Dear Diary: November 2021

 

Dear Diary… 

November 1st, 2021

Dear Diary,

4:00pm: Today I saw a lobster!!!!! I had to go to the back of the store today to buy eggs (Mother said we needed some for Thanksgiving) and I saw the part of the store where they keep the fish!!!!! They're scary, and now I know why I don't look at them.

November 2nd, 2021

Daer Diary,

7:00am: Last night I had a nightmare about the lobster. I had to climb into Mother and Daddy's bed to recover. I am very shaken up still.

November 8th, 2021

Dear Diary,

12:00pm: I found a shiny rock in the road, and it made my hand feel funny. I think I'm going to throw it in the river with Bradford and Alleigh Anne after dinner.
6:00pm: We dropped the rock in the river and now all the fishies float. We saved them from drowning.

November 10th, 2021

Dear Diary,

9:00am: On my way to school today I saw one of my online friends irl (in real life). Her screen name is xX_pRiNcEsS_oF_dArKnEsS_Xx but her real name is Charles. We play minecraft together, and she always builds pink houses and fills them with cats. Her profile picture on Xbox Live is an anime girl, and she doesn't look like her profile picture or avatar at all. She looks very manly, but she is still very nice. She calls me Kitten.

November 15th, 2021

Dear Diiary,

12:00pm: I missed church yesterday, and Grandma said I need to call Father George to make up for it, or I'll go to h*ck. I think yesterday's sermon was about the dangers of owning a cat, but I only have dogs so I don't think I'm missing out on too much. I'll call Father Mark after lunch anyways.

November 18th, 2021

Dear Diary,

2:00pm: I thought today was Thanksgiving, so I went over to Nana's house for lunch. She made her famous boiled ham, and it was delicious. I only realized it wasn't Thanksgiving when I asked about the pumpkin pie and she said pumpkin pie was for Thanksgiving only. Oops.

November 21st, 2021

Dear Diary, 

10:00am: I went to church today, and Grandma introduced me to Kevin, a nice young man from her Bible study class on Tuesdays. He's looking for a wife, and I hope he finds her soon because he seems rather lonely without her. Grandma says I should marry him, but I think I'd only do that if his wife were dead, not just missing. I'd make a good second wife.

November 25th, 2021

Dear Diary,

3:00pm: Today was the real Thanksgiving, and I went over to Nana's house. Mother and Daddy made squashed tots, and Nana made her famous steamed turkey and pumpkin pie. Uncle Henry Thomas made green bean surprise (the surprise is that he's drunk and ate half the dish on the way over), and Aunt Mary Anne (Mother's sister, not Uncle Isaac Abraham's wife) brought her kids Avereigh May, Loueighsa Ray, Jeighcob Bray, and Teighlor Kay. Keightlynn Fay and Meighson Jay were sick with the chicken pox, who gave it to half of their class. Papa told us stories about the war, and Uncle Henry Jacob yelled at the football men. What a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

November 26th, 2021

Dear Diary,

6:00am: My stomach hurts. I think it was the sweet potato casserole Aunt Mary Anne (Uncle Henry Joseph's wife, not Mother's sister) brought. She said the marhsmallows were past date, but they were only 7 years past date so they should've been fine. I don't think they were fine.

It's almost May... you know what that means!

 

Corn planting season is here!

It's almost May, and like many of y'all, I'm looking forward to October and Y'alloween season. Fall is the most wonderful time of the year (after Christmas of course). And what better way to celebrate fall than a corn maze? Now, if driving all the way out to a farm isn't your thing, that's okay! You can plant your own corn maze right at home. Here's how:

1. Mark the ground where you want your maze to be. Use chalk spray paint to make your design in your backyard, front yard, balcony, or wherever you want your corn maze to be. If you're not a fan of the outdoors, you can also put it in a place with lots of natural light, like a greenhouse or your garage if you leave the door open.

2. Plant your corn seeds. Farmer's Almanac suggests planting your corn 2 weeks after the last frost. That's a good tip to follow. However, they also say to leave 5-6" in between each seed, and that doesn't sound like it would make a good maze. Instead, plant about 1" apart to make sure you have a good solid wall of corn. 

3. Wait, and enjoy. Once it's planted, all you've got to do is wait! Water it well, and once Spooktember rolls around you'll have a cool corn maze, all for yourself and your friends!

Well, what are you waiting for? Head to your local seed store and get planting!

-Adalynn

Dying of boredom? Try these fun tips!

Dying of boredom at home? Try these fun tips!

Many people are stuck at home due to Covid-19, aka the novel coronavirus. I don’t care what y’all call it. I call it boring. It’s not fun to be stuck at home, but since the alternative is possibly dying a painful death, I’ll stay in. But quarantine isn’t all that fun when you don't live in a mega-mansion. So here’s some fun things to try while stuck at home in these trying times. 

• Redecorate your room/house. Spruce up that old place with some fresh decor. If you don’t have any decorations, make some! Check out my page on fun DIYs to try!
• Learn to cook/bake. There's thousands of recipes on the internet. Maybe even millions. And some of them are even tasty! Try some! Check out my page, Toast on Bread for inspiration.
• Try a new hobby. Always wanted to joust, but never had the time? Now's the time to try it! Rent a horse from your local farmer, grab a big stick from your backyard, and hone your skills.
• Have a baby. Children are "vending machines of joy" or so I've been told. Plus, it's hard to be bored when you're just so exhausted. Visit your local fertility clinic, or your state government's site to find resources for adoption. Or get a dog. Your choice.
• Eat a bag of chips while watching Netflix and crying. If none of these tips sound like your cup of tea, you can always fall back on the classics. Grab that party-size bag of chips, scroll through the seemingly endless list of rom-coms, and cry at what your life has become. An added bonus is that you might fall asleep halfway through that yawn-inducing movie which probably has Ryan Gosling.

For the Love of Broccolo

For the love of Broccolo

This post is all about showing love for my favorite Animal Crossing character, Broccolo. That lil dude is SICK and I love him so much <3

Broccolo and I dance to some sick tunes

Ft. Broccolo from Animal Crossing

Of Mice and Men: The Memoirs of Broccolo trailer

A trailer for the movie about Broccolo’s life.

DIYs to try

These DIYs are wacky! Try them yourself!

I am a huge fan of DIY videos. The wilder the better. So I decided to make a list of my favorites. Here you go! And if you're dying of boredom during this pandemic, you now have some fun ideas to try at home.

• Sock vase. I don’t know about you guys, but I think having a cement covered sock as a vase is a surefire way to become the coolest person in your area*! Watch this video to learn how to make one for your home

*no I don’t. Sorry.

• Milkshake candle. I’m 90% sure it’s supposed to be a milkshake. Or maybe a radioactive pint? Whatever it is, it’s actually kind of cute. 

• Clock frame. Once again, I can only guess what this actually is. But it looks neat (maybe?). I had to speed up the video because it was wayyy too long and kinda boring honestly.

• Glitter candle holder. This one is fun and something I might actually make myself, so I hope y’all like it too. 

• Fake flowers. These are so fun and cute. Definitely going to make these (someday). Also might be fun to do with kids?

Here’s my top five DIY videos right now. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Disclaimer: I didn’t make these videos, just edited some of them to make them shorter. 

Happy Y’alloween!

What is Y’alloween?

Y’alloween is a fun, Christian alternative to the archaic, rude, sin-promoting Satanic holiday, Halloween.

Rather than encouraging children to beg candy off strangers and promoting gluttony, Y’alloween helps teach our youth to appreciate American culture and history by celebrating the backbone of our nation, cowboys. By teaching our children about the greatest heroes of our country, we can instill some more family- and faith-friendly values. Y’alloween hopes to spread the word about the greatest men and women of the world such as Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, Pearl Hart, and other amazing and wonderful cowboys and gals. 

To teach your kids about Y’alloween, view the presentation here. 

To spread the word, you can print up the following flyer and post it around your community. 

Have a blessed day!

Rivendell ❤️

Rivendell is by far my favorite place in Lord of the Rings. I love the mountains and waterfalls and especially the elves. If I could live anywhere, it would definitely be there. This was by far my most frustrating painting, as I wanted it to be perfect. It took me a day just to sketch, and another two to paint it. I revised it so many times lol I lost track. But it’s definitely my favorite, followed closely by Seagull Shorts.