once, just once, I'd like to have a birthday that doesn't involve a massive invasion...

What do you call a really short Mexican?

A paragraph, because he's too short to be an esse.

In other news, it's really strange to Dream about a graduation that you didn't remember having before. Guess I gotta give a shout out to all those sidewalks in Beacon for keeping me off the streets.

I woke up this morning looking more like my dream self. I actually kind of like the pink streak in my hair, but the pink eyes might be a problem.

While recovering from a recent trip to Nevada I came across this article about crows riding the backs of eagles.

When I'm able to fly again, I think I might try this.

( OH MY GOD IT'S A THING AND I NEED ONE )

We were supposed to go on our first mission, but Grimm broke into the city. Other than that Ursa in the woods and the day we became a team, it was our first real combat experience against them. They were a little easier than that deathstalker and nevermore though. There was just a lot of them.

And naturally Ruby's team was in the thick of it ;P

Well, well, well my dreams have just gotten interesting! My brother Max returned home from Princeton for Thanksgiing and he brought along a new friend named Jude. He's from Liverpool and there were definitely sparks flying between the two of us.

I will say the coolest part of the dream was a big song and dance number in a bowling alley.

I really don't understand why I'm having these stupid dreams. Everyone is having crazy things with flying powers and creepy children with gas masks and I'm bascially living in the Breakfast Club.

I'm just doing my thing being an 80's stud and hoping to win the love of one of the girls in school. Which also means I'm kind of a jealous dbag who goes after some creepy dude at the school that has been stalking said girl (at least in my mind). I even broke his camera while trying to be macho.

Seriously, I don't understand the point of these dreams.

I don't know how I managed but I got a whole week and a half off of any work. I don't know what to do with my time. I mean, shit, I usually am off two days and work for two weeks. Maybe we're finally cutting my schedule back. Or it means I'm going to get some hard ass assignment in a few weeks and they want me rested.

That... is probably more likely.

For Valentine's Day I bought myself a box of Girl Scout Cookies.

It was pretty much the best. decision. ever.

While I've been on this Network for a while, I suppose I've neglected to actually introduce myself. Hello, my name is Lie Ren, and I have been studying at the University of California, Irvine.

I've also been dreaming like so many people on this Network seem to. In my most recent dreams, our classes have begun. I have to say, the professors at Beacon are certainly... interesting. And there sure seems to be a lot of tension in Team RWBY. I hope they can work it out.

More Dreams! I must be in the minority when I say I actually kinda like my Dreams? But they're fun! I get to wield a huge hammer/grenade launcher that's like, the best thing ever... and my best friend is there, too! (Only he's not Dreaming, so don't tell him I said any of that.) And PANCAKES. They're the best. THE BEST.

I really need to get out on the beach and play with my hammer. PLAY. Because I need to see if I can do all the cool stuff I do in the Dreams in real life! Now I finally know what IRL truly means.

More of those crazy, amazing Dreams! I'm a student in this school for Hunters and living in a dorm with my best friend and two others on my team. We're Team JNPR! I'm the N! Get it? :)

And we went on a field trip to this place called the Forever Fall Forest to collect red sap from the trees. Boy, is that stuff delicious! Think of the most amazing Maple Syrup you've ever had on the best pancakes in the world... and then multiply it by about a billion! Why is it everything tastes better in the Dreams?

Ohmygosh. I had these crazy dreams last night. I was at this school for superheroes, and I had this amazing hammer! And then I woke up this morning, and it was on my bedside table!!

I'm going to get a streaming service this month, I just can't decide which one! What do you think? Netflix? Amazon Prime? Hulu?

Life goals: Get to SDCC before I die. Anyone else wish they could go?

Since Yelp has failed me several times now, I figured I would ask here. My favorite ice cream shop closed (sad face) and I'm looking for a new one to replace it. I have a couple of important qualifications, but I'm not that picky.

There must be Bubblegum ice cream. And it must be reasonably priced.

In case anyone was wondering, it is definitely a bad idea to try to make your own zipline and then use it.

The lesson has been learned. Also magical telekinesis is harder than it looks.

This Valarnet thing is weird. Do you guys always talk about Dream with a capital D?

Hi, guys! I'm Nora! I figure I'll open with a bit of trivia. Did you know that the first iHop restaurant opened in Los Angeles in 1958?? They sold eggs, bacon, and a short stack of pancakes for less than $2.00. What a world, right?

Anyway, pleasure to be here! You can read about my trials and tribulations at thehammeress.wordpress.com. Hope to talk to you all soon!