I am not opposed to using chemicals, BUT...

I am not opposed to using chemicals, BUT, regular deodorants have been making my pits itch for a while now and that is just miserable.  So, I'm trying something different now.  Again.  I tried Lavilin cream before, but that wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

I remember reading about these a while back and wanting to try them, but I think I was a good bit more broke then.  I just decided to place an order and found that they have a coupon code on their page that expires today.  So, I just placed an order for a few trial-sized deodorant creams.  There is one that even smells like chai.  😳  I am so excited.  😃

https://pretty-frank.com/collections/primal-pit-paste-deodorant

I must be a super dork...

I must be a super dork because I am so excited about what I just bought.  A colander to make rinsing beardie and tort salad easier in the morning, and the coolest little poppy-top salt / pepper shaker for their vitamins.  😃😃😃

Well, I bet I just made Shaun's night. I stepped in a dog turd.

Well, I bet I just made Shaun's night. I stepped in a dog turd.

Super enjoying my time off of work.

Super enjoying my time off of work.  I've been lazy, I've been busy, I've been doing whatever I want.  I've spent most of my time just hanging with the guys and the ani-pals, so that's been a lot of fun.  😃

I've just about got the house situated how I want it.  I've got a list of things I want to do, so when I'm not being lazy I go and do a few things from the list, then forget about the rest of it until I'm damn well ready to deal with it again.  LOL  I'm making progress so I guess that system is working for me.  😃

I'm planning to have the rest of the house stuff done by Sunday - even if it means I have to push myself a little.  There are 2 major things I need to do that I am not looking forward to doing:  1)  Re-organizing Shadow's room (that just needs to happen everyone once in a while), and then 2)  Cleaning my roach tote.  I haven't done that in a LONG time, so I'm sure it is not going to be pleasant.

In any case if I get those things done and then work Monday and possibly Tuesday, then I have the whole rest of the week / weekend to see people and go places.  That is pretty exciting.  😃

Scoober and Alisha - do y'all still feel like coming to Anniston?  Sherri, what is your schedule like?  And Ange - I'm still planning to head your way and get to that new Ulta soon!  Let me know if there is a day / time that works better for you!  😃

Shadow and Tort Baby are arguing over a blanket.

Shadow and Tort Baby are arguing over a blanket.  LOL

Shadow's on the couch with a blanket hanging down and Tort Baby has apparently tucked himself into the part that's on the floor.  Whenever Shadow moves it Tort Baby moves it back.  Poor boys.  It's not as though there aren't 1000 other blankets in this house, but apparently,they both want the Spiderman one.  😛

I am hungry and REALLY have to pee, but...

I am hungry and REALLY have to pee, but I'm getting some super precious tort snuggles.  Baby has been chilling on my chest, AWAKE, for the last 10 minutes or so. ❤

Today I gave myself permission...

Today I gave myself permission to say "NO" AND "STOP" to someone who was using me.  BEST GIFT EVER.  I know I sound like a Scrooge to have done that on Christmas, but it had been building since August and enough was enough.

Letting a grown-ass person depend on me wasn't really doing them any favors, either, so maybe it was a gift to them, as well... although, I highly doubt that they will see it that way.  Oh well.

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The person you helped me help... they have been here literally every week since then asking me for things. 🙁 Toilet paper, tampons, food, change, Swiffer pads... I mean, it's too much. WAYYY TOO MUCH. Last night when I didn't have a dollar she wanted to ask my child for it. That was crossing a line.

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I mean, I'm not even always able to give her what she asks for, but I know that Shaun has given her food he was about to eat and things like that. They get food stamps and no one is looking for a job, so I'm just over here like, "Make your food stamps last and find a job. I can't keep doing this."

I mean, of all people to beg off of. Yes, I have Shaun, but I maintain my household as a single person. It's no secret that I'm not rolling in the dough.

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This is why I prefer to help animals. LOL They are always more grateful.

Also, I've been feeding her cat for about 7 months now. I will continue doing that.