I am, quite surprisingly, in the mood for people.

I am, quite surprisingly, in the mood for people.  Anyone want to do something in a while?  Nails?  Food?  Rock Band?

Today wasn't terrible.

Today wasn't terrible.  Me and Shaun went to House of Chen and got some takeout and some tea.  BEST TEA EVER, ALWAYS.  That perked me up.

Then we went about visiting family.  His parents first, then my mom because she had Shadow, and then to my dad's.  It was nice to see everyone, as usual.

My dad gave me $100, but I didn't realize how much it was until I left.  Now I feel pretty shitty about taking it.  I'm pretty sure he's got a cancer on his face, but he never has a lot of money, nor does he have insurance, so he hasn't had it seen about.  I just feel like I want to take that money and drive him to a dermatologist.  I bet that would cost more then either of us have right now, but still.  It just feels wrong.  🙁

On another note:  Shadow asked me the Santa question and I told him the truth.  He said "Thank you" and that he had a good Christmas, anyway.  He did not seem upset at all.  Best kid ever.  🙂

I might actually quit holidays after today.

I might actually quit holidays after today.  I am so ill that I just hate everything right now.  There is no good reason to put myself through this.

Just imagine:  Off days being used how I want, not roped into going places I don't want to go, or buying shit I don't have money to buy.  No time wasted shopping or stressing.  Or keeping up myths that my parents started and I've been too chicken-shit to stop.

I do believe it is time for me to break free of the chains called holidays and continue finding new ways to be FREE and HAPPY.  Fuck yes - I QUIT.  When I pick up Shadow today I'm gonna tell the fam this is my last holiday.

I DO WHAT I WANT!  HAPPY FUCKING DAY TO ME!  😃

Thinking outside the box is liberating.  😃

[Spoiler Alert:  I didn't tell anyone that I quit.]

Bah, humbug. Going through the motions yet again...

Bah, humbug. Going through the motions yet again...

28 muddy paws. 😳

28 muddy paws.  😳

Thank goodness the dogs have their own room.  You should see it right now.  I don't even want to think of the mess this house would be if they did not.  Wow.  LOL

Faith is up to her knees in mud... and it really shows on her white coat.  Other than that she is her usual happy, high-fiving, boxing self (meaning she's slapping me all over with her muddy paws.  LOL)  Nappy's like giant nasty mop right now and is all about rubbing up against me like a cat (that's just her thing, silly girl).  Booka's soaking wet and of course rolling on a blanket.  Way to go, guys.  Way to go.  If only they were all like Emma, who just KNOWS she's gonna melt like sugar if she gets wet (because she's so sweet, of course).  She runs out and does her business as fast as she can and avoids all the puddles.  But SOME DOGGIES like puddles.  Apparently.  😃

I can't even be mad.  I just love them all to pieces and they are too funny to be mad at.  😃  I think when you are sharing your life with someone else you just have to give them the space to be themselves and do what they do.  Human or animal.  Love them for who they are, muddy or not.  😉

Anyway.  I think a shower and some clean clothes are in order now.  😃

Ate dinner at Baja with Jonathon and Leslie.

Ate dinner at Baja with Jonathon and Leslie.  YUM!

Then we went to the Dollar Tree where I found balls for my nails!  And flakies!  And some nail wraps, which I'm fully expecting to be crap, but we'll see.  You just never know.  I have no idea how to judge which ones will be a good buy.  😐  But for a dollar - worth a try.  If I get a day's worth of wear that'll be ok with me.  🙂  They are pretty cute.

Shaun needed a new ball on a string that attaches to your wrist.  I guess his broke.  LOL  So, I'd say that's $5 well spent.  We're all happy.  😃  Woohoo!

I just picked up an ass-ton...

I just picked up an ass-ton (yes, that is the actual measurement) of pecans from my little side yard.  I have lots more yard to go.  I don't think I can do it all in one day.  My back hurts already!

And no, I will not go and buy one of those pecan picker-uppers.  That is totally cheating.  😛