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// 23rd October 
// Story: Diaries of an Equestrian Overlord 
// by KitsuneRisu 
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4.15 PM

This Applejack Pony, she seems to carry an enormous amount of clout. I am, in fact, quite impressed that she was able to singlehoofedly receive an award from the Mayor, but yet, not have the wherewithal to show up to receive it on time.

I am conflicted about my feelings about her so far. Perhaps she would be useful to me, or perhaps a liability. I cannot decide. The others fall into categories quite easily. For example, Twilight Sparkle fits neatly on the 'useful' column, whereas everypony else is a 'liability'. Applejack, on the other hoof, displays qualities of both, but I cannot simply just write her name on the middle line.

On the one hoof, it takes a lot, and I mean a lot to win the respect of the Mayor. I've known her for a long time, and she has two hooves and a stick stuck up her somewhere begging for the sweet release of freedom. Applejack's reward seems to be well deserved, however, for her contribution in saving the town from a stampede. This shows bravery, intelligence and quick thinking. She is also rather strong, and resourceful.

However, she seems to be the kind to impulsively do things with results that may or may not swing toward the favour of an accomplished ending. Her ability of quick thinking usually ends at the formation of the idea, and not the results. Her stubbornness might be the cause of her eventual downfall. I must remember this and use this information to take advantage of her during the Gala.

I really kind of enjoy her apple fritters, but don't catch me saying that in public. It also seems that she is the only one who is contributing to the economy of Ponyville, although I'm not sure that is intentional.

I wish she'd take some kind of speech classes.





7.13 PM

I have just realised where all the money in Ponyville goes to.

Parties.

They threw a party to celebrate the money. They threw a party to celebrate Applejack. They threw a party to celebrate Wednesday.

The only reason why Applejack remains the sole money-owner is that she has products that Ponies both require and can afford, and she spends all her bits on improving her farm, for which she has to hire the PonyHome Construction Crew, which I own.

Essentially I am giving them money so that they can waste it on cakes, which then goes to Applejack because Ponies cannot live off cake alone, which then comes back to me in diminished returns.

This town has problems.