Dearest Diary,
While the elation of such flattery continues into today, I have not had the continued attention I would begrudge. Why might I begrudge such attention, you might ask? Well, it is safe to remit that I was not in any way taken by Mr. Alex from Morocco. It was simply nice to have been noticed.
As for today, Lady Pigeon spent the morning being bathed and trimmed while Sister and I celebrated with Mother and Father in the waters behind the estate. Have I remitted to you that a most anticipated anniversary approaches on Sunday. On the 13th of June, Mother and Father will have been wed forty years. A very great monument indeed. There is much to take place over the next few days and I shall certainly keep you abreast of it all. Would that you were all here to celebrate with them. I am certain they should appreciate it. Nevertheless, there are a great many celebrations to attend along the way. I am sure that Happiness shall be in abundance.
The Granada estate begs some attention, however and I shall therefore leave you that I might tidy up a bit. Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
June 8, 2010
Dearest Diary,
It seems for a month or so our conversations have been wavering between misery and elation. Tonight's is the kind filled with Happiness. It is always pleasing to spend the evening in the company of friends. But to also be approached, though rather improper and untoward, by a Moroccan dignitary enchanted by my smile adds a hint of flattery to the evening. The conversation with the gentleman was not easy as it was marred by language difficulties and awkward pauses, but the tea, I'm told is of the finest in the area. Would that I liked tea, or more than the smile of the gentleman across from whom I sat. Although from a distance, such a smile brought a certain light to my disposition, from closer up, he was not as handsome as one might otherwise find him. He boasted on his lightness of foot when it came to the courtly dances and begged that we might return on an evening when there was to be a ball. My friend and I politely excused ourselves and continued to the theatre where we observed again a delightful tale of Nottingham and King Richard.
After such an afternoon, I am ready to retire for the evening. Lady Pigeon has an overdue appointment in the morning...
It seems for a month or so our conversations have been wavering between misery and elation. Tonight's is the kind filled with Happiness. It is always pleasing to spend the evening in the company of friends. But to also be approached, though rather improper and untoward, by a Moroccan dignitary enchanted by my smile adds a hint of flattery to the evening. The conversation with the gentleman was not easy as it was marred by language difficulties and awkward pauses, but the tea, I'm told is of the finest in the area. Would that I liked tea, or more than the smile of the gentleman across from whom I sat. Although from a distance, such a smile brought a certain light to my disposition, from closer up, he was not as handsome as one might otherwise find him. He boasted on his lightness of foot when it came to the courtly dances and begged that we might return on an evening when there was to be a ball. My friend and I politely excused ourselves and continued to the theatre where we observed again a delightful tale of Nottingham and King Richard.
After such an afternoon, I am ready to retire for the evening. Lady Pigeon has an overdue appointment in the morning...
Monday, June 7, 2010
June 7, 2010
Dearest Diary,
There were no visits to the Disney estate today. No Sunday services. No excursions which typically bring about occasions to be introduced to the gentlemen of worth. There was however, an inkling of Happiness regardless of such absences today. It is a most wonderful feeling to be free of obligation. And such success I have achieved momentarily. It will not last, I assure and very soon I am to be again laden with responsibility. But for the moment, I shall revel in the Happiness of the day.
...And return to you on the morrow...
Sunday, June 6, 2010
June 6, 2010
Dearest Diary,
The summer holidays continue to be a delightful respite from the responsibilities at the schoolhouse. The day began with the weekly services and a lesson on the Psalms. Following the afternoon tea, the eldest Miss Lindsay and I made a visit to the Tower View estate of Mother and Father where two kittens were abandoned in their phaeton overnight. It is unclear why one would leave two helpless felines in the rear of an empty phaeton but it is most certain they endear themselves to anyone who wouldst hold them. I was most foturnate in that respect. The two are in desperate need of a home as we have not the room to board additional animals in either estate.
The evening brought a visit to the Disney estate and a stroll through the castle's lawn. Tonight offered a stunning view of Parliament from the castle steps. Although I am under no obligation, I am certain I shall revisit the schoolhouse on the morrow...
Saturday, June 5, 2010
June 5, 2010
Dearest Diary,
It was my first day on holiday and to celebrate, the eldest Miss Lindsay and I took our savings and headed to the marketplace. Contrary to the general custom of such excursions I did not bring home a new bonnet on this particular occasion. Instead, I purchased a new looking glass for the master quarters of the estate as well as some footwear appropriate for the warmer climate of the summer months. We were momentarily delayed by the afternoon rain, but as soon as it passed we were able to away for some breads and soup at a nearby eaterie. Our day was incomplete without a visit to Mother and Father and a late dinner followed by the delightful literary adventures of Mr. Sherlock and his counterpart.
Lady Pigeon and the Chairman however, have found themselves quite restless this evening. This can be unaccounted for considering the afternoon walk about the grounds that seemed to leave them a trifle drowsy. I shall hope we might get some rest before the morrow...
It was my first day on holiday and to celebrate, the eldest Miss Lindsay and I took our savings and headed to the marketplace. Contrary to the general custom of such excursions I did not bring home a new bonnet on this particular occasion. Instead, I purchased a new looking glass for the master quarters of the estate as well as some footwear appropriate for the warmer climate of the summer months. We were momentarily delayed by the afternoon rain, but as soon as it passed we were able to away for some breads and soup at a nearby eaterie. Our day was incomplete without a visit to Mother and Father and a late dinner followed by the delightful literary adventures of Mr. Sherlock and his counterpart.
Lady Pigeon and the Chairman however, have found themselves quite restless this evening. This can be unaccounted for considering the afternoon walk about the grounds that seemed to leave them a trifle drowsy. I shall hope we might get some rest before the morrow...
Friday, June 4, 2010
June 4, 2010
Dearest Diary,
What a supremely pleasant day this Friday has turned out to be. After a most delightful lunch with friends, I completed many tasks at the schoolhouse before I was to away to dinner with the Mother and Father and the eldest of my siblings. Much laughter ensued. The evening hours brought a visit to the theatre and a most amusing tale of marriage and murder. Upon my return home, the Lady Pigeon refused to leave my lap and I find it most becoming. I only wish I knew how to correct one tiresome burden of the day. I am praying that the actions taken this evening will begin to take affect on the morrow...
What a supremely pleasant day this Friday has turned out to be. After a most delightful lunch with friends, I completed many tasks at the schoolhouse before I was to away to dinner with the Mother and Father and the eldest of my siblings. Much laughter ensued. The evening hours brought a visit to the theatre and a most amusing tale of marriage and murder. Upon my return home, the Lady Pigeon refused to leave my lap and I find it most becoming. I only wish I knew how to correct one tiresome burden of the day. I am praying that the actions taken this evening will begin to take affect on the morrow...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
June 3, 2010
Dearest Diary,
It has been many days that I have prayed for one such as this. And as exhaustion befalls me yet again, I do not feel the anticipated relief I had hoped I would. For many it has been a long evening. And as a result, I am somewhat heavily burdened by the absence of certain children. Additionally I find myself a bit restless at the thought of the many weeks with naught to do but dangle my feet in the waters in the rear of the estate. I am certain I shall return to the schoolhouse from time to time in the summer months and I shall begin the weekly journey to the county Bay for the next round of lectures at the University. But this does not begin for at least a fortnight. Is there some other amusement I can defer to for the time between? And what of this search I have spoken of? Where might I expect to be introduced to such a handsome creature?
Would that it should occur on the morrow...
It has been many days that I have prayed for one such as this. And as exhaustion befalls me yet again, I do not feel the anticipated relief I had hoped I would. For many it has been a long evening. And as a result, I am somewhat heavily burdened by the absence of certain children. Additionally I find myself a bit restless at the thought of the many weeks with naught to do but dangle my feet in the waters in the rear of the estate. I am certain I shall return to the schoolhouse from time to time in the summer months and I shall begin the weekly journey to the county Bay for the next round of lectures at the University. But this does not begin for at least a fortnight. Is there some other amusement I can defer to for the time between? And what of this search I have spoken of? Where might I expect to be introduced to such a handsome creature?
Would that it should occur on the morrow...
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