#i'm astral projecting right into the shire

[hobbitkin-journey]

Good Evening,

There's been another addition to my "meditation/astral projection" venture. (Do you have any notion on how I should go about referring to this? Saying "meditation/astral projection" each time is tedious at best). Instead of near the tree and creek that I normally arrive near, I "woke up" in a hole. It was very cozy, had lots of books as well. I had went outside and discovered I was in the Shire, though I was not entirely familiar with the area.

For a short moment I played with some children who seemed quite accustomed to my presence, and then returned to the hole that I'm assuming is my home. Mister Bilbo Baggins visited me, and I learned quickly that he aware that the majority of my consciousness was not spent in the Shire, reffering to this world as "The Other World" quite nonchalantly.

Mister Baggins also did me the favor of answering a few questions that I had about myself. I seem to do my best to keep my companions out of trouble/harms way(as I do in this world), and he finds it very amusing. Dare I say that old hobbit finds it extremly hilarious, if the extent of his laughter was anything to go by.

However, he was not able to answer if I am/was a Baker of sorts, saying he couldn't yet tell me. Though I do not understand why, I didn't press it further. Mister Baggins has lived through many things, after all, so I do believe he knows best.

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More recently: yesterday afternoon was my 18th Birthday. It felt like every other day, and yet there was this- wrongness in the situation that I couldn't shake. As I grew closer to this year, my responsibilities have multiplied- taking my stresses with it. While I accept this way of life and all it carries, it was also very confusing as I battled with myself throught the day about what is and isn't supposed to be. Why is everyone calling me an adult? I'm only eighteen- an Adolescent.

This is a strange world indeed, and I'm sure there will be plenty of instances in which I feel this way again. I do not look forward to those times. The notion does, however, peek my curiosity ever so slightly.

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On a lighter note, a friend of mine has requested that I join her at Prom. While I had no previous intentions of attending, it gives me the perfect excuse to purchase that nice vest I had discovered last month. I'm quite looking forward to wearing it, and hope the gathering will be equally as rewarding. Social interaction does have it's pleasantries every now and again.

Along with the vest and it's tie, there are other items I'm looking forward to receiving/buying. The item at the top of the list would have to be a pair of hobbit-like ears I had found; one of my 'insecurities' would have to be my ears and their lack of point, so that will be a very helpful thing to have. As of right now, the rest are various items for making proper hand-written letters. Parchment, sealing wax, stamps; all current necessities.

Perhaps there are things you're excited to recieve? I would love to hear about them, even if it doesn't relate to your kin. Yet if it does, elaborate how; I do quite enjoy getting to know you.

And, as promised, with this letter I've attached a recipe. It was titled "Blackberry Tarts from Bree" when I found it, so I thought that you could find some enjoyment in them.

Yours truly,

Aidan the hobbitkin

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[hobbitkin-journey]

Good Evening,

I've continued my personal mission of finding other hobbitkins that are currently active, and even went over to Twitter to see if there was any activity there. Sadly, however, there was not much since quite a few years ago, and the recent activity I did find wasn't exactly anything I trusted. Though it doesn't exactly surprise me, as we hobbits are mostly quite subtle in our ways, it is still something that gave me a slight feeling of disappointment. I wonder where everyone is?

As I've come to realize this past year of my life, I greatly enjoy cooking for others. There's this sense of pride and content that comes over me when I watch them enjoy what I've made, and I believe this comes from deep within my 'kin. Perhaps I was a baker? Or perhaps I've just had my fair share of guests? With the pandemic going on, however, it's been hard to indulge such an interest. We cannot share such things as we could before, and as I uncover more that my soul yearns to do, it gets more and more difficult to enjoy the comfort of my current home. Now don't get me wrong, I usually prefer my own company over others, and find surprise visits slightly unnerving; however, as of late, I've found myself restless. I want to go into the woods and explore the area, take my companions on trips without destinations, and invite guests over for large meals leading to late nights of merriment.

In regards to the "meditation/astral projection" I've been attempting, I had met up again with Gandalf; who greeted me like a friend this time, and seemed happy to see me. A wonder how differently we experience time? Had it been weeks for him, whereas it was only a few nights for me? Well, Gandalf had tried to bring me to the Shire, but something made me nervous to be seen there. I'm not sure why I was so adamant about not going there quite yet; perhaps there's someone I wasn't ready to see? I haven't the slightest idea, as of right now, but I do hope I'm ready to go there soon. Something tells me there might things I can find in the Shire that can help me figure out more.

Until my next letter, here is a recipe that I've been looking forward to as spring urges on.

There's also a variation where you use Violets instead of Dandelions, and I'm equally eager to try that one, as well. If you use either of these, do tell me what you think; I'd love to know.

Yours truly,

Aidan the Hobbit Kin

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