Ella’s New Year’s Resolutions Interview: Purr-Cilla
Purr-Cilla’s makes a surprising New Years resolution. Read more
Secret Santakinz: Purr-Cilla Got…
Ho, ho, ho, am I ever pleased. When we all went to pick names out of the hat in the auditorium for the Secret Santakinz exchange, I, Purr-Cilla, totally picked my OWN name out of the hat! Isn’t that just the best? Because now I don’t have to pretend to like whatever I get, I can buy something for myself! Hm, now, should I buy a makeup kit, a pretty pink winter hat, a new pair of cute boots…
Purr-Cilla’s Invitation
Oh wow. It’s me, Sparky, and can you say ‘awkward’? Today Purr-Cilla came up to me and said that her invitation to my party must have got lost because she couldn’t find it anywhere. What was I supposed to say to that? I couldn’t invite Purr-Cilla. She really doesn’t get along with Salley and she and Nibbles had some weird thing over the summer about Nibbles’ pool. And even though it was all Nibbles’ fault that I got in trouble with Ms. Stripes the other day, she’s still my friend. I had to think fast so I told Purr-Cilla that I wanted to invite her but there just wasn’t space at the party and I said I was really sorry. Yikes, that was not a good plan because Purr-Cilla said that she heard that I was planning to have the party at my Uncle Arte’s Curio Shop and that there was plenty of room in there. I didn’t really know how to answer that so I just stood there feeling stupid. Then Purr-Cilla FREAKED! She said she didn’t even want to come to my party and that she only mentioned it because she felt sorry for me because I was … Read more
School President Speeches: Purr-Cilla
Well, I guess I need no introduction. I mean, I’m sure you all know exactly who I am. Last year I ran for school president and I came so close to winning that Salley Cat knew she had to ask me to join her on school council. I very graciously accepted her offer and although she wasn’t always the easiest ‘Kinz to work with, we did manage to get a lot done. In case you need a little reminder, last year Ms. Cowoline (my opponent’s mother) decided to cancel the Halloween parade, a longstanding tradition at our school. Despite the fact that some members of the council (who shall remain nameless) wanted to simply disobey our principal’s wishes and show up in costume anyway, I came up with a plan to start a petition to convince Ms. Cowoline to allow us to continue our beloved tradition and it worked. In helping to plan the Fall Fair I was instrumental in introducing realistic budgeting to your *ahem* president’s unrealistic plans. I also came up with a fair way to organize volunteers so that we’d have enough to handle all the jobs that needed doing. And for last year’s school trip it … Read more
She’s Back!
Wow! I am so glad that it’s the new school year because I tell you – I was getting sick of playing second banana to Salley last year. But this year things are going to be different because I am running for School Council President again and this year I intend to win. Apparently Cowabelle is running this year, which isn’t really fair because she’s the principal’s daughter. I mean, is she really going to stand up for the student body and get things done or is she just going to do what Mommy says? And who’s to say that when Ms. Cowoline is counting the votes that a few of the ballots for me don’t get ‘lost’, if you know what I mean. I actually don’t mind Cowabelle. She’s a lot better than some of the other ‘Kinz but if this school wants a President with some executive experience who isn’t in the Principal’s back pocket then I think I’m the obvious choice.
Ella interview: Purr-Cilla
Ella McWoof: I’m here with Purr-Cilla. Purr-Cilla played a large role in the student government last year and I’m sure that our readers would love to learn more about her. I’ve also heard murmurings that sometimes Purr-Cilla doesn’t always get along with all of the ‘Kinz and I thought that we could address those rumors here today. Purr-Cilla, welcome. Purr-Cilla: Wow! I was wondering when you were going to get around to interviewing someone that the readers would REALLY like to hear about. Ella McWoof: Um, well, I think the readers are anxious to learn about a lot of the residents of Kinzville, but maybe you could tell us a little about the contributions you made to the School Council. Purr-Cilla: What DIDN’T I do is more like it. I practically carried the council all year last year. Salley is not exactly management material, but I was able to keep it together and work with her and in the end I guess we made an okay team. I think there was just a little confusion about who should have been president and who should have been vice-president but whatever. Ella McWoof: You know, sometimes I hear talk around town that … Read more
Nibbles’ Real Friends
Hey. I’ve kind of been keeping a low profile since I realized that Molly was right about Purr-Cilla using me for my pool. I mean, I just felt so stupid and I didn’t want Molly to say ‘I told you so’. My mom keeps asking what’s wrong because I told her just to tell my friends I’m not home. It’s just that I don’t want to invite Purr-Cilla and her friends in when they show up (which they do regularly, hoping to go for a swim) and I’m too embarrassed to see my other friends. But today my mom said enough was enough and that Molly had called on me several times and I was going to call her back. I took a deep breath and called her and you know what? She was awesome. She didn’t even mention Purr-Cilla. She just wanted to fill me in on her latest babysitting assignment. Apparently it went a lot better than the last time when Millie ran away. Finally I couldn’t stand it any more and told her how I overheard Purr-Cilla talking about me to her friends. She was so nice about it. She didn’t say ‘I told you so’ at … Read more
Nibbles’ Realization
Have you ever felt like a total fool? Because if you have, then you know exactly how I am feeling right now. I am so embarrassed I almost can’t even say what happened to me today. I was over at the Arcade to meet Roberta and we were getting a drink from the Arcade cafeteria when I saw Purr-cilla, Penelope and Janice sitting at a table. I was walking over to see them when I noticed that my shoe was untied and I bent down to tie it right next to a big plant near their table. I guess they didn’t see me because I overheard their conversation and I still can’t believe what I heard. Janice was asking if they were going to go swimming later and Purr-cilla said “Yeah, I guess it’s hot enough to put up with Nibbles for an hour or two.” I couldn’t believe it. Penelope actually jumped in and said that she liked hanging out with me, and Janice said yeah, she felt kind of bad about pretending not to be home when I came over the other day. But Purr-cilla told them to get over it – that I was always talking about … Read more
A Missed Invitation
Hey, it’s Nibbles again. Kind of a weird day today. You know that the other day Molly said that Purr-cilla was just using me for my pool? Well, today I decided to prove her wrong. Molly thinks that the only time Purr-cilla and her friends want to hang out with me is at my pool. So today I decided I would go over and surprise Purr-cilla at her place. And then the strangest thing happened. When I got to Purr-cilla’s there were a couple of bikes in the driveway and I’m pretty sure they were Janice’s and Penelope’s because I remember them from school. Which was great, right? Because I figured the four of us could all hang out together. So I rang the doorbell and I was almost positive that I heard someone walking around inside but then there was no answer at the door. After a minute I rang again, and then I waited and waited but no one came. I guess they must have just left their bikes there and all gone out somewhere, so I gave up and went home, but when I was leaving I thought I saw the curtains in the front window move … Read more
Nibbles’ Family Takes the Plunge
Okay, I don’t want to be a disloyal sister or anything, because Plumpy is the best sister ever, but can I tell you something really cool that happened since Plumpy got married and went away and my parents came home? My mom and dad decided to get a pool! A POOL! Can you believe that? That wouldn’t have happened if Plumpy were still in charge! It is so nice having my very own swimming pool in my backyard! It’s been a really hot summer here and, as long as my mom or dad is around, I can just dive in any time I want to cool off. I’ve been having such a good time. Then something kind of interesting happened the other day. I was hanging out in the pool, when my mom said some friends were at the front door. I went through and there were Purr-Cilla, Penelope and Janice. Weird, huh? They came to ask me if I wanted to hang out. I told them sure, but I would have to change out of my swimsuit, but they said that hey, they happened to have their swimsuits with them so why didn’t we all have a swim in … Read more
Purr-Cilla’s Awesome Party
Dear Diary, Guess what? Remember how I figured my birthday was over and the party wasn’t going to happen? Well, surprise! Penelope and Janice saved the day. After I told them to forget about the party, they went to the park and started rounding up the kids. They told them about all the fun stuff I had planned, and told them that they could bring any friends they wanted to my house. And they did! SO many kids started arriving. I couldn’t believe it! And even though none of them had a gift for me, I didn’t even care. I just wanted guests. And then guess who showed up? The ‘Kinz. PLUS Salley Cat. And you know what? She brought salsa. And it was actually really good. We all played games and ate TONS of ice cream and pizza and just had an all-around great time. So what have I learned? Not to be so hard on everyone. And not to exclude kids to make other kids feel jealous. And that a party is WAY more fun if you’ve actually got guests. Now it really is a happy birthday to me! -Purr-Cilla
Purr-Cilla’s Worst Day
Dear Diary, You’ll never believe what happened today! My birthday party, the one that was supposed to be THE party of the year? Yeah. Not so much. All the kids from my school decided NOT to show up. Why? I think it’s because they’re jealous. Or maybe because Salley Cat turned them all against me. Sigh. Actually, the real reason is probably that they think I’m mean. And sometimes? I guess I probably am. But it’s not my fault! I just happen to be cooler than most of the kids in my school, and it’s hard to make friends with kids who are so…so…UN-cool. So the only two kids who showed up at my party were Penelope and Janice. My besties. And can you imagine how embarrassed I was when no one else was there? Can you imagine? I told them that I didn’t even care. I said the party was canceled. I heard them leave a few minutes ago, so I guess it’s really over. The birthday that never happened. Maybe if I’d been nicer to everyone, I’d be having the party of my dreams right now. Instead? I just feel really, really alone. Happy … Read more
Purr-cilla’s Party
Yikes. It’s Penelope here. You know, Purr-cilla’s friend, Penelope? Janice and I just left Purr-cilla’s party. She is not happy. We got there and she had all this food prepared and all these decorations up. She had gone all out because she said she wanted this to be the most awesome party every. Purr-cilla said that at soon as everyone got there, she was going to crank up the tunes so loud that the ‘Kinz could hear them all the way from the park and then they’d regret that they didn’t come to her party (the ones she invited, that is.) So we’re sitting there, waiting for the rest of the guests to arrive, and we just keep sitting and sitting and sitting. Purr-cilla kept checking the time on her phone, and after about an hour, I think it finally started to dawn on her that no one was coming to her party. She pretended that she didn’t care, but Janice and I could tell that she was really upset. So then Janice said that we meant to bring something but we had forgotten and we would be right back. Then she grabbed me and we ran out the door. … Read more
Purr-Cilla: Getting Prepared for the Party!
Dear Diary, I am super-stoked! Tomorrow is my birthday party – you know, the one that’s going to put all other parties to shame? That one! It’s SO exciting – knowing my friends are all going to be there, happy for me and bringing presents. Ooh, it’s going to be amazing! Now, there’s only one tiny thing…I heard through the grapevine that Sparky might not be able to make it. That’s less than awesome, but I’m hoping it’s just a rumor. After all, I don’t want his FRIENDS showing up if he doesn’t come. Ugh. If everyone I gave an invitation to comes, I should have a couple hundred kids at my party – which should be AMAZING! The trampoline has arrived, along with the juice bar, the ice cream truck and the loot bags I’ll be giving out (each one has a rare item in it! Beat that, other kids!). Oh, this just might be the best birthday I’ve ever had! – Purr-Cilla
Purr-Cilla’s Awesome Party
Dear Diary, I cannot WAIT for my party! You’ll never believe it, but Sparky is actually coming! Of course, he’s bringing his pesky friends with him, but only the three I invited. The other four (Nibbles, Alex, Roberta and that awful Salley Cat) are SO mad. I saw them at recess and they weren’t even speaking to each other! I may have successfully divided the ‘Kinz! HA! I haven’t really heard if many of the other kids are coming. I know Janice and Penelope will be there, and I’m sure that most of the kids I gave invitations to will show up. I mean, please – it’s my party, why would anyone miss it? I’ve got to go and pick out some earrings – mom said she’ll take me to the jewelry store and we can get whatever pair I want! I LOVE birthdays! – Purr-Cilla
