Written By Lucita
Aug. 9, 2018, 9:28 a.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
You'll be a good parent. I've seen the love and kindness the affection and the firm but gentle guidance you give even my six month old twins.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 3, 2018, 8:08 p.m.(4/25/1009 AR)
Teething. Even a nanny and servants need a break when twins teeth and turn into grumps and never are asleep at the same time. My friends who have children will certainly understand why I've not been around quite as much the last week or so.
Written By Lucita
July 16, 2018, 9:34 a.m.(3/14/1009 AR)
Note to self: Must ask Mistress Valery how long till our two wards will be back tending the gardens. They are not bad youngsters at all, just a bit of mischief now and then. Their latest antics had me giggling and did not have the heart to scold them. The boys knew about Prince Edain's painting and it apparently created ideas for them. Adorning the stairway walls this morning was a line of sketches with awkward titles at the bottom. Amid them were: Two bald men, whispering - Two boiled eggs - Two round river rocks - Two yeast rolls, rising - Goblet-foot water stains - Two giant soap bubbles - NOT ME - And one with a name heavily scratched out... maybe Luca or Luis or Doc? It was too short to be any of the guards or servants or me. All were in the perspective that made them resemble ass cheeks, of course. Wonder if Lord Silvio or Doc put them up to this artistic display. Certainly they had help with the titles since left on their own, it would have just been 'EgGs or rocKz or something equally as simple and short and misspelled, or no title at all.
Written By Lucita
July 15, 2018, 7:27 p.m.(3/13/1009 AR)
After eyeing Luis's white journal entry, I can only hope it is his 'other' sister to whom he refers. And wonder just to whom he has been talking!
Written By Lucita
July 13, 2018, 10 a.m.(3/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jarel
The spars at the training center went unexpectedly well. I needed practice defending against very large weapons and was able to give some on just how irritating small hairpins could be when applied in just the right way or places. After about twelve rounds, both having given and suffered several blows, we called the two spars to be ties. Encouragement and combat tips were given to me. I'm dreading tomorrow, some of these bruises are going to be so sore!
Written By Lucita
July 6, 2018, 8:41 p.m.(2/22/1009 AR)
I echo Princess Tikva's comments about appreciating accolades. And I also recognize it is a group effort and a is a privilege to sing with others, also preferring friendship and cooperation with other music lovers. There is a deep satisfaction in sharing music so each contributes to create something beyond what just what one can accomplish. Even someone with no musical ability who claps a rhythm or keeps time with a tapping finger on a tabletop or joins in becomes part of the experience.
As for my relationship to music, it is my passion. It brings joy, comfort, sometimes is a prayer. It is given from the heart and often is something personal or given to please or support friends, family, faith, and fealty. My music is not meant to compete with bards and whispers who earn livings through their music nor do I claim to be the best. Such is a matter of opinion, some preferring a sweet voice, or one with a deep or mellow one, or a whiskey-laden smoker's husky growl or even the tiny off key voice of a child singing to their doll.
As for my relationship to music, it is my passion. It brings joy, comfort, sometimes is a prayer. It is given from the heart and often is something personal or given to please or support friends, family, faith, and fealty. My music is not meant to compete with bards and whispers who earn livings through their music nor do I claim to be the best. Such is a matter of opinion, some preferring a sweet voice, or one with a deep or mellow one, or a whiskey-laden smoker's husky growl or even the tiny off key voice of a child singing to their doll.
Written By Lucita
July 5, 2018, 10 a.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I am so very thankful our thoughts and goals wound up the same. The support rendered is deeply appreciated. Your visit to Saikland Greens is much anticipated. The family home and village are being made ready and they are all excited to see you and hope to show you the Mirrored Ballroom in honor of Tehom, the new archives for the Vellichor Scholars, donations of memorabilia to the War Memorial if you have a desire to see them.
Written By Lucita
July 5, 2018, 9:45 a.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
One of my old tutors taught me that if you care about something, believe in it, invest in it.
It does not have to be silver or writs, it can be time, effort, thought.
I do not usually write such things in my journals, and one might surmise that it was lofty thoughts about family, duty, or faith, having me put quill and ink to these pages to record that old lesson, but truth be told, it is seeing the servant staring pointedly at the dwindling supply of twists of 'fire starter' papers that brought such a memory to mind. Most of the reports and barony plan outlines wind up being filed so they can be reviewed later to see what worked and what did not and those reports have filled up the desk drawer and a large part of a chest already. It is the failed attempts at song writing that produce so many 'fire starters', and I have neglected doing that lately. Perhaps today I will seek some song inspiration. If it goes well, there still won't be 'fire starters' or at least too many of them and the servant shall have to invest some time and thought into finding alternate 'fire starters' to use.
It does not have to be silver or writs, it can be time, effort, thought.
I do not usually write such things in my journals, and one might surmise that it was lofty thoughts about family, duty, or faith, having me put quill and ink to these pages to record that old lesson, but truth be told, it is seeing the servant staring pointedly at the dwindling supply of twists of 'fire starter' papers that brought such a memory to mind. Most of the reports and barony plan outlines wind up being filed so they can be reviewed later to see what worked and what did not and those reports have filled up the desk drawer and a large part of a chest already. It is the failed attempts at song writing that produce so many 'fire starters', and I have neglected doing that lately. Perhaps today I will seek some song inspiration. If it goes well, there still won't be 'fire starters' or at least too many of them and the servant shall have to invest some time and thought into finding alternate 'fire starters' to use.
Written By Lucita
June 29, 2018, 10:16 a.m.(2/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
Teamwork! Months of work, countless hours of planning, numerous meetings with those who can teach about potential problems, dangers, pros and cons of various situations and the responses to them led to even more work. Mountains of paperwork then needing to find translators, diplomats, those skilled in propaganda, asking Faith and Lieges to supervise that things are done properly and the efforts blessed, that protection for the diplomats in case attacked is there and ready without being a first aggressor. Finding skilled explorers and mappers, locating provisions, sites for outposts, and planning for not just our growing barony that is now spilling over its set boundaries, but for ways to serve the Lycene people and Compact. Gods grant us success and a peaceable, safe expansion effort when the time comes that we finally set forth.
We did all that together, you and I. Turns out we make a very good team. But no wonder you did not want to be Baron-Regent, Doc. Now, Voice Karadoc, time to spoil me with a hefty drink, a new outfit and a few hours of fun with some friends. (yes, that is a hint, a HINT in BIG letters) And when all this is over, you deserve some (more) fun and relaxation, too.
Teasing aside, Doc has been invaluable. Could not do all this without him and he's greatly appreciated.
We did all that together, you and I. Turns out we make a very good team. But no wonder you did not want to be Baron-Regent, Doc. Now, Voice Karadoc, time to spoil me with a hefty drink, a new outfit and a few hours of fun with some friends. (yes, that is a hint, a HINT in BIG letters) And when all this is over, you deserve some (more) fun and relaxation, too.
Teasing aside, Doc has been invaluable. Could not do all this without him and he's greatly appreciated.
Written By Lucita
June 27, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(2/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lethe
Lady Lethe is such a good friend. Today she had lunch with me and checked on the babies. She was the midwife accompanied me to Saikland to deliver them. If Estaban's younger sisters or family ever decide to come to Arx, she and Lord Wash, Lady Eirene will all be 'not strangers' to them, a few more familiar faces, a few more people they were getting to know before we had to return.
Written By Lucita
June 26, 2018, 11:58 p.m.(2/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Estaban
I still miss you so very much. Our first wedding anniversary would have been back in mid January. I spent it playing the piano, holding our children and telling them about you, reading them stories even if at three months old, they are too young to do more than coo at the sound of my voice. And I sang for them, not lullabys but some of your favorite songs. The nights are cold, and lonely.
Written By Lucita
June 26, 2018, 11:49 p.m.(2/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sasha
How do you manage to twist your tongue around so many odd sounds strung together and make that little almost click or … not quite a growl, but a gruff tone in your throat? I'd have sore neck and face muscles just from the linguistics practices if not for all the singing I do! I hope I can manage to speak well enough to be understood when I need to talk to Shav's near the Barony!
Written By Lucita
June 22, 2018, 10:36 a.m.(1/22/1009 AR)
All this talk of rocking chairs!
It makes me think perhaps I should get a couple commissioned for the nursery so both the twins can be rocked at the same time. Thank goodness for nannies!
(and that is NOT a hint to give me one!)
It makes me think perhaps I should get a couple commissioned for the nursery so both the twins can be rocked at the same time. Thank goodness for nannies!
(and that is NOT a hint to give me one!)
Written By Lucita
June 19, 2018, 5:54 p.m.(1/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
Lunch with the King. He is as charming and witty as ever mixed in with common sense, wisdom and wicked sense of humor that I quite enjoy.
Written By Lucita
June 15, 2018, 11:38 p.m.(1/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aurelian
A traitor?
You're a traitor?
You befriended me and taught me. I waver between disbelief and a hot anger... you bastard, you … you... I feel sick inside.
Thank goodness it was found out before my cousin married you.
You're a traitor?
You befriended me and taught me. I waver between disbelief and a hot anger... you bastard, you … you... I feel sick inside.
Thank goodness it was found out before my cousin married you.
Written By Lucita
June 15, 2018, 12:30 p.m.(1/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
You give good advice. Listen to yourself and take it.
Written By Lucita
June 12, 2018, 9:30 a.m.(12/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cybele
The ability to hold to duty and function despite fussy twins, constant messenger distractions, physical discomfort and nausea, and the shadow of grief and feeling of loss and worry that conversations have persistently brought to mind shows me your lessons in strengthening willpower worked. Thank you.
Written By Lucita
June 9, 2018, 11:07 a.m.(12/15/1008 AR)
My day needs to be hours longer to fit in all the things needing to be done. There is a feeling or urgency to hurry through the reports and lists of 'things that must be done, preferably yesterday' so there is time to visit friends and renew acquaintances before any more of them depart Arx by fair means or foul or the cold winter weather encourages staying at home to wrap up in a warm blanket before a cozy fire, bask in the warmth, and pretend it is a pleasant Lycene summer again.
Written By Lucita
June 9, 2018, 10:57 a.m.(12/15/1008 AR)
Babies are messy little people. My wardrobe will either have to expand or I shall have to become more creative with the use of veils, scarves, shawls and the like to cover the spots and smears they inevitably leave despite judicious use of spit-towels.
Written By Lucita
June 2, 2018, 10:47 p.m.(11/26/1008 AR)
Ow.
Somehow I don't think legs were meant to be bruise-blue. At least I did not fall off 'everything' in the gauntlet.
Yes, scholar, I'm moving slower than usual. I'm sore.
Somehow I don't think legs were meant to be bruise-blue. At least I did not fall off 'everything' in the gauntlet.
Yes, scholar, I'm moving slower than usual. I'm sore.
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