suzyanne

I just wanted to thank everyone who donated things in the bins the past couple of weeks. And thank you for not using them as rubbish bins like you did for Christmas There will also be some sort of fundraiser by early February. Just keep those donations rolling in! Being happy an energetic gets others involved, but Merlin, I'm tired.

And, why is there some sort of riot in front of Utopia? Once I walked past there and these two teenagers tried to get past the age line. It was pretty funny. It obvious it works so... why the protesting?

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I know I just got back, but I'm leaving again in the New Year. You'll notice that the bins for Christmas collections for needy families have been put back out. Anything anyone can spare would be brilliant. I'll be taking it all with me when I go to Sri Lanka on the fifth.

I understand that the animals and things on Euphoria Lane have to be annoying, but let's put things in perspective people. You COULD be spending Christmas in a Peruvian jail cell. The animals aren't even an annoyance by comparison.

It's so fantastic to be home.

I'm finally back. What did I miss?

Peru is FANTASTIC. The weather doesn't suck, and there isn't much crazy Christmas stuff in the wild. I've been hiking and climbing, and I got to see the dragon sanctuary, which I'll admit WAS a bit scary. Rolf kept trying to convince me that the baby Vipertooth really is cuddly. I still don't believe him, but it was pretty amazing to see. As were the handlers. Those are some hot men there.

Rolf's a bit like a child in a candy store when he's in his element. That is to say, that he's been showing me everything, even where he got his famous dugbog scar. I need to find him a bird who isn't his good friend who's really into scars. A shag is a good thank you for dragging me around on an awesome trip

Anyway, this weekend we're going to brave civilization to find a good party or pub and hang out with some locals. We've been camping and doing all sorts of fun stuff, but I do miss people. I've never been here, so learning about people is part of a well rounded trip too.

I should be back on or by the 20th. So I'll see you all then. I'll have pictures too.

I'm going to Peru in a few days. It should be a lot of fun, and not to mention a good way to get the craziness of the last couple of days out of my head. Thankfully they caught the person responsible for the casting the Dark Mark. It was such a stupid thing to do.

Thankfully I'm done with my Christmas shopping. I feel like I'm the only person who feels like fighting the Christmas crowds is a chore. Christmas is supposed to happy. It's supposed to be marked by closeness with friends and relatives. You're supposed to spread good cheer. But I feel like too many people seem to motivated by their own commercialized selfishness.

Case in point, you may have noticed that in front of participating businesses on the Lane there have been donation boxes set up for clothes, coats, toys, or food products. Really almost anything you can spare and would like to donate. I'd like to thank everyone who has put something in, and I know we'll get more as it gets closer to Christmas. It'll all go to needy families.

These boxes, however, are NOT rubbish bins. If you don't want to donate, then don't, but quit throwing rubbish in there. There's a huge, colorful sign signifying what the boxes are for. Just please stop. It's just rude and disrespectful.

Personally, I don't understand why Sword body spray is still legal to sell if it's so bloody dangerous.

Sometimes I don't know what's wrong with me. I love my work; I love my friends and family; and I love my life. I just feel kind of floaty. Like I'm starved for social interaction. Even on Halloween during the party I felt more like I was on the edge of everyone's fun, rather than having any myself. I guess that could be hostess syndrome where you have trouble having fun because you're too afraid of drunk party guests destroying your house or whatnot. It wasn't at my house though, and it was in a place that's used to drunk partying. It's just that I feel like I'm on the peripheral of everything and not really in the middle of it anymore, and I always enjoyed being in the middle of it! I'm not even sure why I'd writing this here because I'm sure no one really wants to read the inner workings of my mind.

I don't really know how to fix this either. A few days ago I was just so sad for no reason, and I hate that feeling, but now I've started to obsess over it and wonder what reason I'd have to be upset.

I'm not one that cares about achievements and things, but I think part of me is disappointed there isn't more to me at the age of 26. I still feel like I did for most of the late adolescences and early adulthood, and it's annoying, because I have even less friends and less of a social life to show for it. I need to fix this stat, before I lose it.

I am so sodding hung over. I shouldn't have been drinking but it was near the end of the night.

I wanted to thank everyone for all their help yesterday and last night. Really, I couldn't have done it without volunteers and all the people who donated time, money and items. The kids seemed to have a wonderful time as well.

The library doesn't have a complete total yet. We're still tracking down the highest bidders on many of the items, and the New Moon Nightclub is still calculating their profits for the night. I can, however, tell you that the cover charge raised over a thousand galleons. So thanks to everyone that came out. It was appreciated.

I was sent home from work today because I told a coworker he had a nice bum. It seemed unfair. Cheryl kept talking nonsense too, but it wasn't sexual nonsense so she got to stay. It's not my fault I noticed! I don't know why I said it, but I couldn't help but notice it. I haven't had sex in seven months; what do they expect?

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Yesterday's football match was amazing. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Good game everyone.

Today I was coming back from taking a box of things to the library for storage until the auction, and there was this lady selling cakes and biscuits. Normally I don't buy food off of people who just show up out of nowhere, but it all just smelled really good. And they were good! So if you have some time today I'd definitely go down there and get something. Who knows how long she'll be there or when she'll be back.

Also, I just wanted to thank everyone who sent things for the auction. We have tons of stuff now, but don't take that to mean that we don't need anymore. The more the better really. I just mean that the support right now is really uplifting so thanks! I couldn't imagine a better start. Now we just have to be sure that people show up to the auction to actually bid on all these wonderful things.

Oliver Wood is getting us a team shirt autographed by the team, and some amazing artwork has been donated.

So I thought I'd make this announcement before everyone made solid Halloween plans or became busy. Some of you might have already seen the fliers, but I'm organizing a charity Halloween Party for funds to expand the Children's section in the Euphoria Lane Library.

Friday from 4-6 there will be a silent auction at the Euphoria Lane Library. If you have to bring your kids or anything the librarians will be dressed up and reading age appropriate Halloween tales. We're still looking for Volunteers to help set up, read stories, or watch over the auction. Don't make me rope you in, you know I can do it. Just ask my sister.

The real party will be that night at the New Moon Night Club. There will be a five galleon cover charge that will go straight to the fund, and the Night Club has agreed to split some of the profits for the night. So come out, party, drink, dance and have a good time.

Personally, I'll be in the lady bug costume. I don't know about anyone else.

Just making a quick note. It might seem a bit childish, but I don't care. Who wants to go to the Moon and Sun cafe with me and float around in zero gravity?

It might hurt if we get knocked in the head with a chair or something, but I bet it's fun. Any takers? I'm going after work.

On my way to work I saw this bloke eating a lamp post. Crazily eating at that. If it was a kid, I could understand; some of them really don't know any better, but an adult? Mental.

I don't care if it's now candy. It used to be something dogs marked their territory on and everyone in the Lane has probably touched. In fact a few months ago I had a snog right there.

Alright so, I can go outside and breathe dementor sex or stay inside where my allergies are going haywire, and I can't cook anything because there's ROSES everywhere in my kitchen. I tried to get rid of them but more pop up in their place. It's like a messed up version of "Would you rather...?"

Roses everywhere and not a bloke to be seen is a bit depressing actually.

Suzy Capper is on the lane, folks! It took me long enough, I know, but I'm here now. Now, however, I'm wishing I got here sooner. I like people, and there are tons of people here. Anyway, for anyone who cares I'm in flat B above Asphodel, Belladonna, and Caterpillars Apothecary. I really like it so far. No neighbors yet, but the landlord is an alright sort of bloke. I have a roommate. Some ghost haunts the linen closet. He hasn't said anything to me yet, so I don't know his name, but I haven't put anything in there either. He was there first after all. That and a bright orange wall. It makes me wish I was a Cannons fan.

Anyway, how is everyone? I think I should get down to the real reason I'm writing. Talking just about my flat seems a bit boring, yes? Anyway, in Hogsmeade there's a new second hand/thrift store. It's owned by this older, retired chap named Jingles. He named it Jingles and Sons. I think they should change the name so people actually know what they do, and I'm not even sure that his sons are actually involved in it, but it's their store.

Anyway it's unique. It's not like most second-hand stores where they buy your stuff and turn a profit by selling to the next person for a higher price. They live off of donations. They sell the stuff cheap for needier families, and all the profit (after the building rent and the pay for their five employees) goes to charity. So basically... if you donate you're helping, and if you shop there you're helping. So if you have anything that doesn't fit any more or anything like that, you should take it up there. If you don't have the time, you can drop it off at my place, and I'll make sure they get it. I was there yesterday with a couple boxes of stuff. (It's easier to give things away you don't need than to move it.) It seems to be doing alright business.