41st Ashan, 718
This seems to be becoming a habit. Tei'serin mused ruefully.
"This" was the fact that she was sitting at her desk in the school house struggling to stay awake while she waited for her students to arrive. Ei'ryl was a very early riser. They were starting to fall into a schedule now, and that helped. Schedules were good. Schedules kept Tei'serin sane.
She got up when Ei'ryl woke up. After changing her diaper if it needed to be changed, she fed her daughter. Then she made breakfast for her mother and siblings. If Thorin or one of his men were there, she made something for them, too. By then, the others were usually ready to get up, so she got dressed, and played with her daughter for a while. Then she ate with her family, before going into the village.
It was usually breaks before Sorin, Keiaris, and Meiarin would have to leave to get to school on time, so she left them to get a start on their chores, finish up any last minute homework they might have, or spend time just relaxing before school. Her mother took care of Ei'ryl while she was gone. When it was time to feed Ei'ryl, her mother either gave her a bottle, or brought her into the village so that Tei'serin could feed her. If the latter was the case, her mother would watch the class while she was feeding her daughter. Once school was over for the trial, it was back time to take care of her daughter. Her mother made dinner for everyone. Soon after dinner was over, if there were no "visitors" that needed seeing to, it was time to go to bed so that they could start over fresh with the new trial.
Tei'serin blinked sleepily at the book she had brought with her. The kids would be coming in another break or so, and she need to be more awake than she was in order to face a class full of children who were excited about the festival.
Avocado oil comes from the fruit of the avocado tree. It is ideal for treating irritable skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and it helps with older, mature skin that has thinned with age. Since it is thicker than many other types of carrier oils, it is a good carrier oil for massages. If need be, it can be thinned with another carrier oil such as olive oil or sweet almond oil.
Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes. It can be used for both cooking and cosmetics as well as a carrier oil for essential oils. It also has antiseptic properties and is a mild astringent, making it a good carrier oil for acne-prone skin or oily skin. And unlike some oils, it is not greasy.
Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of the Moringa Oleifera tree. The Moringa Oleifera tree is also known as the drumstick or horseradish tree. This oil is very good for helping with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, making it good for helping to ease the pain of arthritis. When combined with the right essential oil, this benefit extends to easing other kinds of joint pain as well. Moringa oil is also able to help reduce the inflammation in scars, and speed up their healing process.
Apricot kernel oil is extracted from the kernels or seeds of apricots. It is a light, gentle oil that has a slight nutty aroma. This oil has properties and uses that are similar to sweet almond oil. It can be used as a massage oil because it makes the skin soft and supple, and does not leave any greasy residue behind. Apricot kernel oil has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Since it isn't greasy, this oil is good for use on dry, irritated, or sensitive skin.
Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant. By itself, this oil is good for treating constipation, ailments of the skin, and improving the health of your hair. Using castor oil to dilute essential oils that have similar effects will enhance the effects of the essential oil, making your remedy even stronger. Castor oil is a natural anti-inflammatory which makes it great for easing the pain of aching joints and muscles. Rubbing a few drops into the afflicted area once every seven trials or so will allow the anti-inflammatory components in the oil to reduce the swelling and inflammation. This oil is also good for healing skin infections, and treating sunburns.
Tei'serin blinked sleepily when she realized how light it was getting. Knowing that the children would arrive soon, she put out the candle she had been using to read by, and put her book away. She stood, and stretched a few times before going out to wait for her students.
Tei'serin watched as all of the children gathered in the school yard. This trial was a special one for the village. She didn't know how they did things in the city, but the Plantation Festival was a big trial for Treth. And how could it be anything but a big deal for a village full of farmers? Since it was such a special occasion, Tei'serin had a treat in store for her class. Instead of classes as usual, Tei'serin was going to take the kids out to a nearby farm to help them with their planting. Tei'serin wasn't sure how much "help" the younger children were going to be, but it would be a day spent outside doing something "real," not cooped up in a stuffy classroom learning about things that had happened long ago, and far away as one of her older students had put it. Sorin, like many of the older children was restless now that Cylus was over. Even in this rain, he wanted to be outside rather than cooped up indoors.
It would be a treat for the kids; a break from endless lessons, and a chance to get outside after the icy cold of Cylus. The "reward" they had been promised in the form of pies and cookies wouldn't hurt either. At the same time, it would be a learning experience for them. In a few arcs, many of her students would be working on their parents' farms full time, or even trying to work farms of their own. Learning as much as they could now would help to prepare them for their future. Tei'serin knew that she would enjoy the experience as well. She had learned a lot last arc when she had helped one of the local farmers with his orchard. And while she didn't grow much on her own farm, she liked the idea of being able to produce more of the things she and her family needed to survive.
When all of the children had arrived, she took attendance quickly.
"Is everyone ready to go?"
The resounding "yes" made Tei'serin grin at her students. She checked the letter she had been given with the directions to the farm, then turned back to her kids.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
This seems to be becoming a habit. Tei'serin mused ruefully.
"This" was the fact that she was sitting at her desk in the school house struggling to stay awake while she waited for her students to arrive. Ei'ryl was a very early riser. They were starting to fall into a schedule now, and that helped. Schedules were good. Schedules kept Tei'serin sane.
She got up when Ei'ryl woke up. After changing her diaper if it needed to be changed, she fed her daughter. Then she made breakfast for her mother and siblings. If Thorin or one of his men were there, she made something for them, too. By then, the others were usually ready to get up, so she got dressed, and played with her daughter for a while. Then she ate with her family, before going into the village.
It was usually breaks before Sorin, Keiaris, and Meiarin would have to leave to get to school on time, so she left them to get a start on their chores, finish up any last minute homework they might have, or spend time just relaxing before school. Her mother took care of Ei'ryl while she was gone. When it was time to feed Ei'ryl, her mother either gave her a bottle, or brought her into the village so that Tei'serin could feed her. If the latter was the case, her mother would watch the class while she was feeding her daughter. Once school was over for the trial, it was back time to take care of her daughter. Her mother made dinner for everyone. Soon after dinner was over, if there were no "visitors" that needed seeing to, it was time to go to bed so that they could start over fresh with the new trial.
Tei'serin blinked sleepily at the book she had brought with her. The kids would be coming in another break or so, and she need to be more awake than she was in order to face a class full of children who were excited about the festival.
Avocado oil comes from the fruit of the avocado tree. It is ideal for treating irritable skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and it helps with older, mature skin that has thinned with age. Since it is thicker than many other types of carrier oils, it is a good carrier oil for massages. If need be, it can be thinned with another carrier oil such as olive oil or sweet almond oil.
Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes. It can be used for both cooking and cosmetics as well as a carrier oil for essential oils. It also has antiseptic properties and is a mild astringent, making it a good carrier oil for acne-prone skin or oily skin. And unlike some oils, it is not greasy.
Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of the Moringa Oleifera tree. The Moringa Oleifera tree is also known as the drumstick or horseradish tree. This oil is very good for helping with skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, making it good for helping to ease the pain of arthritis. When combined with the right essential oil, this benefit extends to easing other kinds of joint pain as well. Moringa oil is also able to help reduce the inflammation in scars, and speed up their healing process.
Apricot kernel oil is extracted from the kernels or seeds of apricots. It is a light, gentle oil that has a slight nutty aroma. This oil has properties and uses that are similar to sweet almond oil. It can be used as a massage oil because it makes the skin soft and supple, and does not leave any greasy residue behind. Apricot kernel oil has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Since it isn't greasy, this oil is good for use on dry, irritated, or sensitive skin.
Castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant. By itself, this oil is good for treating constipation, ailments of the skin, and improving the health of your hair. Using castor oil to dilute essential oils that have similar effects will enhance the effects of the essential oil, making your remedy even stronger. Castor oil is a natural anti-inflammatory which makes it great for easing the pain of aching joints and muscles. Rubbing a few drops into the afflicted area once every seven trials or so will allow the anti-inflammatory components in the oil to reduce the swelling and inflammation. This oil is also good for healing skin infections, and treating sunburns.
Tei'serin blinked sleepily when she realized how light it was getting. Knowing that the children would arrive soon, she put out the candle she had been using to read by, and put her book away. She stood, and stretched a few times before going out to wait for her students.
Tei'serin watched as all of the children gathered in the school yard. This trial was a special one for the village. She didn't know how they did things in the city, but the Plantation Festival was a big trial for Treth. And how could it be anything but a big deal for a village full of farmers? Since it was such a special occasion, Tei'serin had a treat in store for her class. Instead of classes as usual, Tei'serin was going to take the kids out to a nearby farm to help them with their planting. Tei'serin wasn't sure how much "help" the younger children were going to be, but it would be a day spent outside doing something "real," not cooped up in a stuffy classroom learning about things that had happened long ago, and far away as one of her older students had put it. Sorin, like many of the older children was restless now that Cylus was over. Even in this rain, he wanted to be outside rather than cooped up indoors.
It would be a treat for the kids; a break from endless lessons, and a chance to get outside after the icy cold of Cylus. The "reward" they had been promised in the form of pies and cookies wouldn't hurt either. At the same time, it would be a learning experience for them. In a few arcs, many of her students would be working on their parents' farms full time, or even trying to work farms of their own. Learning as much as they could now would help to prepare them for their future. Tei'serin knew that she would enjoy the experience as well. She had learned a lot last arc when she had helped one of the local farmers with his orchard. And while she didn't grow much on her own farm, she liked the idea of being able to produce more of the things she and her family needed to survive.
When all of the children had arrived, she took attendance quickly.
"Is everyone ready to go?"
The resounding "yes" made Tei'serin grin at her students. She checked the letter she had been given with the directions to the farm, then turned back to her kids.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
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Bonus experience approved by Jade, to be given to the following character(s) involved in this thread, only upon the completion of the review, where the character(s) demonstrated celebration of the holiday, Plantation Festival, on Ashan 41st, Arc 718. The details of this this holiday include: As the season reaches the warmer periods, this festival is held to plant crops and start the production of plants again. Farmers will prepare a trial or two before, then start work on the 41st Trial of Ashan - with the goal of planting all the crops they can.
Bonus Experience Upon Review Completion:
Knowledge
Ne'haer Holiday: Plantation Festival
+2 Bonus Skill Points
Free Item: 1/3 Acre of land for harvesting crops or caring for farm animals given to you by the farmer you help, should you wish to use it now or later. This land cannot be sold or given away and may only be used for agricultural purposes.
Bonus Experience Upon Review Completion:
Knowledge
Ne'haer Holiday: Plantation Festival
+2 Bonus Skill Points
Free Item: 1/3 Acre of land for harvesting crops or caring for farm animals given to you by the farmer you help, should you wish to use it now or later. This land cannot be sold or given away and may only be used for agricultural purposes.
