Dear Diary I hardly slept the past few days. Each time I tried to fall asleep I'd keep playing over and over again in my head the night-time visitors scenarios from the weekend. I had so many unanswered questions and alternative scenarios to troubleshoot. The thought of taking up self defense classes has entered my … Continue reading Fear of Sleeping – Entry 120

Dear Diary There are ways to wake people up, and then there are ways to wake people up. Personally, I prefer being left asleep! After this weekend, I don't think I should share accommodation with strangers again. This weekend was another dance congress. It is fondly referred to as Dance Camp as you are lodged in … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty – Entry 119

Dear Diary After Karate Kid's surprise visit on Tuesday night, I pondered what he could be scheming for the date on Thursday. Surely, he wouldn't take to me a live drawing class...but he is Karate Kid after all. He hadn't been in contact with any info so I daydreamed a few options and decided that … Continue reading Kiss the Ring – Entry 118

Dear Diary In retrospect, I should have gone with the cauldron of oil option as it is designed for close range attacks. Long range defenses such as archers with fire arrows and catapults with human sculls were futile options when the enemy is literally on your doorstep. Whoever was in-charge at the lookout tower wasn't … Continue reading Troops Stand Down Until Further Instruction – Entry 117

Dear Diary I don't like receiving messages like: “Let's chat tonight. There are some things I want to discuss ”. They make me feel apprehensive. Am I not privy to the agenda beforehand so that I can at least prepare myself or can decide if my attendance is required? I much prefer meetings where attendance is optional. … Continue reading State of Emergency – Battalions at the ready – Entry 116

Dear Diary This Queen refuses to move from her throne for any man. They must come to her. This Queen also enforces strict dating laws for Potentials to adhere to if they wish to maintain diplomacy for entry to her kingdom. Karate Kid has committed treason and the Queen is unforgiving...at least until she gets … Continue reading Dating Treason – Entry 115

Dear Diary I'm sure that you've heard about the terrorist attacks happening in Barcelona. It is unnerving knowing that I was just there with my Father in May/June. We walked along La Rambla a few times.... The good news is The Spaniard and his loved ones are safe and sound. I sent him a message … Continue reading The Spaniard is Safe in Barcelona – Entry 114

Dear Diary A couple of days ago I found another message from Karate Kid in my inbox: KK: “how desperate do you want these videos up…. :p“ He was referring to the video footage from the zorb soccer game. I interpreted his message as an attempt to bribe me into doing something I wasn’t comfortable … Continue reading Rebound Remedy? – Entry 113

Dear Diary Things were very quiet on the Western Front after my last entry. Emotionally, it was tough. Not one word from Karate Kid after my explicit message telling him to leave me alone last week. It was like firing arrows into the darkness and not knowing if you hit your target...I figured that I … Continue reading Light Sabors and Zorb Balls – Entry 112

Dear Diary Today Karate Kid phoned. He was disappointed when I said that I was working the evening shift on Thursday. We still would have been able to meet up later in the evening, but he didn't suggest this. He instead asked about Friday evening (I had plans already) and then he resorted to asking … Continue reading The Decision – Entry 111