Hello there!
Dear Diary,
This is the first time I'm writing in you. You were given to me as a late Yule present from Cousin Paladric, who so happens to have been missing for goodness knows how long! I'm glad he's safe. He's just under the weather, as can be expected I suppose. He was meant to get hitched but the engagement was broken off. I don't know the full details. I made sure his burrow was tidy as he's been so generous to allow me to stay there in his absense. Made sure he got a good, hot meal too. He's now napping and here I am writing.
Lots has happened lately. Wiberic, my twin brother became Deputy Mayor of Oldfurlong. I couldn't believe it when I heard! I've never known him to have responsibilities until now. Must say he's doing a grand job though! He's a Tentoes, that's why!
I've made a lot of friends! It's good to get out and meet new people. Those of note are definitely Amorey, a sweet and fair Took lass who is a very talented artist and musician. There's also Dinkum, Yllisa and her husband Loimos. All good folk. Last but certainly not least, Isenbert, another Took who happens to be the cousin of Amorey.
Hmm... but he's not just another Took, that Bert. Ever since I first laid eyes on him at the Green Dragon, there was something about him. It felt weird and all. I can't explain what I felt. I ended up giggling and flushing like a little girl around him when we danced together. Well, turns out he lives next door to Paladric, so this handsome fellow happened to be my neighbour! I've got to know him a fair bit and thought courtship would come of it. However, he is a Took. He wants to go out adventuring and all that nonesense, so courting wouldn't have been an option. Nevermind eh? It may happen someday, then it may not. If it don't, it won't. Come what may I say. I managed to find a friend for life in Bert and I'm thankful. He's such a clever lad and so handsome.
I'm thankful to have made many friends in such a short time. I look forward to the New Year and what it'll bring for us Hobbits. Hopefully lots of good fishing, warm company and parties! Oh and a new dress would be nice, too.
Farewell for now, Diary.
