Sick Leave

I need to apologize for the lack of updates. I've been bed-ridden with a terrible cold, so haven't been able to get much of anything accomplished in the past couple of days. However, just because the mayor was out of commission doesn't mean the town stopped moving, and I had a lot to catch up on once I was feeling fit enough to do so.

Brewster's business at The Roost has been picking up, to the point where he offered me a part-time job as a barista. My appreciation for his coffee had seemed to assure him I knew a good cup of coffee. I was a little reluctant, still not knowing much about coffee, but he needed the help, and extra money never hurts.

New HHA Rules

It was kind of a slow day today, though I'll comment on what little did happen.

Lyle, the representative of the HHA, dropped by this afternoon. Now that my home was entirely paid off, free and clear, he was inviting me to join an exclusive branch of the HHA. Instead of a simple points system based on your own tastes in furniture, they would set up themes for you to try and match, and would even consider your home's exterior in the valuation. It sounded interesting, so I signed up, though I think it'll be a long time before I actually manage to win any kind of recognition. While my exterior is finished, my interior design has a long way to go, still.

Kiki Delivers

Well, I have some good news. Kiki came through on her promise to move into town, and she's now a proud resident of Mymeara. She still has a lot of unpacking to do, but I was glad just to see her again. I was honestly skeptical if she would come, but it seems she enjoyed her vacation and her chats with me so much, she just had to become a permanent resident.

It seems that the campsite we installed really does justify its expense. Not only is it becoming more popular, but every person it convinces to move into the town is a boon that we really need to help keep moving things forward.

Art Lessons Pay Off

There were some interesting things happening in town today, I think.

The first thing is that Pietro came to tell me he'd be moving out on the 10th. I have to say, I'm honestly kind of relieved. A guy who spends every waking moment in clown makeup is just kind of creepy. I was never able to get all that close to Pietro, as I seriously felt creeped out any time I spent time with him. While it's a bit horrible of me to say about a resident of my town, I'm happy to see him go.

Dirty Jobs

Sadly, I don't have a whole lot to talk about today. But, I'll describe what little of note did happen.

At The Roost, Brewster informed me that business had been going well since it opened, and he'd be offering coffee to go if people wanted. With his shop being so close to Main Street, I imagine it'll lead to a big upturn in his customer base, since not everyone felt like they had time to sit and drink.

I also got word from Moose that he wanted to dig up a time capsule he had buried some time ago, but he had kinda forgotten exactly where. We went hunting, and dug it up near the town's notice board. Seems he had buried a tee-shirt that had gone out of style in the hopes that by the time he dug it up again, it would be back in. He had promptly forgotten what was inside of the thing. So, for my help, he gave me the shirt.

Super T&T

Figures, right after I talk about how the weather is drying up, we get the biggest storm since I moved to town. It was a fierce thing, and if not for my responsibilities to check on the town, I'd have spent the entire day indoors.

Braving the rain, I headed for the newly remodeled Super T&T. The Nookling brothers had finished their renovations, and the store was now larger than ever before, though I doubted they'd be able to expand again, as the store was eating up every available bit of land.

Coffee and a Haircut

Today was a pretty big day for the town. Though it was also big on a somewhat more personal level, as the exterior of my house is finally finished. It took a long time before I finally found all the relevant materials at Nook's Homes, but it's done, and it I think it looks great. Once I manage to push through my plans for the rest of the town, I think the mayoral mansion (as some of the residents have come to describe it, due to its size) will act as a wonderful centerpiece to the town's feel.

Seasonal Shifts

Well, it's June now, and you can really feel the shifting of the seasons. The weather was dry for the first time in what felt like weeks today. I actually got some use out of the watering can Isabelle had given me to help out around town!

My plans for work didn't start until the afternoon, so I decided to look around the shopping district for a bit in the morning. Much to my surprise, Tommy at T&T Mart told me they'd be closing the next day in order to remodel and expand the shop again. The town had become so lively in recent weeks that they had already outgrown their new store. Their current building simply couldn't keep up with the demands of the growing town. I have to admit, hearing that made me kind of proud of all the work I had been putting into the town.

Sleepy Sundays

Well, today was nice and relaxing. It being Sunday, Joan was in town, but I decided to forgo the stalk market for the foreseeable future. While it can certainly prove a great way of making money if you're a mixture of smart and lucky, I think I prefer more hands-on (and less risky) methods of earning bells.

I recently managed to find and buy myself a computer, so I spend most of the morning surfing the internet and playing a couple of games. Not exactly the most exciting thing to talk about, but I hadn't gotten to do these kinds of things since leaving home, so it proved an amazing way of passing the time, and helped me reconnect with some of my online friends.

Follow-up at the Club

It was an unusual day. While looking around town, I stumbled across a wandering camel who told me her name was Sahara. It seems she goes from town to town selling wallpaper and carpet to those who are interested. The catch seems to be that you don't know exactly what you're buying--you pay her, she takes stock of your house, and installs whatever she's inspired to by your decor.

I decided to try my luck, to decidedly odd results. I came in to find my living room walls looking like the night sky, and my carpet looking like a field of grass and flowers. It was such an unsettling effect, I didn't even think to stop and take a picture before reinstalling my old flooring and wallpaper.

Club LOL

Well, today was quite the day. Sylvia is gone now, the only trace of her presence in town being the patch of dirt where her house used to be. It had been taken down during the night. I imagine the grass will regrow in time, and all that will be left are memories.

In lighter news, however, Dr. Shrunk's Club LOL has opened its doors. The once barely-noticeable alley now plays host to a bright, colorful sign that's hard to miss, especially once it lights up at night. Even the door is ringed by lights to invite customers in. All of these new and expanded businesses are really making the once derelict Main Street start to shine.

Goodbye, Sylvia

Well, this happened sooner than I'd like to admit. Sylvia hasn't even lived in this town as long as I have, but she's decided to move away. Apparently, another town has become famous for its "turf wars", and she wants in on the action. I have no clue what a turf war is in this context.

I think I simply have to accept that Mymeara will never be able to satisfy the tastes of every single person. Sylvia's found a place that suits her better than I think Mymeara ever will. Trying to change the town in a way that appeals to her would disappoint all the people who like the path it's already on. I wished her luck in her new town, and decided to take a walk along the beach to think and clear my head a bit.

Meet the Neighbors

Well, another slow day. Since I don't have much to talk about, I figured I should probably make note of the villagers who lived in the town before I arrived. I've talked about those who moved in after I did, but not much about the ones who came before.

First up is Moose the mouse. Moose is a real musclehead, always talking about working out, eating healthy, and so on. Still, while I've had bad experiences with such types in the past, Moose seems to be a pretty decent guy. While he maybe tries a little too hard to push other people into joining his insane workout regimen, his heart's at least in the right place about it, and he always has a kind word or small gift for people.

A Look at My House

Well, today's been a rather slow day. Absolutely nothing of note happened. So, rather than sit here and complain, I thought I'd give a small tour of my house.

First, the outside is really starting to come together. No more glaring pink door! There's still some room for improvement here, but it's looking really nice already. All that's really left is to replace the fence and mailbox when I find suitable looking options. I may decide to replace the walkway, but we'll see what happens.

The Museum's Grand Reopening

I woke up rather excited. Today, we'd be holding the grand reopening of the museum. It was probably the ceremony I had looked forward to the most since I had started my job as mayor, as the museum and its mission meant a lot to me.

It turns out the new employee Blathers had mentioned was his younger sister, Celeste. Since she would be managing the affairs of the museum's second floor, she joined us for the short celebration in front of the train station. Quite a few people turned up, which made me really glad. I wasn't the only one in town who seemed to care a lot about the contributions the museum made to the town.

A Museum That Belongs In One

Well, i woke up this morning to some major changes. My house, from the outside at least, now looks completely different. While I'm still waiting for Nook to stock items to help finish off the look, it's a major step int he right direction. As the house has grown, it's actually turned into somewhat of a mayoral mansion. When Nook had a renovation option inspired by ancient Japanese castle architecture, I couldn't resist. I've slowly been gaining a mental picture of my ideas for the town, and my own home would act as something of a starting point to spring the theme forward. I simply have to get access to the kind of plans and materials needed for the rest of work, which I imagine is going to take a while.

Signatures and Slick Kicks

Well, today certainly proved interesting. Not long after I woke up, I heard a knocking on my door, which is actually pretty unusual. Isabelle only leaves notes, and most of my neighbors are familiar with my sleep habits. Turned out to be a guy who called himself Dr. Shrunk. He was a comedian, and was looking to open up a club in the town. Since the noise from such a business could be a concern, he needed not only my own approval, but a petition showing there was enough support by the residents of the town to get the business permit. He figured a respected figure like the mayor would have a better chance of collecting them than a stranger to the town would. He had already approached all the business owners in town, so I'd only really need to approach my neighbors about it. The club sounded like a fantastic opportunity in the town, which was lacking any real venues for entertainment, so I readily agreed.

Summer Solstice

Well, today was a far more exciting day than yesterday managed. While that new shop on Main Street was still under construction, Nookling Junction has finished it's renovations. Gone is the tiny little shed, and now a sleek, modern building known as T&T Mart has a proud place in our shopping district. and I have to say, I'm really happy with the change. The shack, while providing a useful service, had quickly become the most unattractive building in the area and was dragging down the entire atmosphere. Now I feel like our town has a store it can be proud to shop at.

Slow Day

Today was by far the most uneventful day I've had since I moved to town. I'm honestly a bit lost for words on what to even write about. Nookling Junction was closed as advertised, the furious sounds of construction behind its protective tarp. The store that had started construction yesterday was still a work in progress, so I still have a bit of a wait on my hands to see what's up with that.

The Suite of Sweet Dreams

A lot seems to be happening around town today. After breakfast, I decided to visit Nookling Junction to look for furniture. While that didn't really come to anything today, Tommy did tell me that they'd be closed tomorrow while they expanded the store. They'd be able to carry more products each day after the remodeling, which sounded wonderful to me--a bigger selection meant more opportunities for furniture I'd like. I also felt a little proud, as this expansion meant Main Street was starting to prosper again. I wondered if I could keep this trend going.

Dreams and Statuary

My house is looking significantly better after those renovations, but there's still some work to be done on it. I definitely need a new door, to start. Some new fencing and a matching mailbox would be pretty great, too. I guess I'll have to keep my eye open at Nook's Homes, to try and find things that can help make the look a little more cohesive. At least it's a start. While it has a ways to go, it already feels just a little more like home to me.

A Shady Salesman

Well, my house is looking a lot better this morning. It's not nearly as lop-sided as it was before. I'm kind of glad Nook's crew works so fast. Sadly, I'm still expanding the house faster than I can fill it. Many of the rooms are still empty. Hopefully I can find some furniture I like in the coming days, as the empty house can actually be kind of depressing. I ordered some renovations from Nook today, which should be complete in the morning. I hope they look as nice as they seemed in the showroom.

Beef With a Side of Veggies

For the first time since moving into town, I had what felt like a slow day. Compared to every other day so far, just not a whole lot happened. Not to say that nothing at all happened, but the scale just felt so much smaller, and I think it's the first time I haven't felt drained to the point of exhaustion.

My house has continued to grow. There's only so many times I can write about trips to Nook's, after all. I now have a room on the western side of my house. The eastern side should be complete in the morning. Can't wait for that one, because my house appears a little lop-sided at the moment.

The Bug-Off is On!

Well, today was quite a day. First thing when I woke up, I was approached by the guy who ran our newly constructed Reset Surveillance Center. To be honest... I still have no clue what he actually does. And he seems to have temper issues. Whatever this ... resetting thing is, I don't want to do it. I have the distinct feeling I never want to be on Mr. Resetti's bad side. Many of the residents seem pleased to have the mole back in town, though, so I'm fine with the situation as long as he doesn't cause any problems.

Some Walls Go Up, Some Walls Come Down

Well, I woke up today to find that my house has a second floor. It's noticeably smaller than the first floor, and depressingly empty, but at least it's there. I may work on turning it into a bedroom. After growing up in my parents' house, it's been hard getting used to my single-room home. Sleeping in the living room has just felt weird. I'll probably move my bed up there later tonight.

The weather was rainy again, but the clouds seemed thin. I doubted it would last for long. In the meantime, it was going to take more than a little rain to keep me from work. I had things to do.

An Odd Visitor

Seems like every day I've been here, my house has gotten a little larger. In fact, my house is growing faster than I can find things I like to fill it with. After this latest expansion, I think it's a match for some of the largest homes in the town. I guess it's fitting for a mayor, but it also feels weird. I moved to town with nothing, and now I'm an important figure, with a big house. It hasn't even been a week.

It's kind of hard to complain about such good fortune, though.

Campsites and Coconuts

At this point, the construction talents of Nook's crew don't surprise me anymore. I again woke to find my house larger than it had been when I went to sleep. Even from the outside, the effects of the expansion were becoming more noticeable. The weather, unfortunately, was less than ideal today.

But, rain or no, I was the mayor, and I had a job to do. The bridge was complete, and Isabelle was going to be hosting a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the project.

The Work Truly Begins

Today, I woke up to find the paint job I had arranged with Nook was complete. I also found two notes from Isabelle on my door. The first said that the application for the development permit had been approved, and that I should come see her when I found the time, to discuss what we could do now that we had the permit. The second said that Tortimer, the town's previous mayor who had retired, was visiting and wanted to speak with me. Figuring Isabelle could wait a bit, I decided to meet with Tortimer first. Maybe he'd have some advice.

The Path to the Permit

My sleep was relatively restless. Between the craziness that had happened the previous day and being in a tent, sleep was difficult and sporadic. I woke up to one heck of a surprise, though. I was surrounded by wood instead of fabric.

I groggily stumbled outside to find that somehow, in the middle of the night, not only had the tent been torn down, but my house had been erected, somehow without waking me up. In fact, I was even covered in a blanket I had never seen before, with a pillow that hadn't been anywhere around when I had gone to sleep. Nook wasn't kidding about that construction crew. Those guys are like carpentry ninjas.

Meet the Merchants

Well, I probably should have posted this yesterday, but it was just such a crazy day, I forgot. After all, it's not every day you find yourself the mayor of a town by accident.

After my little nap, I woke up just in time to find the mailman delivering a letter to me. Seems Nook was right about the cardboard box. His name was Pete. Nice guy, but his job keeps him busy, so he didn't have long to chat. He just introduced himself, handed me the letter, and was on his way.

The letter didn't have a return address, or even a name. But it seemed to be from the person who was supposed to be the town's new mayor. It was kind of vague, but it seemed some personal issues came up that prevented them from taking the position. They wished me luck with my new job.

Wait... what?!

Oh, man. No one's ever going to believe this.

So, after all that waiting, the big day was finally here. I boarded the train, and headed for Mymeara, the town that was to be my new home.

Along the way, I have a pleasant chat with a cat named Rover. He seems to be the real nomad type, always on the move, never really settling down. He had some great stories to pass the time, which was great, because even though the train ride lasted all through the night, I wouldn't have been able to sleep a wink. I was way too excited.

So, the train finally pulls into the station, and I get a huge surprise. What seems like half the town is there to welcome me. Which is flattering, but also incredibly confusing. How did anyone even know I was coming? But the surprise doesn't really end there.

Apparently, the town's new mayor was supposed to be on the same train I was on. But I was the only one to get off at Mymeara. Due to some massive misunderstanding ... it seems I'm the town's new mayor now. I swear, I tried to explain I wasn't who they were looking for, but no one really seemed to be listening. They were all too excited to welcome the new mayor to town.

So excited!

Well, it's official! On June 9th, I'm finally leaving home to start life on my own.

My parents aren't exactly thrilled with the idea. They think I'm still too young to be moving so far away from home. Though to be honest, they've always been the traditional type. If they had their way, I wouldn't leave home until I was married (ha!). I had to work pretty hard to convince them I'd be okay.

To be honest, I am a little worried. I don't really have anything in the way of savings. Though I've heard that while the town I'm moving to is fairly small, it's an easy place for someone to get a foothold. I hope it's true, because I've spent every bell I have on the train ticket!

Despite my worries, I just can't help but be excited. A new place, new people, and yes, even new responsibilities. There's just so much to look forward to!

The 9th really just can't come fast enough.