The beach nails didn't last long.

The beach nails didn't last long. They just weren't my style, so I wasn't enjoying looking at them. I did these real quick last night. I didn't have a whole lot of time, and my original idea was something entirely different, but things went in their own direction, and here we are. LOL

I put down my base color (which is one I really adore! - some off brand polish I found in Douglasville a while back) and then used Saran Wrap to put the sparkly color down. Then I stamped this festive, swirly design on top. Pretty easy. I could really see that design going great over some brighter colors.

Honestly, I feel like something is missing here. I really don't enjoy it when all of my nails look the same. I have no idea why. LOL Even though these have depth and are pretty and interesting, it's just not enough. I might have to go and paint one the base color or black or something, just so I don't take them off. 😛

This is what Shadow used to do. LOL

This is what Shadow used to do.  LOL

I've had this mild, lingering headache for days.

I've had this mild, lingering headache for days.  It's kind of starting to bum me out.  🙁

Another roach pic.

Another roach pic.  Sorry to anyone who is squeamish.  I just get so excited about them!  They seem to be doing well, and it makes me really happy.  😃

So, I fed them just the other day, and all of their food was gone when I checked on them tonight.  So I started dumping in more stuff, and they just started swarming out.  Poor starving roaches.

I read that they can eat fish food, so that's what they got tonight.  I had tons left over, and since I have no fish, and no plans to get more fish, I figured I'd make use of it.  So, those orange things are shrimp puffs, not cheese puffs.  Though I'm sure they'd eat those, too.

So you see those egg crates?  I've got about 12 glued together and stood up like that, and it's full of roaches.  They don't all come out and eat at one time.  And the babies seem to stay on the crates.  I read that they eat the frass (grown roach poop), so they probably don't have a need to venture out to scavenge until they are a little older.

I wish I knew how many I had.  I think I started with around 200.  They seem to be breeding a lot, as there are babies every time I look in there.  Woohoo!  😃

What a day!

What a day!  I feel like I've been going non-stop.

I cleaned my house, worked outside a little bit, ran to Munford, had car trouble, hitched a ride from mom back to my other car (because two crappy cars are as good as one great one!), then came home and worked outside a bit more.

Now I think it's shower time.  😃

I saw my dad today, and here's a little update on his face:  He has a cancer growing on it.  He's going in Thursday for blood work, and then I guess they'll set his appointment for him to get it removed.  Since we're all broke as shit and dad doesn't have insurance, we went through the Quality of Life clinic in Anniston.  The doctor marked it as an emergency surgery (scary, right?!) and he's got financial assistance paperwork to fill out.  I don't know how all of that is gonna pan out, but hopefully, they'll give him a way to make payments or something.  At this point, I don't think it's ok to not get this done.  The way he described it to me, they are going to need to take a good bit of skin off of his face.  There might not be a way around changing the shape of his nose.  😕  I'll keep everyone posted as I find out more.  My dad is pretty weird. He's not very forthcoming with information.  It's especially not easy because he lives 30 minutes away and his cell doesn't get great service, so texting is about as good as it gets when I can't drive out there.

Anyway, that's been my day.  Not too bad.  I'm honestly just glad dad has seen a doctor.  He's not usually the type.  ❤

I haven't managed any yard work yet, but...

I haven't managed any yard work yet, but I've been productive, nonetheless.  😃

I moved Nelly Belly into a huge dog crate instead of the big ferret cage she was in.  She never walks around much, so she's got basically the same set-up, but with fewer levels.  I know her poor bones ache and she doesn't want to exercise.  She probably should more, but I don't know of any nice way to coax an opossum who just wants to sleep to exercise instead.  I don't know how much longer she'll be with me.  They have pretty short life spans, even in captivity, so I'm just going to make her comfortable.

So, that means that Barney and Fred inherited the huge ferret cage.  They are young and walk-y and energetic, so they will really make use of all that space.  Since I've got them on the correct diet, that should prevent them from developing bone issues.  Hopefully, they will stay walk-y and energetic for a long time.  🙂

Another bonus to the current setup is that I no longer have a large dog crate to fill.  As much as I like helping animals, I really overwhelm myself sometimes, and I promised Shadow that I'd back off of the dogs.  I need to, seeing as I still have one foster that hasn't budged.  If I keep taking in animals that aren't budging, I'll have to move out and give them the house.  LOL

Please pardon my dry and crusty cuticles.

Please pardon my dry and crusty cuticles.  I did moisturize before this photo, but they are obviously still pretty sad.  Between the yard work yesterday, and the ASS TON of acetone it took to clean up after sponging that gradient, I guess that's understandable.  Poor cuticles.  🙁

So... this paint job was a lot of fun to do, actually.  I've never been into free-handing anything, but I followed the tutorial linked below, so it was pretty easy.  Time-consuming - DEFINITELY.  But that's fine.  I enjoy painting nails and learning new things, and I had some free time, so why not?

I'm actually pretty proud of these.  Maybe I'll branch out and actually gain some painting skillz.  🙂

If anyone else tries these nails, I'd love to see photos!

https://www.chalkboardnails.com/2013/07/tutorial-beauty-and-beach-summer-nail.html

Damn you, things to do. I do not want!

Damn you, things to do.  I do not want!

Gotta do some things, and if I get done with those things, MOAR YARD WORK if it's not raining.  My back is a little sore from weedeating, but I think I can handle doing it again today.  I don't think it will cripple me up or anything.  I hope not.

Off to photograph my nails, in case all of my worky-works jack them up later!  Woohoo!

Just finished doing my nails.

Just finished doing my nails.  That was some hours.  LOL  I followed a tutorial I found online, and oddly enough, it was mostly freehand work, which I NEVER do.  But I think they turned out pretty nice.  These are not usually my style AT ALL, but I do like them.  I guess I'm finally branching out a little.  And I'm finally making use of that awesome brush set that Shaun got me so long ago.  Yay for things!  😃

Weed-eating...

Weed-eating makes me feel SO bad ass.

The grass outside of the fence is cut.

The grass outside of the fence is cut.  Now I just need to weed-eat and make it look all pretty!

Too bad the inside of the fence is a horrendous mess.  I don't think I can tackle that one all alone.  🙁

I've been trying to do my nails for an hour, but...

I've been trying to do my nails for an hour, but nothing is coming to me.  There are all sorts of cool things I could do, but I can't seem to commit.  😕

I guess since it's not raining, I'm going to go and try to cut some grass or something.  Maybe I'll have an idea later.  This is crazy.

Sad news.

Sad news.  Edgar had to be put to sleep.  🙁  The vet found multiple fractures in both of his legs.  She said that if he was standing when I got him and then stopped, she would suspect a calcium deficiency, but she doesn't understand why since me AND the person who had him before were supplementing him with it.  Maybe something was wrong and he just couldn't absorb it.

In any case, it didn't seem possible to fix all of that.  So, rest in peace, little buddy.  You were really fun to have around.  ❤

Ok night so far.

Ok night so far.  Went to Baja with my boys.  That was yummy.  It had been forever!

Then we went by Wal-Mart and I got a few more totes for my nail polish.  I had a few that were overflowing, so I had to fix that.  I hate it when I can't find anything.  So I've been cleaning a little and organizing.  I have half a mind to count and see how many I have.  I'm not sure if I really want to.  I don't really want to come to terms with the fact that I might have a problem.  LOL

Still waiting for Edgar updates.

Still waiting for Edgar updates.  Last time I called, he is still being observed.  He's still eating, so that's good.  ❤

So... Edgar has a broken leg. 🙁

So... Edgar has a broken leg. 🙁 We are not sure how long it's been that way. Nerve damage is the concern. If he can be patched up, he will be. And if not, he will be humanely euthanized. I will keep everyone posted.

I actually got to speak to Dr. Burke today, and we share the same view about wildlife going to the proper facilities for care. She assured me that if he survives, he will go to the wildlife center. All wildlife taken to AMC will. So that is a bit of good news, at least.

Edgar update:

Edgar update:

His condition is the same this morning.  I am hesitantly taking him to Animal Medical Center.  They have a vet who can take him by the Alabama Wildlife Center on her way home.  My worry is that he'll end up at the museum instead.  I will call and check on him later to see where he ended up.

I'm about to eat...

I'm about to eat a Fruit by the Foot. It's been AGES since I had one of those! 😃

🙁 Edgar's got me worried.

🙁  Edgar's got me worried.  He was fine last night, but now it seems that his legs aren't working and he's not as energetic or hungry.  I called the vet, but they were rather unhelpful.  I'm calling a proper rehab center now.  Hopefully, I can get him there in time for him to be helped.  I have NO IDEA what's going on.  🙁

So apparently...

So apparently, there are a lot of awesome stamping plates coming out.  I REALLY WANT TO BUY THEM!

But I'm being good.

And responsible.

And good.

But it sucks.

😐

Dry shampoo FTW!

Dry shampoo FTW! That stuff is magic. 😃

IamEdgarFEEDME!

IamEdgarFEEDME!

He is so funny when he's really hungry. He gets all bouncy and flappy and squawky. LOL It's adorable!

I just noticed when I was taping this that he's got a crusty foot. He tends to go and lay down after he eats, and he just poops, and then lays there. I change his paper towels often. I don't know what else to do to prevent that. I read that in the wild, he'd be hanging his butt over the edge of the nest to drop bombs. LOL But I don't have a nest. Maybe that's the problem.

I have never had to do this before, but... I wonder if it's ok to wash a bird... At least the on the feet. I will have to check into that.

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I just ate an ice cream bar.

I just ate an ice cream bar.  I think I'm gonna eat another.

I will probably regret that in the morning.  Damn you, lactose.

This reminds me... I need to go to Publix and get some fancy special ice cream just for me.  😃

Here they are!

Here they are! Galaxy Nails have been on my list of nail things to try for ages. Seriously. I don't know why I never did them before now. They were pretty easy, and they look really nice. I'm hoping I don't have to take them off for a while. Maybe they'll last at least until the weekend.

For those who are wondering, you just paint down a base color (usually black, but I went with a metallic navy blue) and then sponge down different colors in random places. Then use a small paint brush and / or dotting tool for the stars. Most of the Galaxy Nails I've ever seen were really dark. Black as a base, then a lot of deep purples, reds and blues. I like the lighter colors. I'm not a fan of anything super dark on my nails, I've discovered.

Shaun had to correct me. He says these don't look like a galaxy. They look a like a nebula. Ok, so they're Nebula Nails, then. My bad. 😃

I cleaned my roach tote last night.

I cleaned my roach tote last night.  I have honestly no clue how many roaches I have, but I'm guessing there's a lot, considering that all of the food you see pictured has disappeared in less than 24 hours.  That is just... wow.  I don't even have a good guesstimate, but I wish I did.

I know it's hard to tell because all of the food is covered up, but they had half of a sweet potato, 3/4 of an apple, 3 baby carrots, and a tray full of fish flake.  I feel like that's a lot of food.  I am pretty excited!  😃

I finally sat down and did some galaxy nails tonight.

I finally sat down and did some galaxy nails tonight.  They have been on my "to do" list forEVER.  I think they turned out rather pretty.  They are not as dark as most of the ones I've seen, but I think I prefer that.  I recently saw a pastel version that was really nice, but it was too light for my tastes.  So, mine are kind of in between.  Photo tomorrow!  🙂

This color is SOOO pretty.

This color is SOOO pretty.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink with the blue-leaning sheen.  But holy cow, it STINKS.  It is scented, and it smells like VERY STRONG cheap floral perfume, and I've had a headache all day.  It's gotta go.

Not to mention that I can never keep my striping take stuck down on the edges for long.  (I don't know why.  I have tried everything.  It just doesn't last.)  And once it starts coming up, it's just SO COMPLETELY SATISFYING to pull that shit up.  My tape didn't make it past lunch today.  LOL

I just feel a little bit stupid right now.

I just feel a little bit stupid right now.  LOL  I bought this new nail polish from Walgreen's the other night and I just tried it out.  When I was using it I kept thinking, "This is super smelly.  Like fucking flowers or something."  And not in a good way.  Like, extremely overpowering floral perfume.  And it's dry, and it still smells.  So much a lot.  🙁

SO... I'm in my room, away from the nail polish, so I thought I'd Google it so I could tell you what it was.  And when I found the image, the display clearly said "Scented Nail Polish."  I'm telling you - if I'd noticed that I probably wouldn't have bought it.  At least not the flower smell.  MAYBE the vanilla, but that color wasn't as impressive.  What gets me is that it doesn't say that it's scented on the bottle.  I checked, twice.  I don't know if I can survive the night with this smell.  And I just spent two hours doing my nails.  🙁

Here it is, for anyone interested.  I got pink rose.  Blegh.

https://wieniawski.blogspot.com/2013/04/tea-beauty-bouquet-collection-opi-euro.html

Edgar is growing FAST!

Edgar is growing FAST!  His feathers look a lot nicer.  He's attacking the tongs when I feed him.  "PUT THIS ALL THE WAY DOWN MY THROAT HURRY."  LOL  It won't be long until I can let him go.  Will try to get some good photos tomorrow.  🙂

Went out to get some food...

Went out to get some food, and came back to the dog room flooded again. Dang. 🙁

Thank you, Dumplin'...

Thank you, Dumplin', for throwing pecan shells down my clothes. That's comfy.

(I'm just sitting here - minding my business - and he's eating a pecan behind me. Throwing the shells down the back of my pants. I can honestly say this is the first time I've had pecan shells in my crack.

I think squirrels are little jokers.)

Dump shredding a stick.

Dump shredding a stick.

Shredding sticks is normal for him. It's the way he's just lounging there at the beginning that's cracking me up. Too bad he usually stops whatever he's doing when you bust out the camera.

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So... everyone has heard of bad hair days.

So... everyone has heard of bad hair days.  But do you ladies ever feel like you're having a good boob day?  Because I've had a string of good boob days, and I like that.

They were really sore last week.  Just aching, even though I wasn't drinking caffeine.  Bra or no bra, I was miserable.  Now they don't hurt much, but they are kind of fuller and they look and feel nice.  I'm like, really into my boobs today.  LOL

Tell me I am not the only one who ever feels this way.  I have also had good skin days and good teeth days.

Raining AGAIN.

Raining AGAIN.  I hope it doesn't get crazy like it did yesterday.

I woke up with a headache.  I think I laid in bed for too long.  Guess I'm gonna take some Ibuprofen, then suck it up and work inside the house, since it looks like yard work is out of the question again today.

Also, I actually WANT to do my nails.  Probably won't be anything amazing, but I'm looking forward to that.  So, that's something.  🙂

My floor is still wet.

My floor is still wet.  I've got the dehumidifier going, so that's something.  There is not a lot else I can do at the moment.  😐

Had dinner at Cafe Korea while a bunch of other people made noise.  That totally happened, and I didn't get up and leave.  Go me.  LOL

Came home and checked the socials and saw new photos of two of my former fosters.  That gave me a happy.  😃

Shadow isn't home, so I guess I've got Shaun to myself for the evening.  Gonna try to relax and not think about my floor for a while.  Or the fact that I've severiously neglected my roaches.  I swear that I will clean their tote tomorrow, NO MATTER WHAT.

Later, Internet.  ❤

Awake. Feeling a little weird...

Awake. Feeling a little weird from having napped so much in the middle of the day. Still hear it sprinkling, but not bad. I should probably get up...

It stopped raining but started right back up.

It stopped raining but started right back up. There is nothing I can do. And now I'm getting a stress headache. SO... I think I'm gonna just take a nap. 😕

THIS. NOW. FUCK.

THIS.

NOW.

FUCK.

I guess feeling uninspired about my nails is the least of my problems right now.  🙁

I am kind of bummed out.

I am kind of bummed out.  I have time to do nails.  And I have new stuff to do nails.  But I feel so UNINSPIRED.  I kind of don't even want to.

Something might be wrong with me.  🙁

Guess I'm going to look at my folder full of stuff to try and see if I feel like doing any of it.

Well, I WAS gonna do some yard work today, but...

Well, I WAS gonna do some yard work today, but it started raining suddenly, so... I guess I'm off the hook?

I heard from a friend that works at Wal-Mart...

I heard from a friend that works at Wal-Mart that Howie was picked up by a man.  I hope that works out.  I feel a little worried.  You just never know.  🙁

Went to Wal-Mart to look for a certain Revlon polish...

Went to Wal-Mart to look for a certain Revlon polish that's only available for the month of July.  Didn't find it.  HOWEVER, I saw some other pretty cool stuff.  They now have more interesting decals, striping tape, nail tattoos, and nail foils.  I picked up a few new things.  Hopefully, they aren't just crap.  We shall see!  😃

I was supposed to hang out with Shaun...

I was supposed to hang out with Shaun and do nails last night.  But I was just SO TIRED.  I crashed out early and slept like a rock.  😃  Woke up early (before my alarm even went off) and I feel pretty good.

Yay Friday!

Edgar does his hungry dance. :)

Edgar does his hungry dance. :)

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Well, I'm bummed out.

Well, I'm bummed out.  I let Howie out to use the bathroom this morning, and he seems to have escaped my fence.  I can't find him anywhere in my neighborhood.  He couldn't have gone far.  Maybe I should go back to Wal-Mart!

In all seriousness, I'm frustrated with myself.  I've had dogs escape before, so I should have known to keep my eyes right on him.  But they usually don't leave unless they are out for long periods - I've never had one leave on a bathroom break!

I hope he's ok.  🙁  Saks, keep your eyes peeled!

And for you specials that I trust:

And for you specials that I trust:

I got a little mockingbird fledgling.  He'll probably only need to be with me for a few days.  His name is Edgar.  Little baby birds who are getting their feathers are the damn cutest thing I've ever seen.  LOL  I'll get photos of him tomorrow, as well as better ones of Howie.  ❤

I'm heading to bed.

I'm heading to bed.  Today wasn't bad, but it definitely didn't go as planned.  Leave it to me to let animals change my plans.  LOL

I really wanted to do my nails this evening.  I finally got some stamping plates I'd ordered a while back.  I'm SUPER EXCITED about them.  😃  Maybe I'll get to do my nails tomorrow.  Maybe Shaun can come over and do his, too.  He hasn't done his in a while.

I didn't have a lot of time to wind down today, but I did get a lot done.  I went back to Wal-Mart for my groceries after I got Howie settled, and I also got some laundry and the dishes done.  Go me!

I guess the highlight of my day was Chesscake.  Yes, Chesscake.  It's something that Peerless makes once in a while, and it is FUCKING DELICIOUS.  You should go there and get a piece before it's gone.

Goodnight, Internet!

Howie.

Howie.  Young male, a little thin, found scared, hungry and howling at Wal-Mart in Anniston.

Photos of Howie coming soon.

Photos of Howie coming soon.  My real camera is jacked, and my phone camera seems to not be saving photos, so I don't know what's up.  Shaun took a few shots of him for me.  Hopefully, some have turned out good.  I should have them shortly.  🙂

He's pretty skittish, but he's coming around.  Lots of yawning and sidling up to me for petting.  He's DIRRRTY.  Gosh, he needs a bath.  But that can wait.

I'm not sure how old he is, but he has his testicles.  He does seem young, though.  Teeth look good.  He's not a big fan of leashes, and he's ok once in the crate, but he doesn't WANT to go in one.  All in due time, I suppose.

I think I shall call him Howie.

I think I shall call him Howie. Can't have an empty crate around here for too long.

Damn.

Damn.  I was so tired, and I went to bed so early, but I still didn't get ANY sleep.  My tummy hurt, my boobs hurt (no caffeine, so I don't even know what's up with that!), and I was sort of snotty / congested.  As if all of that isn't great enough, I heard sirens several times, and Scooter and Casper thought it would be a great idea to have an argument - which means that they just bark at each other for no reason that I can tell.  I WISH with every little piece of me that someone would take Casper off my hands.  🙁  This is a daily occurrence.  He just doesn't mesh with my dogs.  Then, since all that isn't enough, my cat starts trying to bang down my door and come in.  😳

So FINE.  I'm up, but I'm NOT happy about it.  Stupid Monday.

I just did some weed-eating...

I just did some weed-eating, and I kind of enjoyed it.  Slower going than just mowing the lawn (which isn't even possible right now for me due to how tall the grass is), but it's easier than pushing a mower over my hills and holes and mud pits.  Neat!

So me and the Shaun...

So me and the Shaun went to Los Arcos for dinner.  Instead of the usual music, they were playing stuff from the 90's, in English.  Among those songs were two by New Kids on the Block.  Oh, that took me back.  Good stuff.  😃

I think it will be movie time shortly.  Unless I fall asleep.  Eating makes me tired.  We shall see...

My house is clean...

My house is clean, I'm showered, and the kid is gone.  I do hope I hear from my love soon.  Looking forward to a relaxing evening for two.  ❤

Try not to miss me, Internet.  😛

Just taking a quick break from my cleaning...

Just taking a quick break from my cleaning.  Blegh.

Also realized that I've pretty much quit caffeine.  Again.  Drug free, bitches!  😃

Damn, all the housewerks.

Damn, all the housewerks.  That's my day.  Maybe yard work, too, if I can get the inside done.  😳

I'm eating leftovers in my bed...

I'm eating leftovers in my bed with the lights off. I can honestly say I've never done that before.

I saw something similar to this on a blog...

I saw something similar to this on a blog and thought I'd give it a try. This one is actually freehand! It was so super easy, though, I even did it on my left hand with my right. 😃 So you just take a really fine brush (or use striping polishes if you have them) and make partial lines. I think the one I saw online used a lot of straight lines, but I kind of like them wavy better. Gives it a neat smoky look. If you have access to a tiny brush, definitely try this. Unless you think it's ugly, then don't waste your time. 🙂

I went to bed so early last night and slept like a rock.

I went to bed so early last night and slept like a rock.  It was awesome, and MUCH needed.  The only time I sleep any better is if I run away to Shaun's place.

Now I need a good STREEETCH and I think I'll be ready to get my day started.  🙂

Dump Enjoying some Icy Creams :)

Dump Enjoying some Icy Creams :)

And FYI - that cat tower box in the background? Yeah. Dumpy got his own private tower. 😃

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Damn, I needed some color...

Damn, I needed some color after a couple of days of those dark sandpaper claws. 😳 This is more like it. 😃 I guess I'm not that into dark vampy colors. Now I know.

Cherry Blossom, anyone?

As a general rule I don't feed my animals people food...

As a general rule I don't feed my animals people food because it usually isn't very good for them.  Once in a while I will give them a treat, though.

HOWEVER, giving a squirrel a BITE of ice cream when he wants the whole thing just isn't that easy.  You switch your ice cream to the other hand and he simply runs down the other arm to steal a bite.  Not so easy to play keep-away with him, so I guess I can't be eating ice cream with him around.  LOL

I found out today that Dunk REALLY REALLY likes vanilla ice cream with the chocolate shell.  Added bonus for him is the popsicle stick is wood AND has some chocolate coating left on it.  He seems to take after his mama in that the chocolate shell is his favorite part.  😉

So Shaun took a little video of him enjoying some ice cream.  I'm waiting for it to finish uploading so I can share it with you.  He's a hoot.  😃  An adorable little hoot.  ❤

I got a few of the new OPI Liquid Sand polishes.

I got a few of the new OPI Liquid Sand polishes. I really like that they have texture AND sparkle. The only problem with the textured polishes is that I can't think of a lot of ways to do nail art with them, other than tape manicures of some sort. If you top-coat them like crazy, you could probably stamp over them or something, but I don't feel it's worth the effort. I really like the look of the sandy texture, anyway. Feels really nice when you have an itch, too. Like you have little pieces of sandpaper attached to your fingers. 😃

I don't usually like wearing really dark colors, but I do like this one. I think the pink glitter helps. 🙂

Even though the textured polishes aren't shiny, I dig them more than smooth matte nails. I think that the smooth matte looks really neat, but I hate the way it feels when I touch it. It totally weirds me out. LOL But texture, I can deal with.

Sorry for the weird hand angle and all that. My camera screen is still jacked, so just pointing and shooting and hoping for the best. LOL

Babysitting Barney and Fred...

Babysitting Barney and Fred so they can get some exercise. Fred actually ventured out of the cage today! All on his own. He got in my lap before deciding that the floor was ok. 😂 Of course he held on to the cage until the last possible second with his tail, but he did let go. He's been dragging around a box of cage liners for the last 5 minutes. I think he's found a toy. 🙂

These guys are pretty sweet.  They have really wet noses, though. I feel like I need a shower. They've been snotting on me off and on for about a half hour. 😛

Shaun's gone to the lake for the holiday

Shaun's gone to the lake for the holiday, so I'm here celebrating Independence Day by being independent.  😂😂😂  I usually don't do any celebrating on the 4th anyway because I don't drink, and I don't want fireworks at my house, and I can't go watch fireworks because of my redneck-ass neighborhood.  I worry about what damage might be done to my property, or jerks trying to scare or hurt my animals, so I sit here and hold down the fort.  That's ok because I'm not really into people or celebrations anyway.

Since Shaun isn't around I think it's a good couple of days to fast.  I think I mostly eat because he wants to go out and who can argue with that?  If I had to put more effort into eating I'd be skinnier.  Because it's too much trouble and I'm not into all that "cooking and cleaning up" junk.

I guess it's also a good day to organize my bedroom a little bit and move some stuff around.  I've been itching to do that all week, but I was trying to spend time with Shaun while I had it.  It sucks because I feel like I've barely seen him.  This vacation has rolled by wayyy too fast.  What a bummer.  Maybe next time we need to leave for a weekend or something and get away for a few days.  It's just hard for me to do that because I live with a zoo.

Anyway, that's my plan for the day.  I'm doing pretty much the opposite of what everyone else is doing.  Sounds about right.  😉

Well. I just sat on a gun.

Well. I just sat on a gun. I should check to see if that's loaded...

Ok, it totally is. I think I'll properly put that away now. 😳

I came home last night to one of my doors standing wide open. First thought: Get the gun and check the house. It was all clear, thankfully. I'm guessing a certain 13-year-old left the door unlocked and the dogs opened it.

After that I sat my gun in my chair and totally went about my business. I just sat down and was like, "Oh yeah... gun in my chair."

Scary situation, for sure - especially since it's just me and the kid. It would have been less scary if Shaun was here, but he wasn't. I gave Shadow my mace and was like, "Don't move until I say." What else do you do?  We live alone in Anniston, after all.

OMD - I could die happy right this minute.

OMD - I could die happy right this minute.

I'm sitting here at my computer and I just heard the tiniest squeak.  And then I heard it again.  And again.

The only creature in my room with me is Dump and he's sleeping.  I think I just heard a squirrel dream!

I just want to tear out my hair and eat him.  I don't even know what to do with myself - that's so awesome.  ❤😃

Dumplin' says:

Dumplin' says:  "Seriously woman?  I can't just lounge on the table looking fabulous without you going all PAPARAZZI on me?  Put the camera down and back away slowly."  What's funny is that after I took this he turned around to face me.  I guess to keep an eye on me.  😂😂😂

First good photo of Fred.

First good photo of Fred.  He's normally more shy than Barney, but I guess not when he's snoozing.  Love the little back foot fist and the curly tail.  He almost makes a heart with the ball he's curled into.  ❤

Barney & Fred snuggling.

Barney & Fred snuggling.  This is what I see when I walk into my kitchen.  I have to just keep my camera ready.

For the record their living place is clean.  That's a fresh puppy pad, but they eat and leave crumbs everywhere.  The bottom of the cage looks grody, but it's one I loaned out and it came back stained.  I couldn't scrub the brown out with a toothbrush.  (Yes, I tried).  Their hut is chewed up because it used to belong to my guinea pigs, but the opossums don't seem to care.  They sleep in it and climb on it just the same.  🙂

You know - it just doesn't seem to lose it's shock...

You know - it just doesn't seem to lose it's shock to walk in the room and find an opossum sleeping soundly.  They go all out, with their tongues out, eyes open, on their backs... they really look dead.  As much as I hate to disturb that kind of good sleep... I always do - just to make sure they are ok.  😂😂😂

Nelly posing in her cat bed from Shaun. 🙂

Penelope sleeping

Nelly sleeping again, with her butt hanging out.

Sleeping again. You can see her pouch in this one. 🙂

Nelly hair.  Because who needs blow-drying when you can just use some spit and slick it down?

Well... since he's staying with me...

Well... since he's staying with me, I thought I might as well give him his own album.  I can't stop photographing his adorable little ass anyway.  😃

Chowing on a Cheerio

Taking a break from playing

Mr. Dunk looking all thoughtful

YOU WILL DIE.

Just kidding.

Escaping the Shaun.

Wrestling the Shaun

Still wrestling the Shaun

Wrestling the Shaun, but tiring out. Adorably. 😃

He was resting on my hand just a second before I snapped this. I love his little face, though, so here is a close-up of part of it. 😛

Hanging from the couch by his back feet

Standing up

Buddha Belly!

Laid out on the table

Even squirrels do the frog butt. 😃

BEST. HAT. EVER.

Note to self:

Note to self:  Textured polish is just too interesting to a squirrel.  Great way to get your nails ripped off.

No, Dump didn't rip my nails off, but man, he was pulling and biting, and fussing at ME when I scolded him.  Had to cut playtime short.  Might have to go and re-do my nails.  For safety purposes.  LOL

Some Pics

Up top, Mona in her secret sleepy hidey spot. It's under a shelf. Forgive me for the dust and cobwebs.

Bottom picture: The epic stink eye we get when we remove her from her secret sleepy hidey spot to put her to bed.

Opossum pics

Runt baby Barney about to climb up in my lap. His brother Fred is much less adventurous and social. Fred wouldn't even come out for a grape. He just took it and ran back inside his house. LOL

Barney (that's him in both photos) has a happy face because he's eating a grape that he found in the wilds of the kitchen floor. LOL He's funny. Fred ate the whole thing, but Barney chewed forever and then spit out the skin. 😛

I had no idea that mint green and red was a thing...

I had no idea that mint green and red was a thing until Mo told me, but I guess it is. Google says so, if you don't believe her. In a thousand years I probably never would have thought of this. LOL So thank you, Mo, for helping me with color. That is something I always need help with.

So I know those are not my most creative nails, but my mint green is a textured polish, so that limits what I can do with it. Maybe I'll topcoat them later to see how they do, but you generally aren't supposed to do that because then you can't feel the texture.

Obviously, I did not paint lines that straight on my own. Tape was the magic behind these nails. 😉