Hmm. My dad texted me just now...

Hmm. My dad texted me just now and let me know that Orange's mama had another kitten this morning. She has cleaned, nursed, and hidden this one. I hope she'll continue taking care of it.

I've never heard of a cat having a few kittens at a time. Maybe Orange and his other sibling were a week premature. Has anyone heard of that before?

Probably my last post of the day.

Probably my last post of the day.  I just wanted to put these up before I changed my mind again.  I did them a few days ago and almost didn't post them because they aren't perfect and I could do better.  But now that I've worn them for days, I don't really want to do it over because I'm ready for something different.  LOL

My striping tape was picking up a little with all the sponging I was doing, so some of the lines aren't 100% straight.  And yes, that bugs me.  I am pretty critical of my work and a bit of a perfectionist, so I notice these things.

HOWEVER, the gradient looks really nice to me, so that's good.  I only used a light blue and the reddish coral.  The purple area came from the two colors mixing, so this is a technique I feel like I'm FINALLY getting the hang of.  😃

I am having a hard time finding motivation to do things today, but...

I am having a hard time finding motivation to do things today, but I did get some stuff done yesterday and Friday.

I cleaned the dogs' room and changed the house filter, cleaned out my roach tote and picked some feeders out of there for my lizards, added an extra shelf to my bed / desk / dresser thing, and set up a drip system for my horned lizards so I can HOPEFULLY stop spending so much time dribbling on their heads.  Don't get me wrong - I LOVE spending time taking care of my animals, but half the time Koopa and his friend (who I still need to name - suggestions welcome!) run away when I try to water them.  I think it would be better for all of us if they could drink when they felt like it and not just when I have time to chase them down with a dropper.

That probably doesn't sound like a whole lot, but those are things that have been bugging me that I've needed to do for a while, so knocking them out made me feel accomplished.  I STILL need to do my hall trim and deal with the grass.  At least one of those things is happening today.  Since it just started raining I'm guessing it's gonna be the hall.  That's ok.  I super hate cutting grass, anyway.  😛

I feel like with having a house there are always a million projects that need to be done, but at the moment I feel like I'm closing in on having a lot of the smaller stuff done.  Most everything else I'm gonna need a chunk of money for, so that will have to wait.  🙁

On the bright side I feel like I am SO in love with my bedroom.  😃  Having the new floor down and the loft bed changed EVERYTHING.  I know it sounds silly, but it doesn't bother me that if I lean left when going up or down the ladder I'll get hit in the head and / or ass by my ceiling fan.  It's not a big deal to me - I just don't lean left.  I will admit that I find it hilarious to watch Shaun's face when he's tucking me in.  He always cringes like he thinks I'm about to get hit.  LOL  But I do this every night.  I almost never get whacked with the fan anymore.  😃

There is so much more space now and everything is a lot more organized.  It's a little quirky, but I think that's what makes it perfect.  😃  It's my funny beautiful happy place.  ❤

Yellow snakey nails.

Yellow snake-y nails.  Or lace.  Whatever you prefer.

I'm sorry if you are against abortion, but I am not.  It's been a rough day and I will not debate you.  I am sharing this in case anyone out there needs it.  Knowledge is power, so ladies:  ARM YOURSELVES.  If you don't have time to read this now, then just scroll to the bottom and download the PDF for safekeeping.

And with that, I am calling it a night.  ❤

https://wombofonesown.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/a-womb-of-ones-own-complete-text-basic-edition

Hey everyone. I survived this suck-ass Monday.

Hey everyone.  I survived this suck-ass Monday.  Work was actually pretty quiet.  The phones didn't ring much, and almost everyone had left for the day before I got there.  I just concentrated on what I needed to get done and stayed busy.

I'm about to throw some veggie corn dogs in the oven, take a shower, and then call it a night.  I am exhausted today, both emotionally and physically.  Planning to be good as new tomorrow.

❤ to all of you who were so nice and supportive of my efforts with Orange.  Thank you, for realsies.

It's definitely a Monday. 🙁

It's definitely a Monday.  🙁

Not only did I get very little sleep due to taking care of a kitten that died despite my efforts, but now I'm late to work thanks to Nappy's FORMER groomer.

I'm gonna keep it classy and not call this business out publicly (you can message me if you need to know who it is), but over the last few months they have upset me repeatedly.  I will admit to having to re-schedule a bath or two due to finances.  With our hours cut short at work it's been hard to afford to get a dog her size bathed and brushed out every month.  But, I was being diligent about bringing her in.  And for the record, for the amount of work it is, no, I really don't want to do it myself.  It would take me a whole day.

There were a couple of times that I had her scheduled and then I got her to the groomer and they said that they didn't have an appointment for her.  Or I would call to confirm an appointment the day before, but they didn't have her on the schedule.  One time they slipped her in anyway, but that's it.

So I made her an appointment to have her hair cut.  She's beyond anything a bath could help at this point, but it's summer, so at least if she's shaved maybe she'll stay a little cooler and I can wash her myself for a few months.  The groomer called to remind me that she needed an updated rabies record, so I took her Saturday to get that done.  When I took her in today I had the record with me.  But that wasn't enough.  She needed a bordatella, distempter, and parvo vaccination suddenly.

Yes, they turned us away and I had to drive my dog back home.  They said they are sure they told me that she needed ALL of those vaccinations; however, I have a voicemail saying "vaccinations" - not listing anything specific and when the girl called me on Saturday to confirm I'm sure she said "rabies" - otherwise, I would have been really pissed that I'd driven to Piedmont and didn't even get everything she needed.  It may well just be a misunderstanding, but I'm calling bullshit after months of this crap.  I guess that means this particular salon is done having my business because I sure as hell won't be back.

So now I'm late for work and my dog is dirty until Wednesday, which is the first day I could get someone else I trust to shave her.  I know that I just made myself a few minutes later because I'm ill and bitching on the Internet, but if I don't vent I might unleash my fury at work today and that wouldn't be any good.

Anyway.  I guess I'm gonna leave and try to get on with my day.  Hopefully nothing else not so great happens.  I have a headache due to lack of sleep and I'm not really in the mood to deal with people.  It would be a great day to sit at home in my pj's with Shadow.  Unfortunately, I don't have that luxury.

Wish me luck.