July 10, 2012

Dearest Diary,

Indeed we did make the long journey to the coastal regions in order to purchase a large dining table custom made by tradesmen in the markets there. It was a long and arduous journey, but the quality of the furniture made the journey bearable. There was also a Mr. Barry who greatly improved our traveling party. He was quite garrulous, but certainly helpful in toting the rather heavy pieces of craftsmanship. I had not rejected the idea of building one myself, no matter how silly I might have appeared, however this seemed preferable to the immense amount of work it would have required. I am by no means opposed to work, but my finished piece would not have held the same beauty as what I have since obtained. And with that, I shall speak no more of furniture. ...Until tomorrow, that is...