Written By Denica
Sept. 3, 2018, 12:15 a.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
I've once heard the expression "worse than herding cats". Well I now have a new respect for the expression that I never expected I would.
Written By Denica
Aug. 17, 2018, 8 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
The final day of the fundraiser for the Order of East Light concluded and I'll have to say it went even better than I expected, and I expected a lot. Coraline really outdid herself and of course we couldn't have done it without Dame Thena, whom I managed to secure a day with for a steal! Many turned up and so much was made. Things are certainly looking up for our new order, and I couldn't be more proud of everything Princess Coraline has done.
She has been my inspiration to be so much more than I am, a reminder of just how far potential can reach, if you only have the courage to reach out and take it.
She has been my inspiration to be so much more than I am, a reminder of just how far potential can reach, if you only have the courage to reach out and take it.
Written By Denica
Aug. 13, 2018, 9:25 a.m.(5/21/1009 AR)
I feel as though I have the debate on perfection on a nearly daily basis, so in the interest of having this down in the whites for posterity, I'll throw my own thoughts into the matter.
Perfection is, at best, an illusion. The feeling of being perfectly at peace? It is called solitude, or quite simply contentment. The beauty of the love between parent and child is one of the most perfect things I ever bear witness to, but that does not include those moments when the child has driven her mother to wits end, where she just has to find a nanny just so that she may find a reprieve, if only for a moment. There is beauty in that love, but like all things there are flaws, imperfections and moments of weakness.
As an artist, I find perfection to be the most boring thing that one could strive for. If five artists gathered to paint a portrait of the same person, you will have five distinct and equally flawed and yet beautiful works of art. Five perfect portraits would be 5 copies of the same, is that truly something worth striving for? Or should we instead stop striving for the unachievable and learn to appreciate the beauty in those flaws that makes us all unique.
I did find beauty in the words of Lady Khanne, but I do believe to claim perfection in those things is to sell short the gritty flaws of life that really make the truth and beauty all around us truly stand out.
Perfection is, at best, an illusion. The feeling of being perfectly at peace? It is called solitude, or quite simply contentment. The beauty of the love between parent and child is one of the most perfect things I ever bear witness to, but that does not include those moments when the child has driven her mother to wits end, where she just has to find a nanny just so that she may find a reprieve, if only for a moment. There is beauty in that love, but like all things there are flaws, imperfections and moments of weakness.
As an artist, I find perfection to be the most boring thing that one could strive for. If five artists gathered to paint a portrait of the same person, you will have five distinct and equally flawed and yet beautiful works of art. Five perfect portraits would be 5 copies of the same, is that truly something worth striving for? Or should we instead stop striving for the unachievable and learn to appreciate the beauty in those flaws that makes us all unique.
I did find beauty in the words of Lady Khanne, but I do believe to claim perfection in those things is to sell short the gritty flaws of life that really make the truth and beauty all around us truly stand out.
Written By Denica
Aug. 13, 2018, 8:23 a.m.(5/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Faruq
When I found myself in a rather crowded night at the Ebb and Flow, I was delighted by the company I found in Lord Faruq Seraceni. Speaking with him on his heritage and Eurusi background got Fatima and I talking about tutoring in the language. Truly I know so few speakers of the language, it should be nice to have another person to keep in practice with!
Of course we did all enjoy the company of Lady Monique and Lady Carita, I shouldn't want to keep them out as well, let us hope that all of our paths cross again in the future.
Of course we did all enjoy the company of Lady Monique and Lady Carita, I shouldn't want to keep them out as well, let us hope that all of our paths cross again in the future.
Written By Denica
Aug. 9, 2018, 10:30 p.m.(5/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Today I've learned that my dear cousin has never been informed of the existence of cosmetics. Honestly, I feel like so many quarrels would be avoided if he could just learn to understand things outside of drinking and fighting. I shouldn't leave all that up to the Princess Consort, but perhaps I should begin with a cursory lesson in a few of the essentials. To help him avoid similar incidents in the future.
Step one: This is your wife's wardrobe.
Step Two: Don't touch.
Honestly, this is good advice for all married couples. I should be a mediator.
Step one: This is your wife's wardrobe.
Step Two: Don't touch.
Honestly, this is good advice for all married couples. I should be a mediator.
Written By Denica
Aug. 9, 2018, 9:46 a.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
I suppose if one casts a wide enough net, they will manage a catch in even the most barren of waters. It's just unfortunate for the fish that get swept up in its wake, discarded and unwanted, the casualties of indiscriminate search. All for the want of the elusive mermaid, but does she even really exist?
Written By Denica
Aug. 8, 2018, 9:25 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
As far as I'm concerned, Princess Alarissa can take all the aeterna she wishes, so long as the umbra remains available to me. I am feeling inspired! Gods, I just hope my funds run deep enough to truly realize the scope of my ideas. I truly cannot wait to show them off.
Written By Denica
Aug. 5, 2018, 7:44 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)
I haven't really found nearly as much cause as I would like to visit the whites of late, but I suppose I should try to record some of my happenings down somewhere. I'm preparing myself for a trip out to the isles again, a small group, just myself and the guards, but I'm expecting this should be rather routine, talking to the peers about their troubles, that kind of thing. I'm okay with it, doing all this work for the house isn't exciting but I am happy to do my part.
I'm also going to be attending a diplomatic mission of sorts, this will be the first time I've tried to do anything like this, so I just hope that I don't manage to mess this all up too badly.
Let's see, what else?
I attended the Godsworn Ceremony of the formerly Princess Astraea Valardin, formerly Redrain, formerly Igniseri. The calling of the gods is among the highest we can aspire to, and while I don't nearly know her as well as I should like, I can see the fire of Gloria in her eyes, and I can tell that she was born to serve.
I'm also going to be attending a diplomatic mission of sorts, this will be the first time I've tried to do anything like this, so I just hope that I don't manage to mess this all up too badly.
Let's see, what else?
I attended the Godsworn Ceremony of the formerly Princess Astraea Valardin, formerly Redrain, formerly Igniseri. The calling of the gods is among the highest we can aspire to, and while I don't nearly know her as well as I should like, I can see the fire of Gloria in her eyes, and I can tell that she was born to serve.
Written By Denica
July 24, 2018, 12:22 p.m.(4/4/1009 AR)
The child may have been unplanned but the party sure was! Congrats on the sex?
Written By Denica
July 22, 2018, 7:17 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
I cannot help but feel as if so many things have changed all around me in the city. I've been so busy learning new things, preparing myself in all kinds of ways for the vows of Knighthood that I am to be taking. It's all such a strange future that I had never even begun to suspect I might take. I suppose now I must ponder what kind of future I have in Thrax, where are we going? I've no idea, but I am so excited to begin this journey in the future. I've met some wonderful people and terrible and everything in between. This order is such that I don't know what waits on the horizon, but to be perfectly honest I have no idea what the future holds... and I find that the most exhilarating thing of all.
Written By Denica
May 4, 2018, 2:38 p.m.(9/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I never thought I would ever see her come out to Arx, and yet here she is! I've been so excited to spend time with her again, and I do so hope that she's enjoying her time once more with the "Little Devil of Thrax". To be truthful, I think we get on better now than we ever did, growing up. She's already introducing me to so many new and exciting people! I don't know how she does it.
Written By Denica
April 29, 2018, 11:03 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Things have been quite eventful since my return to Arx. Of course so soon after returning I'm prepared for another good will trip around the isles and it will be in some of the best company a Princess could ever ask for. I think I'm ready to see the rest of the Isles again and see the people, ready to lift all their spirits, as it is what I think I do best.
Written By Denica
April 28, 2018, 11:53 p.m.(8/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Maybe one of these days if you drink hard enough, you'll actually be able to become a drunken playwright.
Written By Denica
April 22, 2018, 11:28 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
It's a bit of a curiosity that after all this time that I've found myself wandering back and forth between Arx and Maelstrom, that I have yet to find myself a protege. Really, if any young artists or aspiring crafters are looking for somebody that's both a spirited creator and fervent supporter of Jayus and purveyor of the arts, than you needn't look any further than myself! Perhaps I should put out a more formal call, but should one happen upon my happy little journal, take heed and contact Princess Denica Thrax should you be wishing for an attentive Patron!
Show me something exciting! Let's make a day of it!
Show me something exciting! Let's make a day of it!
Written By Denica
April 16, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
It would seem that now we are to apologize for making bad jokes? With that being the case I would like to tender an apology in advance for every joke that I shall make henceforth. I mean, somebody might find them funny, but should anybody else disagree than this clearly means it was a bad joke all along.
It is the truth, surely. If there is anybody that we should be taking our advice in good humor from, it's the Valardins.
Incidentally, I feel that I should also remind some people that there is a thing known as sarcasm.
It is the truth, surely. If there is anybody that we should be taking our advice in good humor from, it's the Valardins.
Incidentally, I feel that I should also remind some people that there is a thing known as sarcasm.
Written By Denica
April 12, 2018, 12:19 a.m.(7/14/1008 AR)
Everybody in my life is pregnant, or just had a baby, or is excitedly getting ready to plan their family. Really, it's enough to make any girl feel like maybe she should be doing more to try to trick some poor man into marrying her. Really though, who wouldn't want a chance to marry me? I feel like it's no small secret that I can be a great deal of fun, and I'm not at all stuffy like some. Most of all I'm not boring. If you're interested, please don't be boring.
No seriously, if you're boring, don't bother asking.
No seriously, if you're boring, don't bother asking.
Written By Denica
Oct. 22, 2017, 8:39 p.m.(6/13/1007 AR)
When the sun sets, we know that a new day will begin. Sometimes it's easy to forget that the setting of one sun, means the rising of another. A new day, a new dawn. Perhaps the next day will be the same. Or worse. Or, in those rare instances, even better than the day that preceded it.
Written By Denica
Oct. 22, 2017, 6:57 p.m.(6/12/1007 AR)
I think I still owe a few people the paintings I promised them. The Duel is coming along nicely, and I think it may in fact be the best work that I've ever managed. Given freely as a gift to a good friend of mine, I hope she (and her husband) can truly appreciate it.
Written By Denica
Oct. 22, 2017, 4:29 p.m.(6/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
*there is a sketch of a man, long hair around his shoulders, and with a tall figure, towering over another, smaller figure. The shorter person is a woman, slight of build with a bow and arrow slung over her shoulder, her hair left white, a brightness to her build. The pair are both gazing at each other, smiles upon their lips and it is set upon a sun at the horizon.*
-"Dawn"
-"Dawn"
Written By Denica
Oct. 22, 2017, 4:22 p.m.(6/12/1007 AR)
I think it's important to remember sometimes that the white journals can be a useful tool for displaying opinions and broadcasting them to Arvum, especially if you're one that has the platform to have an opinion that matters. With all that is going on, I have to wonder sometimes if people take those little messages perhaps a little too seriously. A joke that starts a war between houses, a sardonic remark taken as the wound of deepest honor. Do people take things too seriously? Or do I perhaps not take such things seriously enough? It's something to think about.
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