Written By Khanne
Feb. 9, 2020, 9:34 p.m.(9.673245701058201/24.701759259259255/1012.7227704750882 AR)
Seeing so many people I adore and have not seen in a long time at the Keaton Summer Celebration was a tonic I did not know I needed so much.
Great party you threw, by the way, Baelor. Awesome idea!
Great party you threw, by the way, Baelor. Awesome idea!
Written By Khanne
Jan. 26, 2020, 7:57 p.m.(8.669284060846561/24.47990740740741/1012.6391070050705 AR)
Recently attended a fealty dinner hosted by Elgana. She really does know how to throw a fete. The food was delicious. I hear the meat was worth stealing off of other people's plates even. I myself stuck to some salad and just a tiny bit of dessert. I have to watch my figure after all.
However, what was even better was the gathering of people from within our fealty, and from outside of it as well. Conversations were non-stop, fun, and informative.
And BONUS - fluffy Northland moos.
However, what was even better was the gathering of people from within our fealty, and from outside of it as well. Conversations were non-stop, fun, and informative.
And BONUS - fluffy Northland moos.
Written By Khanne
Jan. 12, 2020, 9:41 p.m.(7/19/1012 AR)
It was good to catch up with the family the other day. My thanks to Brianna for bringing us all together once more, and for asking Cook to make us all tooooooo muuuuuuuch fooooooood. I hope the leftovers were distributed to those still hungry. I did enjoy all the apricot enhanced selections. My Bri Bri, she takes care of me.
Written By Khanne
Dec. 29, 2019, 7:54 p.m.(6/19/1012 AR)
Summer nears. Those hot months that make me feel like I might melt. Soon, it will be time for me to go to where earth meets sea, walk the beach and tickle my toes into the waves. I have a lot of memories there.
Now I am getting all nostalgic for things that have slipped from my grasp. I mustn't let myself get too lost in whimsy, there is much to do.
Now I am getting all nostalgic for things that have slipped from my grasp. I mustn't let myself get too lost in whimsy, there is much to do.
Written By Khanne
Dec. 5, 2019, 9:28 a.m.(4/26/1012 AR)
I almost hate saying anything at all about the proposed and upcoming changes to the Compact... but, aside from all the parts of me that might be resistant to change, there is one thought, one worry, that has been the most nagging in my mind.
In the current state we are in, with foreign entities watching closely, judging, with abyssal entities watching, waiting... what will they think of all this?
The optimistic minded might say something like... oh! Those foreign entities and abyssally natured things will see our growth and the great things we are capable of!
While I believe strongly in Hope and often carry the word of hope out to others... I am more skeptically minded. Careful. I believe in a great deal of planning where an issue is looked at from multiple perspectives, and multiple thoughts on solutions are given and gone over with open minds until the best path forward is chosen.
Not that my opinion matters so much in this current topic... but...
I am not sure this is the wisest of paths to take at this point in time. I worry that those who would be against the Compact will not see it as strength and growth, but an opportunity to further their own goals.
I pray I am wrong.
May the Gods and Spirits continue to bless us all as all of Arvum feels the impact of this, for good or not.
In the current state we are in, with foreign entities watching closely, judging, with abyssal entities watching, waiting... what will they think of all this?
The optimistic minded might say something like... oh! Those foreign entities and abyssally natured things will see our growth and the great things we are capable of!
While I believe strongly in Hope and often carry the word of hope out to others... I am more skeptically minded. Careful. I believe in a great deal of planning where an issue is looked at from multiple perspectives, and multiple thoughts on solutions are given and gone over with open minds until the best path forward is chosen.
Not that my opinion matters so much in this current topic... but...
I am not sure this is the wisest of paths to take at this point in time. I worry that those who would be against the Compact will not see it as strength and growth, but an opportunity to further their own goals.
I pray I am wrong.
May the Gods and Spirits continue to bless us all as all of Arvum feels the impact of this, for good or not.
Written By Khanne
Dec. 1, 2019, 9:58 p.m.(4/19/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Congratulations to one of my closest of friends, even though we have been far too busy and not spent much time together as of late. Named Assistant Minister of Civil Development - Department of Health, there is no one who could be better fit for such a position in my opinion. As she does in everything, Marquessa Reigna Keaton will excel in this.
Written By Khanne
Oct. 27, 2019, 9:38 p.m.(2/5/1012 AR)
I just spilled ink all over my last entry. Now the world shall never know of that particular piece of wisdom.
Just kidding, it was only about spring coming and how it has brought me so many wonderful things in life, wondering what it might bring me this year.
I'm too tired for wisdom today.
Just kidding, it was only about spring coming and how it has brought me so many wonderful things in life, wondering what it might bring me this year.
I'm too tired for wisdom today.
Written By Khanne
Oct. 20, 2019, 10:41 p.m.(1/19/1012 AR)
Shhh. Don't tell anyone. I escaped the estate today for a short time to enjoy some poetry. It was a lovely event as it always is, and I got to see some wonderful people I have not been able to in far too long; my sister-in-law, my cousin-in-lawish, Prince Artur, The Loveliest Lianne... for example. Every time I attend one, I am reminded how many talented people reside in Arx, and it makes me smile. Every so often, I share something I have written as well. But today was not that sort of day. My journal still remains with only, 'Legend has it...' and nothing more.
Thank you to Princess Helena for continuing to hold such events. I truly enjoy them.
Thank you to Princess Helena for continuing to hold such events. I truly enjoy them.
Written By Khanne
Oct. 6, 2019, 6:42 p.m.(12/19/1011 AR)
Winter is nearly here. Just a few more breaths before the air comes out in puffs of mist. Maybe the cold will invigorate me and make me feel more alive.
If not, maybe someone should light a fire under my butt and try heat instead.
If not, maybe someone should light a fire under my butt and try heat instead.
Written By Khanne
Sept. 8, 2019, 11:26 p.m.(10/19/1011 AR)
Months of traveling have seen highs and lows... adventures, dangers, triumphs, and... hope. Honestly, it's been good for me. I feel lighter... less cranky, for certain. I am looking forward to catching up with messengers and quite a few people. Be patient with me though... I might have to ease back into city life slowly.
Written By Khanne
July 28, 2019, 7:02 p.m.(7/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
The work of Selene Whisper is astounding. I recently purchased a mask and gown from Whispering Words, and I could not be more delighted.
Written By Khanne
July 18, 2019, 3:22 p.m.(6/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Thena, darling,
You are as soft as your armor. Never fear.
(A carefully drawn set of eyes has been sketched onto this journal entry with a fair amount of skill. One eye is closed, lashes curling upward and shadowed upon fair skin, the other is open with an artistic *glint* added, making the wink seem mischievous)
You are as soft as your armor. Never fear.
(A carefully drawn set of eyes has been sketched onto this journal entry with a fair amount of skill. One eye is closed, lashes curling upward and shadowed upon fair skin, the other is open with an artistic *glint* added, making the wink seem mischievous)
Written By Khanne
July 16, 2019, 8:54 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
There are a great many beautiful flowers that grow in the tundra of our northern lands, believe it or not. I am hard-pressed to think of which I would be though. Never really thought of myself as a flower... though I like them plenty. I have a gorgeous blue orchid that grows in my room. A gift I will always treasure.
But what sort of flower am I?
Perhaps I should ask those closest to me.
But what sort of flower am I?
Perhaps I should ask those closest to me.
Written By Khanne
July 15, 2019, 8:24 a.m.(6/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirk
Only ten, Cousin? Lucky...
Written By Khanne
July 14, 2019, 11:15 p.m.(6/18/1011 AR)
Is there a book somewhere called 'How to make enemies and piss people off'? If so... I think someone read it. If not, perhaps they should write it with their narcissistic opinion and experience.
Or perhaps, they should learn more about things they deign to speak of before putting ink to parchment.
Or perhaps, they should learn more about things they deign to speak of before putting ink to parchment.
Written By Khanne
July 12, 2019, 8:14 a.m.(6/13/1011 AR)
One beloved Auntie once scolded me as a child when I had seen a friend do something that was confoundingly ridiculous and yelled at them, furiously. Truly, it was the kind of stupid that makes you scrunch up your nose, arch an eyebrow, sneer a little, and wonder 'what in the name of what people hold sacred, was this individual thinking?'
Pulling me aside, she said, "<embarassing nickname withheld to preserve my dignity>, it is easy to witness moments of weakness in others and want to point out to them just how foolish they might be. In these moments, some say, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. I say, when your nothing nice is chock full of truth, it is dignified to keep your silence and let others speak in your stead while you smile and nod in appreciation. However, if none are brave enough, make your voice heard, diplomatically."
I am smiling and nodding Auntie. See? I learn.
Pulling me aside, she said, "<embarassing nickname withheld to preserve my dignity>, it is easy to witness moments of weakness in others and want to point out to them just how foolish they might be. In these moments, some say, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. I say, when your nothing nice is chock full of truth, it is dignified to keep your silence and let others speak in your stead while you smile and nod in appreciation. However, if none are brave enough, make your voice heard, diplomatically."
I am smiling and nodding Auntie. See? I learn.
Written By Khanne
July 7, 2019, 9:39 p.m.(6/4/1011 AR)
How do you find what you are looking for when you don't even know what you are looking for?
Written By Khanne
June 14, 2019, 5:33 p.m.(4/14/1011 AR)
I've been in my thoughts a lot lately; having bouts of nostalgia, feeling romantic, and wistful. I look out the window and I swear the sky is a brighter shade of blue. When I walk through the streets or along the paths, I find myself softly humming a song I would not be able to name if I were asked. And at night, when I wrap a soft, knitted blanket about my shoulders, I can't help but smile as I cocoon myself in warmth against the chill that breezes in through my slightly opened window...
I've been so busy planning things, meeting with people to plan things, setting plans in place to do things, that my mind missed what my subconscious did not. It is Spring! My favorite of all the seasons (shh... don't tell the others, they are all special in their own way). Spring! Beautiful, amazing, heartwarming, mood lifting, Spring!
Welcome back, Spring, I have missed you.
I've been so busy planning things, meeting with people to plan things, setting plans in place to do things, that my mind missed what my subconscious did not. It is Spring! My favorite of all the seasons (shh... don't tell the others, they are all special in their own way). Spring! Beautiful, amazing, heartwarming, mood lifting, Spring!
Welcome back, Spring, I have missed you.
Written By Khanne
May 30, 2019, 11:32 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
I have not kept caught up on reading the journals brought to me for perusal. I have had other things taking precedence. Now, as I try to catch up with them, I find myself pouting when dirt is spilled and it was so long ago that I can't think who it is they are referring to! Maybe I should go back to keeping up more regularly.
Written By Khanne
May 26, 2019, 10:45 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
I was happy to be able to celebrate your birthday with you. I hope the coming year is the most amazing of yours yet!
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