FairyRing
Farmer
4.
The rooster crows and the sun shines. Another morning on my farm. I wake up smiling. I Love Life here on my farm and in the valley. And cheesily enough that’s why I call my farm “Love life farm”.
I have my coffee and a complete breakfast, famished from the night before.
I head out to do more clearing away on my land. The forest surrounds my property, its dense, I notice as I walk the perimeter. I have a few ponds with actual critters! Not the kind in aquariums or cages but like free roaming critters!
I also have an empty cave, it smells so dank, the dark and cool feel so comforting to me. I sit for a while in the cave with my back to the wall, legs crossed. I emerge form the cave feeling rejuvenated. Damnit, I love this place.
I clear a rock or two, chop a few trees here and there, but it is a lot harder than walking to the bus stop or even vacuuming an entire office building. I’m pretty weak but It feels good to be working my body, to smell the earth and the trees. To know I am applying my energy to something tangible and organic, working the land and growing things. Wait did I even plant those seeds Lewie sent me? Well, the trees are growing real nice.
This life, as physical as it is, already feels better than the soul killing of my jobs back in the city.
My life back in Zuzu City seems so long ago. I’ve been born anew, in Stardew Valley.
I don’t go into town. I know Leah and Elliot have plenty of art to art so they won’t hold it against me if I don’t seek them out. I work the land and collapse into bed.
Literally rolling out of bed I land on the floor. I’m sore today and not feeling it, but I slowly peel myself up. I make coffee and feel my caffeine powers return.
I decide to go into town quickly and buy more seeds. As I walk I look for forage-ables. I find a few which is good because my understanding is, I can sell almost everything I find. Rocks, wood, shells, flowers, wild fruits/nuts and stinky fish. It's like the world just poops out money for me. Where was this carefree life back in the Zuu, Zuzu City. Doesn’t matter, I’m here now.
But….
It takes me 20 freakin’ minutes to walk into town. So much time spent on walking. Not that it’s a boring walk, there is plenty to do and see. In fact, was that a squirrel? It just takes alittle lot more planning to get anywhere. You’d think I’d be used to walking as I had to take public transport. But I usually I rode my bike for longer jaunts and most transport got me pretty close to my destinations. Oh sh*t I laugh, I left my bike locked outside “The Prismatic Shard” As I finally make it into town I am kinda wishing for it.
Pelican town is very cute and quaint. The colors here seem more alive than back in the Zuu. There is a saloon, the Stardrop, it’s an actual saloon, not a bar, or a club, a saloon.
I grin stupidly in front of it. Like a tourist. I note, it’s not open yet and walk to the town shop - Pierre’s, but it isn’t open yet either. So I walk around, checking out things nearby, snooping a little in trash cans and still trying to get oriented. I find a place where the water sounds just right, I zone there waiting for Pierre’s to open and lose track of time. When did it get to be 9:30?
As I am about to enter Pierre’s I bump into Abigail “How are you?” I query
“Ugh, I’m not in a good mood right now.” I didn’t realize the severity or else I wouldn’t have asked “what’s up?”
I get a look that could turn goblin’s skin, pink. She snaps back “I said, I’m not in a good mood, what do you want!”
My jaw drops, caught off guard I am without words. She twirls on her heel and storms off. Distracted for only an instant as her gorgeous purple hair flashes by me.
Then I feel sh*tty, also a bit embarrassed that I pushed without being more sensitive and also miffed at the savagery. I allow myself a laugh at her intensity but it’s not enough to convince myself that I didn’t just blow it.
I go into Pierre’s quiet and downtrodden. I browse but can’t afford what I thought I wanted and my heart isn’t into it anyway. I walk back home and think.
Ugh I don’t want to be so downtrodden? It’s better if she doesn’t like me at all, things would be fine that way. It shouldn’t be affecting me like it is, I tell myself. But it does.
I tend to my land. Lost in thought. I am able to let go and unravel as I enjoy the smell of earth, feel the breezes and connect to something more than myself, at least for the moment.
Darkness comes and I fall into bed feeling much better.
The rooster crows and the sun shines. Another morning on my farm. I wake up smiling. I Love Life here on my farm and in the valley. And cheesily enough that’s why I call my farm “Love life farm”.
I have my coffee and a complete breakfast, famished from the night before.
I head out to do more clearing away on my land. The forest surrounds my property, its dense, I notice as I walk the perimeter. I have a few ponds with actual critters! Not the kind in aquariums or cages but like free roaming critters!
I also have an empty cave, it smells so dank, the dark and cool feel so comforting to me. I sit for a while in the cave with my back to the wall, legs crossed. I emerge form the cave feeling rejuvenated. Damnit, I love this place.
I clear a rock or two, chop a few trees here and there, but it is a lot harder than walking to the bus stop or even vacuuming an entire office building. I’m pretty weak but It feels good to be working my body, to smell the earth and the trees. To know I am applying my energy to something tangible and organic, working the land and growing things. Wait did I even plant those seeds Lewie sent me? Well, the trees are growing real nice.
This life, as physical as it is, already feels better than the soul killing of my jobs back in the city.
My life back in Zuzu City seems so long ago. I’ve been born anew, in Stardew Valley.
I don’t go into town. I know Leah and Elliot have plenty of art to art so they won’t hold it against me if I don’t seek them out. I work the land and collapse into bed.
Literally rolling out of bed I land on the floor. I’m sore today and not feeling it, but I slowly peel myself up. I make coffee and feel my caffeine powers return.
I decide to go into town quickly and buy more seeds. As I walk I look for forage-ables. I find a few which is good because my understanding is, I can sell almost everything I find. Rocks, wood, shells, flowers, wild fruits/nuts and stinky fish. It's like the world just poops out money for me. Where was this carefree life back in the Zuu, Zuzu City. Doesn’t matter, I’m here now.
But….
It takes me 20 freakin’ minutes to walk into town. So much time spent on walking. Not that it’s a boring walk, there is plenty to do and see. In fact, was that a squirrel? It just takes a
Pelican town is very cute and quaint. The colors here seem more alive than back in the Zuu. There is a saloon, the Stardrop, it’s an actual saloon, not a bar, or a club, a saloon.
I grin stupidly in front of it. Like a tourist. I note, it’s not open yet and walk to the town shop - Pierre’s, but it isn’t open yet either. So I walk around, checking out things nearby, snooping a little in trash cans and still trying to get oriented. I find a place where the water sounds just right, I zone there waiting for Pierre’s to open and lose track of time. When did it get to be 9:30?
As I am about to enter Pierre’s I bump into Abigail “How are you?” I query
“Ugh, I’m not in a good mood right now.” I didn’t realize the severity or else I wouldn’t have asked “what’s up?”
I get a look that could turn goblin’s skin, pink. She snaps back “I said, I’m not in a good mood, what do you want!”
My jaw drops, caught off guard I am without words. She twirls on her heel and storms off. Distracted for only an instant as her gorgeous purple hair flashes by me.
Then I feel sh*tty, also a bit embarrassed that I pushed without being more sensitive and also miffed at the savagery. I allow myself a laugh at her intensity but it’s not enough to convince myself that I didn’t just blow it.
I go into Pierre’s quiet and downtrodden. I browse but can’t afford what I thought I wanted and my heart isn’t into it anyway. I walk back home and think.
Ugh I don’t want to be so downtrodden? It’s better if she doesn’t like me at all, things would be fine that way. It shouldn’t be affecting me like it is, I tell myself. But it does.
I tend to my land. Lost in thought. I am able to let go and unravel as I enjoy the smell of earth, feel the breezes and connect to something more than myself, at least for the moment.
Darkness comes and I fall into bed feeling much better.
and green 
are at the opposing ends of the color wheel.
I'm hoping you will regale us with the tale when the time is right.
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