Ourlandia+Journal

= Ourlandia Journal = by the citizens of Ourlandia Day 1

After floating for many days at sea, we have at last come to land. This is a most spectacular country, as we find ourselves surrounded by wondrous plants and animals. We are all in excellent spirits, and, in honor of our miraculous survival and feelings of good will, we have decided to call this land Ourlandia.

Day 2

As we were looking around our spectacular country and discovering all of the animals and plant life, we came across a basketball looking item lying at the base of a Ibuprofia. A few of us decided to pick it up and start shooting it into a ring made of feathers from the first animal we discovered. To our surprise, it cracked on the first throw into the ring.

Day 3

We met other humans who have lived in Ourlandia for many years. We are not able to communicate with them at this time due to the language barrier. We noticed that these humans seem to have a great love for Ourlandia. Along with a great love for Ourlandia, they seem to have many personal belongings. Some of the personal belongings seem to have the same uses many of our personal belongings have, but some of their belongings must have uses we will have to learn by spending time with the people from Ourlandia. All of the people in this part of Ourlandia have a long piece of white paper with some sort of writing on it. They seem to almost worship the paper. They also have pantings throughout their living spaces that look like fortune cookies on colorful stems that grow in colorful, sparkling sand. We do not recognize this plant, but they seem to find this plant beautiful and extremely important. Along with pictures of the plant we noticed paintings of an animal that was shaped like a Christmas tree, but had layers of color with yellow spots. The animal was extremely colorful just like the plant that seemed worshiped. We sense a strong importance of both the plant and animal to the people of Ourlandia. Why???

Day 4

As we spent time camping just outside of where we met other humans in Ourlandia, we were pleasantly surprised by an animal passing by our camping grounds. The animal bit the bark of a tree, spit out the bark and started eating the wood from the center of the tree. The animal hopped from tree to tree eating the wood from the center of the trees. Once the animal moved away from each tree, the tree transformed back to its original appearance as though the tree was never touched. After the animal hopped away, the humans in Ourlandia scooped up its droppings and spread them out around the boarders of their living area. We now realized what we had stepped in yesturday as we entered and exited their living area. Gross!!!!

Day 5 We have enjoyed the past 4 days exploring, resting, and taking in all the marvelous things Ourlania has to offer. Today we decided to trek through the Serendipity Cascades deep in the heart of the Mellowbush Mountains in hopes of finding different vegetation to supplement our cooking. As we walked farther into the moutains, we noticed millions of fly like insects humming above our heads. They are were all buzzing in the same direction and seemed to be on mission to find something. After a group discussion, we took off the after the insects to see where they were heading. As the sun began to set, the insects slowed down and an aroma of cotton candy began to fill the air. Over joyed by the smell we ran towards the scent and discovered it was the Britalorlizachel, that Wendy and Michelle had told us about upon their first exploration of the area. We watched as the millions of fly like insects landed on the fungus to drink the water. Due to night falling upon us we returned to the trail and headed back to camp, even though no vegetation had been found it had been a great day!

Day 6 The next day we decided to go look for our daily food and explore the different types of plants throughout Oulania. We were very suprise by the plant Ibuprofia. The smell of the plant made you want to eat all of them but the other humans motion to us not to eat them. They made us to believe that this plant help with pain but could be deadly. As we were exploring we came in contact with a terrible smell, oh no, the Mearple! What are we to do? We believe the Mearple to be vicious. Fortunately it has not spotted us. We need to escape before we are attacked, eaten, sprayed...whatever. But where? Where can we go? I make a mental note...stop exploring and make shelter!!! Out of the corner of my eye I see a Dreacryslynn's nest midway in a tree. I silently motion for the group to hide inside the massive nest. Can we make it up the tree without being spotted?

Day 7 As we were sitting in the Dreacryslynn's nest we noticed that the Mearples were getting closer to explore this new scent that had recently penetrated the air. Could it be the scent of humans? While we were shaking from fear and wondering what was going to happen next, all of a sudden a Chipperoo came out from behind the bushes and attacked the Mearple! The Chipperoo gave off a blueberry scent which scared the Mearple away. We discovered that we need to have a Chipperoo for a pet so that it can protect us from the mean Mearples. We fed the Chipperoo the plant, Ibuprofia, which tastes like blueberries as a reward for protecting us. We decided that when we go exploring Ourlandia we would gather lots of Ibuprofia to feed our new friend (pet) - the Chipperoo!  Day 8 During our second week in Ourlandia, we have decided to learn more about the native villages and animals of the country. While walking along Babalu Beach, we meet a dreacryslynn. We discovered if you approach a female while singing the chorus from “The Purple People Eater” she would allow you to sit upon her back. Imagine our surprise when she flew into the sky with Katie hanging on for dear life! When Katie returned she told us about the villagers on the far side of Ourlandia who do not have clean drinking water. A group of us have decided to attempt to cultivate some Britalorlizachel to transplant near our neighbor’s water source. *Caution: Please do not make the mistake of singing or humming "The Chicken Dance" song in the vicinity of the dreacryslynn. They become very agitated and aggressive!!

Day 9  As we observe the natives of Ourlandia we notice that they are wearing brightly colored clothing. The colors of their clothes are more vivid than any that we have ever seen. As we are strolling on the banks of the beautiful stream at the foot of the serendipity cascades just after dawn we find out where these colors are taken from. On the ground beside the britalorlizachelwere small piles of brightly colored powder. This powder falls from the fungus as it blooms at dawn and dusk. It sheds light colors at dawn and darker colors at dusk. When the natives add water to this powder it serves as a powerful dye that is used to create beautiful clothing. When this powder is mixed with the feces of the Glubberish  it is used as paint for the homes of the ourlandia natives. This paint keeps the Mearples away from their homes. Today we have learned about some of the resources available in ourlandia. Day 10 I am still in pain and shock after the crazy ride on the Dreacryslynn! I know we were told not to eat the ibuprofia, but after that I had no choice. The good news is, the pain is going away very fast! Wow! I think I need to take a few more ibuprofia plants with me just to make sure I have enough for later. Anyway, I am sure everyone is wondering about the people who do not have clean water. They are having many problems beyond the water. Food, shelter and general happiness were also an issue. I was only able to find small children who were willing to show me around their village and attempt to talk to me. When I drew a picture of the Wookimus Cookimus plant that seemed to make the people in the other village so happy, the children pushed me out of their living area and started to yell at me. I am not sure why the people in one place worship the plant and these children got so upset at a simple drawing of the plant? Anyways, I feel like we need to try to find some way to help these people. Maybe they need to take a few bits of the of the ibuprofia plant. It sure has a way of making me happy :) dd Day 11   After the strange reaction from the children over the Wookimus Cookimus, the group brainstormed the best way to help our neighboring village. We decided that we would take a small herd of Mooclavia that was discovered by Shawn and Christie to our neighbors. The Mooclavia will serve a dual purpose to our neighbors. The strength of the Mooclavia will provide the ability to plow fields. We will also take seeds from Ashrenbubug. They can grow a crop of Ashrenbubug to supply their food needs. The Mooclavia will also provide another source of food. Strangely enough the Mooclavia’s females’ milk is quite nutritious. The milk can be consumed as a liquid or made into a MooCheese.

Day 12 Lynn and Andrea decided that everyone needed a safe haven to return to after a long day of exploring. Near a beautiful small waterfall and stream they built a shelter using wood from some trees. For a roof they used large colorful feathers from the Dreacryslynn. We ground up some of the feathers into powder for extra medicine after building the hut. The hut was beautiful and would make the contestants of Survivor weep! We hoped that everyone would be able to find the hut and have a good night’s rest.

Day 13 As I was walking through Ourlandia, I noticed and encounter between the Mearple and the Glubberish. The Mearple seemed to be hunting the Glubberish, unseen from a brush. All of a sudden the Mearple pounced on the Gubberish and bit a portion of its jelly side off. The Glubberish immediately regenerated itself and was in a blink back to its normal size and shape. The Mearple then disappeared back into the forest. As it ran off it once again excreted its characteristic skunk like scent, even though there seemed to be nothing around threatening it directly. Very strange...

Day 14  As we gathered at our camp for a recap of the first 2 weeks in Ourlandia, Crystal, Andrea and Lynn told us about their hut. We decided to go see if we could all fit in it. When we arrived, I looked between the Dreacryslynn feathers and noticed a strange animal coming toward the hut. I told the others to look at the creature and Lauren and Christy asked in unison, "Is the hut made of wood?" "Sure," Lynn said. "Oh, no!" Lauren exclaimed. "That is a Chipperoo and Christy and I have discovered that it eats wood." Within milliseconds of that exiting Lauren's mouth, the Chipperoo had landed on the roof and eaten a whole through it. Now we will have to go to plan B...  Plan B~ Andrea, Crystal, and Lynn consulted the natives about the "destructive" Chipperoo and found a simple solution to the problem. Andrea showed the natives a piece of wood while Lynn made Chipperoo sounds. The natives seemed to understand and showed us by drawing detailed drawings in the sand. which Crystal copied the drawings on the paper that she made by adding fungus powder and dreacryslynn feather powder with water. THe natives scared Lynn and Andrea when they picked up a large orange feather and begin dancing around with it. Crystal figured out that they were trying to tell us that the that the ground up powder from the Dreacryslynn can be mixed with water from the waterfall at the base of serendipity fall and added to the tree bark to make a tar like mixture. Andrea thought of her beloved "tarheels" from the main land and began to feel a little homesick. Lauren and Christy walked up and joined the group. Andrea started to feel better when the Lauren mentioned that a game of "moocavia tipping" was starting shortly. We left to join in the fun...

Day 15 <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: block; text-align: center;"> After the Ashrebubug root was discovered by Ashley and Karen, I decided to set out in the forest to find this great smelling root. I wanted to use the root as potpourri. After walking for miles through the rain forest, I found the Ashrebubug plant. I pulled the plant from the marshy ground. I took the root home to my hut and ground the root into a powder. I am using the powder as a potpourri to make my hut smell wonderful. I plan to travel through the rainforests of Ourlandia to find this precious root. I discovered that the powder with water added makes the perfect perfume. So men, come get this delicate root perfume called **//Ashren//** for only 2 tots. 2 tots are equal to $200 in American currency. Day 16 <span style="color: rgb(197, 0, 255); font-family: Comic Sans MS; display: block; text-align: center;">I am so excited to be an Ourlandia citizen! I am even more excited becuause today is my birthday. I have requested the assistance of a Chipperoo that I have became great friends with recently, to stock up on his poo to spread out in my flower gardens for my birthday celebration today. I am deterermined that the Glubberish is not going to spoil my special day!! I know that they are known just to spoil little childrens' parties, but I am not taking any chances. All my friends and family are coming over to celebrate with me. When my husband asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I told him Ashren (the perfume that my wonderful friend Lauren discovered). I know he will have to work some overtime in order to purchase it (he only makes one ot an hour (it takes ten ots to make one tot), but I am willing to make the sacrifice :)

Christy, I will give your husband 1/2 off since you are my first customer. Only 1 tot! But shhhh!!! Don't tell anyone!

Day 17 This morning I woke up almost happy. For a moment I forgot about the horrible things that happened at my party yesterday. To begin with the Glubberish did show up and ate my cake. My husband tried to stop him but it was no use, it was gone with the blink of an eye. Then as soon as he had left a Mearple tore through the house in search of the far gone Glubberish. After my party had been ransacked we tried to open the presents to find my beautiful bottle of Ashren was destroyed in all the chaos. After all my guests left disappointed and sick of the Mearple's stinch, I sat down and had a drink prepared with the wookimus cookimus fruit. I went to sleep feeling pretty good...only to wake up this morning and notice that....

Day 17 Continued As the evening progressed, Shawn and I went walking through the darkness, as we were not invited to the evenings festivities. We decided to explore more of the surrounding area. We heard a heart wrenching noise coming from the distance, a sound not unlike that of a wounded cow. Approaching, we found a young Mooclavia, crying. Cautiously we decended upon the young beast, caressing his soft, muscular head. This Mooclavia was very obviously scared and quite possibly alone. We searched the area for any sign of his mother or heard, without luck. As shawn and I were already considered outcasts, we decided to adopt this beautiful baby for our own and named him Murphy. Welcome home!!

Day 17 Cont.

Our home had been destroyed!!! The dreacryslynn thought the feathers on the roof of our house was its nest! Our house was not strong enough to support the large bird and the whole roof caved in. What caused this horrible luck??? What the Mearple did at the party was nonthing compared to this destruction! I wasn't able to figure out how to get out of my room for what seemed like years! "HELP ME!! HELP ME!!" I yelled at the top of my lungs until I almost lost my voice. As I was yelling I was able to hear other humans talking and the voices were getting closer. Finally, the other humans heard me. I heard Wendy yell she was going to help me. I was not able to tell how far under the home I was until she started pulling me out of the mess. I guess the only luck I had today was still being alive.

Day 18 I began walking down by the river missing home. Everyone is so excited to be here. I feel like the outsider. I'm trying to embrace our new life, I just miss home. I was doing great until the Dreacryslynn attacked last night. It wasn't my home that was destroyed, but it could have been.