Year I, Spring 4
Dear Diary,
sometimes not much happens in your life but you should still be thankful for everything you have. Well, that sounded better in my head…
First of all, I did not dream of Harvey last night and I'm glad I didn't – it would just make things worse…
Anyway, in the morning I bought some seeds at Pierre's which I directly planted on my farm. I'm kind of proud of my little crops field. I guess, I can start harvesting soon.
After lunch, I wanted to take a walk because of the nice weather outside but I didn't want to bother Harvey again and if I walked outside of the clinic I would have to give him back his umbrella where, of course, I would bother him again. So instead I took the path north of my farm and was curious where it would take me. In the end, it took me to the north of Stardew Valley, to the Mountains. But I couldn't go directly to the mountains because there were some men working on the bridge, so maybe later. Instead, I went south, where I first said hello to Linus who sat outside of his tent, and then found Robin's Carpenter Shop. I went inside and she was happy to show me all she had to offer but it's way too expensive for me now. But as soon as I have enough money to spare there are some great things there to buy like a chicken coop or a shed.
On my way out I met Maru and we talked shortly. She is nice, I have to admit that, but I can't be completely comfortable around her because my mind is asking over and over if she and Harvey are an item or not. Or if they will be in the future.
Finding Penny on a bench in a park was way nicer. She read a book which instantly made me go to her. I asked if I could sit next to her and she agreed, smiling. There we spent a while talking about books and the library. I remember one sentence in particular because she looked rather sad when she said it: "When you're lost in a book, it's easy to forget the realities of your life." I wonder if there is something in her life that she tries to forget… But, of course, I couldn't just ask her, we're not even friends! Yet, hopefully, because she is really friendly, smart and calm.
On my way home, I found the Stardrop Saloon and I entered it in the hope of finding Harvey (although I wasn't sure if I liked it if he would be there, drinking) (and although I didn't want to bother him today…). But he wasn't there. Instead, I met Gus, the owner of the saloon, and Emily, the waitress, who has blue hair! They're both quite funny and were okay with me drinking only soda instead of beer.
It was twilight when I really went home and as I passed the clinic I had to look although I was afraid that he would see me and ask for his umbrella… But all the lights were off except one on the first floor and I wondered if he lived up there, and if he lived there alone… I definitely need some friends to ask such questions!
Good night,
Helena
