So, since I've joined GoodReads, I have read quite a bit, started writing reviews (and is it sad that I never realized how important it is for authors to have reviews!?!?) and reading what others wrote, learning the whole writing/publishing process, winning/entering giveaways, reading ARCs, etc. You sorta get the picture right?
I have read an authors 1st attempt at writing something to be published, some have been phenomenal and some, left me wanting to wash my eyes out but I can't un-read something. Damn. On those, I have always tried to give value-added suggestions/critique without being a bitch. Because there is no point in being mean or bitchy when someone is TRYING to get their ideas/story/characters to behave!! And not everyone is lucky to have friends or family or whatever that can assist with editing and proofing shit. And honestly, if I think it's in dire need of some sort of actual plot, I am sure others are and it's painful when you invest so much into something to have someone else arbitrarily smash it to itty bitty dots left scattered across the world. And I'm not the only nice one, not saying I am! Just that I have seen some pretty damn harsh reviews and comments on books. Different opinions and perspectives... doesn't mean you have to be mean about it.
No person is perfect. Period. Some of my favorite authors have had grammar mistakes, typos or just written a bad book or 2. It happens! It's not the end of the fucking world. They have dead lines and I don't really think anyone with a lick of creative energy can exactly say "Sure, I will have this 4th installment of my incredibly complicated series done for you by June 30th" never mind that most authors have real jobs, or are stay at home parents, or have a life on top it (sometimes). And let's not even discuss dealing with the whole publishing/self publishing process. Yikes!! You can't force creativity. You can't force your characters to do what you think you want them to do. And even if an author isn't given a specific deadline per se, I think there is that pressure of "I gotta get this done!" and then comes that long line of frustration, agitation, despair, resignation, and hopefully at some point in the swirly twirly miasma, ideas start flowing and things start moving again.
And yes, of course us readers WANT MORE. Because, you know, we're absolutely bored and must have the next installment of your amazing writing capabilities...while in the meantime we're having that same conversation with 20 other of our favorite authors. I have a LONG ASS LIST of favorite authors. LONG ASS LIST!!! And yes, I love so many of the series I've been reading, but that doesn't mean I won't read 150 books while waiting a year or so for the next to come out either. So if there's a couple (or more) months before I get my greedy little eyes on those awesome words, then well...my greedy little eyes will read some other words in the meantime while I wait. Simple, yes?
I have a point, let me see if I can remember it...Shit...
Oh, so I am re-reading a book from a while back. The author commented to me, since he's emailed me in the past, that some people love it and some people hate it. And I can honestly say I see both points. But I don't look at the 1st book in the series are the sole indicator. I have read really crappy 1st books and yes went on to read the 2nd, and you know what? The 2nd books was a LOT better. The 3rd even more so. People grow. They learn. And, I think, their characters and stories evolve, the author evolves with them. It's kinda like you teaching your kids and at the same time, your kids teaching you. And for me, some characters are just assholes or whiny or annoying (oh wait, just like in real life!) and sometimes it takes a while for a plot(s) to unfold or for something to really get the juices going. Sometimes it's from the first freaking page. And sometimes it's the last 4 chapters (thank the gods I'm patient!). I remember reading Tommyknockers by Stephen King and wish he had cut out 50% of the book because it was either too random or repetitive of what he had already written. The idea still intrigued me, but the damn, did it really have to be THAT long.
I have had few books that I will never ever read again, and few authors I feel the same way. There are only 2 that come to mind, and both of them mixed straight out Christianity with Fantasy that made me want to scream until the windows shattered. I guess that's my line in the sand. I have NO problem with religion in books, nasty or not, mixed in with fantasy/magic/whatever. But when it's screaming obvious it's Christianity and some really fucked up wanna be "God will Save you, but you must repent your sins and be re-born" shit, it's just the biggest fucking turn off for me. That's just, to me at least, has no place whatsoever in a fantasy book. Ugh //vent
Ok, back to this. So, I am only like a 100 pages into the book right now, don't forget, I keep switching between books still for some unknown freaky deaky reason, but I'm not thinking - this sucks - so, at least that's good right :)
And I might reserve judgment until I read the 2nd and 3rd books. I can usually tell once I'm a little bit more into the series.
Also: Writing styles. Sometimes I am not IN THE DAMN MOOD for certain writing styles. I might not want to read books next in a series that I loved reading in the past, because my mood is just...not with it. Doesn't mean the book(s) are bad or anything. It's all me on that part. And other times, I will devour every book for in a series for weeks on end, and then get burnt out on them for a year or 2. Sometimes I am craving a good hot urban fantasy with some serious sexy stuff in it. Other times, I want straight up fantasy with no hint of sex. Or I want shifters. Or I want Sci-Fi. It really can depend on what the mood calls for. I guess, just like authors, the readers have to be a receptive mood for things to work as well!!
Anyway! I am starting yet another book (I think I read my library books first because I feel obligated so that others who are waiting to read them, don't have to wait too long...does that make sense?), and this one I am nervous about reading. The 1st book was a fucking trip. This one, Unwholly by Neal Shusterman, I am just a little freaked out over. The 1st book was not something I would ever have thought of and this author has a fascinatingly dark mind, so I guess that why I have some trepidation in starting this one. But it's a library book and someone else probably wants to it.
Breathe!!! Just read, damn it!
Ok, I have more thoughts on people who comment on books for later on (hope I don't forget) because it somewhat amazes me how nasty people can be. ~TTYL
5.21.2013
Tired Tuesday
By all the gods, I really need to get my ass to bed and asleep before 11 pm for now on!
Nothing worth while going on. I finished one book, started another one, while I'm still reading 2 others. It's all just a distraction, but that's ok :) They are good distractions right now.
Packed up another box last night, cleaned up a hair ball from one the cats this morning (what a way to wake up - hack hack bleh).
I had conversations with the kid about his grades, he needs to pull 2 of them up (by 1 whopping point) to get them to B's, which will put him on the honor roll again. Luckily, they are in his best subjects. Now, why did they crash a tad bit? It is probably the combination of this whole divorce thing, moving, school kids and the band concert. If he doesn't make honor roll, it won't be the end of the world. It would just be cool if he did :)
Also: Daisy, our kitten, farts. I mean, OMG she farts. Not only this, but last night I fed the cats their wet food. She finished most of hers and decided to see what the others were eating. She walks right up to Diego's plate and starts eating his food. He glares at her, with this wide eyed WTF are you doing expression, lifts a paw as if he was going to whack her - and then just decides to walk away! HE IS 20 LBS - 10 TIMES HER SIZE!! OMG, it was hilarious and amazing and weird as all get out! She acts like its nothing but my other cats just don't know what to do with this little energy puff ball.
At this point, her little stomach is all bloated from eating so much. I pick her up gently to move her by the cat box in case she needs to go, and I smell it. The fart. Now, I have smelt this aroma before and I had thought one of the kitties had just used the cat box. Now I know. It fades away after about 30 seconds to a minute (I can hold my breath that long at least) but damn, she farts like a pro!! Silent, deadly farts. My son thinks this is funny and is glad he isn't the only who farts all the time.
Lovely. Just lovely.
I need to set up my ipod so I can bring it to work and listen to music. I love having music playing again, it feels so - I don't know - freeing? - and it's just freaking nice.
Also: My allergies suck! I blame all the damned dust from packing. Stupid sinuses.
I hope to get a lot of packing done this week and weekend. So that anything that IS left are those items we're using and that's it :) Ha, wish me luck on that.
Time for meetings and work things and coffee!
Nothing worth while going on. I finished one book, started another one, while I'm still reading 2 others. It's all just a distraction, but that's ok :) They are good distractions right now.
Packed up another box last night, cleaned up a hair ball from one the cats this morning (what a way to wake up - hack hack bleh).
I had conversations with the kid about his grades, he needs to pull 2 of them up (by 1 whopping point) to get them to B's, which will put him on the honor roll again. Luckily, they are in his best subjects. Now, why did they crash a tad bit? It is probably the combination of this whole divorce thing, moving, school kids and the band concert. If he doesn't make honor roll, it won't be the end of the world. It would just be cool if he did :)
Also: Daisy, our kitten, farts. I mean, OMG she farts. Not only this, but last night I fed the cats their wet food. She finished most of hers and decided to see what the others were eating. She walks right up to Diego's plate and starts eating his food. He glares at her, with this wide eyed WTF are you doing expression, lifts a paw as if he was going to whack her - and then just decides to walk away! HE IS 20 LBS - 10 TIMES HER SIZE!! OMG, it was hilarious and amazing and weird as all get out! She acts like its nothing but my other cats just don't know what to do with this little energy puff ball.
At this point, her little stomach is all bloated from eating so much. I pick her up gently to move her by the cat box in case she needs to go, and I smell it. The fart. Now, I have smelt this aroma before and I had thought one of the kitties had just used the cat box. Now I know. It fades away after about 30 seconds to a minute (I can hold my breath that long at least) but damn, she farts like a pro!! Silent, deadly farts. My son thinks this is funny and is glad he isn't the only who farts all the time.
Lovely. Just lovely.
I need to set up my ipod so I can bring it to work and listen to music. I love having music playing again, it feels so - I don't know - freeing? - and it's just freaking nice.
Also: My allergies suck! I blame all the damned dust from packing. Stupid sinuses.
I hope to get a lot of packing done this week and weekend. So that anything that IS left are those items we're using and that's it :) Ha, wish me luck on that.
Time for meetings and work things and coffee!
5.20.2013
Normal Monday, but is it going to stay that way?
Ok, so this weekend was good and still a little weird.
Good things - I went shopping and picked up some new shirts and another pair of jeans. Yay!
I also got my hair cut (as I posted pics before this post) and I like it! I've gotten some compliments at work too, which is good :) It's short, and cool with this heat and me doing inventory, and it's stylish too :) Yay!!
I packed up some boxes this weekend, not as much as I wanted to, but I am still trying to get things done.
The kitten, Daisy, took a nap with me and snuggled up with me quite a bit. It was soooo sweet. She's starting to fit in with the other cats. Though they still eye ball her quite a bit, it's slowly getting better :) She's just so playful!! She races between rooms, loves playing with crinkle and this fluffy balls we got her. Sleeps in bed with me or the Kid. Love her.
I cleaned, just not as much as I wanted to with that either. Did laundry, always a joy. Watched some TV and movies. Nothing too exciting!
Oh and I did check out a couple furniture places, looking for a living room set. I am going to order my new mattress on-line, so that's a bit different. I think I found the set I want :) It's on sale (well, 2 pieces of it are) and I showed the kid them on-line and he liked what he saw. I will probably take him to visit the store to confirm that though.
The only wonky thing, is that the kid with his dad this weekend. This is only the 2nd time, and I am still adjusting to not having the Brat with me. It's just - weird. I don't know, it's like a pain that feels good. Not sure if you should like it or not. So, yeah, still learning to deal with that.
Had some long conversations with friends & family over the weekend, that's always good :)
Nothing else too exciting is really going on...ummm...maybe I should knock on wood or something with that! Wait...where did that saying come from and why is knocking on wood considered a positive binding type of thing? Hmmm...
Oh, I did take off the Ex's family from my face book. I did send them an IM before I did it, just to let them know it wasn't them or anything like that. I felt good afterwards, like a small weight had been lifted. The Kid will more than likely end up on FB (on his own account) when he's 13, and he/they can add each other then. For right now though, I just don't want the worry/stress of them reading more into something when I post. The Ex says he doesn't care, and he probably doesn't, but it mattered to me. I did chat with my sister in law about things, and I told her I will probably end up adding her back in later, but I think it will just need to wait a while. Maybe until after I'm officially divorced. Gods, divorce. It still seems a bit surreal.
Moving on...
I'm not even nervous, YET, about the house. I am sure that when I do the final walk through and go to sign that massive amount of paperwork it will hit more. I think I need to figure out how to get over my fear of spiders though, because I am sure a house will have those, especially in the cellar. Ewww. And scary!
I lost a couple inches around my bust, which is good! I was a 44 and now am 42 :) I have small boobs anyways, so this will hopefully make buying a bra a smidgen easier. My size 14 jeans are still comfy and a wee bit looser than when I originally bought them. My rings fit better on my fingers. All these signs I am using to gauge how my weight is since I haven't taken the scale out of it's packaging yet! LOL. Positive signs though :)
I am not going to write any of my book reviews until after I move. I just have too much going on right now to get more distracted! Oh well...
Back to being busy at work :)
Good things - I went shopping and picked up some new shirts and another pair of jeans. Yay!
I also got my hair cut (as I posted pics before this post) and I like it! I've gotten some compliments at work too, which is good :) It's short, and cool with this heat and me doing inventory, and it's stylish too :) Yay!!
I packed up some boxes this weekend, not as much as I wanted to, but I am still trying to get things done.
The kitten, Daisy, took a nap with me and snuggled up with me quite a bit. It was soooo sweet. She's starting to fit in with the other cats. Though they still eye ball her quite a bit, it's slowly getting better :) She's just so playful!! She races between rooms, loves playing with crinkle and this fluffy balls we got her. Sleeps in bed with me or the Kid. Love her.
I cleaned, just not as much as I wanted to with that either. Did laundry, always a joy. Watched some TV and movies. Nothing too exciting!
Oh and I did check out a couple furniture places, looking for a living room set. I am going to order my new mattress on-line, so that's a bit different. I think I found the set I want :) It's on sale (well, 2 pieces of it are) and I showed the kid them on-line and he liked what he saw. I will probably take him to visit the store to confirm that though.
The only wonky thing, is that the kid with his dad this weekend. This is only the 2nd time, and I am still adjusting to not having the Brat with me. It's just - weird. I don't know, it's like a pain that feels good. Not sure if you should like it or not. So, yeah, still learning to deal with that.
Had some long conversations with friends & family over the weekend, that's always good :)
Nothing else too exciting is really going on...ummm...maybe I should knock on wood or something with that! Wait...where did that saying come from and why is knocking on wood considered a positive binding type of thing? Hmmm...
Oh, I did take off the Ex's family from my face book. I did send them an IM before I did it, just to let them know it wasn't them or anything like that. I felt good afterwards, like a small weight had been lifted. The Kid will more than likely end up on FB (on his own account) when he's 13, and he/they can add each other then. For right now though, I just don't want the worry/stress of them reading more into something when I post. The Ex says he doesn't care, and he probably doesn't, but it mattered to me. I did chat with my sister in law about things, and I told her I will probably end up adding her back in later, but I think it will just need to wait a while. Maybe until after I'm officially divorced. Gods, divorce. It still seems a bit surreal.
Moving on...
I'm not even nervous, YET, about the house. I am sure that when I do the final walk through and go to sign that massive amount of paperwork it will hit more. I think I need to figure out how to get over my fear of spiders though, because I am sure a house will have those, especially in the cellar. Ewww. And scary!
I lost a couple inches around my bust, which is good! I was a 44 and now am 42 :) I have small boobs anyways, so this will hopefully make buying a bra a smidgen easier. My size 14 jeans are still comfy and a wee bit looser than when I originally bought them. My rings fit better on my fingers. All these signs I am using to gauge how my weight is since I haven't taken the scale out of it's packaging yet! LOL. Positive signs though :)
I am not going to write any of my book reviews until after I move. I just have too much going on right now to get more distracted! Oh well...
Back to being busy at work :)
5.17.2013
Friday's Goodness
I am so happy it's Friday!
Work is busy, which means I am busy, which is good!
The kid had his Spring Band Concert last night. My ears are still recovering. I recorded some of it, will have to download it to my computer and then post in on here to share the pain :) He is doing so good though, playing the French Horn. I am so damn proud of him :)
The Ex has him this weekend, which means I will be busy cleaning, packing and doing some minor shopping :) It's only the 2nd time, so it's still taking some time to adjust to this whole fucked up-ness.
Also, I've decided to get a new mattress once we move, to replace the one I currently have. Too many energies and things associated to it, and I want something without those memories. I think I will get a good cover for it and store it in the attic for when people come to visit :) By that time, it should at least be more neutral and my memories don't affect others :) So, of course this means researching a new mattress!! Oh the joys!!
So, this means, new mattress for me and the kid, new bed frame for him AND new living room furniture! HOLY FUCK BALLS!!
Not to mention other stuff.
Sigh - BUT I think it will be ok :) It's not like I'm going to go spend crazy and I can wait on some things until there is a sale or at least some kind of discount or lower price. And I don't mind take a couple years to pay it off.
Tonight, I'm watching a movie, eating left over chinese and relaxing :)
I might get my hair cut short this weekend - I'm still thinking about it!
Time to get some stuff done!
Work is busy, which means I am busy, which is good!
The kid had his Spring Band Concert last night. My ears are still recovering. I recorded some of it, will have to download it to my computer and then post in on here to share the pain :) He is doing so good though, playing the French Horn. I am so damn proud of him :)
The Ex has him this weekend, which means I will be busy cleaning, packing and doing some minor shopping :) It's only the 2nd time, so it's still taking some time to adjust to this whole fucked up-ness.
Also, I've decided to get a new mattress once we move, to replace the one I currently have. Too many energies and things associated to it, and I want something without those memories. I think I will get a good cover for it and store it in the attic for when people come to visit :) By that time, it should at least be more neutral and my memories don't affect others :) So, of course this means researching a new mattress!! Oh the joys!!
So, this means, new mattress for me and the kid, new bed frame for him AND new living room furniture! HOLY FUCK BALLS!!
Not to mention other stuff.
Sigh - BUT I think it will be ok :) It's not like I'm going to go spend crazy and I can wait on some things until there is a sale or at least some kind of discount or lower price. And I don't mind take a couple years to pay it off.
Tonight, I'm watching a movie, eating left over chinese and relaxing :)
I might get my hair cut short this weekend - I'm still thinking about it!
Time to get some stuff done!
5.15.2013
Proper Enunciation
Seriously, it's withouT You - not withou chew
Chew does not sound like you and people really should not try to emulate this.
Because seriously, phonics this isn't. This is becoming a pet peeve of mine.
ASK vs AX is another one.
I didn't realize that speaking properly with the correct enunciation was such an issue until I kept hearing the above song on the radio and then DJ's on the radio speaking that way and I'm just done with it!!
See, U2 does it properly!! Love me some U2.
/end vent
Chew does not sound like you and people really should not try to emulate this.
Because seriously, phonics this isn't. This is becoming a pet peeve of mine.
ASK vs AX is another one.
I didn't realize that speaking properly with the correct enunciation was such an issue until I kept hearing the above song on the radio and then DJ's on the radio speaking that way and I'm just done with it!!
See, U2 does it properly!! Love me some U2.
/end vent
It's too damn early to think...
I'm not quite sure if I'm fully awake so if this is some rambling, dream induced, nonsensical figment of your mind, then yeah. That.
I just realized that I left my coffee (oh Saint Coffee with Extra Cream) in the car and had to go get it. How awake am I? Well, awake enough to drive on autopilot to get to work and stop for coffee on the way.
Taking the kitten Daisy to the vet today, to get her free check up and her stitches from being spade out. I didn't think vets really did the whole 'stitches have to come out' thing anymore. Because, well, they don't need to. My vet was a tad surprised about this as well...and asked where this was done. LOL, so I shared what the Humane Society shared with me. I'm sure it's the cheapest way? But why do that when you don't really have to? Ugh, whatever. My vet said they do those stitches that go away on their own, internally.
Oh and she's definitely a morning kitty. She was bouncing and playful and loving this morning. You know, when I can barely open my eyes and my contacts were dry and was sorta stumbling around trying to find keys and whatnot. She's adorable though. And she has spunk.
Coffee
I need sex. I really miss that part about being married. I could get sex whenever I wanted (or close enough to it) and now it's just annoying that I can't. Very Annoying. With a capital A. As I wrote it. And I have to wait a whole fucking year because I can't have sex, because - stupid Maryland law. If either one of us has sex (and admits it? Shouts it joyfully from the roof tops? I don't know) it's considered adultery. Personally, I can't do that. It just makes my stomach hurt. It doesn't stop me from wanting sex, but I just can't. I've had people tell me that you can and no one knows. But I would know and I just can't do that. I guess I'm weird that way?? I hope that if he has sex, he would admit it so then we can get divorced faster. Because that would really suck if he did and didn't say anything. I would be pissed about that. I have no idea what he's going to do though. So ...
BLAH
I attempted to go bed early and somewhat succeeded, if the Kid would have stopped playing around and tossing and turning I would have been asleep inside of 5 minutes. I made him go to his room, and I was out like in seconds. I woke up at 4 something this morning and he was back in the bed on his side of the pillow. Ok then.
Oh and more about Daisy, she's 3 months and barely weighs a pound. This kitten has steel in her I swear. My cats are all 9 lbs and above and they are not petite little kitties. So, Daisy has NO PROBLEM puffing up and staring any of my cats down. These cats are older, bigger and could probably smack the shit out of her, but she holds her own with no problem. She stares at them - and stares at them hard, and will growl and THEY walk away!! OMG. Last night, she had no qualms about siding right up to Tiamet and eating her wet food. Tiamet was like - WHAT THE HELL with these big round eyes. But she ended up walking away! OMG, TIAMET let this itty bitty kitten steal her food!!
Tiamets done some whack and run with the kitten, but not a whole lot. The cats are slowly starting to understand the kitten is staying...As she bounces and pounces and plays. And races between the rooms. She really is adorable and sweet - Unless she's staring at one of the cats. Then she's all like "Bitch you want some?"
I am so happy we got her!!
Ok, I am going to see if I take a quick nap in the Ladies bathroom for 30 minutes or something. Or inhale my coffee (chug chug chug) or consume this lovely Coffee Roll that is swimming in a sugar rush that will probably cause me to go diabetic for a short period of time.
Butter! (Jackie will get that)
I just realized that I left my coffee (oh Saint Coffee with Extra Cream) in the car and had to go get it. How awake am I? Well, awake enough to drive on autopilot to get to work and stop for coffee on the way.
Taking the kitten Daisy to the vet today, to get her free check up and her stitches from being spade out. I didn't think vets really did the whole 'stitches have to come out' thing anymore. Because, well, they don't need to. My vet was a tad surprised about this as well...and asked where this was done. LOL, so I shared what the Humane Society shared with me. I'm sure it's the cheapest way? But why do that when you don't really have to? Ugh, whatever. My vet said they do those stitches that go away on their own, internally.
Oh and she's definitely a morning kitty. She was bouncing and playful and loving this morning. You know, when I can barely open my eyes and my contacts were dry and was sorta stumbling around trying to find keys and whatnot. She's adorable though. And she has spunk.
Coffee
I need sex. I really miss that part about being married. I could get sex whenever I wanted (or close enough to it) and now it's just annoying that I can't. Very Annoying. With a capital A. As I wrote it. And I have to wait a whole fucking year because I can't have sex, because - stupid Maryland law. If either one of us has sex (and admits it? Shouts it joyfully from the roof tops? I don't know) it's considered adultery. Personally, I can't do that. It just makes my stomach hurt. It doesn't stop me from wanting sex, but I just can't. I've had people tell me that you can and no one knows. But I would know and I just can't do that. I guess I'm weird that way?? I hope that if he has sex, he would admit it so then we can get divorced faster. Because that would really suck if he did and didn't say anything. I would be pissed about that. I have no idea what he's going to do though. So ...
BLAH
I attempted to go bed early and somewhat succeeded, if the Kid would have stopped playing around and tossing and turning I would have been asleep inside of 5 minutes. I made him go to his room, and I was out like in seconds. I woke up at 4 something this morning and he was back in the bed on his side of the pillow. Ok then.
Oh and more about Daisy, she's 3 months and barely weighs a pound. This kitten has steel in her I swear. My cats are all 9 lbs and above and they are not petite little kitties. So, Daisy has NO PROBLEM puffing up and staring any of my cats down. These cats are older, bigger and could probably smack the shit out of her, but she holds her own with no problem. She stares at them - and stares at them hard, and will growl and THEY walk away!! OMG. Last night, she had no qualms about siding right up to Tiamet and eating her wet food. Tiamet was like - WHAT THE HELL with these big round eyes. But she ended up walking away! OMG, TIAMET let this itty bitty kitten steal her food!!
Tiamets done some whack and run with the kitten, but not a whole lot. The cats are slowly starting to understand the kitten is staying...As she bounces and pounces and plays. And races between the rooms. She really is adorable and sweet - Unless she's staring at one of the cats. Then she's all like "Bitch you want some?"
I am so happy we got her!!
Ok, I am going to see if I take a quick nap in the Ladies bathroom for 30 minutes or something. Or inhale my coffee (chug chug chug) or consume this lovely Coffee Roll that is swimming in a sugar rush that will probably cause me to go diabetic for a short period of time.
Butter! (Jackie will get that)
5.13.2013
Music is life
Oh wow! I just got a call from the school's band teacher - asking if I would volunteer to be either the President or Treasurer for the band next year.
I know they call all the parents (for the most part) but I was still sorta surprised. I had helped them paint their lockers this past year and got to the know the band teacher through it.
So, suffice it to say, I will be the Band's Treasurer next year.
Wow. Yikes!!
But, if anything, it helps them, keeps me and the kid in the music program and hopefully we can get to know others in band better :)
Besides, I like helping and have wanted to for a while now :)
I know they call all the parents (for the most part) but I was still sorta surprised. I had helped them paint their lockers this past year and got to the know the band teacher through it.
So, suffice it to say, I will be the Band's Treasurer next year.
Wow. Yikes!!
But, if anything, it helps them, keeps me and the kid in the music program and hopefully we can get to know others in band better :)
Besides, I like helping and have wanted to for a while now :)
Weekend Moments
So this weekend - and Mother's Day
Saturday, me and the kid went to PetsMart, since we needed some cat food. What I didn't realize was that the Humane Society was there and trying place some cats in homes, at a discounted price of $25 per cat. Which, I know, is a lot cheaper than normal. I had commented that I wanted to wait until we moved...but the kid convinced me we must have this adorable kitten. It was really really hard to tell him no on this. I know that the Ex will be taking 1 of 4 cats we already have and the kids been at me for a long ass time for a dog/reptile/NEW PET...and she is soooo sweet. So, as you saw in the previous post, we got her.
At the time her name was Beta, which the kid wanted to change to Black Rose. Nice name, but a little long :) Then he suggested Daisy, and I sorta surprised by this one! But, he insisted.
Getting the kitten, now 3 months old, put the rest of the days plan on the back burner, because we had to spend some time with her and start introducing her to the other cats.
Diego has growled a lot, but nothing more than that. And he's growling at everyone! He even batted Tiamet away from the kitten, which was nice and kinda funny.
Tiatmet, now, she's having some dominance issues. She's trying to put the kitten in her place. The kid is not happy about it, but I said that we've all watched enough TV shows about cats that we both knew the kitten and Tiamet have to learn their respective places in our little herd of cats. Tiatmets batted her 3 times and then runs away. Now, Daisy, she's got spunk. She is not shy and puffs up pretty large for her petite frame. And, Daisy has claws, unlike our other cats. Which will help her and them learn that size doesn't always matter.
Puck's sniffed her a couple times, eaten some of her food but hasn't been aggressive.
Maxi - she just hisses at her and resumes her perch on my desk.
So right now, Daisy is in the kids room for the day and out and about when we're home.
After a late afternoon nap, me and kid headed back to Wal-Mart, my delayed grocery shopping trip. I still have a couple small things to get from Weis, but overall, normal boring shopping.
Oh! I picked up this new organic type of cat little, ground up walnut shells, since that is what the kitten had already in little box at the Humane Society. I have it in her little box and put a little bit in 1 of ours. I want to see how the cats react.
Now, I've noticed that right after the kitty does their business, it can stink - so am thinking of getting something to help with that. But otherwise, it does well covering the smell after that initial stink. I had been thinking of switching to cedar but since I can get this locally, am trying it out. If the cats use it, and it works, I will keep it :) It lasts longer than clay, which is good. And clay is soooo bad for the environment! I will try to do a post on this later on :)
Stayed up late, due to the nap.
Sunday, Mother's Day. The kid got me this awesome blue/purple teddy bear. He's so sweet. I tried to make it easy for him since he said he HAD to get me something lol. Loved that.
So, I got up, made some cinnamon roll bites, coffee and relaxed for a little bit. Then, laundry, vacuuming and packing up some stuff. I did go to the library though and read a book yesterday - Crimson Frost - it was good :) Stayed up late last night finishing.
Lately, since the Ex moved out, the kid has been sleeping my bed. I use my body pillow to divide the bed, because otherwise he would be sprawled across the whole thing (and it's a kind size bed!! Sheesh!). But this way, I usually have a small slice to sleep on. Last night though, I ended up sleeping in his bed, mainly because of Daisy. She seems to eat/drink/potty when someone is around. The kid had a hard time sleeping last night, excitement and worry over Daisy being the most of it.
I am tired today, shock I know.
I've started taking stuff off the walls, attempting to patch those little holes. Packing things up. The kid is going to donate some of his old toys which is nice :) I am trying to do a little bit each day, and the cats seem to be a little freaked out over things changing. Ha, poor kitties, wait until we move!!
Things are moving, life is good :) Maybe I should shave my legs though...It might be nice to wear shorts again!
Saturday, me and the kid went to PetsMart, since we needed some cat food. What I didn't realize was that the Humane Society was there and trying place some cats in homes, at a discounted price of $25 per cat. Which, I know, is a lot cheaper than normal. I had commented that I wanted to wait until we moved...but the kid convinced me we must have this adorable kitten. It was really really hard to tell him no on this. I know that the Ex will be taking 1 of 4 cats we already have and the kids been at me for a long ass time for a dog/reptile/NEW PET...and she is soooo sweet. So, as you saw in the previous post, we got her.
At the time her name was Beta, which the kid wanted to change to Black Rose. Nice name, but a little long :) Then he suggested Daisy, and I sorta surprised by this one! But, he insisted.
Getting the kitten, now 3 months old, put the rest of the days plan on the back burner, because we had to spend some time with her and start introducing her to the other cats.
Diego has growled a lot, but nothing more than that. And he's growling at everyone! He even batted Tiamet away from the kitten, which was nice and kinda funny.
Tiatmet, now, she's having some dominance issues. She's trying to put the kitten in her place. The kid is not happy about it, but I said that we've all watched enough TV shows about cats that we both knew the kitten and Tiamet have to learn their respective places in our little herd of cats. Tiatmets batted her 3 times and then runs away. Now, Daisy, she's got spunk. She is not shy and puffs up pretty large for her petite frame. And, Daisy has claws, unlike our other cats. Which will help her and them learn that size doesn't always matter.
Puck's sniffed her a couple times, eaten some of her food but hasn't been aggressive.
Maxi - she just hisses at her and resumes her perch on my desk.
So right now, Daisy is in the kids room for the day and out and about when we're home.
After a late afternoon nap, me and kid headed back to Wal-Mart, my delayed grocery shopping trip. I still have a couple small things to get from Weis, but overall, normal boring shopping.
Oh! I picked up this new organic type of cat little, ground up walnut shells, since that is what the kitten had already in little box at the Humane Society. I have it in her little box and put a little bit in 1 of ours. I want to see how the cats react.
Now, I've noticed that right after the kitty does their business, it can stink - so am thinking of getting something to help with that. But otherwise, it does well covering the smell after that initial stink. I had been thinking of switching to cedar but since I can get this locally, am trying it out. If the cats use it, and it works, I will keep it :) It lasts longer than clay, which is good. And clay is soooo bad for the environment! I will try to do a post on this later on :)
Stayed up late, due to the nap.
Sunday, Mother's Day. The kid got me this awesome blue/purple teddy bear. He's so sweet. I tried to make it easy for him since he said he HAD to get me something lol. Loved that.
So, I got up, made some cinnamon roll bites, coffee and relaxed for a little bit. Then, laundry, vacuuming and packing up some stuff. I did go to the library though and read a book yesterday - Crimson Frost - it was good :) Stayed up late last night finishing.
Lately, since the Ex moved out, the kid has been sleeping my bed. I use my body pillow to divide the bed, because otherwise he would be sprawled across the whole thing (and it's a kind size bed!! Sheesh!). But this way, I usually have a small slice to sleep on. Last night though, I ended up sleeping in his bed, mainly because of Daisy. She seems to eat/drink/potty when someone is around. The kid had a hard time sleeping last night, excitement and worry over Daisy being the most of it.
I am tired today, shock I know.
I've started taking stuff off the walls, attempting to patch those little holes. Packing things up. The kid is going to donate some of his old toys which is nice :) I am trying to do a little bit each day, and the cats seem to be a little freaked out over things changing. Ha, poor kitties, wait until we move!!
Things are moving, life is good :) Maybe I should shave my legs though...It might be nice to wear shorts again!
5.12.2013
KITTEN!!
New Kitty thanks to my Kid...just couldn't say no.
PetsMart was having a sale with the local Humane Society. She 3 months old today.
Her name is Daisy (originally the Kid wanted to name her Black Rose, which I said was a little long) . He picked the name :)
She is super duper sweet >.<
PetsMart was having a sale with the local Humane Society. She 3 months old today.
Her name is Daisy (originally the Kid wanted to name her Black Rose, which I said was a little long) . He picked the name :)
She is super duper sweet >.<
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