It is Tuesday morning when I arrive in New York City.  It's only been about two months, but it feels like forever since I moved away.  Washington is so different.  It isn't as cold, and the city is confusing.  For a city that was planned on paper, it sure is a mess.  I can barely find my way around in broad daylight, and come nightfall it's damn ( Read more... )

Today is my 12th birthday!

Mom and I spent all last night baking!  We made our own cake!  Who knew following a recipe could be so easy!  I even frosted it myself.  Well, Mom did help.  A little.  She wrote on it "Happy 12th Birthday Laurie" in pink frosting, and she even added a little heart over the 'I'!  And we put real flowers on the cake!  Roses ( Read more... )

On Monday, Jon informed me he would be unable to join me for patrols this weekend, due to circumstances he was unable to divulge at the present time.  Whatever that meant.  These things happen, I guess.  I'd nodded as he spoke, insisting that I was a big girl, that I could do it on my own.  And now, a mere 120 hours later, here I am, mouth firmly ( Read more... )

The anticipation is nearly killing me as I sit on the sofa, twisting my fingers in my hair, staring at the clock on the wall.  Five minutes.  I didn't sleep at all last night.  School dragged on, each minute seemed to last ten or twelve hours.  The world has conspired against me.  The day was endless, and it seemed like the sun would never set, and ( Read more... )

Last night I had the worst dream I have ever had.  It started out with me and my mother walking down the street.  I was really small, about six years old.  Mom was taking me to the zoo.  Then, out of nowhere, the Comedian, that bastard, shows up.  And I start to call him "Daddy"!  He acts like he is my father!  And Mom is playing along ( Read more... )

The sky is black when I step outside, and the air is crisp and cool.  Unusual for the city really.  I'd expected a bit more humidity.  It's April, but it's still far to cold to be out at night in the get up I'm in, but I'm a big girl.  If I can handle being a masked avenger then I can certainly handle a cold snap.  I refuse to shiver ( Read more... )

Dear Diary,

School was the worst today.  You don't even know!  I hate it, I don't ever want to go back!

Lori Schlesselman ("the real one", as she calls herself in my presence) told me I have man hands.  What kind of an insult is that?  Stupid Lori.  We were in the shower after gym, and she kept giving me that nasty look she always gives me.  Then she ( Read more... )

I am seated at a table in a room in a palace fit for a king.  Or a pharaoh, I suppose would be more correct.  Karnak.  It is windy outside.  Flurries of snow, probably just kicked up from a gust, dance around the window.  It is so cold.  No amount of heat could warm this place.

Why are we even here?

I sigh, waving one of Adrian's servants over for ( Read more... )

Dear Diary,

Today was the best day of my life.  Seriously.  Ohmigawd!!!  <3

I could just cry.  I've never been so happy or excited in my entire life.

MOM GO AWAY.  I KNOW YOU ARE READING THIS.  YOU ARE INVADING MY PRIVACY!  UGH!

Ok, so it started out normal enough.  Went to school, came home, did my homework, you know, the usual stuff.  But tonight... ( Read more... )

My heart is beating a million miles a minute.  My hands are shaking as I brush my hair, not quite satisfied with my reflection.  It'll have to do.  It's too late to take a shower and start over fresh ( Read more... )