Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Poor Shaun.

Poor Shaun.

Sindar cries - he comes upstairs to quiet and comfort her so I can work.

Cubba cries - he go downstairs to check on the pup.

Rinse and repeat all day and sometimes at night, too. We've been more heavy-handed on the drugs for Sindar at night so she'll sleep and we can, too.

Sindar has an appointment Tuesday and we're pretty sure it's going to be her last one. 😭 She's been on an arthritis pain injection for over 2 months now. It might be helping, but her little feet are starting to deform and her legs go janky when she walks and her little joints click. I think because of those things her "steering" is off and she's not doing as well navigating the room as she used to with no vision. While she is otherwise healthy it just doesn't seem like a good way to live. We're in agreement that we'd rather let her go while she's ok-ish than to put her through anything worse.

It's been a bit of a hard time around here and I feel kind of tired on the inside. While things have calmed some as far as not having many of our cats sick at once, it's still never easy to have these end-of-life conversations and thoughts. 😢

Sunday, August 27, 2023

First 50 done!

First 50 done! Now <100 more days of this and I'll be done. 😂😂😂

It was actually really fun once I got started and got over my nerves. I miss my polishes and I love them. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍 They are so beautiful and bring me joy.

So all of these were in one of my "red" drawers. As you can (most likely) see, they are not all what is usually considered to be red. So when I do the big sort with my friend, we are sorting them by the color that the swatch ring says. That makes a lot more sense to me for ease of finding what I'm looking for.


My helper in all things: Scar.

My helper in all things:  Scar. Even when he's not thrilled with what I'm doing. 😂😂😂


Of interest to probably no one but myself...

Of interest to probably no one but myself...

Shaun ordered 5000 swatch sticks for me and I printed 4500-ish labels last night... Meaning that I can start swatching my nail polish collection.

I am thinking I'll do 3 coats of polish on each stick + topcoat. It's the way I'd normally wear it.
I don't know why, but it feels like a big deal and I'm nervous to get started. It's definitely a large undertaking, but I have until the end of the year to do it before a friend comes to help me re-organize the whole collection by color. (We both enjoy that kind of task. 😂) I think I have time, so that's not the reason for the feelings.

I guess I'm just being weird. Nothing new there. 😜

Oh my gosh!

Oh my gosh! Me, Scar, and Cub were just chillin' in our couch seat by the window when we heard a loud crash on the window. We looked out and saw this little friend struggle to the wall to get their bearings. Poor buddy. They flew away right after the photo, so hopefully they will be ok.


Saturday, August 26, 2023

Scar is being dramatic today.

Scar is being dramatic today. Among swatting everyone else away, pushing into my lap between me and my laptop, grabbing my hands and bonking me with his head, he's also grabbing my face and doing... Whatever this is. 😂

He's so neglected. Y'all need to save these animals from me and my abuse. 😂😂😂



Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Alabama friends:

Alabama friends:  I'm coming to visit during the last two weeks in November. My birthday falls during that time. I have a very important question:

WHO WOULD COME TO MY BIRTHDAY PARTY IF IT WAS AT THE SKATING RINK?

Everyone is welcome - your presence is the present.

There will be pizza and cake and soda, at least.

But for planning purposes, who would *actually* skate? I'm trying to decide what package to buy at the rink.

Thank you in advance! ❤️

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Look at this sweet old girl.

Look at this sweet old girl. She's so precious. ❤️❤️❤️


The sad face of the puppa who didn't get to go...

The sad face of the puppa who didn't get to go and only had a treat brought home to him. 😂

He's so mistreated. Someone SAVE HIM. 😂😂😂


We had errands to run at lunch...

We had errands to run at lunch and stopped at a bagel place for food. We don't have Cub with us, but they had a Doggie Bagel on the menu. Of course we got him one! I hope he likes it! 😁


Sunday, August 20, 2023

Cub just got a Wag Cup from Sonic.

Cub just got a Wag Cup from Sonic. They were out of whipped cream, so he got ice cream instead. I think he liked that. After he finished it he rolled around in the back seat. I hope it wasn't because of an ice cream headache!

Saturday, August 19, 2023

I saw some June bugs in my yard today.

I saw some June bugs in my yard today. That made me super happy. I also caught some other bugs doing bug sex. 😂 There is life in the desert. I still love it here. ❤️

Thursday, August 17, 2023

This weather is awesome. ❤️


Sin is shockingly chill without Shaun right now.

Sin is shockingly chill without Shaun right now. Look at her precious old self. Look at those toe beans. Gah. I simultaneously want to squish her and hug her up, but also let her nap. 😂😂😂


Tuesday, August 15, 2023

My cat is mostly fine.

My cat is mostly fine. He still sometimes dooks outside of the box, but it looks much better than it has in a long time. Sometimes he just can't make it (like when I put him in the bathroom to eat and he has to go immediately after he finishes eating). I don't hold that against him.

Aside from that my only complaint with him is that he has to be in my lap - as close as possible to my face - and he farts. He farts some VERY stinky farts. 😂 He's been on his current diet plus probiotic for a while, so I think this is just our lives now.

As soon as I get off work and feed him, he's ready to be held. And he is not quiet or shy about it. He'll follow me around, climb my legs, and meow at me if he thinks I don't know what he wants. I really need to get the baby wrap from upstairs and keep it on hand for him. 😂😂😂
He's a turd, but I love him and I'm glad he's still here for me to spoil. ❤️

Getting groceries is apparently serious business. 😂😂😂

Getting groceries is apparently serious business. 😂😂😂 He's not even getting his sniffs out of the window! He had me and Shaun cracking up with this. 🤣🤣🤣


Friday, August 11, 2023

It's Chile Roasting Season! ❤️❤️❤️

It's Chile Roasting Season! ❤️❤️❤️

You'll see setups like this all over the place. It's awesome!


Thursday, August 10, 2023

This turd is so pleased today. 😂

This turd is so pleased today. 😂

I got off work, fed him immediately, and then took a nap on the couch - meaning he had me to himself for all of the cuddles he wanted. He didn't have to beg to be held or compete for my attention against anyone or anything else.

Now he's rolling around on my lap, grabbing my hands with his paws, and looking generally pretty happy with himself. 😂😂😂

I'm glad I could make your day, you goof. 😂❤️


When I say that Sindar has to be up Shaun's butt...

When I say that Sindar has to be up Shaun's butt I bet y'all thought I was kidding. 😂😂😂

This is pretty much a daily occurrence while I'm at work. Otherwise, she cries and yodels without him in the room and it's sad and distracting for me. I can pet her. I can talk to her. I can offer her food, milk, and treats. But it's always back to crying until Shaun comes upstairs.

Sometimes she does this. Sometimes she settles in and naps on his pillow. All that matters is that he's here with her. He is a comforting presence for both of us and I love that he's so sensitive to her needs, especially at her age. The old babies are so precious. ❤️


Some good boy got a Pup Cup at lunch!

Some good boy got a Pup Cup at lunch!



Tuesday, August 8, 2023

I woke up to a fashion show this morning!

I woke up to a fashion show this morning! Shaun bought Cub some goggles to protect his eyes from the UV and dust while in the car and out and about. Why is this puppy so handsome!? 😭😭😭

We're thinking the colored pair is more his style, but we'll try both for a few days and see which he prefers to keep wearing.



Monday, August 7, 2023

I thought I was going to get off work and...

I thought I was going to get off work and back up some photos from my phone. I guess these guys had other ideas. 😂


Sunday, August 6, 2023

We're in bed and Sindar started crying.

We're in bed and Sindar started crying. She was somewhere in the floor in this dark room with her vision-impaired self.

Shaun just asked her "Sin, where you at?" and we both heard her reply what sounded like "I don't know." in her yodel-meow she does. We know that was just a coincidence, but damn.

Worry not. Old kitten is now in the bed, nursing from Shaun's armpit and purring. All is right in this room tonight. 😂❤️

Friday, August 4, 2023

After I gave my Boyfriend his special food this morning...

After I gave my Boyfriend his special food this morning I didn't see him again. That's pretty unusual, as he is normally meowing and grabbing my legs when I'm sitting at the table. I got up to look for him and didn't see him anywhere. Shaun came into the room and it took a minute, but he finally spotted my cat. Boyfriend was sitting next to me the whole time. 😂😂😂

APPARENTLY if he had Shaun's seat next to me every morning he wouldn't meow and grab my legs while I have breakfast. 😂 I guess he's a little bit possessive. That probably explains why if any other cat sits in my lap, he will literally wedge himself between my torso and the other cat to be closer. 😂

Y'all, I don't know why this goof-ass cat chose me as my aging dog pack passed away, but I'm grateful that he did. I think he knew I had a void to fill, and while no one could ever take the place of my 6-pack of mutts I appreciate his efforts and his antics. He definitely makes my days better. ❤️❤️❤️


Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Look at this brat.

Look at this brat. Just over here smiling at me. 😍 I think he's starting to feel better. His poops are normalizing and he's hungry a lot. I think he's happy when I get off work so he can sit in my lap and give me lovey eyes.

I love you, too, Boyfriend.


We went walking this morning for the first time in about 100 years.

We went walking this morning for the first time in about 100 years.  It's been very hot and I've been struggling with depression a li'l bit and I sleep more when I'm struggling so I haven't been waking up early enough to walk like I should, but I'm trying so get off me.

ANYWAY.  We saw this neat little owl in the wall around the subdivision.  Who ever looks in those holes?  I mean... I do, but Shaun actually found this somehow with his tall self.  What an adorable little real-life Easter egg!


Also, I made a friend today!  He was so chubby and cute and long and I wanted to hold him but Shaun didn't like that idea so I didn't.  But like, I really, REALLY wanted to.  😂  My short, stumpy hand for scale, I guess.


Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Cubba's toes smell sweet right now...

Cubba's toes smell sweet right now; just like a California Raisin lip balm I had as a child. Weird. 😂