These ones from jk_not_a_mutt

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And from man_of_meifu

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This list was given to me by chefpiper, and I'm to interpret them in my own way. If you'd like some of your own, let me know! ^_^

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And this one is from sanzo_31

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It's been a lot of fun having Cam here for the past week and a bit! I'm going to be sad to see him leave this weekend. Especially after having had Jounouchi, Mokuba and Shizuka here, and then him. The house is going to feel exceptionally large - and I'm sure Hakuryu and Chibi will start to mope. (Not that they're not both already spoiled, but they certainly aren't complaining about the extra attention! ^_^ )

The children really love Cam - he's been telling them folk tales from America, and I think they really like his method of story telling! It's really nice to see that they've opened up to 'strangers' as much as they have.

Sanzo's got a meeting with the temple elders tonight, so Cam and I are going to come home while he tends to that. I'm looking forward to a nice, quiet evening.

I can't believe that two weeks are nearly up! It's been so much fun having Jounouchi, Shizuka and Mokuba here, and when they head home on Sunday, the house is going to feel awfully big and very quiet. But, the three of you know that you can come back and visit any time. And I know Shui and the children would all be thrilled to see you again. **grins** We'll even see if we can get Gojyo and Goku back, too.

I've certainly seen a lot while they've all been here - it's nice to revisit familiar places and see them through someone else's eyes. It gives me a greater appreciation for the things we have. And Mokuba, I did get you your century egg. **wicked smirk** Enjoy...

Oh and Bella? Your package arrived! Thank you so very much!! ♥ I can't wait to try to make those cookies with the children. ^_^

[Filtered to Jounouchi and Sanzo]

How are you doing with things today, Otouto?.. **small smile** I'm...glad things worked out last night. I still feel bad for some of the things I said and did, but overall, I'm ok with it. I think. ^_^;

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I'm so relieved that Jounouchi's alright, and that he isn't acting any differently. There was so much potential for things to go badly. And quickly, too. I just would have liked to have been able to complete the circle...make him a part of me. But that would have been wrong. Even now, I know it is. I refuse to ask him...and if he ever were to offer, I like to delude myself into thinking I'd say no. But in all honesty, I don't think I would. I want it too much.

Genjyo thinks that with time, I can reconcile with my true self, and that will temper that personality. I still think it's a bad idea to try. Every time I go there, I have a harder time convincing myself to go back. What happens when I give in just once and hurt someone I care about? Or worse.

So why can't I stop thinking about it?..

[Filtered to Sam, Dean, Hakkai, Sanzo, Seto, Jou, Martha, Cam, Sheppard, Tsuzuki, Tatsumi, Daniel, Mulder, Owen]

Maybe it's just me...

...but is anyone else getting an odd 'vibe' from Piper's most recent post?

I debated for a while about whether or not to post anything about this, but after the events of yesterday and a bit of reflection, I think it might be cathartic.

Yesterday was the anniversary of my wife's death. I can't believe it's been five years already. We hadn't been married long - it would have been ten months on June first.

It's strange. I haven't forgotten what happened, but I hadn't thought about the specific date for a few years. Spring always reminded me of her, but I'd never really sat down and said to myself, Holy shit, it's the twenty-sixth of May again...

This year was different. It was all so innocently accidental. One of the chibis told me I reminded him of his real parents, and that he loved me like them. It hit me hard, because of the day, and because Kanan was pregnant when she died. It really got me thinking about her and about that...

I think - I think it's time to try to move on. I don't want to forget; I never want to forget. But that was a whole other lifetime, and dwelling on things that aren't to be, well, it's wasted energy. I've rebuilt. I need to remember to look forward instead of always looking back - if I don't, I'm never going to see where it is I'm going.

And that would truly be a waste.

( I do stupid things 42% of the time )

So I noticed that several of these involved blow dryer incidents. I'm wondering if the creator of the meme has some unresolved issues concerning that... **smirks**

Happy birthday, Major Lorne!

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy birthday, Sam!

You still owe us a visit to China. And then I owe you pancakes and sake. Not necessarily together.

...Unless that's what you want... ^_^;

As Sanzo said in his post, we were sent away on another mission on Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, it was a quick one, and we were home by the next morning. **small smile** We probably could have left that night, but since we'd already paid for the hotel room, it was better that we stayed - we were both quite tired after all was said and done.

At the temple, we ran into an old 'friend'. And apparently, he's not satisfied experimenting on just youkai, for he's branched out to humans, too. I don't know what it is he does to these people, exactly, but whatever it is, I don't think it's entirely meant for human beings. The priests he used...they were certainly augmented in terms of strength, agility, speed...but I don't think they can handle the stress of it mentally. That, and whatever this procedure involves, it eventually becomes toxic to them. When they weren't fighting, they were, well, almost like zombies - at least until the poison took effect, and then they just collapsed. That, or the physical stress on their bodies was just too much to endure and they simply burned themselves out. I'm neither a doctor nor a biogenetic engineer, so I can't say for sure. In the end, there was no hope for the monks - there are none left. Some will be called in from a neighbouring temple, and a few from the other temples in the area will be reassigned. Such a waste - and all for the sake of one man's entertainment.

For the most part, Sanzo's fine. As for me, I received a lovely memento of my time in the temple. Really, I wish Ukoku wasn't so giving...I think I'd appreciate it more.

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Your package arrived today!

**grins** I'm so happy you decided to not spoil us! ♥

(It was a nice surprise, and you, my dear, are a fantastic baker!)

[[Sent express delivery to arrive in Edinburgh on Monday]]

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Piper, thank you so much for the Easter treats you sent! They were wonderful, and the children enjoyed them immensely! **grins** Some of them have even asked when the 'pretty lady' was coming back to visit them. You know you have a standing invitation, ne? ♥

Owen, thank you. Your congratulations meant a lot to me, and I quite liked the shirt. **grins** The pen set is lovely - I've been using it today, and it writes beautifully. Thank you again. It wasn't necessary, but I appreciate the thought very much.

[Sent to Kai, care of Lorne and Ianto]

( A gift for the newcomer... )

[To be delivered by Tuesday afternoon, latest!]

( For Jounouchi )

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Ne, Owen...

You never did say how your first week went...

The following was delivered to Bella Swan's hospital room in the early evening on Saturday:

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