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Mother gave you to me today. She told me to write in you when I am sad or happy or feeling anything at all. I will begin tomorrow. ~ Lizzy ♥
I was created two days again, in the evening of October the 8th. Mother says this is a lucky day to be created, because it is the beginning of the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, and she is thankful for such pretty pet. Thanksgiving? I have so much still to learn. ~ Lizzy ♥
I learned today that Thanksgiving is a holiday that families celebrate to give thanks for all they have. We are celebrating it today, with Mother and her family. There is a huge turkey, and more food then I've ever seen before! Mother's family is very loud though, so I've escaped to this corner to write. ~ Lizzy ♥
Everyone is suffering from stomachaches today, so I am alone. Mother told me I could explore wherever I wanted, but I prefer to sit in my room. It is very pretty, with snowflake wallpaper and a blue bed with lots of ruffles. There is also an empty vase on my bedside table, which I have resolved to fill. Maybe tomorrow I will go out to pick some flowers or dry some herbs. ~ Lizzy ♥
It is raining today, so I can't go out to the meadow to find something to fill my vase. Instead, we were all stuck inside. Mother seized the chance to spend some 'family time'. Everyone groaned, but Mother says I must get to know everyone better. Here are the people in my family: Shade is my older brother. He's probably my favourite sibling. He's not too loud and reads stories to me sometimes. I especially like the ones about the princesses. Shade says he runs a library in Neopia Central, and he will take me there sometime. He promises that there will be many more princess books. Goodie! Marina is not too bad either, though I cannot stand her daughter. She is obnoxious and loud. But if Mizu (Marina's daughter) is bad, then Griff is worse. She's awful! I wish she would leave me alone. I didn't know how I would survive a day cooped up with her, but then I discovered a lock on my door. So I locked myself up to write. But I'm afraid I'll have to go back down in a bit. ~ Lizzy ♥
I can't go to the meadow today either. Mother says she is going to take me shopping down in Neopia Central. I'm kinda afraid, because there are crowds there, and its very far away (we live in Meridell). But she promises that we will visit Shade in his library, so I will not hide under my bed, as I am tempted to do. I must go now. ~ Lizzy ♥
Yesterday was a total fiasco. They only good thing was that I filled my vase. After I wrote to you, Lucky flew Mother and I to Neopia Central. Lucky is one of our two servants. She's our housekeeper, and Warrior is our bodyguard. I must say, as scary as Warrior is, I feel safe when he's around. But Lucky is so clumsy and forgetful, it can be dangerous. Needless to say, I was not excited about flying above Neopia on her back, rocking in the air. When we arrived, I was immediately swarmed by thousands, even millions of neopets and their parents. I was very frightened, and stuck close to Mother. We browsed the different stores for a while. Mother was having the time of her life, but I was terrified. Others kept staring at me. I'm not sure why. Mother didn't seem to notice. She stopped to chat with some of her neofriends. Some of them asked about me, and she replied happily that I was a bori. A bori? I thought I was Lizzy. After lunch, during which I was stared at by every person in the restaurant, we stopped by Shade's Library. It was even more magnificent then I imagined! It was made of stone, with a grand staircase leading to the great oak front doors. Inside was packed with selves and shelves of books. There was one area with a dozen fireplace, all with fires blazing cheerfully, and as many cozy bean bag chairs. Another area was roped of, but Shade winked at me, and when Mother was busy chattering again, he duck under the rope and motioned for me to follow. I joined his, asking if it wasn't against the rules to enter an area that was roped off, and he replied it was but it was his library and he could do what he wanted. I admire his bravery. Then he pulled a sort of album off one of the shelves and opened it. He flipped to a certain page and showed it to me. It was a picture of me! Written beside it was a description about me. Shade had written so many happy things, it made me glow inside. Then he put the book away and said he had something for me. He opened a little box and took something out of it. He gave it to me. It was a bouquet of some of the most beautiful flowers I had ever seen! Shade said they were glass roses. "For your vase." He explained. I love them so much! I have them in my vase now. They are my favourite possession. A little while later, when we had left, another one of Mother's neofriends walked up to us. I sighed. She gave a package to Mother and glanced at me. Then she looked again. She asked what I was. I was deeply offended. I was a WHO, not a WHAT. I waited for Mother to correct her, but in vain. Mother just smiled and told her friend that I was a bori. Again, I was confused, having thought I was Lizzy. Oh well. Mother's neofriend asked more question and Mother responded proudly. She said I was 44901 hours old, that I was level 6, that my speed was 17, my strength was 11, my defence was 12, my IQ was 12 and that my health was 11 out of 11. I didn't understand any of it, but Mother's neofriend sure did! She scoffed and said that was nothing. She carried on boasting about her own pet, while Mother looked affronted for the first time that day and hurried me away. We got home in time for supper, Mother still looked slightly dumbfounded, and went to bed. Today it is raining again, so I have retreated to my room to write. I wish it wouldn't rain so. ~ A Bori
I found out today that I AM Lizzy, and that bori is the name of my species. I realized then that I hadn't noticed any other boris in Neopia Central. Was that why people stared at me so? ~ Lizzy ♥
It stopped raining today, and Griff took advantage of that and ran outside with her best friend, Lex. As I watched them go, I asked myself: "Why are there no other boris? Why can't I have a friend too?" ~ Lizzy ♥
I asked Mother today why there were no other boris, and she told me that I was 'limited edition'. That means that only a few boris were created in all of Neopia. I asked here what 'created' meant, and she told me that I was not born but created as an egg. She explained the Shade and Marina had birth parents, before she adopted them. I felt sorta left out, but Mother assured me that Griff was created too. Then she said something about Illusen and broke into a coughing fit. Great, like it feels makes me feel a lot better knowing Griff and I have something in common. And I still wish there were other boris. ~ Lizzy ♥
I set out to look for a friend today, but in vain. There were no other boris as far as the eye could see. All I found were a whole bunch of stares and snide remarks. I'm beginning to feel smaller then I really am, and I wish I could crawl inside my shell like the turtles Shade showed me. ~ Lizzy ♥
Mother took pity on me today, wanting to help me look for a friend. So we went to visit the Chat Boards. The horror! All the noise and people, not to mention a strange language. The 'omgs' and 'lols' made me feel like one of those newbies. When Mother reminded me that I WAS a newbie, but it didn't make me feel any better. Griff, who went with us, shot me exasperated looks before running off with Lex to hang out with some punks. I despise those wockies! ~ Lizzy ♥
I met someone today. He was lost in the meadow behind our house, trampling the beautiful flowers. I was so mad, I flew out of the house and ran at him, chattering like a madman. Then I realized that I was talking to a stranger, so I gave a squeak and ran away. I watched from my window as Mother went out and gave him directions. I wonder what kind of neopet he is. I've never seen the likes of him before. ~ Lizzy ♥
I found out that the strange pet who trampled the flowers yesterday is a bori! I asked Mother how that could be, since he looked nothing like me. But she told me that boris come in different colours. I'm ice, and he's blue. That's why I'm all sparkly, while he's all furry. I wish I had known he was a bori! I could of asked him if he knew where I might find a friend. ~ Lizzy ♥
It snowed today! It's the first time I've ever seen snow, and I love it! I think winter is my favourite time of year. I leaped about catching the snowflakes on my tongue. It was so much fun! Then I found a flower made of ice. Shade said it was really rare, so I picked it and tucked it behind my ear. Griff laughed and said it made me look babyish, so I was just about to throw it away when Shade said it made me look perfect. He put some sort of charm on it so it won't melt or wilt. He called it 'blessed', and said that everyone in the family had something blessed, and that it was magic. He also said that my flower was full of ice magic, and that I could use that magic if I could control it. Shade and Marina can control theirs, but Griff can't. I hope I learn before she does. ~ Lizzy ♥
Hurray! I've got a friend now! Well not really, but close enough. Remember the package Mother received the day we went to Neopia Central? It contained a little harris, a gift for Lucky. When Mother gave her the harris, called Memory, Lucky gave me her old feepit! Hurray! I love her so. I've named her Glacier, but I call her Lacy. I don't call her that in front of Griff though, because she'd laugh at me. She has her own petpet, a tanizard named Luna. Lacy is much nicer though. She's a snow pet, like me! We had fun playing in the snow today. We made lots of snow angels, so many in fact, that Mother nicknamed me her 'little snow angel'. Lacy is great, but she doesn't talk to me, so I'm still looking for a friend. I guess you'll be my friend, diary. ~ Lizzy ♥
The weather warmed up today, and all the snow's melting. The meadow is a field of slush and muck, and it's no fun at all. I've got a cold, so I'm stuck in bed with Lacy. Today's just a gloomy, grumpy day. ~ Lizzy ♥
It began raining again today. And I'm still stuck in bed. Phooey. ~ Lizzy ♥
Still raining, still sick. There's nothing to do except stare at the ceiling and feel sorry for myself. Shade brought me a radio today before he left for work, and I heard a song that suits my situation. It's called 'Flood' by Jars of Clay, and it goes like this: Rain, rain on my face It hasn't stopped raining for days My world is a flood Slowly I become one with the mud But if I can't swim after forty days And my mind is crushed by the crashing waves Lift me up so high that I cannot fall Lift me up Lift me up - when I'm falling Lift me up - I'm weak and I'm dying Lift me up - I need you to hold me Lift me up - Keep me from drowning again Unfortunately, I have no one to left me up. I need a friend. ~ Lizzy ♥
Not sick anymore! But something peculiar is going on. Griff is all excited about something called 'Halloween'. I didn't know what that was, but Mother said it was another holiday coming up in a few days. She explained that on Halloween, you dress up as something you aren't and go around asking for candy. I'm not sure I'm going to like it, but I didn't want Griff to think I was scared. So I agreed to try it. Then Mother said that she was going to Neopia Central to buy Griff a costume, and did I want to come too? But I sure didn't want to go to THAT place again, so I just told her to pick out something for me and hid under my bed. I came out only when I heard them leave and am now sitting on my bed cradling Lacy and writing. ~ Lizzy ♥
Mother came back yesterday with the coolest costume! It is a big white sheet with eyeholes and earholes. When I put it on, I looked just like a ghost! I didn't look like myself anymore, and suddenly I felt very brave. I floated into the living room, wailing like a ghost. Mizu was so afraid, she started to cry! So I had to put away the costume. I can't wait until Halloween! ~ Lizzy ♥
Halloween tomorrow! I'm so excited, I can't keep still. The weather is crisp and clear, a good sign, and for once Griff and I worked side by side, hallowing out a pumpkin. When we were done, we argued good-naturally over the design of the face. I finally won, so Mother carved the pumpkin following my design carefully. When it was done, even Griff admitted it was pretty awesome. Then Mother shooed us out of the kitchen and I can smell roasting pumpkin seeds. I asked earlier if I could take Lacy trick-or-treating with me, and Mother said it was okay, so I think I will make her a costume now. One matching mine. ~ Lizzy ♥
Halloween! I'm more excited then I've EVER been in my LIFE! We had a marvellous supper earlier, with pumpkin pie and roasted pumpkin seeds. I've decided I liked pumpkin. Then Griff and I began making some last-minute preparations before heading out. We put a candle in the pumpkin and put it outside the door. We strung cotton everywhere, making it look like cobwebs. We made sure our candy bags were okay, with no rips or tears. And last but not least, we dressed in our costumes, I in my sheet, Lacy in the pillowcase I cut eyeholes in, and Griff in her witch costume. I jumped about and shouted so much that Mother sent me to my room until it was time to go, which will be any minute now. I already hear the early trick-or-treaters making their rounds through my open window. The moon is full and the spooks are about tonight! ~ Lizzy ♥
I stayed out so late on Halloween that I slept all day yesterday. But I had so much fun! Griff and I ran about in the dark and shouted and whooped. We yelled "TRICK-OR-TREAT" and played tricks on people who didn't give us candy. After our bags began to get heavy, we sat down and filled our stomachs. Then with considerably lighter loads, we were off again. Lex joined us halfway through, and for a fleeting instant I wished I had a friend to join me. But Lex and Griff were so nice to me for once that I soon forgot I was friendless and hollered and laughed along with them. When we got home, I could tell Mother was ready to scold us for staying out so late, but then she saw Griff with her arm around me and my mouth covered in chocolate and us laughing together like sisters, so she softened and told us to get ready for bed. So we did and, as I said, slept all through yesterday. What a blast, though. I can't wait until next year! ~ Lizzy ♥
Yippee! It's snowing again today! Lots of it, a real blizzard. Mother says that this is what I was named after, the raging curtain of snow. Shade, who was stuck at home with the rest of us, laughed and ruffled my hair. He said I was wrongly named, and I was too quiet to compare to the howling wind we heard. But Griff defended me for once, saying the he had no idea what I was like, and that I howled louder then everyone on Halloween. Shade looked very taken aback, and nothing more was said on the subject. But I glowed inside at Griff's words. Maybe she's not so bad after all. ~ Lizzy ♥
The blizzard is still raging, and we're all still stuck inside. Mother is worried and says that if it keeps up, we will have no more food. Yikes! ~ Lizzy ♥
The storm stopped today, thank goodness. Lacy and I went to play outside in the soft snow. It was perfect of digging. I dug a long tunnel in the meadow. I was digging and digging, then suddenly- I heard someone else digging too. Frightened, I stayed where I was. Then I saw one of the walls of my tunnel shift and break until a furry blue snout poked through. It was followed my two beady eyes and two giant ears. My first impulse was to scamper away, but then I realized: a bori! To be specific, the one whom I had seen a month earlier. He stared at me, and I stared back. Then his face broke into a grin, and a small smile crept over my face. He wiggled an ear, and I did too. He tapped his claw on the snow, so did I. He stuck out his tongue and crossed his eyes and I tried to copy him. Then suddenly, we both burst out laughing. We came out of our tunnels and frolicked and played the whole afternoon. He left after supper, but not before promising to come back the next day. I can't wait! ~ Lizzy ♥
The strange bori came back after breakfast and told us about himself. This is what I learned: 1. His name is Night. 2. He doesn't have a family. Poor him! 3. He doesn't have a home either. He's just a poor, wandering bori. I also learned that he doesn't have any friends. I told him I didn't either, and of my quest for one. Night was interested. He asked if he could join me on my quest, and we could look for a friend together. He said he knew where all the boris lived! I asked Mother if we could go, but it took a lot of begging before she said yes. So we leave tomorrow. Hurray! ~ Lizzy ♥
I'm in a frenzy to pack this morning, so I can't write much. I've decided to take you, diary, but not Lacy. Shade promised to take good care of her. Mother is running about, making sure I pack an extra scarf, and extra food, and extra this, and extra that. Oh, Night as just arrived to pick me up, so I must go. I'm off on an adventure! ~ Lizzy ♥
Sorry I haven't written in a while. Night and I have been really busy! We travel all day and well into the evening before resting. At first it was hard going, and my feet hurt all the time, but after a few days I settled into a routine and my feet got used to the traveling. It's really fun, traveling with him. We laugh a lot, and sometimes take a break to play tag or just run through the snow. Night says that we are heading to a place called Terror Mountain, where it snows all the time! The name is a little forbidding, but Night says it's really nice up there. And there's a place called Happy Valley, a nice place he says, and another place called the Ice Caves, where I'll fit right in. The only problem would be the Snowager, Night told me, but he boasted that he wasn't afraid and that he would protect me. I am grateful to be traveling with such a brave bori. ~ Lizzy ♥
We hit a blizzard yesterday, a nasty one, so now we're holed up in a cave. Night tried to light a fire, but failed, so we lie huddled together for warmth. We only have a bit of dried fish left to eat, so I hope that the storm will let up soon. Night told me that we'll arrive at our destination in a few days time. I hope so. We've been traveling for two weeks already, and I'm beginning to feel weary. Oh, I do wish the snow would stop blowing so. ~ Lizzy ♥
After I wrote three days ago, the storm let up. Thankfully, we left the cave and immediately headed for the nearest lake for some fresh fish. It felt wonderful to plunge into the icy water and swim after the silvery fish. We laughed and splashed and had a great afternoon before setting out again. So now here we are, only a days journey from the mountain. I can see it from where I write, towering high above us. I can't wait to get there. ~ Lizzy ♥
We arrived today! I'm writing this from my hotel room at the base of the mountain, in Happy Valley. And a happy place it is! There are crowds of cheerful little chias and bruces and cybunnies. For once I wasn't afraid of the crowds partly because I had the larger form of Night beside me, and partly because most of the pets were smaller or the same size as me. Tomorrow a guide will take us up the mountain to explore the Ice Caves. How exciting! But now I must go to bed so I will be refreshed and alert in the morning. Sweet dreams! ~ Lizzy ♥
The past two days have been a blast! When we reached the Ice Caves, we visited all the most exciting places. We watched some pets battle in the Ice Arena and played hide-and-seek in the little caverns. I always won, my pelt blending in with my icy surroundings. Then we went to all the little gift shops. Night bought me a pretty little Ice Crystal from a helpful shoyru. Then we spent a night camped by the Snowager cave. Night convinced me to enter it the next day. After a breakfast of fried fish the next morning, we entered the cave of the monstrous Snowager. Quietly and cautiously, we crept up to him and each took a prize from his huge pile. Then we took to tail and ran. I was in the lead with Night hot on my heels when the Snowager woke up. Furious, he sent a blast of deadly icicles spinning after Night. Without thinking, I leapt over him and the icicles bounced harmlessly off my iced hide. Breathless, I nudged the frightened blue bori and herded him out of the cave. Once outside, Night thanked me profusely, but I could tell he was a bit embarrassed at what had happened after he had told me he would protect me. I told him not to worry about it. But inside I was glowing. I had saved Night, and maybe I was brave after all... ~ Lizzy ♥
When we got back down to the Valley today, we discovered the place was alive with tourists. We wondered why, but our question was answered when we saw that the Advent Calendar was open. We hadn't realized that it was December. After some quick math on my part, we discovered that if we left right away, we would make it home just in time for Christmas. So now I'm back in my hotel room, packing my stuff. I can hear Night bustling about in the room beside mine. I must go now. ~ Lizzy ♥
In the excitement, I forgot to write to you on my trip back. It's two and a half weeks later now, and I'm back at home. What a welcome party we had! Marina had baked me a pumpkin cake (gotta love that pumpkin)! Mizu and Griff had helped ice it, so it was kinda messy, but I loved it anyway. Lacy followed me around everywhere, relieved to have me back. Night was there too, and we excitedly told of our adventure. It was only after I had finished that I realized we hadn't met any other boris. Our mission was a failure after all. ~ Lizzy ♥
I asked Shade today what a friend was. He told me it was someone who made you laugh, who you always had fun with, who travel to the end of the world with you. A friend was someone who would give their life for you, and you would for them. A friend was someone you loved who loved you back. I realized then that maybe I had a friend all along... ~ Lizzy ♥
It turns out I had a friend all this time. I just need to travel to the ends of Neopia to find him. Night is the nearest and dearest friend I could ever have. Night and I were declared official friends this evening. We solemnly swapped friendship bracelets and everyone clapped for us. Even Griff and Lex, though they looked rather jealous. I wonder if they had a friendship party when they became friends. Meanwhile, throughout the whole party, Mother, Shade and Marina exchanged knowing looks and smiles. I wonder if they knew that I always had a friend. We've decided that Night will stay at our house until after Christmas, then move into his own house on our property. I'm going to help him build it! Since I have found a friend, I guess I won't be needing you anymore, diary. Thanks for being a great temporary friend. I will always remember you, and maybe some day I will continue to write in you. Until then though, good-bye and thank you again. ~ Lizzy ♥
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