December 29th, 2005

Well, I have a lot to report. Well, to make a long story short, I have a lawyer in Isle De Gambino named Aileen Fears who will help me sell my parent's estate. I also bought that little cottage that I stayed in on Christmas.

I have found out about a hobo revolution, and am quite intrigued. I have offered my services to the leader, Minka, and hopefully all will work out well there.

I have gone caroling all around Gaia, and have received a bunch of presents. That Santa Claus sure is a generous man! I think that I do have a somewhat Melodious voice, if I do say so myself. Maybe I'll go into a musical field. You see, I have to find a job now, for I'd feel useless to just live off the ((substantial)) funds that I've been left from my parents.

I think I'll try to become a teacher or a governess for some fancy, well-to-do family's children, that would keep my mind sharp anyways.
Anyways! Back to the tale. Well, I have finally purchased an outfit besides that awful school's uniform.

Shall I enlighten you as to what that horror contained?
Well, it consisted of a blue wool skirt that fell halfway between your knees and your ankles. It flared out a little, but didn't have many gathers and pleats up at the waist of it.

It was expected that we wore the little prissy jacket, that reached to the waist of the skirt, and had small lapels that turned back slightly and gold buttons on the sleeves. We could take off the jacket in warm weather, but it was to be by our side at all times.

We were to wear a blouse underneath, the color depending on our grade and division. We had a small tie made from the same material as the blouse that went around our necks.
Prim black shoes and nylons were expected, and our hair had to be pinned in one of three styles:
All piled on our heads in a mass of curls or braids
loosely pinned back with tendrils escaping and framing our faces
In a bun
So we all looked uniform. And uncomfortable- but I'll go into details and tell you tales of the Academy later.

I must say, it was a relief when I bought a pair of pants before I left Dur'em, to wear when I'm traveling. But, when I go to legal affairs, I wear my uniform- it does look professional, though it is scratchy. Wool always is.
Anyways! Back to what I was saying.

So, I've been caroling all around Gaia and have heard about a fabulous ball that is going to take place in Dur'em. Supposedly, Gino Gambino is to be hosting it, but everyone is calling him 'The Masque.' I have been issued an invitation, and I have been trying to figure out what to wear. I want to wear one of those G-Lol gowns, but everyone from the Academy will be decked out in those, and I want to stand out.

I was thinking loud and flashy, but since I have asked a local boy, Kotaro Inugami, to attend with me, I have decided to go nice and simple. Elegance is key!

Alright then, Watanuki must get some sleep in her darling cottage. Good night!