It was so nice of Fergus to give me this Diary for my birthday, I'm 19 years old as of 2 hours ago. They say most great leaders keep diaries, some sort of way to get their word in for when the history is written down I guess. I want to be someone great, like Moria the Rebel Queen,or her son Maric the Savior. People say I'm smart and charismatic. Could I join the ranks of those men and women? I don't know. I would like to say I have an idea where my future leads, but the truth is I have no idea.
Mother got me a book on needlework. I get the message mom but sorry I just don't find needlework all that interesting. But I thanked her nonetheless. If nothing else it's a nice thought. I've been getting along with mother a lot better lately. It's not like the old days when we'd fight about just about everything.
Oh and Oriana got me this lovely dress from Antiva, see mom I like "girly" things too.
Oren got me a book on Griffons, though truth be told it's more a present for himself than anything else. The little guy loves Griffons, just like I did when I was a girl. I can still remember how sad I felt when Mother told me they were extinct. When I have children I'll tell them that straight away, better to let them down early and easy. Or should I let them enjoy childhood fantasy for a while longer? Honestly I don't know if I've even gotten out of that stage myself. I suppose that's a good thing. Father and Fergus have always been young at heart. And yet when they need to be serious they are. I've seen father change his voice when the Banns argue. He sounds much more strong and authoritative. That's probably how he sounded when he commanded his men on the battlefield. Young at heart, old in mind.. Yes that's how I want to be. May the maker give me strength.
