Typing with one hand because...

Typing with one hand because I can't let go of this dog toy.  If I do, I'll have to play the "seek" to find it.  (Crooked-ears Jo), aka Jojo might have been more aptly named "Chomp" or "Ferret" - this little guy has a lot of distinguishing qualities.  He's totally cute and sweet and good, but a puppy, which nonetheless = lots of work.  😳

Temporary foster pup Jojo.

Temporary foster pup Jojo.  He's funny - very well-behaved for only 14 weeks old.  Will let you know when he needs to go out, and listens when you correct him with your voice.  Odd, though - he's REALLY into hiding his things and re-arranging my bedroom.  When he's out playing, he's either hiding things or moving things.  He's cracking me up!

Well, there is a puppy under my bed in a box.

Well, there is a puppy under my bed in a box.  I've run out of space, so that is where I store them now.  😳

Just kidding.  This is a little dude who was dumped in Dawn's neighborhood. He's about 14 weeks old, black and white little bull baby. He's totally sweet and responsive if you correct him with your voice, but he's assertive with the other dogs - if they bark, he barks back, unlike most puppies I've ever had here. 

He's separated - I'm sharing my room with him for now. I've emailed Melissa about him, so hopefully we can find him a home soon. If not, Dawn will see about finding him another foster home once he's clear of worms and done with meds. I'm hoping to do Nappy's surgery within the next few weeks, so I don't need two babies in the house!

And he's been playing hide and seek with his toys - that is why he was in a box under my bed. Babies are funny! 😃

Shaun's new baby is such a cool little guy!

HOME:  It's where my mutts are, and there is no place like it.  However, riding in the car with Bastian was super-fun.  I've never seen a cat just lay back and chill for a car ride!  Shaun's new baby is such a cool little guy!

Me and former foster Dahlia...

ADOPTED - Me and former foster Dahlia during one of my recent visits. She's one of two that have been adopted locally that I get to visit. I just love this goofy girl. She's always SO happy and smiling. This photo makes my chest feel happy - it's always so good to see her and give her big hugs!

Me and Dahlia  🙂  Smiles all around - I just love her!  Thank you to her wonderful mommy, Mary Crabtree, for letting me see her.  I enjoy our visits so!

You know, yesterday...

You know, yesterday, I did not list anything serious that I was thankful for, but I do have quite an extensive list.  Aside from the obvious (my family, fur-kids included), there are the people that I have come to think of as my extended family- those who have adopted my foster fur-kids over the years.  Not everyone is on the Internet to see this, so I will only list the ones who are.

To Joe Costa, Ryan Daigle, Jeff Kinney, Mary Crabtree, Mary Beth Meacham, Jennifer Platt Hopkins, and Leah Lawrence Conley - I am thankful for you for opening your hearts to rescue dogs and giving them such wonderful lives.  You all really rock my face off.  😃  And to all of the rescue friends I've made who have helped me along the way, I am thankful for you, too!  I couldn't have done it without you.  There is just not enough space to list everyone and everything that I am thankful for - so I guess that means I've got it pretty good!  😃💗💗💗

HOLY COW.

HOLY COW. Never expected so many birthday wishes.  I guess they worked - today was great!  😃

Shaun got me a backpack that I really wanted... it totally complements my Raphael boggin'.  😃😃😃  I saw a blue heron on my way to Shaun's parents' house and that was really cool - I'd never seen one in person before.  THEN, he stopped and let me pick a piece of cotton from a field - I ran gleefully into someone's field, stole a piece of cotton, and ran giggling back.  It was the BEST EVER!  AND THEN, his dad gave me a snake skin, which I am totally going to use on my nails.

Got to eat a bunch of Mom's home cooking, so that was great.  Speaking of nails, I placed my first BigRuby order today.  Not to mention the family members who slipped me some money and the weather being so nice.  Today was the exact opposite of last year - anyone remember that?  😂  Thanks to everyone who helped make my day special!  ❤

Oh, and I need not forget that Shadow snuck around all ninja-like in Wal-Mart last night - WHILE I WAS THERE - and bought me some Bubble-Yum scented nail polishes without me even knowing it. Jajuan, you would have been proud. 😃

Me in my scary hat, with my ill-begotten cotton that I picked by myself on my 29th birthday. 😃

I don't feel bad.

I don't feel bad.  That being said, I am having a pain in the lower right side of my abdomen that is, well, painful.  It fades in, holds at a pretty bad hurt, and then fades out for a while.  I've Googled it, but have come up with nothing so far.  I hope it's nothing serious!

Janet brought me cake at work today.

Janet brought me cake at work today.  I just finished it - all by myself.  Having my cake and eating it, too:  CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!  😛

These are my birthday nails...

These are my birthday nails (a few days early) - orange-y for my topaz birthstone, and an owl because I like them. Notice that while my nails might not be the most beautiful things ever, they are not mangled from torture, nor have I ever been waterboarded to within an inch of my life. I do have offspring, but I wasn't forced to have him (and many others) while living in cramped quarters, unable to move away from my own waste, only to have him taken from me and sold to who knows who for someone else's gain. When you look at things like that, your life is probably pretty good. Just try to remember that not everyone else is so lucky. Perhaps you can even help. ❤

Heard this at McAlister's Deli where we went to lunch today...

Heard this at McAlister's Deli where we went to lunch today... Shaun used his fancy phone to find out who it was.  I've heard this song a million times and I really like it, but never knew before who it was.  And how apropos for today!  (The chorus, anyway.)  😛

Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie

Today was definitely Monday, but not a horrible one.

Today was definitely Monday, but not a horrible one.  Shadow was sick and stayed home from school, and my car wouldn't crank.  By the time Shaun and I made it to Oxford we'd missed breakfast at Hardee's, which was a bummer because I REALLY wanted a cheese biscuit.  The rest of the day was ok, but I got home and started to show Shaun what was up with my car and it make a fool of me and cranked.  Not sure what to make of that, but I guess it's better than it not cranking.  Not sure if I trust it enough to drive it right now, though...

Ok...

Ok, it is SO beyond bed time.  I just microwaved foil.  I don't need to be left alone when sleepy.  @_@

Beginners luck...

Beginners luck - made 10 bucks playing poker tonight.  😃  Met some pretty cool new friends, too.  Thanks for having us over, Mary Beth!  ❤

Helped a friend in her yard...

Helped a friend in her yard, learned that I'm not all that scared to be on a roof, and made a little money - all while Emma had a play date with her buddy Kyle!  Been a good day so far!  (But I'm gonna be sore as hell tomorrow!)  ❤ you, Carla.  Today was fun.  😃

Today wasn't bad, but...

Today wasn't bad, but I'm tired and ready for bed.  So, I'm off to tuck the pooches in and call it a night.  Oh, and the highlight of my day:  I got a FANCY new stapler at work.  It's a Swingline!  😃😃😃❤

Rest in Peace, Streak.

Rest in Peace, Streak. You will be missed. ❤

It does suck, but I think he might have just died of old age. That makes me feel better than to think he might have been suffering an illness.

I think I have a sick g-pig. 🙁

I think I have a sick g-pig.  🙁  I just cleaned his cage and he didn't run away from me as he usually does.  When I picked him up he felt thin.  And he refused to eat an orange.  NOT GOOD.  Calling the vet in the morning.  I hope he will be ok.  ❤

I had no idea

I had no idea you could wear a scarf so many ways!  I'll be busting mine out when it's a little colder - maybe I will do something different than wrap, wrap, wrap it around my neck this year!  😂

Via the Spay/Neuter Coalition:

Via the Spay/Neuter Coalition:

How does spay and neuter have such a HUGE impact? Today we met a family that simply did not spay their female dog in time (due to lack of education about how easily and early she could become pregnant, as well as low cost options available to make it affordable to her). Her female dog had ELEVEN unwanted puppies. One life is quickly TWELVE lives... and this is from ONE animal. These puppies were "given away" before spaying and neutering and they will now continue the cycle as well. This is exactly why our surplus of homeless animals is out of control. PREVENTION has the biggest impact, by a landslide, before there are more unwanted lives brought into our world. Outreach, education and assistance are crucial to save the most lives.

FYI - I'm having a yard sale tomorrow morning.

FYI - I'm having a yard sale tomorrow morning.  Mostly, I want to get rid of Shadow's old clothes that don't fit, a few very toys, and my mom is bringing some neat stuff.  I also have a wooden student desk with a hood, light, and roll-y chair - it's not a piece of Wal-Mart crap, either.  So... just putting that out there if anyone needs or wants any of that stuff.

So true!

So true!  And with that being said it's time for me to text up the shortest Veteran I know - my brother!  ❤

So... I was really sleepy and getting ready for bed when...

So... I was really sleepy and getting ready for bed when Shadow's friend barfed spaghetti in one of the few carpeted rooms in my house.  I just took him home... guess I'm off to clean up vomit now.  I think this is worse than the sleepy friend who missed the toilet and pissed in the floor.  At least that was vinyl tiling.  Blegh.  Kids are SO GROSS!  🙁

Thanks for the hangout, MaryBeth.

Thanks for the hangout, MaryBeth.  I had been missing you!  Now I'm gonna have some money so I'll bring you dinner next time!  ❤

Former Foster Kittens!

"They are always together 🙂"

I haz a happy! 😃

I haz a happy! 😃

So I have a ton of clothes that Shadow can't wear anymore...

So I have a ton of clothes that Shadow can't wear anymore - from about sizes 7 to 12.  Jeans, outfits, shirts, hoodies - most of it is in decent shape.  I usually just donate everything, but I feel like I'd like to try to sell it this time (for cheap, of course).  With Christmas coming and Nappy needing surgery, it would be the smart move to make any money I can.  Anyone know of someone who might want any of it?

I'm not whining about being poor.

I'm not whining about being poor.  What I don't have, you can't take!  I'm safe because I'm just shit.  It's all good.  ❤

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Being Poor

There is some money in my pants where I can't reach it.

There is some money in my pants where I can't reach it.  I'm not sure how it got there or how to get it out...

So... what I've been working on for the last few days is in the link below.

So... what I've been working on for the last few days is in the link below.  It might not look like much, but our "Press" folder was a mess with catalog and web things thrown in randomly.  I still need to scan in a few catalogs and more recent things, but at least all of this is in order!  AND, we have a video up!  Btw, anyone heard of Polyvore?  Those collages look pretty cool.  I had no idea we were so popular on the web until recently!  Check it out!

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Woke up with a headache, but...

Woke up with a headache, but hopefully nothing some Ibuprofen won't fix. Looking forward to work - hope I get to finish up something I've been working on for days. I'll post links if I get it done! 😃

I am going to...

I am going to put away some laundry, medicate the cat, then tuck the dogs in and call it a night. Sounds boring, but I am grateful for that right now. I can finally feel myself relaxing some and I'm hoping everyone in this house follows suit. We are all due for some serious down time.  ❤

🙁 Time for Nappy's shot!

🙁 Time for Nappy's shot! I got the jeeblies already! 😳