So... y'all remember Shaun's thumb?

So... y'all remember Shaun's thumb?  He squished ANOTHER splinter out with some pus.  The x-ray doctor AND the surgeon didn't believe there was anything left in there.  I think doctors need to listen to their patients.  I am sure they deal with a level of crazy that most of us are lucky enough not to have to see, but seriously.  Not everyone is in there for pain drugs or because they are a hypochondriac.

I just sat up and saw Precious staring at herself in the mirror.

I just sat up and saw Precious staring at herself in the mirror.

Yes, you are a pretty kitty. 🙂

So... these are the nails I did last night.

So... these are the nails I did last night.

I like that I did a pretty kick-ass job on the gradient. I still need more practice, but it's coming along. 🙂

I dislike that I missed the edges where my nail connects to my fingers. I guess my nail bed is pretty curved, or my fingers or fat, or something. I tried really hard to sponge in the edges, but if you press too hard, that messes up your work. Despite using a very soft sponge and the fact that my whole first knuckle was covered in polish, I just couldn't get in there. 🙁 Maybe I should have just used a blue background so the edges wouldn't be so noticeable. I guess I will know better for next time.

Anyway, I stamped on this snowflake pattern because I've been cold and am thinking winter.

All in all, I think they are pretty cute, but those edges REALLY bug me. I am sometimes too much of a perfectionist. 😕

Update on things, I guess:

Update on things, I guess:

I got my car back this morning.  The towing guy was nice.  I was greeted by 3 large black lab-ish dogs - one very old and very excited about the pine cone he was showing me.  The man said "You should see his stash on the porch!"  Of course, that put me in a slightly better mood.

My fee was supposed to be $150, but since he didn't have change he only charged $140.  I had no money, so Shaun paid it and I'll just add that to my tab.  I HATE with a flaming passion needing to borrow money, but I guess I'm just glad that someone has my back when I need to.

I told the guy that I wasn't even sure my car would crank and he said that if it wouldn't, he wouldn't charge me to store it until I could get it going.  After a few tries, it did start, but it really needs to be looked at because it is far from reliable right now.  I am not even going to bother driving it until I have it checked out again.  Being stranded is just some bullshit and I'm done with it.

I did call Arby's this morning, but the manager was not in and they aren't expecting him all weekend.  I left a detailed message and I told the lady I was speaking to that he will either call me back or speak to me face to face.  I don't care which, but I am going to talk to that person.

Shadow ended up going home with my mom since I had to work.  It's for the best, as I was at work really late due to getting there so late.  She said that he did throw up and that his back is aching, but the last time I checked on him he was sleeping, which is probably what he needs to be doing.  I guess if he's not feeling better in the next couple of days we will bum a ride to see a doctor.  Hopefully, it is just something that will pass, though.

After work me and Shaun hung out and ate and did nails and watched Netflix.  So, that's what I've been doing.  It's been nice to not be crying or crazy stressed.  It's not like everything is magically all better, though.  I did not make enough on this check to pay my mortgage, so it will just get paid next week.  My car is still broken and I still have a lot of bills due.  Still haven't bought any gifts, either.  Also, my cats have fleas and I feel terrible about it, but there's not a lot I can do at the moment.  I have exhausted my supply of FrontLine, Advantage, and Capstar - none of that has worked.  I need to get some Comfortis, I guess, but they will just have to tough it out for a couple of weeks until I secure the roof over our heads.

... I think my original point was that I have de-stressed some.  I have, but I still have a lot on me and it probably won't take something hugely bad to send me over the edge again.  So, here's hoping that the next couple of weeks will be mostly uneventful.  I really hate it when I'm so on edge that I'm not functional.  That isn't good for anyone.

Well, on that note - I am about to crash out.  I am so extremely tired right now.  I need to rest.  ❤

School nurse just called. Shadow is sick. All I could do was cry.

School nurse just called.  Shadow is sick.  All I could do was cry.

I really don't have my shit together.  🙁

Find a way home, Shadow, because Arby's towed your mama's broken car.

Shaun is gonna pick him up, but I really hate feeling so helpless.

Can someone just shoot me now?

Can someone just shoot me now?

I am still at work - this fucking late - because I'm trying to make enough money to cover my mortgage.  I haven't even bought Shadow or Shaun a single present for the holiday.  I don't even know if I can.  I never go all out, but I usually at least buy them one thing I know they want.  We might have to celebrate Valetine's Day, y'all.  🙁

Shaun just called to let me know that Arby's had my car towed today.  It's gonna be $150 to get it out.  Which is wonderful news because if I had money it would be fixed and running properly and not left there to begin with.

Kick a bitch while she's down, why don't you?  There was no warning, nothing posted, and I really thought I'd have at least 3 days to get it.  I was planning to go over there tonight.

I don't think I can do anything but cry right now.  It's either cry or explode, so I guess I'll just let the pressure off through my eyes.  Fuck.

Guess what, Internet.

Guess what, Internet.

You'll never guess.

Go ahead, just try.

Give up?  Ok...

My car won't start again.

Did any of you see THAT coming?  LOL