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[23 Nov 2009|01:33pm] |
There are events in everyone's life that seem to take what you worked so hard to achieve and tear them to shreds. Now the question is, should you try to repair? Even if it won't be exactly as it was before, it will at least be close. Or should you take the shreds and make something new? You weren't happy before. Would you be happy if you tried something new?
Hnn. I'm not usually so introspective.
( Private. )
( Nyota. )
( Shizuka. )
( Elle. )
( Jennifer. )
Birkin, I will take you up on that offer of going out again. It was a good distraction last time.
As to everyone else, I hope that you are all adjusting well.
I've been focused on work -- the repair business, mostly. For those of you that aren't aware, November is a month where, generally, less people die. January is the highest, and tends to be fairly busy for those in the this business. William probably knows that as well as I do. December is fairly high as well, which will keep me occupied. I've made arrangements to clean the carpets and steam clean at the funeral home, in preparation for a larger amount of people coming through.
Which reminds me of a strange phonecall I will share.
The man on the other end informed me that he wanted a funeral for his mother on December 10th. This is rather far in advance, and I questioned if he wouldn't like a sooner date (as storage for a dead body can be expensive). He said, 'Oh, no, she isn't dead yet'.
Obviously, I was confused as to why he was scheduling a funeral when his mother has yet to pass away. Even when an individual is ill, and some will start preparations before the actual death, to schedule a date pre-mortem is not something I've experienced before. I asked if he was quite sure if he wanted to schedule a date, and he replied, 'She'll definitely be dead by then'.
Let's hope that he's not plotting her murder. Hopefully she is just ill and soon to pass on. Otherwise I might be an accessory to murder.
Gladys -- we should go out for drinks. My life is so very boring without you.
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[03 Nov 2009|01:37am] |
It seems to me that October really just flew by. I can't explain it, but it's almost like I wasn't even there? Obviously, that isn't possible, so explaining it is beyond me. And now we're into November. The year is almost over... Hard to believe how fast it has come and gone.
If you were at the Halloween party, and I didn't get the chance to say hello, I hope you had a good time. I saw plenty of you there, obviously, but I can't remember if I stopped to talk to everyone. I enjoyed myself, even though the party was lacking in spirits. Shizuka, you neglected to mention this when you invited me. If I had known, I probably wouldn't have come. I suppose, considering you aren't old enough to buy liquor, I shouldn't be surprised.
I suppose I don't have anything eventful in my life to really talk about. I think everyone has heard of my impending nuptials, so I don't see the point in re-announcing it. At this point, I'm trying to decide if I want a 'Bachelor' party. I've heard that Nyota's friends will be throwing her a Bachelorette party, so it would probably be wrong of me not to have one.
Birkin, I don't suppose you're interested? Perhaps the two of us could celebrate alone. I seem to be severely lacking in male friends.
As for the wedding arrangements, I have been as involved as Nyota wants me to be. My only concern is the cake, which we still have to order. Ny, I've schedule a time to visit with a bakery and try a tasting. I've also arranged with a realtor to see some homes. We're running out of time, I'm afraid... This month has simply been flying by too quickly.
( Private. )
( Nyota. )
In unrelated news, I hear that someone has staged a coup against me and my ridiculous Monopoly skills. I won't stand for it, and I hope you realize that no matter how hard you try, you can't win. I will destroy you, and give you a new definition for the word 'Monopoly'.
In other words, it's on, Gladys. You can't win. Just try.
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[28 Sep 2009|08:02pm] |
Isn't all of this so very interesting.
( Private to GlaDOS and Walter. )
I would suggest those that are incapable of protecting themselves stay in their homes. These creatures don't seem to be very intelligent, but they can break glass. Apartment buildings, higher floors, would be safer.
That is all the advice I have to share.
Rebecca ... how is your hand doing? I have a feeling that you have other pains to dwell on now, don't you.
Elle, next time you want to meet, you might have some more pressing information to address. I must say you bored me.
( Shizuka. )
Lisa ... I haven't heard from you. How is this ... uproar suiting you?
Jennifer... Are you safe? If need be, I will come get you, and bring you somewhere you will be protected.
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| GlaDOS. [Privated] |
[24 Sep 2009|04:30am] |
Last week, I thought you were crazy. This week, I think I'm more ... sympathetic to your situation.
Considering my new situation, my computer friend, I think we have some breaking and entering to do.
You're still good at hacking computers, correct?
I should have relieved Micah of his powers while I still had the chance.
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[30 Aug 2009|03:08am] |
It seems as if many new faces have been appearing around here lately. Not that I mind, of course. It is always a good thing to meet new people, really.
For all of you new faces; My name is Gabriel Gray. I run the local funeral home, along with a small repair business. Though, in the scheme of things, I am one of many who fix things on these boards. At least we all have quite the list of people to see if we need a repair. If Gladys can't fix it, chances are either I or John Smith can fix it up for you. That is some comfort, I suppose.
I was spending some time with my younger cousins today. I don't see them terribly often, as they live out of town, but they came to visit me for a couple of days. I was worried that I would not be able to properly care for such young children (Five and seven, both girls), and that the meeting would somehow end terribly, but it has been two days and all of us are still alive and well. I saw them off not fifteen minutes ago -- My aunt had only a few things to say to me, but that has been our relationship since I was quite small, so I am not surprised by it.
At any rate. The girls brought a game system to use while they were here. Apparently, they are quite attached to it and could not be without for a couple of days. Apparently, you can customize a character to represent yourself, and the two of them had a wonderful time making me.
( The result is quite ... striking. )
Is my nose really that large? I suppose the eyebrows are fitting, but they also seem quite massive in proportion with the rest of my face. But, I admit, I can see a resemblance.
Business has actually been good recently -- though I suppose that is not something to be happy about. Good for my bottom line, but bad for the families losing loved ones. I have enjoyed keeping myself busy. I hope that you have not been overwhelmed, Shizuka, considering that your classes have just started up again.
I have the strangest feeling like we are in the midst of a calm. A calm before the storm. It is rather odd.
I hope I am just imagining things.
On a lighter note, I would enjoy possibly getting out of the house. Anyone interested in going out for drinks, coffee? Perhaps even to some sort of nightclub. It has been years since I have gone to one and perhaps that is something that ought to be rectified.
Gladys, now that your eyes are better, I suggest we go out again. I enjoyed myself last time. And I will even let you pay this time.
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[04 Aug 2009|09:09am] |
( Private to Shizuka. )
( Private to Jennifer. )
( Private. )
I hope that everyone is doing well. Or, at the very least, better than they were doing before. It seems like many of you were feeling slightly under the weather, and it doesn't seem as if anyone has gotten much better...
Speaking of ... For those worried about Gladys, I saw her safely to the hospital. I have yet to hear news, so your guess would be as good as mine.
...
If anyone is still feeling ill, perhaps you would be interested in visiting me. I have some expertise in the medical area, and it is possible I might be of service.
Lastly, if you are feeling ill -- do not try to work your way through it. See a doctor.
Now, even I am starting to think I'm being too serious.
Cymoril – taking into consideration both your newfound interest in the undead and the upcoming arrival, I thought you might like this. Most certainly not too feminine or masculine. Hopefully, it isn't too 'frightening' for a baby. I'm really not one to judge, I suppose. I know very little about children. If anything, it might be an interesting gift to give the child later.
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[03 Jun 2009|09:49am] |
Isn't it a wonderful day?
The weather is beautiful outside ... I am even tempted to go outside and sit in the grass to work. It's a shame to sit inside on a day like today.
I was looking at the funeral home's exterior, and I think that it could really use some landscaping ... perhaps some flowers. I have a man that comes through to mow and trim the hedges but, it really does seem a little plain. Perhaps I shall go to the hardware store and select some plants... Or, Jennifer -- do you think you could assist me? While I can see the need for flowers, I don't know how competent I would be at choosing them. If you are already busy, however, I understand.
I think that it would really liven up the place. It really ought not look so somber ... it would only make visitors even more depressed.
Speaking of improving the place ...
I believe that I should think about replacing the carpet in one of the rooms. Elle has discovered that she blends almost perfectly with it, and ever since has been lying in wait to attack the cuffs of my pants whenever I walk by. For some reason, while she attacks me, in the same situation Shizuka receives affectionate purring at her ankles.
I think she is starting to prefer you, Ms. Jounouchi. To be quite honest, it is a little sad, but I can't blame her for preferring you.
Oh -- that's right. I meant to tell you that you need not come in today if you don't want to. It is simply too nice a day to sit around in a Funeral Home. If I could take the day off, I would, but there is no reason for you to come in. If you do want to come, then I insist you leave early. I think that I will be leaving early myself.
I have not felt in such high spirits in a very long time. My mother claims that with every birthday, the week after will indicate how the year will go. I hope this means that I will be having a good year. I would rather enjoy that, I believe.
Perhaps you had something to do with it, Lisa. I confess that I have been feeling quite sporting since you came to be my 'nurse'. You are quite good at being a nurse -- I was quite surprised. Perhaps if you tire of photography, you could have a new career. I propose I take you out to say thank you properly. James, you are invited as well if you would like to come. However, I must insist that I not get quite so drunk this time.
Is anyone interested in going somewhere? Drinks, dinner, a walk in the park -- I am game for anything.
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[20 May 2009|04:02am] |
I have not been feeling myself as of late. I suppose that it would account for why I haven't been as present on these boards. I'd rather not publicly discuss why. And rather unfortunately, I am still not quite feeling ... hn. Myself, I suppose.
It is a very disconcerting feeling, to not feel yourself. Have any of you ever felt that way...?
I hope that everyone is faring better than I am. And on that note, I think I need to get a drink.
...Shizuka, if you will still have me, perhaps I will pay you a visit at work? But I will pay for myself, I don't need free drinks. I wouldn't want to be an unnecessary burden.
I bought an antique grandfather clock to try and keep myself occupied. It was quite old and badly broken, but I am almost disappointed how quickly I managed to fix it. Now I am trying -- and failing -- to find a place in the funeral home for it. I have far too many clocks at my townhouse, two of which are grandfather clocks. And this one is a nice clock, to be sure, but the others are worth considerably more. Hmmm. Does anyone have any interest in a newly repaired grandfather clock?
It is very unfortunate how slow business has been. I have far too much time to myself, and right now that is something that I would rather avoid. I am thinking of going to an antique store and seeing if there are some pocket watches that need repair... Though I would have to resell them upon completion, I already have far too many pocketwatches.
If someone has something in need of repair? I would be more than willing to offer my services, fee of charge. I really am serious. Anything with mechanical parts, I can fix it. And usually quite quickly.
Cym, I hope you have been doing well. I apologize for my recent silence. I am just not ... As focused as I usually am. You know that if you ever need me, no matter how distracted I happen to be, I will always clear time for you. But, I'm sure you can easily get your fiance to do such things for you.
Jennifer, those roses you gave me are still alive. I must admit that I am proud of the accomplishment, because I do not really have what you would call a green thumb. Shizuka tells me that I water it too much and that I will soon prune it within an inch of its life but it is not dead and that has to mean something. They are perhaps not as beautiful as they were when you brought them, but that might be asking too much of my limited floral experience.
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[11 Apr 2009|02:47am] |
Have you ever wondered if perhaps ... you aren't who you are supposed to be? Like you're meant to be something more than you are? That for some reason, you aren't living up to the person that you were made to become?
Hmmm.
I suppose all those feelings are natural. Everyone has feelings of dissatisfaction in their life...
And, realistically, I know that I've achieved a lot, for a man of twenty five. I run two businesses, I graduated at the top of my class, received my degree early, and own my own home. This is a lot for anyone, I like to think.
I think that perhaps I need to ... what is the saying. 'Lighten up'.
Tonight, I'm not going to go hole up at home like I always do. I'm going to go out to eat, perhaps go out to a bar.
There is no reason for me to hole up in my house. I'm not a hermit, after all. If anyone would like to join me, they are very welcome.
Jennifer ... I trust you are feeling better. I have not seen you since the other day, but if I knew your phone number I might have called to check up. You have not called or stopped by, so I can assume you are doing quite well. How much longer will your arm be in that cast? At any rate. I hope you are doing well.
As for Shizuka -- I hope that Elle is behaving herself. I don't believe she's ever spent a night without me ... It is perhaps strange to be so protective of a cat. But I do hope that she is doing all right. She does seem to like you, so I am sure that she is fine.
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[30 Mar 2009|10:23pm] |
I've been having issues with Elle recently. She seems to have spent all of her time sleeping for the past couple of days. I'm not sure why she is so exhausted, considering how little she has been moving. I know that if you sleep too much, you will only exhaust yourself (this is not just speculation, but a proven fact).
I am working to play with her a little more to keep her from becoming catatonic. She seems to enjoy a strange looking ring with a ball inside of it. She could probably dedicate hours to trying to fish the thing out. I wonder if it is possible for her to actually get it out.
...hmm. I wonder if this sudden laziness stems from when I gave her catnip. She was wired for hours... but could she still be catching up on sleep?
What a troubling idea.
( Private. )
( Private to Shizuka. )
I suppose this entry was not terribly interesting... I'm quickly finding out that I'm a fairly boring person. Perhaps I need to mix it up a little more. Get out more. Socialize more. All of the above.
I think I'm going to go on a walk tonight. All the snow has melted away -- it seems like Spring is finally here. It's hardly even cold out.
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[19 Mar 2009|03:55am] |
Harmony has been a very busy place these last couple of weeks. It's very strange, because I remember this place being quiet... that's one of the reasons I've always loved it here. Hopefully all those affected in the certain incidents are doing well.
In retrospect, my days have been fairly quiet... Not a lot of business for the funeral home, excluding the passing of an elderly gentleman. All this spare time has given me the opportunity to catch up on my repair work.
Speaking of, Shizuka, I finished your Grandmothers' watch... It's an antique, so I would take good care of it if I were you. I'd speculate it is easily a hundred years old. I would have cleaned it up for you as well, but some people are fond of the aged look. There were some pieces missing internally that required replacing, so the value is not what it might have been. But it works now, and that is something, I hope.
If anyone else has anything that needs repair, I have found myself with a lot of free time, so I would be available.
Strangely enough, I have not been able to locate my glasses. This isn't a terrible loss, considering I don't really need them. But it does make small repairs difficult ... and I've grown quite attached to them. Fred, did I leave them behind when I visited last? I can't seem to find them at my apartment, or at the Funeral Home.
Perhaps I should arrange an appointment and get a new pair. It's been long enough... I've had that pair for many years now.
I hope they turn up, anyway. If not, I'll buy a new pair.
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[25 Feb 2009|04:57pm] |
Hmm.
Apparently, not everyone made it out of the storm intact. Ten people are missing.
It's very ... troubling.
( Private. )
( Private to Ms. Redfield. )
I made it out of the storm remarkably well. I ended up being trapped at work, but the Funeral Home had a fireplace, which is more than my townhouse can boast. Thankfully Elle was here with me, or I would have been quite worried about her. I have spare food for her on hand, but unfortunately, there wasn't a lot available for me.
But, I survived, and that's what matters, I suppose.
I'm beginning to think Shizuka might be right on the idea of getting another cat. I can't spend all my time with Elle, and she's even more stir-crazy than usual. Maybe a fellow feline will help her expend her extra energy.
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[10 Feb 2009|10:37pm] |
I was informed by one of my friends that whilst I have been 'trolling' these boards, I had yet to post an introduction of my own. Apparently this is bad form, so I feel as if I should make an introduction.
My name is Gabriel Gray. I own Harmony Funeral home, so thusly I hope to never have to meet any of you through my work. I also have a repair business on the side, so if you ever need something repaired, let me know.
I believe I have met some of you, though it is mostly in passing. Hopefully through this system, I will get to know you better. I tend to be a little ... antisocial, so I suppose this will be good for me. Do things I wouldn't otherwise.
Adam, what say we go out for drinks? I could use one.
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[19 Jan 2009|02:19pm] |
Harmony Funeral home is looking for a part-time employee. If you have free time during the afternoons, can work up to twenty hours a week, and are personable, please e-mail Gabriel Gray at sylargray@harmonynet.com, or call him at the listed number.
Skills required:
- Telecommunication skills
- Basic knowledge of computer applications
- Personable, good with grieving families
- No allergies to cats.
Only serious applicants to apply.
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