Friday, February 15, 2013
Triumph Indeed
Thursday, February 14, 2013
What?
I don't mean to be rude regarding the victim here, but after reading this, I thought the title of this book should be something more like
Rosey Grier: I sure didn't see THAT coming
Or
Rosey Grier: ...the hell did I just read?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Was it that bad?
"You cleaned!" she said. "What's wrong?"
It's still Wednesday, though.
Holiday Greetings
Today, we're celebrating the George Carlin observation: Holy Shit, It's Only Wednesday.
This was his suggestion for a restaurant rather than TGIFriday's. He said people would drink a lot more if they thought it was still only Wednesday.
Sigh. Let's go to work.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
All's well that ends with a cookie
Riley got her nails trimmed... after she pooped and peed on the tech. I was hiding outside, peeking around the corner of an aisle, watching through the window and the mirror. Someone else came to stand with a tethered Riley while the tech cleaned up. She came back and clipped the front paws while Riley continually yanked them away from her. When she got to the back paws, Riley peed again. The girl sighed, got another towel, mopped the table and Riley. She forged ahead and Riley caught sight of me. She locked her wide eyes on mine and did not let go until they lifted her off the table. The tech walked her over and Riley hid behind me, not even allowing the tech to take their leash off.
She pottied before we left, but apparently not enough. They said it happens all the time, but I'm sure that doesn't make it any more fun. My poor old lady. I am a mean dog mommy, subjecting her to new tricks.
Beautiful ladies
Some pictures I just need to post so I know they're safe somewhere other than my phone.
And it's not even six o'clock yet.
Today I finished the Ant blog, instead of allowing it to disappear into My Documents.
I called Petsmart to inquire about the coupon I have for a free nail trim.
I reorganized my restaurant/store coupon folders.
I wrote notes about the DMV's resolution to the plates from the sold Dodge, added the receipt from the notary, and filed it all away.
I printed Shannon's itinerary and adjusted my leave request. (Shannon is coming!
I printed out schedule and pricing info for the Winchester House, because we're going, dammit.
I tried to pull my coat off without unzipping the zippy again.
I went to HR to ask about the promotion I'm supposed to get after one year. Said promotion is now in the works.
Today was all housekeeping items, but wow, it really feels like I accomplished a lot. I am happy.
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Monday, February 11, 2013
The right accessories make all the difference.
I'm halfway through writing a blog about my visit with Ant, but that's at work, where I can type. In the meantime, I can't help but document some things that are making me joyously happy.
Seeing Solo climb all over her cat shelves. I have cat shelves! I have wanted them for so long and never thought I'd have them, and all because my friend knew how and made it happen. Thank you so much, Jenea!
I have a new hat that makes me happy. I got it at Claire's on clearance for $2 and it's cute. It makes me feel jaunty, and I'm not sure if I've ever said that before. I feel cuter in it, and I'm starting to see why cute is so important. It feels nice.
I went on yet another search for a notary, got shot down at one UPS store, but directed to another. There was a woman also looking for a notary, and she beat me to the other store. When I walked in, she gave me the thumbs up and said, "We're good!" I made happy noises at a little dog who was picking up the mail with her owner and then we're all talking dogs and showing each other pictures. I signed as a witness on the other woman's document, and everybody was chatting. Me too. Me in my jaunty hat.
Then I stopped by Winco for milk and produce, and on my way out by the pizza shop was a little white board offering the day's specials. Something about pizza's. I paused and simply wiped off the apostrophe. Ahh, much better. Time to jauntily breeze out to my car, laugh at my parking job, and drive home.
My home. My nice, vacuumed carpet. My neatly organized bookshelf. My lovely, comfy couch. My chewed up plant. (Dammit, kitty!) My Frasier episode. My book. My reheated chili. My shovel spoons. My humming refrigerator and no other noise.
Time to chop some veggies, take a bath, and listen to Book Radio. Projects are getting done in preparation for change. I've got my hat ready.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
I just adore them
Yesterday was a trip to the park to walk Riley, running out to look for cat bowls, taking Riley to dog class, then out to look for a notary. Every time I come in, I search for the cat because I'm paranoid. After one trip out, I find her curled up under the mess of blankets I left on my bed. I'm not sure how she wiggled her way under there, but it was adorable. I pestered her with photos (see above). After the dog class, we came home and I could not find the Mini anywhere. I looked in all her favorite hiding spots and she was nowhere. I recombed through the apartment and found her under the same pile of blankets, just completely buried this time. Maybe I should always leave a pile of blankets out.
And by the way, Solo has continued to climb all over her shelves. She LOVES being up high, and is getting lots of exercise, which makes me happy. And Riley is getting old, which makes me sad.