Written By Iseulet
Oct. 7, 2021, 11 p.m.(5/5/1016 AR)
Sometimes it hurts to let go. But I suppose it has to happen sooner or later. Almost like the pruning of a rose bush, in anticipation for more beautiful things.
Written By Iseulet
Oct. 7, 2021, 2:13 a.m.(5/3/1016 AR)
Devastation hits, twice in one week. Skye and Calypso. My heart is absolutely broken.
I think I'll drink under the stars at the Botanical Gardens.
I think I'll drink under the stars at the Botanical Gardens.
Written By Iseulet
Oct. 1, 2021, 6:43 p.m.(4/21/1016 AR)
I wish I knew the language the stars spoke so poetically. I should like to listen and listen all night.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 23, 2021, 7:58 a.m.(4/4/1016 AR)
Some of my very best friends are the ladies I play bingo with every Thursday night at the Empyrean. They may be well into their 70's but they haven't lost their keen wits or senses of humor.
Last night I asked them all for marriage or relationship advice, as I hope to one day be married.
Honestly, they were gems. I will share some of them here.
"Beauty fades, and so will his eyesight. There’s no sense of worrying." -Fern
"The best way to get most husbands to do something is to suggest that perhaps they’re too old to do it." -Alberta
"Before you marry him, listen to him chew. If you can stand that noise for the rest of your life, then go ahead with the wedding." -Bernadette
Last night I asked them all for marriage or relationship advice, as I hope to one day be married.
Honestly, they were gems. I will share some of them here.
"Beauty fades, and so will his eyesight. There’s no sense of worrying." -Fern
"The best way to get most husbands to do something is to suggest that perhaps they’re too old to do it." -Alberta
"Before you marry him, listen to him chew. If you can stand that noise for the rest of your life, then go ahead with the wedding." -Bernadette
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 29, 2021, 11:55 a.m.(2/10/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
I will remember you, and make sure your children do too.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 24, 2021, 1:09 p.m.(1/28/1016 AR)
I hate soup.
It's just a drink.
I came to chew not to drink.
If I wanted to drink I would have ordered rum.
It's not even alcoholic.
It's just a drink.
I came to chew not to drink.
If I wanted to drink I would have ordered rum.
It's not even alcoholic.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 8, 2021, 12:36 p.m.(12/24/1015 AR)
An herbal bath.
An oily massage.
A platter of-Oh gods I'm missing the assembly!
An oily massage.
A platter of-Oh gods I'm missing the assembly!
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 3, 2021, 1:48 p.m.(12/15/1015 AR)
Time heals all wounds - but it leaves a nasty scar in its wake, doesn't it?
I'll never forget my promise of forever, but it's time to take the next step.
I'll never forget my promise of forever, but it's time to take the next step.
Written By Iseulet
March 4, 2021, 1:38 a.m.(1/18/1015 AR)
I have so many cats I wonder why I even attempt to clean and put things on shelves anymore.
I might as well store everything on the floor.
I might as well store everything on the floor.
Written By Iseulet
March 4, 2021, 1:37 a.m.(1/18/1015 AR)
I do not recommend taking a dip in the ocean at present.
It is very cold.
Is it spring yet?
It is very cold.
Is it spring yet?
Written By Iseulet
Feb. 7, 2021, 12:46 p.m.(11/22/1014 AR)
There is very little I enjoy more than a luxurious herbal bath in the colder months. My skin gets thirsty for attention and I find that a soak in a hot bath steeped with bergamot, vanilla, clove, and pine with a hint of salt to scrub the skin with not only restores the softness of my skin but refreshes me down to my soul.
My protege has mentioned that various herbs contribute to healing and certain scents can invoke relaxation and healing of the mind as well. I fully believe it, and I have been researching just what kind of herbs do what. She's been a huge help. I adore it. It's almost like cooking for the soul (even better because you almost can't mess up and there's nothing sticking to the bottom of the pan afterwards). Therefore, when I draw a bath to share with someone I always put deep thought into what goes in. Hardly ever is it commented upon and hardly ever is there a deep appreciation for the thoughtfulness.
However, I enjoy that. I do not need thanks to motivate me to indulge in my little secret gift. In fact that's what charms me the most about it.
What tension the herbs don't work out of the system, I always enjoy working out with my hands. They're not very strong, but they're soft and I've found the application of fragranced oils to be sensual and something I savor. I especially like the cinnamon during these colder months to warm the muscles and ease the stress away. Now if I could only find someone to help me out for a few hours.
My protege has mentioned that various herbs contribute to healing and certain scents can invoke relaxation and healing of the mind as well. I fully believe it, and I have been researching just what kind of herbs do what. She's been a huge help. I adore it. It's almost like cooking for the soul (even better because you almost can't mess up and there's nothing sticking to the bottom of the pan afterwards). Therefore, when I draw a bath to share with someone I always put deep thought into what goes in. Hardly ever is it commented upon and hardly ever is there a deep appreciation for the thoughtfulness.
However, I enjoy that. I do not need thanks to motivate me to indulge in my little secret gift. In fact that's what charms me the most about it.
What tension the herbs don't work out of the system, I always enjoy working out with my hands. They're not very strong, but they're soft and I've found the application of fragranced oils to be sensual and something I savor. I especially like the cinnamon during these colder months to warm the muscles and ease the stress away. Now if I could only find someone to help me out for a few hours.
Written By Iseulet
Jan. 19, 2021, 11:55 a.m.(10/12/1014 AR)
I absolutely must find a cake for a new friend.
It cannot be just any old cake but the most amazing cake in the whole of Arvum.
I'm going to be pestering bakers for the foreseeable future for something spectacular.
Something so delicious it can melt a heart of ice. I wonder if such a cake exists.
It cannot be just any old cake but the most amazing cake in the whole of Arvum.
I'm going to be pestering bakers for the foreseeable future for something spectacular.
Something so delicious it can melt a heart of ice. I wonder if such a cake exists.
Written By Iseulet
Nov. 30, 2020, 4:04 p.m.(6/24/1014 AR)
I have a new love - something that filled a void in my heart I didn't realize was there.
Ours is a romance of time. The first few days we just lazed in the hammock together and got to know each other. I figured out how to touch her just right. We made the most beautiful music. She likes it when I sing for her and strum her softly but I am rusty - she makes my fingers bleed.
I adore her. My Rosy. My new mandolin.
Ours is a romance of time. The first few days we just lazed in the hammock together and got to know each other. I figured out how to touch her just right. We made the most beautiful music. She likes it when I sing for her and strum her softly but I am rusty - she makes my fingers bleed.
I adore her. My Rosy. My new mandolin.
Written By Iseulet
Nov. 16, 2020, 5:47 p.m.(5/24/1014 AR)
I had given up rum for years- it does funny things to my head. Makes me brave.
Time to crack out a bottle, I'd say.
Time to crack out a bottle, I'd say.
Written By Iseulet
Oct. 29, 2020, 10:48 a.m.(4/15/1014 AR)
Dear Child,
You can't force someone to be the person you need them to be.
Sometimes, the person you want the most is the one you're best without.
You have to understand that some things are meant to happen, but just not meant to be.
Some things are meant to come into your life, but not meant to stay.
Don't lose yourself by trying to fix what's meant to stay broken.
You can't get the relationship you need from the person that's not ready to give it to you.
You might not understand why now, but I promise the future will always bring understanding of why things didn't work out. Trust me.
Don't put your happiness on hold for someone that isn't holding onto you.
Some chapters just have to close without closure.
Mother
You can't force someone to be the person you need them to be.
Sometimes, the person you want the most is the one you're best without.
You have to understand that some things are meant to happen, but just not meant to be.
Some things are meant to come into your life, but not meant to stay.
Don't lose yourself by trying to fix what's meant to stay broken.
You can't get the relationship you need from the person that's not ready to give it to you.
You might not understand why now, but I promise the future will always bring understanding of why things didn't work out. Trust me.
Don't put your happiness on hold for someone that isn't holding onto you.
Some chapters just have to close without closure.
Mother
Written By Iseulet
Oct. 29, 2020, 10:39 a.m.(4/15/1014 AR)
Dear Child,
Never beg for love.
Never beg for someone to be with you. Never beg for attention, commitment, affection, time, or effort.
Never beg for someone to come back or stay.
You should never have to ask to feel wanted. Begging is demeaning and degrading.
If someone doesn't give you those things, with their arms wide open, they aren't worth it.
No one, under any circumstances, is ever worth begging for.
Mother
Never beg for love.
Never beg for someone to be with you. Never beg for attention, commitment, affection, time, or effort.
Never beg for someone to come back or stay.
You should never have to ask to feel wanted. Begging is demeaning and degrading.
If someone doesn't give you those things, with their arms wide open, they aren't worth it.
No one, under any circumstances, is ever worth begging for.
Mother
Written By Iseulet
Oct. 29, 2020, 10:15 a.m.(4/15/1014 AR)
To My Future Child,
I've taken to placing my letters to you in the whites - you never know where things can get lost to... Today, I want to write to you about that broken heart that you will unfortunately, inevitably, experience. I'm so sorry but moving on and getting over someone will be one of the hardest things you will have to do in life.
Especially if it's someone you saw your future with. So, you have to move on the right way. Get your closure from them and tell them everything you ever wanted to tell them. How much you love them, how much you hate them so that you will have no regrets or what ifs.
Then tell them goodbye. Forever. If they let you leave without a fight for you, then they're not worth it anyway. It's going to hurt like hell. Allow yourself to be sad. To be angry. But you have to wake up every day and continue your life without them. It's always easier said than done. So, just let time heal your wounds. This is a time for you to heal and take care of your heart. One day you will wake up and you won't miss them anymore.
Be careful, my precious child. One of the most disappointing things that you can ever go through is to fall in love with a person that can't love and respect you because they can't love and respect themselves.
Mother
I've taken to placing my letters to you in the whites - you never know where things can get lost to... Today, I want to write to you about that broken heart that you will unfortunately, inevitably, experience. I'm so sorry but moving on and getting over someone will be one of the hardest things you will have to do in life.
Especially if it's someone you saw your future with. So, you have to move on the right way. Get your closure from them and tell them everything you ever wanted to tell them. How much you love them, how much you hate them so that you will have no regrets or what ifs.
Then tell them goodbye. Forever. If they let you leave without a fight for you, then they're not worth it anyway. It's going to hurt like hell. Allow yourself to be sad. To be angry. But you have to wake up every day and continue your life without them. It's always easier said than done. So, just let time heal your wounds. This is a time for you to heal and take care of your heart. One day you will wake up and you won't miss them anymore.
Be careful, my precious child. One of the most disappointing things that you can ever go through is to fall in love with a person that can't love and respect you because they can't love and respect themselves.
Mother
Written By Iseulet
Oct. 20, 2020, 10 p.m.(3/26/1014 AR)
Well, what do you know.
He got allergic to cats.
Thoughts and prayers.
He got allergic to cats.
Thoughts and prayers.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 22, 2020, 2:02 a.m.(1/25/1014 AR)
I know he's out there reading - and I guess this is my fondest of goodbyes. I will always hold a candle for you, even until it burns my hand. And when the light has long since gone... I will be there in the darkness holding what remains, quite simply because I cannot let go.
Know that I didn’t love you to seek revenge. I didn’t love you out of loneliness or unhappiness. I didn’t love you for any of the misguided reasons that time might convince you I did. I just loved you because you’re you.
I suppose this really is the end of our story together.
Almost.
Know that I didn’t love you to seek revenge. I didn’t love you out of loneliness or unhappiness. I didn’t love you for any of the misguided reasons that time might convince you I did. I just loved you because you’re you.
I suppose this really is the end of our story together.
Almost.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 15, 2020, 6:33 a.m.(1/11/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
Why didn't they try standing up? Or hanging upside down? There are more than two. Maybe someone should write a book on this to prevent future foibles such as this.
I think marriage is also about compromise. Apparently also about creativity.
As a personal note I look forward to the day when I find a suitable match. Marriage is about so much more than what you've boiled it down to.
Perhaps I'm romanticizing it too much? Maybe because I've chased it for too long. I guess you always want what you can't have.
No, we don't know each other at all but... well... having so much time on my hands I often spend it reading random whites to catch up on my gossip. Thank you for such a thought provoking entry.
I think marriage is also about compromise. Apparently also about creativity.
As a personal note I look forward to the day when I find a suitable match. Marriage is about so much more than what you've boiled it down to.
Perhaps I'm romanticizing it too much? Maybe because I've chased it for too long. I guess you always want what you can't have.
No, we don't know each other at all but... well... having so much time on my hands I often spend it reading random whites to catch up on my gossip. Thank you for such a thought provoking entry.
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