My baby girl (kitty) is very, very, very sick - from my spaces.live blog

My baby girl (kitty) is very, very, very sick


Monday, March 09, 2009, 9:19:27 PM

I am beside myself with grief and I just have to vent. One of my three kitties is very sick. I saw the Vet on Saturday and she says she will be gone within the next 1-4 weeks. She has lost 5 pounds in the last few months, 2.5 within the last month alone. Her anemia numbers went from 29 to 14 in two weeks.



They think she has cancer. I am preparing myself to say goodbye to her. I'm giving her lots of treats, and lots of brushing, her favorite things. She purrs like crazy, and she is still moving, though not very much. She has taken up residence on my husband's desk, and he has kindly moved his stuff to the kitchen bar so she can spread out. She comes down and lays in the kitchen with her head hanging over the water bowl and that's the extent of her movements for the last two months.



She was our greeter, if you were two feet tall or 6 feet tall, she would welcome you with meows and leg weaving. She was always in the middle of the action and she would come to check on the other two when they get into tussles.



She loved to hang out in my bathroom. She had her own sink in there, it's never been used for anything other than her water bowl (there are two). She would hang out with me in there and it was her lair. She hasn't been in there in quite a long time now.



I'm going to miss her when she's gone, all I can do is try to make the most of my time with her now.



C

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A survey for those who are a little older... - from my spaces.live blog

A survey for those who are a little older...

Sunday, February 15, 2009, 3:43:00 PM

Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids?! "Have you ever kissed someone?'' "Missed someone?'' "Told someone you loved them?'' "Drank alcohol?"...49 questions for the people who are a little older:


What bill do you hate paying the most?

Car Insurance


Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?

Raglan Road


What do you really want to be doing right now?

Playing Animal Crossing - City Folk


How many colleges did you attend?

One


Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?

It matched the jeans and shoes I wanted to wear.


What are your thoughts on gas prices?

Highway Robbery


First thought when the alarm went off this morning?

Surprisingly, we didn’t set an alarm this morning.


Last thought before going to sleep last night?

Complete and utter bliss.


Do you miss being a child?

Sometimes.


What errand/chore do you despise?

Cleaning the kitchen


Get up early or sleep in?

Sleep in for sure



Favorite lunch meat?

Boars Head Deluxe Ham


What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?

Usually the only reason I set foot in Wal-Mart is to pick up a prescription


Beach or lake?

Beach


Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?

Definitely not


Do you own property?

Yes


Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?

10 things I hate about you


Sopranos or Desperate Housewives?

Desperate Housewives


What famous person would you like to have dinner with?

Julia Roberts


Have you ever crashed your vehicle?

Not this one, yet.



Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?

No, thank goodness.


Ring Tone?

Sunnyday


Do you have a teddy bear?

Eayp


Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?

With bottled water on the side of the road


Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?

San Francisco


Do you go to church?

No, but I want to, never seem to make the time


At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?

Career


How old are you? ..

Today is the 8th… I’m thirty-mfrahdicfhhauud$%^&*()_


Do you have a "go to" person?

Hmmm. Yes. Several depending on the situation.


Best memory of your first love?

Walking through the neighborhood hand in hand


Best memory of current/last love?

Everyday we make wonderful memories


Are you where you want to be in life?

No, I have a few more things I want to do


Growing up, what was your favorite cartoon?

Tom & Jerry



What about you do you think has changed the most?

My attitude about life


Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life

Hell no


Are there times you still feel like a kid?

No


What was a “fad” you remember from your childhood?

Guess! Jeans


Did you ever have Troll dolls?

Maybe one or two


Did you have a pager?

Never


Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager?

81st Street Beach


Were you the type of kid you would want your children/friends children to hang out with?

Yeah



Who and what do you think impacted your life the most?

My parents


Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you?

Mr. DuBosq and Mr. Griffin



Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”?

Not yet, but I’m sure I will


Do you wish you stayed in contact with anyone?

Sometimes


When did you start feeling like you were getting old?

When I turned 30


Would you change any of it if you could?

No, because I wouldn’t be where/who I am today.



Charlene

Yeah, so ok. - from my spaces.live blog

Yeah, so ok.


Sunday, February 15, 2009, 3:37:47 PM

I am utterly annoyed right now.

I hope everyone that is going to the Daytona 500 today has a great time.

I won't be there.


C

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Let the party begin! - From spaces.live

February 08


Let the party begin!

The birthday festivites have officially started. I had a fabulous lunch at Siam Orchid (www.mysiamorchid.com ) today with a few gals from work, Flower-Sister, Mr. Gamer - her husband, pumpkin (their daughter) and peanut (the two week old nephew).

I got to hold pumpkin for an extended period of time, and I informed her mother that she would have to refill her with sugar 'cause I stole all she had with her .

Peanut was tiny and precious and as a bonus he didn't spit up on me.

Lunch was delish... I got the volcano chicken. And the salad. Love that place.

The company was WAY better though.

(happy sigh)

C
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Totally Random - from my spaces.live blog

Totally Random

Friday, January 09, 2009, 8:17:21 AM

Coincidence?

John has been going through some stuff from one of his TWO storage units. In one of the most recent boxes, he brought home a bottle of Joy dish soap. The same bottle that I bought at the store just two days before. The same brand that I buy whenever I go to the store and stand in front of all the dishsoap choices we have these days.

I think it is so funny we have SO much in common. Down to the dishsoap ;-)

When I was little….

When I was in Seventh grade I got my hair cut short – REALLY short. I hated it and thought I looked like a boy. I’d never had my hair cut short before, and I never have since. Sometimes I wonder how I’d look with short hair though… then I remember that awful haircut.

Random

Sneaky kids scare me.

Was I a sneaky kid?

Yeah.

Heh.

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Of a night out - from my spaces.live blog

Of a night out


Friday, January 09, 2009, 8:15:54 AM


Last night was a pretty spectacular night. Nothing extra fancy, or anything, it’s just that we had a nice night out. We went to Meg O’Malley’s, one of our favorite watering holes, to have a leisurely dinner and John had a few Stella’s. They have Stella Artois on draft here, and it is his very favorite beer. They also serve it in cold glasses, which doesn’t hurt at all. Our favorite Sissy*, Jen took care of us, and we ate at the bar.

I ordered the Parliament bean soup – which is only .18. It was delicious! I also ordered the clam strip appetizer, John ordered some wings and a crab and shrimp cake appetizer. I had coffee and water, and John had Stella.

Now we don’t go here for the food. Sure the food is tasty, and some of the menu items are Irish themed. (Except last night I noticed they had Cod Cobbler on the menu, and that totally grossed me out). No, we come here for the ambiance, and the camraderie, and from here on out, Mondays are going to be Meg nights. It wasn’t so packed you couldn’t hear yourself think, there was no live music. It was brilliant! The best part is that we actually talk to each other. We laugh and giggle and carry on, and Jen comes and checks on us and laughs with us. Last night I was watching a little floozy on the other side of the bar get schnockered on some kind of fruity drink, and I had a hankering for fruit punch, so Jen whipped some up for me. It was delicious!

We had a great night, and I look forward to going back again.

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Of New Beginnings - from my spaces.live blog

Of New Beginnings


Friday, January 09, 2009, 8:01:17 AM




So this survey materialized on facebook on about Dec 30, and I was just too lazy to do it there, so...

1) Was 2008 a good year for you?

2008 was the worst year ever for my work life, and the best year ever for my home life. How insane is that?


2) What was your favorite moment of the year?

My wedding day!


3) What was your least favorite moment of the year?

Any number of days spent walking on eggshells at work, one day in particular was a complete – full on – meltdown of someone I really respect and admire.


4) Where were you when 2008 began?

At home! Yeah!


5) Who were you with?

My husband to be.


6) Where will you be when 2008 ends?

I was in bed.


7) Who will you be with when 2008 ends?

I was with my wonderful husband.


8) Did you keep your new years resolution of 2008?

I didn’t make any resolutions. Why set yourself up for failure?


9) Do you have a new years resolution for 2009?

Nah. I have some goals, but no resolutions.


10) Did you fall in love in 2008?

I fell in love in 2007, and our love grew stronger in 2008.


11) If yes, with who?

John


12) If yes, do they know?

Oh yes..


13) Are you still in love with them?

More and more each day.


14) Do you regret it?

Absoulutely not!


15) Did you breakup with anyone in 2008?

Nope.


16) Did you make any new friends in 2008?

Definitely.


17) Who are your favorite new friends?

Kim & Terri.


18) What was your favorite month of 2008?

November – purely personal. It was a cluster-f**k of a month for work though.


19) Did you travel outside of USA in 2008?

Yes, we took a honeymoon cruise to Haiti, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Mexico. We also went on a cruise to the Bahamas in April.


20) How many different places did you travel to in 2008?

Quite a few.


21) Did you lose anybody close to you in 2008?

Thank goodness, no.


22) Did you miss anybody in the past year?

Of course..


23) What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008?

Batman: The Dark Knight.


24) What was your favorite song from 2008?

The Way I am – Ingrid Michaelson.


25) What was your favorite record(s) from 2008?

Hmmm I dunno.


26) How many concerts did you see in 2008?

1. Morrissey..


27) Did you have a favorite concert in 2008?

Well I only saw the one…



28) Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2008?

Yeah, I did.


29) Did you do a lot of drugs in 2008?

No.


30) How many people did you sleep with in 2008?

Only one.


31) Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?

Yes, on some days my behavior has been less than stellar.


33) What was the worst lie someone told you in 2008?

There was nothing so obviously bad and painful that it sticks out, thank goodness.


34) Did you treat somebody badly in 2008?

At work, I'm sure I did. Likely after they were assholes to me first.


35) Did somebody treat you badly in 2008?

Yes. Unbelievably so.


36) How much money did you spend in 2008?

Good grief, more than I should have.


37) What was your proudest moment of 2008?

Getting engaged on the beach at night.


38) What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008?

Hm, a spat at work.


39) If you could go back in time to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?

I don’t want to change anything. It all happened for a reason..


40) What are your plans for 2009?

Striving to do the best I can at my job, my personal life.


Char

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