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When it rains it pours, I guess. Another Dream. This one was out of order. Does that happen to people often? I've been Dreaming about being in LA, and in last night's Dream I finally went to LA. Took Lucky with me. Clint, have you Dreamed about that yet? "You're not my girlfriend, you can't take my dog"?

Good times, good times.

According to Wikipedia, the oldest living person in recorded history is Jean Calment, who lived to be 122 and a half years.

According to Wikipedia, the oldest, verified, living vertebrate terrestrial in recorded history is Tu'i Malila, a tortise who lived to be 188 years old.

30 weeks today, which means this pregnancy is so close to being over. I'm thrilled. Don't get me wrong, it's not completely horrible, but I can't wait to be back to a normal size and not wobbling around every where.

And since this slipped my brain thanks to the baby - I wanted to let everyone know that Steve and I are engaged. Nothing has really been planned yet due to the pregnancy, but you never know what could happen when I'm sitting around on maternity leave or if I get stuck on bed rest. But it's at least a good start to a new year that will be full of life changes.

I don't know why I always chose the late flights when I go places. I guess then it feels as though the day isn't wasted, it's just going to be such an inopportune time when I land on the east coast.

It's going to be nice to see my family for a few days, at least.

So it seems the dreams have returned once again. Finally some more forward momentum in this new timeline.

The Sokovia Accords have split the Avengers severely, while my dream self seems largely unconcerned about this. My sole focus seems to be to avenge my father's death by getting to Bucky before the rest of them do. While that has failed so far, it seems I've aligned myself with Tony Stark's side of the conflict (despite the fact they temporarily took my Panther suit; thank goodness for diplomatic immunity) if nothing more than as a means to an end.

Now it seems we are in a bit of a brawl at an airport tarmac and I'm finding that I'm fighting Steve Captain America. This is a severe deviation from my other timeline dreams where I was on his side against the Accords (called by a different name).

The only moment of levity seems to have been when Ms. Romanov stopped me at my vehicle when I was about to depart the facility (prior to the airport fight) and one of my Dora Milaje threatened her.

"Move, or be moved." Now that would have been an interesting fight.

I've been given the okay to announce this finally, and I gotta tell you folks I'm real damn excited to be able to do so. It's been real hard not to shout it from the rooftops, and I may have pushed a little hard to tell our friends and family a bit early. Now, however, we both feel it's safe to let everyone else know.

Peggy's pregnant, 15 weeks along right now, and I couldn't be happier. Another week until we might be able to find out what the sex of the baby is, but for right now? It doesn't matter to me. I'll be happy either way just as long as Peggy and the baby are both happy and healthy. That's all that matters to me.

Emmys are tonight! I love awards shows; especially tv and movie ones. Emmy watch party at mine, Anna and Stefan's place tonight for anyone who wants to come.

Oh yeah, Anna and Stefan, I'm having an Emmy watch party tonight. I just decided.

You are looking at one of four cygnets and the understudy for Odette/Odile! I'll be dancing no matter what! I think this calls for cocktails! I already celebrated with my ballet friends last night which is why this news is a teensy bit late.

I've decided not to care what it says about me, but I'm so glad pumpkin season is upon us. It's so hard to find a good pumpkin tea year round.

So the dreams continue in this new timeline. I left off with fighting Bucky Barnes and Captain America on a rooftop, but now it seems the fight gets particularly interesting.

Someone in their infinite wisdom thought it necessary to try to shoot me with a helicopter's machine gun. I wear a suit made of Vibranium. It's beyond bulletproof. Though I suppose no one would know that except myself. Needless to say the distraction was enough for Barnes to escape and a chase ensued.

I can apparently slide down buildings using my anti-metal claws, much like a cat would tear through a thin curtain. Thrilling, but in hindsight still alarmingly dangerous. I could have fallen to my death in my haste if I'd lost contact with the surface of the building. The chase continued on foot for a while through tunnels and traffic. In the end however, I still could not get my revenge, and we were all surrounded by law enforcement. Thanks to The Accords we are now all in custody until further notice, though I'm sure my diplomatic status will allow me my freedom to leave if I so choose.

No sooner are we all being told to stay put, then things go horribly wrong. There is a power outage, and Barnes escapes. Everyone races to try to stop him including myself. There's quite the fight between us until my father's ring gives off resistance to Barnes' metal arm. It seems it's made of Vibranium. Just when I think the fight is over however, he escapes. And of course, that is where the dream ends. For now.

Also, that ring showed up on my nightstand:

I almost certainly just spent too much money on these cookies, but I'm very excited to get them. I may leave them around the offices as little pick-me-ups.

this is the greatest thing i've ever found. outside of lavalantula and pirhanaconda, but i'm sure you'll all appreciate the great music i found. and by appreciate, i mean never appreciate, but it will be worth it you're all very welcome in advance.

I've decided that the strangest part of these dreams is how you feel like you know a person, despite hardly knowing them (or maybe never knowing them at all) in real life. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I've only known people for a couple of months rather than years.

Some of my new friends at the Anaheim Ballet took me out last night after rehearsal. I had to do a tequila shot with training wheels as my initiation. Not the worst initiation in the world, I have to say. I didn't drink too much, so I'm fine today. Everyone there is super fun with the exception of maybe three people who have been professional, but not very welcoming. I'm sure it's just because I'm new.

I was half expecting the surgery I had in my Dreams last night to bleed over. No such luck. Think it'll happen on a repeat? Fingers crossed.

It appeared suddenly, I thought it might go out the way it came in.

Remember that woman who was giving me shit about the way I dress? She has a lackey, now, who she talks to at the water cooler. Said lackey makes a point to give me dirty looks every time I pass her desk for no reason.

All right, there might be a reason. The woman asked me if perhaps my shirt was a little low cut so I said I didn't think so, but told her that I liked hers and loudly asked if she made it herself. Her lackey was right there to witness the event. I feel like this is some kind of weird war going on between Ruth and myself. I wouldn't be so snippy if she would just let up on the comments about my wardrobe. Honestly, it's not like I dress like a slut. I'm perfectly decent.

Ugh.

I've decided after much thought and consulting with friends and family, that I'm going to be leaving my teaching position at UC Irvine. I've enjoyed teaching over the years, and will miss it, but since the dreams have gifted me with incredible skills and knowledge that are constantly pulling my attention away I thought it best to now switch gears.

Stark Industries will be my new home now, and I hope that my contributions will help not just in terms of advancing the technological wonders they produce, but also enriching the lives of people who could most benefit from it.

So, Wednesday after next is my audition for the Anaheim Ballet! I've been drilling what I have choreographed like crazy but every time I dance it I find something I'm dissatisfied with. This never happens when I dance. I'm usually pretty happy with my performances once I've refined things. Maybe it's because there's more on the line this time. I don't know. It's driving me up a wall, though. I can't even sleep. I think by the time I'm through with this audition I'm going to absolutely hate Gnossienne No. 1.

What the fuck is S.H.I.E.L.D and why am i being held captive by them in my dreams...?!

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Okay so... I'm not a Werewolf so.. What the hell am I?!

1. I woke up to my mother's music box!

2. Dream me, Flounder and Sebastian are on our way back home to give the box to daddy :)

It's that time of year...

My lease is almost up and I need to start looking at a new place to live. Anyone know of any places that are open? I would be okay with sharing a place, with someone, as I am more on the social side.

It looks like I'm the recipient of one of these dream gifts. Go me.

Who thinks their SIN is "5"? Honestly.

Someone implemented an anonymous feedback system at Stark Tower. So far so good. We've gotten some constructive criticisms, and I appreciate that.

One note asked if he/she/it could put a garden up on the roof. Sounds great, right? Though, I have no idea to whom to give the go-ahead. Maybe just posting a note here saying "Go for it" is good enough?

I think I've finally had those dreams. After a month of waiting, wouldn't you know it, I'm still stuck working for Tony Stark. Some of us get all the luck.

Well, well, well. I have to say I was quite surprised to have a couple dreams last night. It's been quite a while and I was even more surprised that it was a continuation of my adventures in the 1940's. Sounds like Howard Stark has decided to move to California (hilarious) and I get to make my way here to LA to assist with a case. There was a load of weird things happening and my dream!self managed to get her flirt on while investigating.

I'm not ashamed to say that I'm excited to see what's going to happen.

This has been an exciting first week in Orange County.

Judging by the general content of the posts I've been reading, I should somehow get used to this. They didn't tell me about this when I signed my transfer contract.

Well, apparently I can't live here and not be a member of this thing. I love new forms of social media, though, so I think I can handle it. I'm Virginia Potts (people usually just call me Pepper). I came over here from the East Coast branch of Stark Industries to lend a hand to the branch out here. I'm sure it'll keep me busy. Other notable facts about me include a love of sushi and peanut butter cups (not together), and shoes. And a good pigmented lipstick never hurt anyone, either.

Please be careful when travelling, the fog seems to be affecting the electrical power supply too.

Those working for Stark Industries please only travel if safe to do so. The landlines within the building are not working so please email communication wherever possible.

Labor Day and Tony and I have decided to actually take the day off ourselves and enjoy the parks and beaches that we have so close.

I hope everybody has a lovely day planned too.

Anybody who is in need of shelter please feel free to come to Stark Industries. We have amenities, food and safety.

So today sees the release of Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman. I'm so excited! I can't wait to get it home and curl up on the sofa with it!

I hope you'll brave the weather outside to come and pick up your copy! My store-room is brimming with pre-orders and stock, so come on down to Much Ado About Books and grab your copy today!

My boss is acting like a bit of a madman. (I mean, what else is new?) I wonder if he's got some sort of Frankenstein Monster up there in his lab, and this lightning storm has gotten him excited for the possibility of new life? Or if there's something else going on?

This is me, wishing I could work from home this week. But alas, I'm headed into the office.

My shoes are selling well! Gosh, it's so freaking exciting! I'm absolutely thrilled! Thank you to everyone who's come by Shoegasm and purchased a pair of shoes by Rarity Designs!

I've been working on some designs for mens' shoes. I have a good friend who's getting married, and I wanted him to have something special and original for when he and his soon-to-be husband walk down the aisle. These are absolutely magnificent, if I do say so myself.

I may have found a new calling.

New Food Truck in front of Stark Tower at 11. It'll hang out until 9.

You're welcome.

I can't honestly say I've watched the superbowl before but that was quite a fun way to spend Sunday. Of course the company was a big part of that I'm sure.

I can see a few people with sore heads this morning around the building so some celebrating or drowning of sorrows must have been happening.

There was a truck blocking the entrance to the Garage at Stark Industries when I came in, so I had to park a couple of blocks away. It's amazing how many stores are closed. I noticed on my walk in this morning that half the places I used to frequent now have darkened interiors, and a bunch of them have boarded up windows, shattered glass, and the like. It's starting to feel like some dystopian future world, where rival gangs have taken over the city and are trying to steal our hoverboards for their war against the oppressive government. Or something.

Not looking forward to the walk back to my car.

This may seem like an absolutely insane request, but it's 100% real and I do need some sort of answer.

Anyone have a place were some dragons can call home? My dorm and my girlfriend's apartment don't allow them to live with us. They've been kinda hiding in the woods since making their appearance, but I want to find a real place for them to stay.

Thanks.

So, two things happened today.

1) My boyfriend broke up with me.

2) My Jeep from another universe was waiting for me in the driveway.

This leads me to conclude that the universe(s) is telling me that cars are better than significant others. Maybe they're right.

I took Roscoe for a drive, and he still drives like a piece of shit, but at least he won't hook up with his old high school boyfriend whose family just happened to also be vacationing in Hawaii over Christmas break.

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Anyone know any mechanics who will work for cheap on a 1980 CJ-5?

I've spent the past two weeks wrapping up all of my work here in LA and as of 10pm tonight, I will be flying back out to DC to spend the holiday season with my family. I will try and check the network during my time with them but I can't promise how much I will be around.

That isn't to say you aren't welcome to text/call/email me if you wish to talk though.

I look forward to seeing you all again when I return in the new year though.

So, since I'm the embarrassing boyfriend, I'm posting a Happy Birthday post to my bae where all his friends and family can see it.



This is the cake I got him. Cute, right?

Also, I'm posting a picture that I'd promised I deleted. I know it looks like he's holding up one of those lame peace signs but he's really got his whole hand out and is trying to shove my phone away. It just came out weird in the cropping.

Weekends definitely aren't long enough. Are we sure we can't just chop the work week by a day or two? No?

Well, enjoy it while you got it.

[Private: Avengers/Friends]
Jarvis 2.0 is up and running.

Going for a fly today.

Wave if you see me overhead.

Stopped by the office today to find there was a service dog training camp happening. Couldn't resist taking a picture of these two.

( Not for the faint of heart. )

Whoever told me about the white chocolate raspberry...you're my new favorite person.

Well there go my anniversary plans for however long this lasts.

It has been brought to my attention that there have been a number of unreported absences, workers falling asleep at their desks and a general state of tiredness.

As a result I am informing all employees that if they have been affected or if a family member or loved one has been affected you are to go home immediately. Please do not worry about your work, it will still be here when this latest bout of strangeness is over.

I will be going through the HR records and contacting or attempting to contact those who have not reported in. If you know of anybody, especially if you know they live alone, please let me know.

Stay safe and should you need anything please do not hesitate to ask.

Wow. Dreams, man. Gotta love 'em.

[Private: Pepper]
You and me, kissing on a rooftop? Possibly the sexiest thing ever. Possibly.

[Private: Steve Rogers, Nick Fury]
It's not all that often that I want to be involved in something, and am turned down. I gotta admit, you stick to your guns, Fury.

That being said, thanks for keeping me in the loop in this world. Anything I can do to help? Suit's had a tune-up and I'm itching for a test run.

I just bought a food truck.