Time to jog

I decided it was time to take care of myself. I have been working so hard to fix the village I lost track of my self. To start off I will start running.

Stressed out again

With my weight and everything else going on I just can't handle it alone. But I do not have a choice. I don't have anyone to lean on.

I'm fat

Since I have been working so hard trying to get the village back in order I lost track of my self. It's time I start working on myself so I don't end up looking like a whale.

No time for repairs

With everything I need to do, I have to fix everything that breaks. This is so frustrating although I think my parents have been breaking stuff when they are floating around at night. Let's hope that I don't hurt my self.

Fun with pumpkins

I needed a break from selling stuff. To be honest, sales are down and I am struggling to make ends meet. I saw this station near my booth and thought it would be nice to try my hand at carving pumpkins.

I can't even

I can't even today. I am still fighting the effects of being bitten and cannot even focus on what I need to do today. It is going to be a very rough day.

I need a drink...

I normally do not drink. Well, come to think of it I never drink. Two vampires have broken in and fed from me since I became the lady of Randwulf Castle. I have to find a way to keep them out.

I can not catch a break

With all the garlic I have around the house you would think it would keep them out. This is getting out of hand! I will find a way to keep them out for ever!

Not again!

Apparently, with all the garlic I have, it was not enough and another vampire has broken into the manor again! What do I have to do in order to keep them out?

Girls just want to have fun

After selling what I had collected I was in desperate need of some fun. Sometimes my adopted dad would let me play in the fountain when we were there selling fish. So many fun memories here at this fountain. I do miss my adopted parents.

More residents

I am running into new people every day it seems. After realizing I did not have much time left before curfew. Thankfully I got home just in time and ran into someone new. She was dressed a bit funny but that's alright I am not one to judge.

Darkness

Nothing says peaceful like a dark room. I was struggling to come up with the money to pay my own bills. I am just like everyone else so I and currently in the dark until I can pay my own bills.

Did not make it.

How many times am I going to pass out on the floor trying to go to bed?! I may learn and I may never learn. You never know. Too bad dad can't become solid and carry me to bed. I need a man in my life.

Mom cooking?

Apparently, Garnet felt I was working too hard and decided to make a salad for me to eat for dinner. A bit strange seeing a ghost cooking. I won't kick a gift horse in the mouth and will eat it. I am glad to have them around but I wonder why they have not moved on.

Garlic Galore

Ya know looking around I am starting to think that I may have overdone it on the garlic. But hey if it keeps the vampires out I will be happy.

Time to protect myself

After the attack from the vampire, I went out to get as much garlic as I could find and hung it around the outside and inside of the manor. I do hope it works.

Meeting Marcus Flex

On my walk, today looking for things to sell I ran across a man named Marcus Flex. He seemed nice even though we did not chat long. Each day I am getting closer to my goal of befriending the villagers.

Time to practice

One thing I noticed when I did see my parents out talking with the villagers was how well they spoke. So I decided it was time for me to work on how I talk and hopefully not sound fake.

House work

Most people living in a big house like this have a staff to clean. Not me. They left when my parents died. I don't mind cleaning up after myself. I have been doing it my whole life and it's a stress relief 

Spa night

I realized even after playing that game in the bar that I was still pretty stressed out so what else is a girl to do? Take a mud bath! It felt so good taking that bath. Who knows maybe my skin will look better afterwards.

Everyone needs to have fun

I have been so busy working on making and maintaining relationships with the locals that I forgot to make some time for my self. I kept walking by this game and decided to give it a try. It's not half bad although I think I need another to really have fun.

Slow but good progress

While I was out walking around the village taking in the sights and mental notes I ran across some ladies at the park. They waved me over and allowed me to eat lunch with them. They were rather nice and a breath of fresh air.

First plant for the community garden

I finally found a place where I wanted to start my community garden. I just hope that the plants grow well here. The first one to go into the ground is garlic. Once a week I will be stopping by to take care of the garden and eventually be able to harvest and bring home what I get.

A good day

For once I had a good day. I was able to fish with some locals and they did not run from me. Looks like things are finally going well for me. I will sleep good tonight.

Back to my roots

I woke up this morning with an urge to fish. Figuring it would be a good idea I went down to the dock joining a few locals. They were nice as we chatted while waiting for the fish to bite. It was a good morning.

Can't shake it

I am having trouble coming to terms with being attacked by the vampire. It does not feel like what little garlic I did hang would work but we will see. Just can't shake the feeling. I'm being watched or watched over. Not sure which.

The village square

While I sat there working on my chess game one man sat down and another came by to chat. Not sure if it was out of pity or they truly wanted to play chess and talk with me. It was a nice change from my normal day of being ignored.

Logical mind

I thought it might be nice to go to the local park and see if anyone would talk to me. I found a guy at the chess board and sat down to play with him. He decided to leave muttering something about the bastard lady of Randulf castle. Looks like this is going to be harder than I thought.

The scent of garlic

I decided after the attack it was time to buy some garlic for the manor. Unfortunately they were out. The shop keep said he would keep an eye out for more and deliver it to me personally. Let's hope there is not another attack any time soon.

Another sale

Today I had the table packed with stuff to sell. I was not sure how well my sales would be but turned out to be pretty good. It took maybe an hour to sell out of everything I had. I would say it was a productive day.

Bats

While I was busy collecting some bats flew out of the cave in front of me. It did startle me at first but they are such sweet creatures with the most adorable faces. One decided to hang around for a bit while I collected stuff.

Dad stopped by

So I was still having trouble coming to terms with what happened I decided to talk to my dad when I saw him floating around. He was upset to find out that I was attacked and told me to get garlic garlands and hang them over the doors and it should help. I think he may be floating around a bit more to keep me safe from now on.

Trying to forget

How does one forget having a man break into your home. Than find out he is a vampire and wanted to feed from me. I think it is time to see if I can get something to ward them off. I still feel weird, like groggy and can not think straight.

Aftermath

He has taken his fill of my blood and left me to collapse on the floor face first. You would think he would have been nice enough to put me back in bed. This will be painful when I wake up.

My worst fear

My worst fear came true. This vampire not only broke into my home where I am supposed to be safe but he also attacked me. I was in such a daze I had no control over my own body. It was as if he was controlling himself. God only know's what effects will be left after he is finished with me. 

A powerful man

I had no idea how powerful he was until he got in and made his way to my room. I do not know what he was doing to me and I was trying hard to act like I was still asleep. I hope he does not kill me.

Locked doors?

I could have sworn I had that door locked so no one could get in! This is not good at all. If I did not know any better I would think he was a thief but I know hes a vampire. I had seen him around before but never had any contact with him.

I thought I was safe

Being in such a large manor you would think you would be safe. With out guards roaming around that is not the case. This man broke into my home and I was not even aware he was there until it was to late.

Stress Relief

I found writing in my journal every night helps with the stress of the day. I was so stressed when I first took over as Lady of the village. It is easier to handle now that I have a way to release that stress. Who knows perhaps the spirit might move me to try my hand at writing books.

Practice makes perfect!

With a little practice I think I have it down with this stove. Now my food doesn't have a burnt taste to parts of it. It smells sooo good! I can not wait to learn new recipes to try.

Fish anyone?

I figure if I want to eat fish for a meal I need to get it myself. I tried stopping by the butcher and he was fresh out since my dad died there was no one to catch any for him. Perhaps when I get a good enough skill I can sell my catch to him.

Trying to cook

New home, new stove. Each stove is a bit different and this one seems to be a bit difficult which it should not be. Lord I hope I don't burn the eggs. My mother would be shaking her head and dad, well he would have found it funny.

No sales?

I sat here all afternoon after running around for hours finding stuff to sell. What thanks do I get? Nothing. People stopped by looked at what was here and turned up their noses. Do they not realize how hard it is to run a village let a lone find the funds to keep everyone alive?!

Time to make money

Well I may be the Heir to the village but, I have no money. Per my fathers instruction I must collect and sell what I find everyday in order to make ends meet until they villagers start paying me taxes.  Here goes nothing. Let's hope I can make enough to at least eat for tonight.

Head of the table

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Sitting at the head of the very empty table I realized that the entire village is depending on me to make this work. There were so many before me after my fathers passing that failed and now the heir is here. I can not fail these people. I will do what ever it takes to make sure my people do not starve to death or die of unnatural causes.

Curfew

Well with everything done its time to get home. I have to be home no later than six pm. Apparently the area is not safe after the sun sets. As lady of the village I need to set an example for the others to follow. I will have to see if I can talk to one of the guards to find out why. For now time to eat maybe have a little fun and write in my journal.

(Authors notes: I am back from vacation and recovering from type b flu. If I miss some days I am sorry. Please bear with me as I recover from this curse.)