Internet, I have felt like complete and utter crap all day.

Internet, I have felt like complete and utter crap all day. Ibuprofen hasn't stopped my headache and I have an overwhelming urge to nap right now. I really shouldn't because if I do I'll be up all night. I make no promises on staying awake, though. Blegh.

Who missed the diaphragm posts? LOL

Who missed the diaphragm posts?  LOL

Well, I am excited to say that I got my hands on this pretty and interesting diaphragm from Brazil.  It arrived in the mail yesterday.  As far as I can tell you can't get them here in the States, but I like a challenge.  😃

Since we had the issue with the Caya (the pretty purple one) rotating we've been using my Omniflex (round peachy-colored one).  It's mostly been ok and the more we use it, the less issue we seem to have.  We must be breaking it in.  LOL  We get the distracting "popping" feeling less than we did before, so that's good.

I still thought it would be nice to try this one, the Semina, because while it's made of silicone, too, it seems to be thinner and more flexible.  We haven't tried it yet, and probably won't for several more days.  I am having bloody times and I don't want to stain this one up.  I read that could happen.

Anyway, the story of how I got this one is sort of bizarre.  I had to do some pretty extensive Googling to find an online pharmacy in Brazil that carried these.  Once I found a few I emailed to ask whether they would ship to the United States.  All of them ignored me - except for one.

A rep wrote me back and said that they did not ship to the U.S., but that she would be visiting family here in about a week, so she could just bring it with her and mail it from here.

HOW FREAKING COOL IS THAT?!  Like, if I'd emailed her even a few days later I would not have this.  I am wayyy more excited about this than I probably should be.  But I feel like I beat the odds, so not only do I have a new thing to try, but I have something that is kind of rare to have here.

I know that probably makes me completely crazy, but I am pretty into using my diaphragms and trying them out and learning about them.  Besides, just LOOK AT IT.  You can even see the spring.  It's just so neat.  😳

Oddly enough, I'd ordered another one similar to my Omniflex about a month ago from the UK and it arrived yesterday, too.  It's the same brand / material as the Omniflex, but the spring is different.  It's called an Arcing Spring, which means you can fold it for insertion in only one place.  It's a stiffer spring, which can be good for some types of bodies.  I can fold my Omniflex anywhere and I can feel the difference.  I'm not going to bother with a photo of it right now because it looks exactly the same as the photo I previously posted of the Omniflex.  The only difference is in the spring and you would have to feel them to know them apart.

So, I have 4 diaphragms now.  Suck it, United States, for trying to keep me from using non-hormonal birth control!  I guess I am protected for quite a while now.  LOL  The only other diaphragm I want is a Reflexions, which is made of latex and won't last like these silicone ones will, but they seem to be out of production, so I'm not holding high hopes for that.  I just figured it would be nice and soft, too, so if I happen to find one that's available to me I'll be all over it.  And if not, that's ok.  I think I can live with JUST 4.  LOL

I am not surprised. 🙁 It's REALLY HARD to say no when someone needs help.

I am not surprised.  🙁  It's REALLY HARD to say no when someone needs help.  And there is a whole system failing animals and failing the people who want to help animals.

I love animals, but I am going to stick to hoarding nail polish and helping animals when I can. I am just not financially able to help all of the animals I'd like to. If only I had more money and space things would be different, but for now this is my reality. Thankfully, nail polish doesn't eat or need to be cleaned up after, so that's an alright thing to hoard.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/la-unleashed/story/2010-09-02/one-fourth-of-new-animal-hoarding-cases-involve-rescuers-aspca-expert-says

Due to the weather and a tent malfunction...

Due to the weather and a tent malfunction we're not doing the farmer's market today. See you all next time.

New flakie rings.

New flakie rings.  These will be with me tomorrow at the Anniston Downtown Market if you need to see them in person.  😃

I can't describe how they are different from the first set, but they are.  Still very pretty, though.

So... I just finished up the new flakie pieces.

So... I just finished up the new flakie pieces. I thought I didn't like the softer colors, but I have completely changed my mind. They are PRETTY. 😳 I will post photos ASAP. Hopefully tomorrow, but it will most likely be Saturday. I'm excited!

Harley Update:

Harley Update:

He's doing well. He went back to the vet today for another de-worming. He's FINALLY starting to gain a little weight. He finishes his shots in 3 weeks and still needs to be neutered. We're working on him. 🙂 

Thanks to the wonderful and amazing Shari for taking him in for me today. With my car acting up and me not needing to miss work that was a HUGE help. ❤