I'm struggling today.

I'm struggling today.  I didn't make it to school.  I have a report that should have been done before Monday that is still not complete.  I haven't fed my animals yet - Nom is letting his displeasure with that be known.  Something weird is going on with one of my boobs (I don't want to talk about it.)  There are only 3 weeks left in this semester.  You'd think I'd be excited and energized and ready to finish it out, but I'm not.  I'm going to feed my animals now and keep pecking away at the report; hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.  ❤

Flowers! 🌸🌼💮🌺

Flowers! 🌸🌼💮🌺

This Ghost Echeveria is giving me life. She's so beautiful. I can't wait to see her bloom!

This is a baby from a long, slender leaf. I'm thinking I might have a crested something or other on my hands. It just doesn't have any roots showing yet. I'm concerned it won't live. 😢 Has anyone ever tried rooting hormone on succulents?

So the little puffy ball on my dude's head looks like it's trying to be a whole 'nother cactus. That's cool, I guess. But original dude doesn't look too good.

I love how clear these are. ❤

I bought her from Wal-Mart not long ago. She was flopped over and sad. Now she's standing upright and showing me her flowers. 😍

I wonder what the little poofy ball is going to be...  Also, I love his purple blush.

Weird little cactus being pretty.

Calico Kittens are making flowers. 😍

It's been a while since I posted my plants.

It's been a while since I posted my plants. Here are a few photos that I like. 😁

I'm in love with this space. 😍

Check out my Ghost Echeveria getting ready to bloom.

Calico Kittens, courtesy of Michelle. They are beautiful. A little thirsty, but growing roots is hard work!

This teensy flower is giving me life. 💮

She looks a little thirsty, too. And she's making a flower, as well! Time to water some babies! ❤️

I've spent most of spring break...

I've spent most of spring break working around the house and doing school work. But yesterday I got to visit someone I hadn't seen in 25+  years - my childhood babysitter now friend, Sabrina! I had a blast. We traded plants, did some crafts, did nails, and basically talked ALL DAY because we had A LOT to catch up on. I ended up staying until it was so late I was too tired to drive home! So I stayed over and it was a slumber party. 😃 I had a great time with Peaches and her puppies. Her baby Sambosey is my new buddy. And she made me this awesome diamond painting, too! ❤️ We'll definitely have to get together again soon. 😃

To Blu with ❤

From:  Dawn
To Blu with ❤

I would like to wish a very Happy 19th Birthday...

I would like to wish a very Happy 19th Birthday to my most favorite girl, Kira. Shaun and I love you so much. We know that life is hard sometimes, but we always have your back. Our lives are better with your goofy, sweet, adorable self in them.

I love you so much.

I love how you make me laugh until I pee.

I love how kind you are. You have the sweetest heart.

I love your drawings and your dances.

I love that you are so cuddly. 

I love seeing your relationship with Leon. He's a purr-fect gramson and you take such good care of him.

I love your face. It makes me so happy. I'm sorry I'm always looking at you, but that's why.

Happy Birthday, baby - kid. I hope you have a day that is as amazing as you are. 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜

I'm going to tell you about the rest of my day now...

I'm going to tell you about the rest of my day now because I'm in bed and about to put it behind me.

When I was walking Booka this morning I heard the all-too-familiar pop and crackle sound that a limb makes when it's about to fall. Unfortunately, me and Boo were under the tree who made the sound and I didn't have time to see which limb was coming down. In my rush to move us out of the way I accidentally gave him a knee upside his head. That's the last thing I wanted to do especially since he had a seizure only a little over a week ago. But the important thing was that he didn't get hit by the limb - which was actually right above us and sizeable enough to have caused injury had we not moved.

The other notable not-great thing that happened today was right after we put Midna to sleep. Shaun usually holds the animals for that, but I had my sweet Shitty Kitty in my lap on a soft blanket. Once she had passed I had another good cry and a hugged her little body while I did it. I didn't really consider what I already know happens when death comes and I ended up with a smelly liquid down my leg. I'm pretty grateful that I'd left my gym bag in the car over the weekend because I went back into the vet's office and changed my pants before driving home.

The best things about today were these: Shaun stayed home from work to be with me, Dinorah checked on me, and I got a large haul of plant mail. Some of my trading partners were very generous and those packages couldn't have come at a better time.

I feel pretty bad so I'm heading to bed. I didn't get enough sleep last night and had to be up early today. That plus all of the crying I've done has left me with a really rough headache. I'm hoping some rest will do me good. Today kicked me in the teeth, but tomorrow is a new day. I hope you all are doing well. ♥