Rantings, Ravings, and Ramblings

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
• I forgot I had an appointment with Tyler today!
• He's going on vacation for his wedding anniversary and we got in just before he left
• It'll mean only an extra 3 days, so it's a great fit!
• Took it so easy today there was a nap involved

• Can you blame me??
• Talked with my sister's boyfriend and added a few more movies to my list!
• Since I forwent crafting, I looked up all the movies and found what I could
• I need to look for 6 more, but I have 7 in line!
• Not a bad start!
• Theo was in and gave me all the attention!
• He has a scab that's healing wonderfully
• Nobu didn't cuddle last night, but I made it to bed!!
• Good: saw Tyler
• Happy: Theo! Nobu! And finding so many movies!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: My Sharona
• Bees, it's been a day
• It took hours to get the movies settled
• (And I thought I could do that while crafting )
• Then I had to work with customer support on a login issue
• That's an hour I'll not get back
• (My helper was so. great. We had some sort of glitch that meant emails were switching and not getting messages and it took a while to verify things.)
• That it was all by text and I was pretending to be Mom is the only reason it got done
• Next is dealing with Netflix for a very similar problem
• Nobu cuddled yesterday, last night, and today!
• He's not loving the dip in temperature we've had
• I got to bed!
• I'm having a coffee and protein bar and going to bed early
• I'll craft in between laundry tomorrow
• Good: found all the missing movies
• Happy: was able to help all of my family with the login fubar

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: Y.M.C.A
• It's been a snag in my brain since Down Periscope
• Finished another segment of my big project!
• Turns out I missed a weft on the third section. I think I can fix it without redoing the entire thing
• Watched: The Fog, Split
• I quite liked The Fog! My only complaint is that, like many movies of the time, it doesn't close off many storylines. I'd like just a few minutes more for closure!
• Split wasn't bad. Watched it on 2x because I've learned I really don't like many movies over 90 minutes*
• Other than ranting a bit in the very beginning, I kept my silence well
• I either watch it silently, or I yell at the screen like the characters can hear me. Dad says if they did what I told them, there'd be no movie. I'M OKAY WITH THAT!
• Ahem. I will recommend both to my parents, and that's not usual!
• I saw my brother and his girlfriend. Also saw Deadpool & Wolverine
• *This is a movie I will sit through! Other than feeling like it dragged a bit in the middle, I thought it was excellent! Some big laughs were had!
• I was worried, because I had the thought that the trailer was much better than the movie, but then things changed quickly! Definitely recommend if you like Deadpool or Wolverine!
• Nobu cuddled last night. I fell asleep on the couch
• It's been a very good day!
• Good: crafted
• Happy: brother and a great movie!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• No song today
• Worked on the design that kicked my butt
• My sister helped convince me to change the main color and we agreed to shift the background a bit
• I forgot I'd need to draft it again
• Still, it's done and we can see what needs to be changed now
• (We're thinking of the background all in matte beads and the overlay in metallic. I have most of the colors already, thankfully)
• Watched: GoT with my parents
• They're into season 6, which is very hard to ignore!
• (Oh, Hodor )
• Made Eleanor's Gnocchi con Tomate and it was so good!

• Simple yet flavorable, and with garlic that lingers! The texture of gnocchi is much improved by frying it!
• My only note is that it's much more of a lunch for me. I need a heavier supper, personally
• Good: finally got a tomato to try the recipe
• Happy: it's been a good day!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: Loba
• It's been a delightfully quiet day!
• Packed the car for tomorrow's festival
• I took a nap while Mom and Dad were at the grounds setting up
• That was lovely!
• They will be gone all day tomorrow and I am going to enjoy the silence immensely!
• I will get back to crafting tomorrow
• In a big relief, the cats' vet appointment was shifted from Monday to 5 September
• It will be so much easier to corral all 3 with 6 hands
• (Last annual visit was just me and Mom )
• Unfortunately, I fell asleep on the couch last night and the night before
• Fingers crossed it'll be better today
• Please excuse my volume:
• BOUGHT TICKETS FOR BEETLEJUICE!!
• We were going to go on opening day, but with the vet visit shifting, we decided on the week after
• So excited!!
• Good: relaxed
• Happy: festival day tomorrow!

 

[JCU]

• Daily Exercise w EC
• No song
• Bees, my day was completely derailed last night
• My brother asked for a favor that consumed me all day

• His name is Stormy and that's my favorite of (far too) many pictures. I will be sharing a lot of them. I am not sorry
• Stormy is most probably around 18 days old. He needs to be constantly monitored and regularly fed
• Between my brother and his girlfriend's schedules, that means occasional cat sitters
• As you can probably guess, we're all heartbroken
• I don't think Nox realized there was a kitten, Nobu was curious until he wasn't, and Casper started hissing
• Par for the course, really
• I did a brief deep dive into tiny kitten maintenance and everything worked out quite well today!
• But it was still emotionally intense
• The next post will be a large portion of the pictures I took today
• (I fell asleep on the couch again )
• Good: kept calm and took care of Stormy
• Happy: TINY, TINY KITTEN!!!

 

[JCU]

He liked my flannel, but shifted a lot (that tongue! those toe beans!!)







After I moved him to my lap, he sort of melted. I caught him mid yawn and it was just





This last picture only has one difference: color. Can you see it?

 

[NancyTree]

oooh, Stormy is só cute!
And só tiny!
Please do share the too many pictures

 

[GentleOx]

Kitty kitty kitty

 

[MadamMeow]

Stormy is such a sweetie. Wow, so tiny.

 

[Anek]

Ohhh myyyyy that kitty!!!!!!!

 

[CODawn]

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• No song
• I'm so glad everyone is loving this adorable kitten as much as we are!
• My brother told me yesterday that they may need my help today
• I awoke to a call asking for that help
• It was after noon, though, so I was able to fit in chores before that
• Kitten was quiet until I woke him to eat, where he ate a whole bottle!!
• Mom got him to do that, which really came at no surprise
• (She's ecstatic at the tiny baby )

• He wet himself and had his first half bath
• He was not at all pleased with any of that

• Mom got him to eat another bottle and he's now cuddling in her arms
• No crafting, but the next time we sit, I should be able to work around the kitten
• Nobu came back to me last night and we had a great sprawl

• I really fell asleep on the couch, too
• Good: more people to help with the kitten is very helpful!
• Happy: Nox came to check out the kitten and even Casper was much calmer!

 

[JCU]

• Daily Exercise w EC
• Today is not a good day
• Cycle hit with a vengeance
• I can handle everything but the dizziness
• Lethargy is being hit by copious amounts of caffeine and lack of focus is easy to manage with games
• But the top of my head trying to spin off?
• Why?!?
• Here's hoping it's only today!
• No kitten, and I'm not sure if we'll see him for the rest of the week
• If we do, I will take many more pictures!
• Our boys are mincing their steps, wondering if the kitten is nearby
• It's as sad as it is amusing
• Early bedtime and only one alarm at a late time for me
• (It's my "oh, sh*t" alarm )
• I did make it to bed last night!
• Good: nothing needs me to focus closely today
• Happy: a nap helped greatly with the dizziness!

 

[NancyTree]

 

[JCU]

• Thank you, @NancyTree!
• Daily Exercise w EC
• Today's song: We Got the Beat
• Today's been much better!
• I was awoken by loud noises outside, but it was 9:30 by then, so not too bad
• (I got to bed!!)
• I've spent the day relaxing with no dizziness!
• Slightly lightheaded if I rise too quickly, though not while I was doing the burpees
• Didn't do the stomach vacuums because my lower torso is very tender
• Nobu curled up briefly last night and today
• Kitten tomorrow!
• He can go to the bathroom by himself! But has no control. So that's a fun combination...
• If things continue, tomorrow will be an even better day!
• Good: took it easy
• Happy: Nobu cuddles!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• No song
• I swayed as I cooked, but didn't dance fully to anything
• I managed all of my chores before Stormy came by
• He's more active now!
• Not just eating and sleeping!
• The day has been both short and long
• As much as I love him, knowing Stormy is safe for the weekend is a relief
• Monday is the earliest we'll watch him again
• My Nobu hissed at the kitten!
• I was not amused!
• He tried to come up again after that and I did not let him
• We'll try a controlled meeting again when there are more hands to help
• I fell asleep on the couch
• I've been craving BBQ, so we're making the short trip to our favorite place
• It's right around the corner from my sister, so we'll see her, too!
• It's been a good day!
• Good: made supper
• Happy: Stormy is doing very well!

 

[JCU]

While he was sleeping:



Mom took this one while he cuddled her:



While we were playing:



Moments before my Nobu hissed

 

[MadamMeow]

Nobu said, 'that's my lap, even when I'm not on it'. Just look at his jealous eyes! lol

But wow, enjoy that sweet tiny kitty. They grow so fast.

 

[JCU]

He may have been jealous, @MadamMeow! He was very cautious and curious, so I don't know where the hissing came from. He came up twice more, but I just had to look at him and he left

He may be a week older next time I see him! That'll be a surprise!

 

[NancyTree]

I am melting here

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: ?
• I'll pick one soon!
• My playlist today doesn't have many dancing songs
• BBQ was excellent
• Exactly what I was craving!
• Brother asked a favor, so we're sitting again
• Mom had him most of the time, so only a few pictures

• He liked the triangle of my legs and then decided my wrist was the place to be?
• He's in his case now and will hopefully sleep until my brother comes back
• HE TOOK FULL (VERY SHAKY) STEPS!!
• Ahem. He couldn't do that YESTERDAY
• Nobu ignored me after the kitten left yesterday
• And I fell asleep on the couch
• Seeing my sister was delightful, though!
• It's been a good day!
• Good: helped my brother
• Happy: seeing my sister!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Yesterday's Song: Holding Out for a Hero
• Today's song: Barbie Girl
• Stomach Vacuums Challenge
• This one was interesting
• I don't feel like it did much of anything for me, but it also wasn't unpleasant to do
• I'll probably do vacuums if there's another exercise on the floor
• The day started great and then my energy died
• I've also been ravenous the last 2 days??
• End of cycle shenanigans
• Fell asleep on the couch
• Nobu took advantage and stole my hand

• After ignoring me after the kitten left
• Cats!
• Good: made hot sauce
• Happy: it's been a decent day

 

[CODawn]

Congratulations!

 

[NancyTree]

Congrats on the challenge!

 

[HellYeah]

Congratulations

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[SlothEnergy]

Yay for the finishing the challenge!

 

[Anek]

Congrats!!

 

[JCU]

• 
  @CODawn, @NancyTree, @HellYeah, @Fremen, @SlothEnergy, @Anek!
• Daily Exercise w EC
• No song, didn't feel in the mood
• It's been a productive day!
• Grocery shopping, laundry, and hair washing!
• I was going to have a hand in supper, but Dad took all of that
• Sadly, we had to cancel Beetlejuice
• There was a glitch in the system at Mom's work and the weekend off for the biggest festival was not marked
• So she had to take that Thursday from a coworker to get the Saturday
• We'll see it eventually!
• I managed a new one last night: I fell asleep on the couch, woke up, and fell back asleep
• Nobu woke me, thankfully
• He also cuddled today!
• And then fell off the couch because of how we were sitting
• He had to see what his brother was doing
• Next month is going to be small again
• Hopefully my motivation increases with the colder weather
• Good: productive day
• Happy: got the supplies to make sticky toffee pudding!

 

[MadamMeow]

Congrats for Stomach Vacuums!

 

[JCU]

• 
  @MadamMeow!
• Basics
• This month's schedule:
• Daily Exercise w EC
• 1,000 Squats Challenge
• Daily Dance
• Splits Exercises
• Today's song: Burning Down the House
• I've wanted to make my own bead case for a while now and finally got the supplies!
• It's half done because the stapler I'm using gave me a massive headache
• I'll wear my headphones and work on it tomorrow!
• It's not at all pretty, but that can come with time!
• Tomorrow's supper is almost done
• (It needs to sit in the fridge at least overnight)
• Between that and a new recipe that needs a little tweaking, it's been a productive day!
• Depending on how much I can do on the case tomorrow, I should be able to get at least a small bead project in
• 
• Nobu joined me on the couch!
• After I fell asleep there
• Good: productive day
• Happy: though I want to change a few things, the dessert was very yummy!

 

[graoumia]

Congratulations

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[JCU]

• @graoumia, @Fremen!
• Basics
• Today's song: Whip It
• Finished what I could of the bead case (I ran out of elastic)
• It's very rough, but I now know what I want to change in it
• I switched to hot glue and that was a smart choice, but then I had to relearn how to use a hot glue gun
• It worked out in the end
• My morning and early afternoon were overtaken by animal control and searching the neighborhood
• Meraki, our tortoise, is missing. Most probably he snuck out at some point in the last few days
• During the summer, he has full access to the backyard and a section of the garage, so it's regular to not see him for days at a time
• It's not anywhere near as hard as a cat getting out, but my sister especially is taking this hard
• I fell asleep on the couch again
• It's not a great day
• Good: worked on the case
• Happy: the woman at animal control was wonderfully helpful

 

[MadamMeow]

I hope you Meraki comes home soon.

 

[GentleOx]

Meraki go home

 

[NancyTree]

for Meraki being found soon

 

[Anek]

Fingers crossed!

 

[JCU]

• @MadamMeow, @GentleOx, @NancyTree, @Anek!
• Basics
• No song
• Today has been exceptionally better!
• Casper was being a brat and yowling at the kitchen door
• (We have a small hall that connects the house to the garage that opens into the kitchen)
• I went looking for Nobu, the only cat I hadn't seen yet today
• Found him. Casper continued to meow. Nobu joined him. Casper left. Nobu stayed. I finally went to the garage
• Maybe an animal had gotten in when Dad was moving everything?
• There were definite animal noises! Finally pinpointed them, opened the garage door and found this:

• He's apparently much better at Hide & Seek than Dad!
• He got behind things Dad had moved to find him!
• This is now the second animal that Casper has informed us of! He made the same racket when Nobu got out!
• (Nox enjoyed the bonus treats we spoiled the others with )
• In similar news:

• Look at that stability!!
• Laundry tomorrow and then the crazy day Thursday is going to be
• Good & Happy: Meraki!!!

 

[MadamMeow]

So glad Meracki turned up safe and sound!

And that the kitties saved him by ratting him out!

 

[JCU]

So glad Meracki turned up safe and sound!

And that the kitties saved him by ratting him out!

Casper is our grumpy old man who gets so upset when others do what he wants Nobu was more curious than anything, I think!

 

[NancyTree]

How nice Casper found him!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: Footloose, 9 to 5
• This playlist has some good beats!
• A wonderfully slow day
• I made salsa for Tyler and I have to wonder at that man
• He was shocked at my love of habanero hot sauce but had me make him habanero salsa! It burned my tongue!
• It tastes great, and that's the important part!
• Didn't mention yesterday that I completely flipped on the idea I had for my bead case
• I realized that copying the current case means it'll be bigger and incredibly unstable
• Velcro to the rescue! Works so much better!
• I see both Tyler and Kayla tomorrow with the cats at the vet for their annual visit (my greatest sympathies, @MadamMeow )
• At least Kayla is after that visit? Something to look forward to. Nox gave us a chase last year
• I fell asleep on the couch briefly night before last, but was in bed before 2, so I count it as a success!
• And I made it to bed last night!
• Both nights Nobu was in my papasan
• Fingers crossed 3 people make corralling Nox easier
• Good: finished everything today for tomorrow
• Happy: Mom has Friday off as well and I'm so looking forward to the day after tomorrow

 

[JCU]

• Basics minus stretching
• Today's song: Black Betty
• Today has been a day, Bees!
• Tyler had a great time on his vacation!
• He definitely recommends Iceland!
• The cats were corralled and the vet visit was quick and mostly painless
• Dad managed Nox, thankfully, and Casper and Nobu didn't fight as much as they could have
• Casper had his shots, and the twins didn't need anything but a going over, so we were forgiven quickly

• Cuddles!!
• Kayla was lovely
• It was the exact relaxation I needed after this afternoon
• We're watching the kitten tomorrow, which should be interesting with his growing strength!
• I'm now looking forward to Monday, which should be a quiet day with no responsibility
• Gloriousness!
• Good: cats are healthy and happy
• Happy: corralling the cats was much easier this year, and my tension is gone!

 

[MadamMeow]

Thank you for your sympathies!

Glad your visit went well! Even with so many people to help, I give all of you a lot of credit for getting them all done at once!

 

[JCU]

Thank you, @MadamMeow! That gif gave us all a good chuckle!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• No song
• I hit a few stores, took a nap, and watched a kitten
• Not a bad day!
• For being only a week older, Stormy is so much bigger!
• It's more of a filling out than getting much larger, but he's so much stronger now!
• He's learning to use litter, and has graduated to some wet food!
• Still loves his bottle, though
• My boys are doing very well with him. Nobu is trying to get closer than we want, but not aggressive
• He really just wants to play with this little toy
• After yesterday, this has been the quiet day I needed
• That nap certainly helped, too!
• I fell asleep on the couch, woke up twice, and finally finished my night with an hour in my bed
• Good: listened to my body and took a nap
• Happy: found liege waffles!!

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: Love Shack
• I was not going to dance today, but then I was closing up the house and this came on
• It has been such a slow day!
• Woke to 2 cats cuddling and Nox asking for attention!
• Casper heard my stomach growl and turned to look

• Then I had some magnificent cuddles!

• I forgot to mention: from their vet visit we learned that Casper had gained weight (we thought he'd lost some!) and the twins have evened out (Nox had been nearly 3 pounds heavier than both!)
• Casper is now 8.5 lbs, and the twins are ~12.5 lbs!
• I was hoping Monday would be a day I could take with no responsibility, but other than the grocery shopping I was able to do that today
• It's been great!
• Good: grocery shopping
• Happy: I've been able to laze around doing nothing and it's been delightful

 

[JCU]

• Basics
• Today's song: nothing on particular
• I bopped around during several chores to a few different songs
• I finished a section of my big project!!
• And that was around a few nonnegotiable chores!
• Tomorrow should be even better!
• My sister is visiting with her boyfriend!
• I listened as they played Cards Against Humanity with my parents
• Always hysterical
• (Mom tends to win that one )
• Fell asleep on the couch
• Mom told me that she saw Nox on my bed, so reached down to pet Nobu, who was at my door
• AND IT TURNED OUT NOBU WAS CURLED AT MY FEET!!!
• I didn't know he did that!
• I've been happy all day!
• I got some cuddles and am hoping for more later!
• Good: it's been a really great day!
• Happy: sister! NOBU!!