So I've come across a seemingly cool town. There seem to be a good many people enjoying their life here. I've asked if I could live among them, and they all seemed to say yes, but there are certain conditions and requirements that I have to go through before becoming a real Murklander. I was given a campsite to start my life here, which is far better than what I've had living on the roads.
It's got a great little campfire, and my own tent! I do have bills to pay still, so I have a few ideas on how I can earn the money to do that. The bills cover the use of the tent here, and also they keep a cooler on the campsite stocked with some drinks and small food meals! There's no electricity here, but that's okay. I can buy things for my campsite, but I don't want to settle in too much and have a ton to move.
I spend a lot of time fishing. Fishing has been really helpful to me, since I can sell all the fish I get to the Murkland Mercantile Co. That is where I've been earning some money. Not sure what I'll be doing with money yet, but I know I'll have bills coming. I caught a bonefish! He's so cool, I've decided to keep him. I'm allowed to keep this one, and eat it if I want, because the Mercantile Co doesn't buy these type of fish.
There is one really big thing I'm not a fan of, there's no running water either, and it's required that I have to use the bushes to relieve myself. Boy is that uncomfortable. I'm used to it, from my time on the road, but I was hoping for more here. Maybe once I become a real Murklander, I'll find a place with at least a toilet of some kind.
I've been here for a couple days now and I learned a few things. First and best, there's a hot springs here! Some people have showers on their lot, and if I ever find one in the rivers of Granite Falls, I can put one on my campsite too! The only thing is, there's a water shortage, of course, and we have limits as to how long we can shower and how often. That's okay! I can deal with that. So my water days are limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I came to Murkland on a Monday, and at that time I didn't need a shower, since I had to swim some the day before to even get here. It's now Tuesday night though, and I'm getting pretty foul. I can make it until tomorrow.
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Dear diary,
Being a 'Pledge' for Murkland is getting pretty tough. I'm getting used to being stinky, but I miss my meals. There's something called trashfruit here, and it's a staple to all Murklanders. I've got to learn how to grow it! Some of my requirements in becoming a real citizen here are to grow 16 trash plants, from scratch, to perfect specimens. I was never much of a gardener before the apocalypse, guess I better get a green thumb fast. I'm missing some of the foods I used to have available. My campfire though, is a huge comfort and I'm so very thankful for it. The Merchantile Co stocks my cooler with hotdogs and, even though I hate them, I eat them once a day. I also grill my trashfruit! It helps make it taste better. I have to say I never really go hungry for long. I do have lots of stuff to eat, and I can always search garbage cans for stuff too. I know that sounds terrible, but I am doing what I need to!
I've lost track of what day it is! I think I skipped Wednesday's bath day. Oh well. I've met some locals! They seem super nice. I can't recall their names right now, but they are very welcoming. A few people stayed to play cards with me. A table and a deck were here on the campsite for me to use. I do have a goal of being a good friend to a good many people here. I won't comment on the attire of some of the locals though. I hope I can get that involved, I'm usually not a social person.
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Dear diary,
Well, I think it's Thursday. Today went to collect some things to sell. I was out and about most of the day, getting all sweaty. Digging up rocks, gems, fossils, and collectibles. I'd harvest any wild plants I found too! Some I can use for bait in fishing, and others I can eat myself. I love the fresh strawberries. There are a few berry bushes around that I take advantage of. Maybe I'll try a combination of my fruits when grilling next time. I haven't gotten a trash plant growing yet, I'll have to ask around for secrets or tips.
I still spend a lot of time fishing. Sometimes I catch more than fish! Occasionally I get a gem, or even just a spice. The soil here on my campsite will only grow trashfruit though, since they are so hardy. Other plants are more sensitive to the conditions in which they thrive. I have no hope of growing anything else for now.
When Friday rolled around, I was very happy to get a good swim in. I met a guy too, he's very handsome. I call him Mr. Vardo. He says he's got brothers, but I have only met him. He lives right near me too. Luckily I met him while I was cleaner! He told me about a place called Granite Falls, and that I should visit there for some good collecting, and I could learn something about Herbalism. I guess I could learn to make some type of lotion for the days I can't take a shower or swim. I've never heard of such a thing. So I will plan on a trip.
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Dear diary,
My trip to Granite Falls was super cool! There were tons of things to gather. New places to explore. People to meet too, but I wasn't there for the social aspect of life. I'm not a big talker. I gathered what I could, to bring home and sell or use in my Herbalism lessons. I did fish a lot too, and actually had a toilet to pee in. Even if it was public, and super smelly. Not to mention surrounded by bugs! Good thing I'm not super squeamish. I'll definitely be coming back to visit sometimes. It does cost some money to be here, like §111 a day for the campsite. I don't have a tent yet, the one I can use in Murkland has to stay there. I get why they don't trust anyone to take it off site. So, for now, until I can get a tent of my own, I'll be napping on the benches in Granite Falls. They are comfy enough. Especially by a warm fire.
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Thanks for reading! Stick around to see what happens next week. I wonder how long it will take her to finish her task of growing 16 trash plants from scratch to perfection!?
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Awesome start! Great story!
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