Adventures in Murkland Post Apocalyptic

Well, it is time for the holidays here in Murkland. So, one of the traditions in most places is if you stand under the mistletoe you have to kiss someone. I tried this on Derrick. It surprised him but I think he loved the surprise.

Uh, Derrick, I don't think we are supposed to be down here and now you're getting food! Let's hope we don't get caught!

Well at 3 A.M Derrick called wanting to hang out. I had not seen him in a while so I thought why not. We hung out for a while and even recited poetry for him. I am not sure if he likes it but he does tolerate it which is a plus for me.

Normally I can handle Murky food but for some reason today I can't. It was hard to not throw up while eating this food today. I need to make a fresh plate of food next time I eat.

I don't know how many more excellent books I can write before it drives me up a wall. I need more best selling books! I spend more time here than I do with Derrick which sucks!

It has been so hot here in Murkland I have been working a lot longer than usual so I don't have to deal with the heat on the way home.

Well, I will admit it. I was bored. After a long day I did not know what I wanted to do so I decided to research trash plants. Not that I need to since they are perfect and I have mastered the gardening skill.

I have been working on yoga enough to where I am developing some strong leg muscles. I am so glad I took Derricks advice and started yoga.

I am glad I did not choose that computer to work from today. No sooner had Nancy sat down the computer broke. Now I must get back to work and grind out these books. It seems like there is no end in sight!

I am minding my own when an earthquake hits. I was doing so well too! I would love it if we were not always plagued by quakes. Oh well, back to yoga.

So I was digging around in my chest of treasures and found some herbs to make the deodorizer cream. So now I have a small supply of it. Perhaps I need to visit the gym and pick some more herbs from the underground bunker.

After a refreshing dip in the hot springs, I made it a point to take another day off and hang out with Derrick. I feel bad that I have been ignoring him while trying to write all these books.

It was getting so hard to take care of my trash plants I decided to start a club to help me out. Welcome to the trash plant club, my minions!

I have made it a point to take mental health days. Grinding out books can work your last nerve and you may just lose your mind in the process.  I hope that I can get Derrick over here. He was a bit ripe yesterday but I did not have the heart to say anything to him.

After getting home from Derrick's I was not ready to go to bed just yet. Each night before I go to bed I try to make an effort to relax my mind and let go of the stress of the day.

After learning he had just gotten home I decided to make dinner for us. I think he was glad he did not have to cook tonight. He was rather shocked to find out I took his advice and tried yoga. I mean come on he's my boyfriend, I will try his ideas out at least once.

I'm not sure where he wandered off to but I went by Derricks house and found he was back home. So glad, now I can tell him all about my adventures in yoga and such! Getting so much closer to being able to live together.

I had worked late into the evening on my latest book. I was starving and too tired to go home so the librarian said I could stay the night. Although he did forget to mention the ghost. Oh well, at least I had someone to talk to while eating.

I got so into what I was writing that I did not realize what time it was. I freaked out and started to leave when the librarian said since we are friends that I could stay longer and keep working. I got a lot of work done on my book and didn't have to worry about anyone bothering me.

I am getting closer to my goal of 10 best sellers. This is so much harder than I thought it would be. I noticed that the little room I found has hardly anything in it. While I wander the area I may pick up some things to spruce up the room.

Today while eating breakfast Khaled stopped by. We had a great conversation and even gave me some tips for finishing my books in the hopes to get a best seller. Let's hope his tips work!

I had been working so hard on the books that I fell asleep in the Murkland Hot springs. I had been staying up late fishing and playing my violin trying to make money so I can pay for the barista at the library. Just don't tell Derrick I haven't slept much.

It's not really a spa but it is a hot spring. Just a day to myself to relax. No library, no frustrations. 

Having the library all to myself was nice and quiet. I did not have anyone looking over my shoulder or trying to talk to me. For once I was able to concentrate on what I was writing. Now if I could only write a best selling book. I would be closet to being able to live with Derrick.

I knew that yoga was hard but this is a lot harder than I thought! It may not show in the picture but I did fall. Oh, don't tell Derrick.  Well, I guess I need to get up and try again!

Well, I am taking Derricks advice and I am going to work on my yoga. Here goes nothing and falling on my head! Just don't tell him if I do.

As I was searching for things for my home I ran across the sales clerk Aahana. She seemed pretty nice and very helpful. I think next time that I come here I will seek her out if I need help finding things. She was very nice and pleasant to talk to.

After finding the meditation bench I found yoga mats. I decided to pick one up and bring that home. I hope it will help me relax and de-stress after a long day in Murkland. Let's hope this helps because I am telling you some of the people in the library could send me off the deep end.

As I was wandering around I started to fear that they did not carry any yoga or wellness items. I ran across some stools and after asking for some help I found some wellness stools. So I decided to get one and now I am in search of a yoga mat. 

After long talks with Derrick, he suggested I check the Mercantile to see if they had any yoga related items. I thought that would be a great idea so here I am and here goes nothing!

After completing another best seller and having a great but stinky date with Derrick I treated my self to a steak dinner. Can't wait to get another one written.

As always Derrick and I had a great date. I am so happy to have found him and he still loves me. I can't wait until we get to live together!

Even at my worst stink he still sticks around flirting like it was our first date. Each time I spend time with him makes me work harder to get to a point where we can live together. Who knows what will happen in the future.

I thought if he loves poems why not recite a love poem. We don't have holidays here as far as I know but I know Valentines day is not to far off. I know it won't ever be the same but some things are hard to give up.

I finally got my second book done! It's time to celebrate with a Murkland favorite on the violin. The Murkland anthem. Okay, its time to get back to work. These books wont write themselves.

All my hard work finally paid off. I have finished my second book and added it to the collection in the basement. Time to take a break and breathe for a moment before I tackle book three.

I ran into writers block today. I just sat there staring at the computer and my mind was a blank. Needing to break the block I decided to sit down and read a book and hope something comes to me.

I met Wolf & Moon Vardo at the library. He is pretty nice and gave me some good advice with my novels. It was a nice change from Don the creeper. I can say Derrick does not need to worry. I am not going to fall for this guy.

One thing I am finding that I am have trouble with is expanding my skills in writing. You would think by now I would have it mastered by now. I think I may give Derrick a call later if I have time.

I am so glad I found Derrick during the gym challenge. When he manages to pull me away from writing my books he always makes me laugh. I can not wait to see what is next for us.  At the moment it is time to get a bit silly!

Derrick is such a big teddy bear. And oh my murk his hugs are the best! I know I do not get to see him as often as I would like but I try to get as many hugs out of him as he will allow.

Well I learned something new about my boyfriend. He loves listening to love poems. That is something I will have to file away in my brain for a later time and date. I do have to say this date is going really well!

One of the things I hate the most is checking your work after you are done. Having to re read what I wrote and making changes since we do not have access to an editor. Fun times at Murkland Library.

I was very shocked when I walked by his tank and saw Mr.Bones was still alive. I couldn't believe my eyes. But I suppose when you are a skeleton fish you don't die. I guess the clue was me not having to feed him. I swear I am a natural red head and not a blonde. I know people don't believe me when I say my hair is natural.

I know I need to be focusing on my books. I need a break from the writing and my stalker! Just clear my mind and focus on the rippling of the water. Let my problems float away even if its only for a short time.

I decided to take a break for a little while and eat something. I saw Pain auc Choclat. Looks interesting. I loved it! I need to get the recipe for this dish!

Heehee, well you know that's what you get for following me around town. He spent to much time on the computer and it up and breaks on him. Perhaps he will finally leave and I wont have to deal with him being beside me.

I don't know what Don's deal is. He was nice to me when I was at the gym and it seems he has followed me here to the library. I could be reading into it but I have heard about him and his ways around women. Thank Murk I have Derek. I may need to have him escort me around town.

A while back Derrick told me that if I am going to keep on this quest of becoming a permanent resident I need to take time off during the weekends. It feels good to be able to not slave over a computer all day. I did not think I would like the violin as much as I do. This I will be teaching to my children. If I have any.

Once again I find my self conversing with plants instead of people. But, than again sometimes its better to talk to a plant than want to choke someone for annoying me while I am trying to write my novels. Plus the plants won't get bored or walk away if I start rambling.