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 Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:40 am
Sunday, July 9th
The storm clouds seemed to roll in just when I got the last of the boxes inside. I had juse enough time to give the mover a nice tip before the downpour started, and I was secluded in my small house for who knows how long. By the afternoon, the clouds cleared and I finally was able to get out of the dull appartment, and possibly buy the paint before the next storm broke in. As I walked down the street, there were quite a few bouts of downpours, the rain soaking my cloths before they even were able to dry again.
Each shop I passed seemed to just be like any other, nothing important, until I came on one with one light illuminating the area. The light shone down upon the front display, a seemingly mountain of animal plushies that were as old as they were new. Not being able to help the childish urge inside of me, I had to go inside, and quickly rushed out of the mist and into the shop.
Inside, all of the plushies seemed to multiply, covering the walls and windows and some even sat along the floors on the edges of the room. I took a moment to let it all in, before I caught sight of another, an older girl who seemed content sitting around. She first told me her name, Donna. On the ground, I recall a nice pile of plushes, before suddenly a bird appeared, the size of one so easily mistakeable. He let out a large screech, and I jumped about ten feet, sadly.
I swear, dispite his small size, the scariest thing was that he was alive, and it all seemed like a surreal Chucky Movie...only...with a bird.
After that, things seemed alright, Donna didn't even care that her bird just screeched and attacked people pretty much. Though I guess it was all a game, so it is alright. Afterall, Donna did try to be nice to me afterwards. All-in-all, I got out of there pretty fast, and now all I can think about is that my few stuffed bears are going to come alive before my eyes.
I don't think I should take them out of their boxes just yet.
Takiko
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:41 am
Monday, July 10th
Today I decided to stop back into that interesting shop, and hopefully find some more people that could explain things to me in a better fashion than before. When I first entered, no one was around, so to distract myself from the strange dream I had the night before I decided to go through and look at each plush that resided on the walls. Some were much larger than I expected, and some even had the coarse pelts that turtles and dragons had. However, a lot were just merely fluff, beautiful creature that you could just cuddle with for the rest of your life.
At once, the door opened and a new owner came in, a human this time clearly who just decided to sit down on the ever popular couch. As she settled down, I moved out into the light and we exchanged hellos before a creature moved up her shoulder. More human like than the last, it was a skunk antro and a pretty one at that. However, it confused me more than soothed me, so as I sat down, I keep a close watch on both faces, just to be sure.
We exchanged idle chat for awhile, not really getting anywhere with the whole secret of the shop, until suddenly my watch sprung to life with a shrill alarm. It was clearly time for me to go, so as I said goodbye to the women, her name was Kanth, I could only hope I met her and her creature agian.
Takiko
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:23 pm
Wednesday, July 12th
I guess the whole concept of 'third time is a charm' really seems to work in most cases. Today, for the third time, I decided to make a stop at that new shop with all of the dolls. This time I did not meet any of the 'customers', nor any of the strange creatures from before, but instead I met up with the real owner of the shop...or so I assume. She never even told me her name, but I guess it is too late now.
The girl was quite eccentric...someone that is very perky and seems like a great morning person. Right when I walked in, she seemed to jump on me and show me around, though any other day it would be just a little akward, she seemed to just fill the shop with even more magic than before. And today, everything felt magical.
She said that a key had appeared, and that she knew it was for me. I don't really understand why I would get this...magical key. Apparently, when you turn the key within a chest, it reads your personality, and gives you a plush that matches that. And in turn, the plush will come to life through that magic of the building. At first, I didn't believe her, I mean, who would. But after the first two encounters with the shop, I kinda started to understand right away. Also, it helped that her...son...was there as well, a creature that was small and looked remarkably like a horse man. A very small horseman.
So, after a second, and a bit of a guilt trip from the girl in front of me, I settled in to grab the key and test it out. When I touched the chest, I am not going to lie, I felt a bit of a shock...but it didn't hurt. It was weird, and unearthly feeling that raced up my arm and warmed my heart, relaxing my mind. Before I knew it, I already was turning the key, and as I think back on it now, it was almost as if I had no control at that very moment, and someone else was moving my body.
With a dusty creak, the chest opened, and inside was a plush shorter than the length of my foot...purple and orange and looking strangly like an aligator. When I picked it up, that girl was all but breathing down my shoulder, and of course scared me, though it wans't too bad as it was the first time she invaded my space. I couldn't stay mad at her, because she wasn't wrong. Something magical happened, and as proof, I show you my new aligator plush. I guess now it is time to show my plush love and warmth, and see if the rest of what that girl said was true.
That and figure out what that girl's name is...
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:05 pm
Friday July 14th
I went to the store today, moreso to design my new room and set up things for the plush. It appeared that most others had a whole lifestyle, so I thought the plush at least needed friends. So first I went to this old oriental shop, a cool place with many wooden dolls that stand for protection and things like that. It is a pity I don't pay attention too much.
I got about three of these dolls, I might just make up meanings. Each is a wish I have for my new life, and my new plush. If it does ever come to life, I wish for three things.The first, this beautiful creature holds my wish for purity. The kimono holds flowers floating across the waters, a nighttime glow of intense serenity and bliss. I wish for this creature to hold that serenity in it's soul.Secondly, this creature holds the path and guidence, a wish I hold for this creature as well. When times grow hard, I wish they find the path towards guideance, be it from me, or from some friend they happen to make.Lastly, the third of the triplets is the one that is my favorite. It is my wish of pure happiness and bliss. No matter what I want for this creature to be happy with life, with everything that is given.
It is funny, basically I am wishing for life to be fixed so it isn't mine, as weird as it is. Hopefully these charms will work, I guess that is why they are up on the mantle-shelf, right next to the plush's designated place.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:08 pm
Sunday July 16th
I spent all day watching The OC with the plush, and a few others too. I couldn't help it, I don't really like hanging out with my friends, or lack thereof. So instead, I spend time in my house reading or watching Movies like the OC. My dad sent me season two, so as I sat here, all the others sat watching as well. For a seocnd, I actually thought I had friends who would spend the time with me.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:08 pm
Tuesday July 18th
After soccer, I decided to take the plush to Barton Town as I went shopping. It was about that time of summer, and while school is more or less around the corner, I need the cloths so I don't show up in old style. 12 years after I started and I finally realized I needed something new, so of course I had to do it. The aligator came with me more or less as moral support, as well as I wanted to re-check the shop to see if anyone was around.
After getting rid of the bags, I made a quick stop to check the window, and no one was there. It was completly silent, nothing and no one. I waited a few minutes, and after awhile I left just to go to a book store instead. After getting a few more mangas, moreso for me to read than any of my friends, I decided to head on home, but before I left, I saw a book on Aligators.
I guess I just had to go back in and get it, moreso for the plush than me. It never hurts to do some research. Now, I just need to settle back and read.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:09 pm
Friday July 21st
Tomorrow I am going off for a soccer tournement with some friends, even though I am not living at home I still need to drive home tonight, so I have little time to answer and write in here. Usually, I would take this diary with me, but with some of the friends I am driving with, that wouldn't be the best of ideas. The aligator is also staying home, just because I don't know what will happen. Usually, I can lose my gifts and such, and somehow, I know this little aligator is not worth losing.
Every since I got her, and yes I am sure it is a female now, things just seemed to get easier. I no longer have nightmares, and when I have issues with friends, I can just talk to her and her warm though beedy eyes sooth me. If I lost her, I don't know what would happen, but I would never forgive myself. She is a daughter to me, a sister almost, and I find myself wishing she would come to life, just like those other small plush-like creatures from the shop.
My time is getting thin, and I need to pack before tomorrow, for if I delay too much my mom will surly have my head. I only hope I am not letting her down by leaving her alone.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:10 pm
Sunday July 23rd
I got really sick, unbelievably sick on saturday. That whole day, I was unable to go to the bathroom at all, I had no water in my system and the two soccer games just made everything worse. This morning we had another game, and I was unable to play at all. I tried during the first half, but what happened was that I just got dizzy and had to come out. No one really helped at all, sure they all joked about things, but never did I feel more embarrassed in my life with how they looked at me.
I did nothing to help us this weekend, and all we had was failure in each game. When it was all over, I got the car from the empty parking lot, and pulled up for my mom to grab it. She talked with a few others for about twenty minutes until I finally was able to pester her to go. We had to head home to urgent care, becuase they were really worried of the pain that was up my sides. So after we picked up food, I headed home and we sat getting tested, and they diagnosed me and put me on Amoxicilin, 500g three times a day. Basically, horse pills, the worst intended to make the best.
So now, here I am, lying at home on my bed and about to fall asleep. The little aligator is right next to me, and I couldn't help but find her right away when I got back. Water in one hand, her in the other, I apoligized, because if I wanted anyone around, I wanted her to be there. Hopefully, tomorrow I will be alright, becuase I have work again. Always, the little plush will be at my side, and I can't help it. She is my everything, dispite the fact she is an aligator. Somehow, there is so much more to her and I can't help but see that every time I hold her close.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:11 pm
Friday July 28th
It ending up being worse than I thought. I took my girl with me, who I later in the week named Nanet, to the ER, becuase apparently the medication wasn't working. I was dizzy on monday and my tongue was numb, a sign of alergic reaction, but it wasn't that. Saturday I was severely dehydrated, and had to get all this work on me to make sure I was better. I drank a lot of water on Monday, so they just sent me home to rest, and rest I did.
Nanet was always by my side as I slept, and I couldn't help but start talking to her. It was a new test, but I told her all about my past in Gaia, and all of the friends I made and lost. Through the tears, the nap breaks, and the laughter of some events, she sat silently, always there for me to hold when I needed it. Somehow, she just seemed to be a good listener, and I could almost swear she squeezed just slightly back when I spoke of my darkest pasts.
It was as if she knew just how hard it was, to want to keep your friends and give them attention only for them to turn around and say they hated you. I never thought I was annoying, but the judged and so on. Nanet however, didn't judge, and I think it was that fact, that honement that made me love her so much more. She understood, and she could relate. Or maybe that was just all in my mind.
Nanet however was the one who helped me through this week, and helped me recover both my dehydration and my inner wounds.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:12 pm
Saturday July 29th
Soccer practice tonight, so I left Nanet at home where it was nice and cool. Afterwards, I stopped by to take a shower before heading over to my mom's friend's house. I took Nanet with me, holding her in a sweatshirt until the movie night came on.
We watched Failure to Launch, and it was really cute how it all worked out as any chick flick should. Afterwards, I went home and just wondered how it would be to fall in love like that, a true romance.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:13 pm
Monday July 31st
After work, I took Nanet to go see Pirates at the theaters. It still was as packed as the first time I saw it with my friend Alex, and I hid her secretly in my purse. As the lights went off, I was glad I was surrounded by younger kids, for as I brought out the aligator plush, no one seemed to notice or mind. She sat on my shoulder, with my popcorn on my lap, and we just watched and laughed thruogh everything.
People seemed to chuckle, but I couldn't help and laugh at a lot of the silly things, though I kept it quiet. Nanet's eyes just watched silently, and as we headed home, I chatted about everything I could.
I know she wouldn't mind all the spoilers, and when we got home, we still were chatting about everything, she would deffinatly be there with me.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:13 pm
Tuesday August 1st
I took Nanet to work today, which was a really good thing becuase I faced a few issues. Work has always been a place for me to relax. If not in the sense of not doing anything, but the work keeps my mind off of all the drama and issues that are in life. With my mind focused on other things, I can't remember my past or worry about fights and such from before.
Nanet was hidden in my purse, settled just behind the computer so when I was typing, she would be there to stare back at me with that same glow as always. That probably was why I have having such a good day, and decided to talk to a few friends on MSN when I had the downtime. MSN is a program our office uses to speak with eachother, which is strange because of how laid back it all is.
However, as I was trying to cheer up a friend, the wrong words came out, and suddenly I found myself swamped with work to forget it all. The rest of the day was hard, I even avoided to gaze of the aligator before me, until finally I had to go and reached in my purse for my keys. Instead of touching them, my hand brushed across the soft plush, and I looked at her. In silence, she soothed me, and suddenly I decided to go out for Ice Cream. Maybe in the future, Nanet would want some too.
Takiko
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Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:56 am
Saturday, August 5th
Sleep away my worries,
wash away my dreams,
build up walls of courage,
and bind them at the seams.
Protect my heart dearly,
sooth my soul as well,
distract me from my life,
and save me from this hell.
Takiko
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Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:04 am
Monday, August 7th
Yesturday, I spent all day with my brother, spending time catching up with him while he was still in town. He had a late flight, so we got the whole day to ourselves, and dispite the routien fighting, it went pretty well. He wanted to play disk golf, so we headed off towards Barton field and tossed some around. I had never played before, so it was a pretty interesting expirence.
After that, we headed off out to get something to eat, and than caught up with my parents, who I seem to never get too far away from. I had to drive him to Gambino Airport, so I didn't get back until really late. Instead of writing, I decided to try another poem. I must be in a really dark mood.
Falsified friendships lied with adore,
breakups inevitable that pain in the core.
Arguments silenced with past mutual grievence,
verbal assults simply based off rememberance.
Dissappearing acts as new ones replace,
Old friends gone I distance with space.
While yet once more I'm hit at a low,
the cycle returns like spring and snow.
Takiko
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:50 am
Wednesday, August 9th
I finally got a chance to get back to the shop, and it ends up that no one was around. That girl, at least I assumed she would be there, but maybe she was just in the back room or out to lunch. I grabbed a stuffed aligator and started to play with Nanet, trying to get back into the sense of my past years with all the beany babies I used, and it actually worked.
I was so engrossed in the game, it took me a few moments to realized that a girl was standing there. She clearly was new, since she thought the shop was a thrift store, and it took awhile for me to explain things without giving away the secret. I know deep down, later if she was meant to be an owner, she would return just like I did. After she left, I put away the plush and took Nanet home, where I just relaxed and watched a movie from when I was younger. Nanet by my side, it was pretty nice after all.
Takiko
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