Right as I was heading to Re-Tail tonight, I heard a balloon and shot it down. I snapped the picture a bit late, but you can still see the path of my three deku seeds pellets.
As you probably know, I’m not too fond of my newest neighbor Canberra. But she earned some respect today. She said that Tabby looks like a red snapper; suspicious and weird! Thank you! I was happy to hear her say that. Because that means I didn’t have to say it. I almost wanted to give Canberra a high-five.
And on the other side of town hall, I found Tabby, all depressed. And believe it or not, I wasn’t even the cause of it this time! Then again, maybe she overheard what Canberra said.
Up in Re-Tail, Benedict showed interest in my golden clock. Perhaps he thought it was a golden cluck. At any rate, my asking price of 15,000 was too expensive for him. It’s really intended for Wi-Fi visitors though, in case any of them wants to buy it or trade it for a golden furniture piece that I need.
And in the cafe, Phyllis thought I was hitting on her! Me? Her?
After I was done working my shift and making my rounds, I decided to put in a new public works project. I scrolled through my list of choices and decided on the zen garden. I like the way it looks, but don’t expect many more zen items in my town. Everything zen? I don’t think so.
I stopped to catch an emperor butterfly as I searched for the right spot. Ultimately, I chose a location in the southeast part of town, just south of the town tree.
I paid it off right away and headed back to town hall. On my way, I ran into Molly. She offered to buy my emperor butterfly for 4,500 bells! They normally sell for 2,500 bells, so that’s a good deal. Sold!
I then went inside and Isabelle confirmed that the zen garden will be completed tomorrow.
After I update my dream town sometime tomorrow, you’ll be able to visit it yourself through the Dream Suite if you want. But even if you don’t, I’ll be sure to post another update tomorrow showing it off. I hope to see you then!
Soon after stepping outside, Rolf invited me over to his 
After hanging out for a while, he eventually asked me if there was anything in his house I wanted. I headed straight to the basic painting. He sold it to me for 3,130 bells.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be a fake! I need to stop buying paintings from this guy! 
Note: As Benjamin pointed out to me in the old comment section, that basic painting was the one I gave Rolf for his birthday! So I should have remembered! Oops!
After updating my dream town, Luna told me that Erika from Celadon recently enjoyed a dream visit. So if you’re reading this, Erika, hello!
In the Able Sisters’ shop, there was a purple-imp hood for sale. I’m trying to save clothes and accessories for Gracie’s fashion checks, and I needed a “flashy” hat to add to my collection. So I bought it.
Back in town, Molly asked me to catch a sweetfish for her. I did, and she gave me an A tee in return.
And my last stop of the day was Aurora’s house. I hadn’t seen her outdoors, so I went to say hello. But I kept hearing a cat meowing in her house. I wondered if it was something she was cooking for dinner. And I didn’t see a TV on, either. At least, not at first. But then I found it, up on the wall. It was a TV show with a cat chasing a mouse; it must be the Nintendo version of Tom & Jerry.
And outside by my house, a third black rose has appeared.
Crazy Redd’s tent was in town today, and I’m feeling pretty confident about this serene painting.
I fell into a pitfall in front of the video screen, so I had to suffer through an entire Tom Nook infomercial!
And Alli was all packed up and ready to go. So I made one last trip into her house to say goodbye.
And back outside, I ran into Rolf. He suggested a new public works project: a zen garden!
This is what it looks like:
I like it; I may install it sometime (but not right away).
And in T.I.Y., the Nooklings seemed to be serving lunch! But why was it sitting on the floor?
After finishing my shopping, I wrapped up my day in New Leaf. But I have a video to share with you all. It’s a slideshow featuring many of my best New Leaf pictures taken in the month of August. Check it out!