You might have noticed that I've been quieter than usual lately....

You might have noticed that I've been quieter than usual lately.  I have and it's because we've been going through a transition.  It seems that I'm having quite a few of those right about now.  LOL

I'd like for you to meet Kira because you'll be hearing about her now just as much as you hear about Shadow.  She's officially part of the family now.  💕

It's uncanny how well she fits in with us.  If I didn't know better I'd say that she's our long lost child.  She is goofy like Shaun, artistic, always singing and dancing, and interested in learning to play percussion, (which I am more than thrilled to help her with).  She is not high-maintenance at all, so of course I love that, as well.

The biggest thing is how amazing she is with the animals.  Turns out, the baby "field mice" I'm rehabbing are actually rats, but anyway, she's been a huge help with them.  She seems to love all of the creatures here.  She isn't afraid of anyone and doesn't think they're gross.  In fact I've seen her go around and pet / tell the animals goodnight.  She's a girl after my own heart.  ❤

So anyway.  We've got a new kid.  😃  I know that our living setup is far from conventional, but we're happy and healthy, so that is what's important.  Between our two houses we have plenty of space - it's just a matter of figuring out how to best arrange things.  But seriously, I am super happy to have another girl around.  It feels really nice.  💗

Here it is. 😃

Here it is.  😃

My boy nailed it.

If anyone is bored tomorrow night...

If anyone is bored tomorrow night come to the Saks game and hear my kiddo sing the National Anthem. I'm so excited. 😀

Pardon my absence, Internet, but I have been pre-occupied.

Pardon my absence, Internet, but I have been pre-occupied.  This is a family group chat with me, Shaun, Shadow, and his girlfriend, Kira.  We're all super dorks and have been enjoying each other's company.  Shaun has named us, apparently.  😂😂😂  It was too good not to share. 😃

Tfw...

So... I've met some people at school and that is better.

So... I've met some people at school and that is better. I got to talk to 2 other CS girls today - both of which are in my class.  I'm pretty pumped.  We exchanged numbers, so now if shit gets real we can have each others backs.  😃  The school also sent out an email saying that they had free tutoring for both of my CS classes, so it is a relief to know I'll have that resource as well if I need it.

I have also just about decided that I can't EVEN with that rolling backpack I have.  I think I need something smaller and something that I can actually carry on my back because it flips over when I hit bumps, and I have to stop and pick it up every time I need to go up or down stairs (which is often, an it's always when other people are trying to get to / from classes, so I'm not a fan of stopping the traffic).  I don't know.  I need to change what I'm doing, though.

I'm insanely exhausted today, and I'm glad for the long weekend.  I have a lot of catching up to do.  And also, I was contacted last night by someone who needed a person to rehab some field mice, and even though I'm not doing a lot of animal stuff right now no one else would take them, and so I have them.  I'm going to look for another rescuer / rehabber to take them, but I don't think I'll have much luck.  😕  But we shall see.

Anyway.  I hope all is well with you.  My plate is full and my cup is almost empty, but I'm going to take care of me soon.  ❤