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rainy saturday
Apr. 4th, 2026 03:17 pmI finally got some good sleep last night. mmmm. so good. Husband made coffee and pigs in a blanket. also so good!
We took the opportunity to walk dogs a while ago, between rain showers. I took along some 'volunteer' trees that the squirrels had planted in my keyhole garden (an oak and a pecan) and planted them in the park. I also took some wildflower and clover mix seeds to sprinkle here and there. I hope they sprout and grow. We had scattered bluebonnet seeds on the walk to the park in previous years and we had at least one or maybe two gorgeous wildflower years, but I think last year or year before, the city mowed before they could go to seed so that's not happening this spring. It's not a great year for bluebonnets this year, anyway. I guess the winter was too dry, and maybe not enough freezes to really make the bluebonnets decide to rock n roll (I don't know if they need a freeze or not, some plants and seeds do. bulbs, for sure. ) Anyway....not a great year for wildflowers in our yard or on the greenbelt sort of area between our house and the park. pretty sparse. We have some pink primroses/buttercups in the front yard. will wait to mow until they go to seed.
Um...I got another rejection from the company where i had my last good contract over a yr ago. But I have a phone interview Monday for a part time position that sounds OK, at a different insurance broker type company. It's part time to start and may or will go full time after a year, and the pay isn't what I want but it's not as bad as what I made at the state of TX, either. I don't really care anymore. I just need some kind of regular schedule and some money coming in.
Here's some additions to my wishlist. I look at stuff a lot while I'm depressed and feeling 'poor'. We are OK. Husband is working, housemate paid a year's rent in advance, I got some $ from the social security administration as one of my mom's heirs, we are getting a tax refund from the IRS. We are OK.
anyhoo....'windows shopping' is a thing I do when I am depressed/stressed/blabla, so here's the latest:
https://byza.com/products/runes
https://heathealer.com/products/sauna-dome
https://polardiveusa.com/products/the-polar-dive
https://podcompany.com/products/the-sauna-pod-free-ice-pod
https://ambreblends.com/products/sample-pack-of-all-five-essences
https://oldsoulartisan.com/products/tealightsampler
https://meltdownstherapy.com/products/fall-nights-maximum-scented-wax-melt-bonfire
& a vacation
https://www.1ofakindbeachhouses.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQEjUZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBieDB0YW1zTUJ1eTZReEZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg0U_zsR-z33te47NbG1rEIH_gYlsBKmkO139CLfEQBgh7vvF6hrTolHCjZv_aem_2xJBQDU9CRdV7VWlOSKIkQ
as one may surmise, I like perfumes and nice smelling things.
I'm also constantly trying to improve the odor of this house. we have dogs, which make things musty, but the main thing that bothers me is housemate's catboxes. There are no electric outlets in the entry or hallway of the house, and no air vents, so the air in those areas stays rancid at all times. And the hallway leads to the bathroom, which is also not vented to the central air system so things get musty and mildewy smelling in there too...so there is one point in the hallway between the front door and the bathroom where Eau de Catbox and Stench du Mildew combine for a truly horrific nasal journey. I have a wax melter in my workroom/craftroom which opens to the hallway and that can sometimes help but often just contributes to the funk in its own awful way. Le sigh.
I did find this thing on amzon and I bought it (shame shame) and put it on the shelf in the entryway. It is usb battery powered. the battery lasts for a couple of days before it needs a charge. It actually scents the air pretty well and is fighting the catbox stench that punches you in the face when you walk in the front door. It's also possible that housemate is taking better care of the catbox. She's been pretty energized the last few days. She even wen tto look at apartments yesterday! woot! I know she's depressed and in mourning for her husband...I feel bad for her, but doing things even when sh e doesn't want to is definitely better for her than what she's been doing. So I hope she continues forward momentum. And I hope she eventually reconnects with more of her local freinds than she has in the last year she's been with us.
she also asked if we'd be willing to adopt her dog. I said sure, I was going to offer to keep him anyway because I know apartments are often strict about pets, number of pets, expensive pet deposits, etc. two cats are going to be plenty for her to move with. Plus she doesn't feed him or walk him, because she doesn't feed or walk herself or keep a regular schedule for herself. Which is fine for her and her cats, I guess, but dogs need a routine, and he's done well since he's been here. Likes running in the backyard with the other pups, likes to walk, has lost a little weight, seems to be bonded really well with my husband especially (he was her husband's dog more than hers, so that tracks)
anyhoo....life is good. rain is good. sleep is good.
everything will be Ok, one way or another. either the world gets better, ends, or I will die soon enough. Nothing is worth fussing over that much, in the larger picture of everything.
sigh.
We took the opportunity to walk dogs a while ago, between rain showers. I took along some 'volunteer' trees that the squirrels had planted in my keyhole garden (an oak and a pecan) and planted them in the park. I also took some wildflower and clover mix seeds to sprinkle here and there. I hope they sprout and grow. We had scattered bluebonnet seeds on the walk to the park in previous years and we had at least one or maybe two gorgeous wildflower years, but I think last year or year before, the city mowed before they could go to seed so that's not happening this spring. It's not a great year for bluebonnets this year, anyway. I guess the winter was too dry, and maybe not enough freezes to really make the bluebonnets decide to rock n roll (I don't know if they need a freeze or not, some plants and seeds do. bulbs, for sure. ) Anyway....not a great year for wildflowers in our yard or on the greenbelt sort of area between our house and the park. pretty sparse. We have some pink primroses/buttercups in the front yard. will wait to mow until they go to seed.
Um...I got another rejection from the company where i had my last good contract over a yr ago. But I have a phone interview Monday for a part time position that sounds OK, at a different insurance broker type company. It's part time to start and may or will go full time after a year, and the pay isn't what I want but it's not as bad as what I made at the state of TX, either. I don't really care anymore. I just need some kind of regular schedule and some money coming in.
Here's some additions to my wishlist. I look at stuff a lot while I'm depressed and feeling 'poor'. We are OK. Husband is working, housemate paid a year's rent in advance, I got some $ from the social security administration as one of my mom's heirs, we are getting a tax refund from the IRS. We are OK.
anyhoo....'windows shopping' is a thing I do when I am depressed/stressed/blabla, so here's the latest:
https://byza.com/products/runes
https://heathealer.com/products/sauna-dome
https://polardiveusa.com/products/the-polar-dive
https://podcompany.com/products/the-sauna-pod-free-ice-pod
https://ambreblends.com/products/sample-pack-of-all-five-essences
https://oldsoulartisan.com/products/tealightsampler
https://meltdownstherapy.com/products/fall-nights-maximum-scented-wax-melt-bonfire
& a vacation
https://www.1ofakindbeachhouses.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQEjUZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBieDB0YW1zTUJ1eTZReEZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg0U_zsR-z33te47NbG1rEIH_gYlsBKmkO139CLfEQBgh7vvF6hrTolHCjZv_aem_2xJBQDU9CRdV7VWlOSKIkQ
as one may surmise, I like perfumes and nice smelling things.
I'm also constantly trying to improve the odor of this house. we have dogs, which make things musty, but the main thing that bothers me is housemate's catboxes. There are no electric outlets in the entry or hallway of the house, and no air vents, so the air in those areas stays rancid at all times. And the hallway leads to the bathroom, which is also not vented to the central air system so things get musty and mildewy smelling in there too...so there is one point in the hallway between the front door and the bathroom where Eau de Catbox and Stench du Mildew combine for a truly horrific nasal journey. I have a wax melter in my workroom/craftroom which opens to the hallway and that can sometimes help but often just contributes to the funk in its own awful way. Le sigh.
I did find this thing on amzon and I bought it (shame shame) and put it on the shelf in the entryway. It is usb battery powered. the battery lasts for a couple of days before it needs a charge. It actually scents the air pretty well and is fighting the catbox stench that punches you in the face when you walk in the front door. It's also possible that housemate is taking better care of the catbox. She's been pretty energized the last few days. She even wen tto look at apartments yesterday! woot! I know she's depressed and in mourning for her husband...I feel bad for her, but doing things even when sh e doesn't want to is definitely better for her than what she's been doing. So I hope she continues forward momentum. And I hope she eventually reconnects with more of her local freinds than she has in the last year she's been with us.
she also asked if we'd be willing to adopt her dog. I said sure, I was going to offer to keep him anyway because I know apartments are often strict about pets, number of pets, expensive pet deposits, etc. two cats are going to be plenty for her to move with. Plus she doesn't feed him or walk him, because she doesn't feed or walk herself or keep a regular schedule for herself. Which is fine for her and her cats, I guess, but dogs need a routine, and he's done well since he's been here. Likes running in the backyard with the other pups, likes to walk, has lost a little weight, seems to be bonded really well with my husband especially (he was her husband's dog more than hers, so that tracks)
anyhoo....life is good. rain is good. sleep is good.
everything will be Ok, one way or another. either the world gets better, ends, or I will die soon enough. Nothing is worth fussing over that much, in the larger picture of everything.
sigh.
Wishlist/things to do
Feb. 25th, 2026 01:21 pmNew roof (maybe metal, maybe solar?)
new gutters with leaf guard(?) and rainwater storage
trees and branches around house trimmed
solar screen for bedroom window
eye exam and new contact lens prescription
probably time for medical checkup, mammogram, and maybe colonoscopy
been keeping up with my teeth pretty well since husband has dental insurance. out of pocket goes to Madame Visa
2nd opinion on Pepita's hips and possible hip surgery (at least $7K)
been keeping up with dog vet checkups & monthly heartworm/parasite preventative
haven't been keeping up as well with dog dental needs. This toothbrush is cool. It makes the plaque so easy to just chip off with a fingernail or tool. I just don't use it regularly.
Maybe sunroom or greenhouse?
Mini split a/c units for master bedroom (apartment) and our room.
Thax wants double doors/french doors from the living room to the back yard. Right now it's one big pane of glass and one door with a big pane of glass. I think it used to be a sliding glass door when the house was built.
We have a falling-down rock wall between our house and our neighbors on the left as you face the house from the street....I think I'd like a better fence there.
And maybe repair the driveway where they had to cut a trench to replace the poop pipe.
Housemate Sam had a Dr. appointment yesterday; at some point a couple weeks ago she asked (yes asked!) if I'd be able to take her. I said sure, just let me know when. Other than my interview on the 19th I have no plans, bla bla. Then Monday she was complaining because some taxicab scheduling app was giving her a hard time for trying to schedule a pickup tuesday morning for her dr appt (this was the first I heard about it) I think I was expected to jump in and volunteer to drive her, but she didn't actually ASK and I am trying to get better about only saying yes if asked, not offering or jumping in to rescue and problem-solve for people. ("dry begging" is a bad habit around here, we all need to break ourselves of it, my part is also not offering if not asked)
anyhoo, tuesday morning she got up and was waiting outside on the front porch for a while (setting off the motion detector and the dogs) and then she came back into the house, said something about how the taxi hadn't come, something about hating her life, and then she went into her room. A few minutes later, she left her room, left the house, got into her car and drove off. I thought to myself "Oh, good, she's decided to drive herself to her doctor's appointment," (she drives, she has a car that works, I'm really not sure where this whole 'someone [E] needs to drive me to my appointments," came from. Maybe leftover from her marriage and things her spouse used to do for her. If she was getting a treatment or getting her eyes dilated I can see why she'd want a ride, but otherwise, I don't really get it. As far as I know this was just an in person checkup to get her anxiety, heart, and/or sleep meds refilled. She came back a while later and had a cardboarrd box that she said was good if anyone needed it for anything. I said no, so she said she'd take it to the recyling bin. And I said something about I was glad she decided to drive herself to her appointment and she said no, she hadn't, she would not have arrived on time, so she just needed to drive around. Apparently she wnet to a breakfast place and had breakfast. I guess that's OK too. she does need to get out of the house more often.
She didn't respond when I texted everyone that supper was ready last night. She didn't come out for supper Monday night either. Sleeping, sulking, dunno, whatever.
I am disappointed in her local 'friends' who haven't come over, haven't taken her out, haven't called, etc. Other than one outing she scheduled at a bar and about 4 people came other than me and thax, and getting invited to post thanksgiving thanksgiving at one couples' house. Oh, and I think they invited her for new year or new year's day? but we already had plans so we didn't drive her and Sam didn't go by herself.
I am wondering if they've reached out and she just hasn't responded, or if they just haven't reached out. I'm sad she doesn' t have the connections or the support or the community that she seemed to think she had here. A lot of the people we used to know have moved out of Texas, too. So....
anyway. Im sad for her but .... "I didn't take that child to raise," as my aunt L's dear friend Elaine used to say.
No more interviews but one nearby employer's career site says I'm still 'under consideration' for the one job I interviewed for, the one job I've done the pre recorded video interview for, and one job I haven't gotten to the next step(s) for. I've been trolling them and one other nearby big employer, 5-10 min drive away to both offices, and both pay well, and both are fairly recession proof (workers comp agency, retirement fund admin. agency)
new gutters with leaf guard(?) and rainwater storage
trees and branches around house trimmed
solar screen for bedroom window
eye exam and new contact lens prescription
probably time for medical checkup, mammogram, and maybe colonoscopy
been keeping up with my teeth pretty well since husband has dental insurance. out of pocket goes to Madame Visa
2nd opinion on Pepita's hips and possible hip surgery (at least $7K)
been keeping up with dog vet checkups & monthly heartworm/parasite preventative
haven't been keeping up as well with dog dental needs. This toothbrush is cool. It makes the plaque so easy to just chip off with a fingernail or tool. I just don't use it regularly.
Maybe sunroom or greenhouse?
Mini split a/c units for master bedroom (apartment) and our room.
Thax wants double doors/french doors from the living room to the back yard. Right now it's one big pane of glass and one door with a big pane of glass. I think it used to be a sliding glass door when the house was built.
We have a falling-down rock wall between our house and our neighbors on the left as you face the house from the street....I think I'd like a better fence there.
And maybe repair the driveway where they had to cut a trench to replace the poop pipe.
Housemate Sam had a Dr. appointment yesterday; at some point a couple weeks ago she asked (yes asked!) if I'd be able to take her. I said sure, just let me know when. Other than my interview on the 19th I have no plans, bla bla. Then Monday she was complaining because some taxicab scheduling app was giving her a hard time for trying to schedule a pickup tuesday morning for her dr appt (this was the first I heard about it) I think I was expected to jump in and volunteer to drive her, but she didn't actually ASK and I am trying to get better about only saying yes if asked, not offering or jumping in to rescue and problem-solve for people. ("dry begging" is a bad habit around here, we all need to break ourselves of it, my part is also not offering if not asked)
anyhoo, tuesday morning she got up and was waiting outside on the front porch for a while (setting off the motion detector and the dogs) and then she came back into the house, said something about how the taxi hadn't come, something about hating her life, and then she went into her room. A few minutes later, she left her room, left the house, got into her car and drove off. I thought to myself "Oh, good, she's decided to drive herself to her doctor's appointment," (she drives, she has a car that works, I'm really not sure where this whole 'someone [E] needs to drive me to my appointments," came from. Maybe leftover from her marriage and things her spouse used to do for her. If she was getting a treatment or getting her eyes dilated I can see why she'd want a ride, but otherwise, I don't really get it. As far as I know this was just an in person checkup to get her anxiety, heart, and/or sleep meds refilled. She came back a while later and had a cardboarrd box that she said was good if anyone needed it for anything. I said no, so she said she'd take it to the recyling bin. And I said something about I was glad she decided to drive herself to her appointment and she said no, she hadn't, she would not have arrived on time, so she just needed to drive around. Apparently she wnet to a breakfast place and had breakfast. I guess that's OK too. she does need to get out of the house more often.
She didn't respond when I texted everyone that supper was ready last night. She didn't come out for supper Monday night either. Sleeping, sulking, dunno, whatever.
I am disappointed in her local 'friends' who haven't come over, haven't taken her out, haven't called, etc. Other than one outing she scheduled at a bar and about 4 people came other than me and thax, and getting invited to post thanksgiving thanksgiving at one couples' house. Oh, and I think they invited her for new year or new year's day? but we already had plans so we didn't drive her and Sam didn't go by herself.
I am wondering if they've reached out and she just hasn't responded, or if they just haven't reached out. I'm sad she doesn' t have the connections or the support or the community that she seemed to think she had here. A lot of the people we used to know have moved out of Texas, too. So....
anyway. Im sad for her but .... "I didn't take that child to raise," as my aunt L's dear friend Elaine used to say.
No more interviews but one nearby employer's career site says I'm still 'under consideration' for the one job I interviewed for, the one job I've done the pre recorded video interview for, and one job I haven't gotten to the next step(s) for. I've been trolling them and one other nearby big employer, 5-10 min drive away to both offices, and both pay well, and both are fairly recession proof (workers comp agency, retirement fund admin. agency)
stuff n junk
Feb. 6th, 2026 01:53 pmI have been slowly succumbing to The Nothing. sleeping later every day, though I do still get up, keep up with personal hygeine and dog care. Make dinner every day M-F. some house task daily. 1-3 job applications every day. I don't feel like I'm doing enough. but I'm still doing. I think I found the one I really want - it's a remote 'call center' type job, but it's permanent and pays well. remote means I can work from anywhere.
Housemate Sam has notary coming tomorrow from her father in law. Her deceased husband's stepdad, he is selling his deceased wife's home and wanted Sam to get her deceased husband's share. her FIL and SIL have been working fairly hard to do right by her and she seems to be resisting them tooth and nail. she says they weren't there for her when her husband passed and she's traumatized about that...but they seem to be trying to do the right thing by her now. They didn't have to. Anyway, she is saying that when/if she gets this $ she is going to get an apartment in town someplace. My aunt L. suggested we try and keep her dog. Her erratic schedule, tendency to sleep and watch TV all day every day, not leave the house but maybe every 1-2 weeks for groceries...not really ideal for a dog. Or for anyone, really. But her two cats aren't as negatively effected as a dog would be by such a life. Plus Thax has really bonded with her little dog. And he seems happier and healthier and enjoys being part of our 'pack'
Brother A. is also making noises about striking out on his own. Possibly because he's not happy with Sam's presence in the house; she's opinionated and loud when she does make an appearance, tends to gravitate towards negative news items involving child abuse and rape, which are very triggering for A to hear about, and her catbox does reek. So....all reasons to want to gtfo. He's already spent his inheritance in his head; when/if it materializes, it'll be gone in no time. I h aven't minded having him living with us, he's usually in his own room or out doing his own things. I hope he manages to be successful when he goes out on his own and stuff. He's gotten an LLC registered for his art business. I really want to see him do well, but that's a hard road.
Being jobless, I stay close to home, only spend money on groceries, try not to be frivolous. It's boring and sad.
I did spend $25 for our dog Sunny to go running at the lure course last Sunday. And she had so much fun, and I did too, so we are doing it again on the 15th.
The 16th is Thax's birthday. aunt L. wants to take us out for dinner. He has to pick the place. I have no idea what to do for him or give to him. maybe just something romantic and cost free, winky winky.
The internet knows what I want, and here's my list to look back and buy myself Litlle Treats when or if I'm ever working or ever have money again.
https://www.teepublic.com/t-
https://ambreblends.com/
https://www.annieoakley.com/
https://lareefragrances.com/
https://texastallowproducts.
https://nopalera.co/products/
https://diocandlecompany.com/
https://shop.themaker.com/collections/discovery-sets/products/discovery-set-bundle
https://5sens.co/products/discovery-kit
https://www.theperfumedcourt.com/Products/Urban-OutfittersLe-Monde-Gourmand-Copal-de-Terre-EdP__UOCOPAL.aspx
Housemate Sam has notary coming tomorrow from her father in law. Her deceased husband's stepdad, he is selling his deceased wife's home and wanted Sam to get her deceased husband's share. her FIL and SIL have been working fairly hard to do right by her and she seems to be resisting them tooth and nail. she says they weren't there for her when her husband passed and she's traumatized about that...but they seem to be trying to do the right thing by her now. They didn't have to. Anyway, she is saying that when/if she gets this $ she is going to get an apartment in town someplace. My aunt L. suggested we try and keep her dog. Her erratic schedule, tendency to sleep and watch TV all day every day, not leave the house but maybe every 1-2 weeks for groceries...not really ideal for a dog. Or for anyone, really. But her two cats aren't as negatively effected as a dog would be by such a life. Plus Thax has really bonded with her little dog. And he seems happier and healthier and enjoys being part of our 'pack'
Brother A. is also making noises about striking out on his own. Possibly because he's not happy with Sam's presence in the house; she's opinionated and loud when she does make an appearance, tends to gravitate towards negative news items involving child abuse and rape, which are very triggering for A to hear about, and her catbox does reek. So....all reasons to want to gtfo. He's already spent his inheritance in his head; when/if it materializes, it'll be gone in no time. I h aven't minded having him living with us, he's usually in his own room or out doing his own things. I hope he manages to be successful when he goes out on his own and stuff. He's gotten an LLC registered for his art business. I really want to see him do well, but that's a hard road.
Being jobless, I stay close to home, only spend money on groceries, try not to be frivolous. It's boring and sad.
I did spend $25 for our dog Sunny to go running at the lure course last Sunday. And she had so much fun, and I did too, so we are doing it again on the 15th.
The 16th is Thax's birthday. aunt L. wants to take us out for dinner. He has to pick the place. I have no idea what to do for him or give to him. maybe just something romantic and cost free, winky winky.
The internet knows what I want, and here's my list to look back and buy myself Litlle Treats when or if I'm ever working or ever have money again.
https://www.teepublic.com/t-
https://ambreblends.com/
https://www.annieoakley.com/
https://lareefragrances.com/
https://texastallowproducts.
https://nopalera.co/products/
https://diocandlecompany.com/
https://shop.themaker.com/collections/discovery-sets/products/discovery-set-bundle
https://5sens.co/products/discovery-kit
https://www.theperfumedcourt.com/Products/Urban-OutfittersLe-Monde-Gourmand-Copal-de-Terre-EdP__UOCOPAL.aspx
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Aug. 26th, 2025 03:18 pmUnemployment continues
job applications continue
hot weather continues
feed dogs walk dogs
housework (not as much as I should)
make dinner for household
feed dogs walk dogs
TV
insomnia
depression
Housemate hasn't wanted to try the new pool up the street and I've only been once without her. On the plus side, she's started to think about what she might like to do next with her life, rather than talking about suicide. She is considering buying a 3 or 4 plex and using the rent from the units she's not living in to pay her way. That seems sensible.
I spend a lot of time making wish lists in my head for when I am employed and making money again.
$ for property tax
pepita x ray and 2nd opinion & possible hip dysplasia surgery if needed
new floors
mini split units for bedrooms
new roof
new garage door
& just because as long as I'm wishing may as well be silly and wacky
swim spa
halotherapy/red light booth
My father died 13 years ago today. I was at Here There Be Monsters Con with Thax and Flavio (aka moochy bachelor) when I got the news. The photos of me from that day are surreal. all dressed up, empty eyes.
job applications continue
hot weather continues
feed dogs walk dogs
housework (not as much as I should)
make dinner for household
feed dogs walk dogs
TV
insomnia
depression
Housemate hasn't wanted to try the new pool up the street and I've only been once without her. On the plus side, she's started to think about what she might like to do next with her life, rather than talking about suicide. She is considering buying a 3 or 4 plex and using the rent from the units she's not living in to pay her way. That seems sensible.
I spend a lot of time making wish lists in my head for when I am employed and making money again.
$ for property tax
pepita x ray and 2nd opinion & possible hip dysplasia surgery if needed
new floors
mini split units for bedrooms
new roof
new garage door
& just because as long as I'm wishing may as well be silly and wacky
swim spa
halotherapy/red light booth
My father died 13 years ago today. I was at Here There Be Monsters Con with Thax and Flavio (aka moochy bachelor) when I got the news. The photos of me from that day are surreal. all dressed up, empty eyes.
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Aug. 21st, 2025 11:26 amAdding this one to the wish list:
https://fitmaxipool.com/shop/fitmax-therapy-pool/
I've spent the morning being productive. Debating whether or not to go to Colony Park Pool.
Hurricane Erin isn't sending much rain our way but there are vague chances today and tomorrow; so maybe no swimming.
I am dog-sitting for my cousin B. until Saturday night or Sunday morning. He's flying out today for an interview back in Oregon. He has decided to move back there if he can get a job squared away. Apparently has someone up there looking for a roommate and is prepared to continue his life of sobriety even without family in the nearby area. So that's good. He just needed some time to get his head straight, I guess.
Our housemate's dog Mr. Hyde sprained his ankle (?) or something while out on a walk last week so he's been staying home from walks and I've been giving him dog pain meds mornig and evening. He's putting weight on both back legs now, a little bit limpy but that is somehwat normal for him; he's probably 13-15 yrs old and a bit chubby so his back legs seem to give him a little bit of trouble until he's been up and walking around a bit. He pulls on the leash while out for walks, like the WHOLE time he's on a walk, and we think what happened was he injured himself by jumping and barking at another dog that was out on a walk , across the street from us. He wasn't really raised around dogs so he's really excited to see other dogs but doesn't really know how to make friends. We've tried to explain that straining at the end of your leash and screaming across the street "HI BE MY FRIEND NOW PLEASE!" is not really how its done. On the plus side, seeing him be so reactive seems to have curbed some of Sunny and Pepita's reactive behavior (now you see how ridiculous you look, girls?)
I had gotten Sunny to a good place but then when Pepita came to live with us, they ended up egging each other on and being fairly awful on leash.
Anyway, we are all making progress in our own little ways. Even Mr. Hyde isn't quite as crazed as he used to be.
He's fine at the dog park,btw. just trots around being a normal little guy.
dogs. bla bla. I know it's boring when other people go on and on about their pets
I dont' really have much else going on. feed dogs, walk dogs, look for work, clean house, cook dinner, feed dogs, walk dogs. It wouldnt' be a bad life if I had a bit more $ in the bank.
https://fitmaxipool.com/shop/fitmax-therapy-pool/
I've spent the morning being productive. Debating whether or not to go to Colony Park Pool.
Hurricane Erin isn't sending much rain our way but there are vague chances today and tomorrow; so maybe no swimming.
I am dog-sitting for my cousin B. until Saturday night or Sunday morning. He's flying out today for an interview back in Oregon. He has decided to move back there if he can get a job squared away. Apparently has someone up there looking for a roommate and is prepared to continue his life of sobriety even without family in the nearby area. So that's good. He just needed some time to get his head straight, I guess.
Our housemate's dog Mr. Hyde sprained his ankle (?) or something while out on a walk last week so he's been staying home from walks and I've been giving him dog pain meds mornig and evening. He's putting weight on both back legs now, a little bit limpy but that is somehwat normal for him; he's probably 13-15 yrs old and a bit chubby so his back legs seem to give him a little bit of trouble until he's been up and walking around a bit. He pulls on the leash while out for walks, like the WHOLE time he's on a walk, and we think what happened was he injured himself by jumping and barking at another dog that was out on a walk , across the street from us. He wasn't really raised around dogs so he's really excited to see other dogs but doesn't really know how to make friends. We've tried to explain that straining at the end of your leash and screaming across the street "HI BE MY FRIEND NOW PLEASE!" is not really how its done. On the plus side, seeing him be so reactive seems to have curbed some of Sunny and Pepita's reactive behavior (now you see how ridiculous you look, girls?)
I had gotten Sunny to a good place but then when Pepita came to live with us, they ended up egging each other on and being fairly awful on leash.
Anyway, we are all making progress in our own little ways. Even Mr. Hyde isn't quite as crazed as he used to be.
He's fine at the dog park,btw. just trots around being a normal little guy.
dogs. bla bla. I know it's boring when other people go on and on about their pets
I dont' really have much else going on. feed dogs, walk dogs, look for work, clean house, cook dinner, feed dogs, walk dogs. It wouldnt' be a bad life if I had a bit more $ in the bank.
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Aug. 18th, 2025 04:05 pmbeen hitting the pool in the park near my house every day with our housemate Sam. I have really started to enjoy that healthy habit
So of course the pool closed yesterday. mid august. 'for the winter' one supposes. Oh well. (it was 102 when I was out at the grocery store this afternoon. fml. )
There are a couple of year round pools open in this city, and a couple of them are even free.
I went to Colony Park Pool today. It was very paved. no shade. wading pool and water slide were closed, part of the pool were roped off and had caution tape (the stairs into the shallow end of the main pool, wtf.) And there were a ton of people in what little of the pool was available to use. So I walked back and forth in part of the shallow end and then I came home.
got groceries for dinners for the week.
New phone still isn't here yet. I wish I had thought to go into the Boost store and just get a new phone right away. But that ship has sailed. Now I'm just waiting for UPS.
got some lotto tix. We won $3 in Saturday's drawing, so I'm on a roll. lol.
Making a mental wish list of what I want to buy is fun.
New roof (metal?) and solar panels. House battery?
new flooring in house.
A fleet of Roombas
a little lap-walking pool & hot tub for the back yard. Maybe an infrared sauna and Halotherapy booth while I"m at it. LOL.
xeriscaping
mini split units for each bedroom
gas stove
An Electric Cadillac.
Anyway, back here in RL, I've applied for a few jobs, did dishes, swept and mopped the floor, got groceries, and went swimming. That's pretty good for today.
So of course the pool closed yesterday. mid august. 'for the winter' one supposes. Oh well. (it was 102 when I was out at the grocery store this afternoon. fml. )
There are a couple of year round pools open in this city, and a couple of them are even free.
I went to Colony Park Pool today. It was very paved. no shade. wading pool and water slide were closed, part of the pool were roped off and had caution tape (the stairs into the shallow end of the main pool, wtf.) And there were a ton of people in what little of the pool was available to use. So I walked back and forth in part of the shallow end and then I came home.
got groceries for dinners for the week.
New phone still isn't here yet. I wish I had thought to go into the Boost store and just get a new phone right away. But that ship has sailed. Now I'm just waiting for UPS.
got some lotto tix. We won $3 in Saturday's drawing, so I'm on a roll. lol.
Making a mental wish list of what I want to buy is fun.
New roof (metal?) and solar panels. House battery?
new flooring in house.
A fleet of Roombas
a little lap-walking pool & hot tub for the back yard. Maybe an infrared sauna and Halotherapy booth while I"m at it. LOL.
xeriscaping
mini split units for each bedroom
gas stove
An Electric Cadillac.
Anyway, back here in RL, I've applied for a few jobs, did dishes, swept and mopped the floor, got groceries, and went swimming. That's pretty good for today.
Wish list, finances
Jul. 31st, 2024 07:47 am7k - property taxes
7k - pepita 2nd opinion and possibly hip surgery
?? - fix VW A/C
1200-2000 - ebike or trike
1200-4000 - mini split a/c for bedroom
200 - new vacuum cleaner (not super fun but it is what it is)
?? - some stuff from this company. I tried their 'wanderlust' perfume yesterday and it went through some interesting phases but ultimately turned out to be a very nice, clean scent. They also have some dusting powders I'd like to try. Powder is the way to go when the humidity is up, I've learned.
normal expenses:
$80/month - phones for me and Thax
$800/month - house and car insurance (they just raised it. wtf.)
$600/month (ish?) - groceries/dinners
7k - pepita 2nd opinion and possibly hip surgery
?? - fix VW A/C
1200-2000 - ebike or trike
1200-4000 - mini split a/c for bedroom
200 - new vacuum cleaner (not super fun but it is what it is)
?? - some stuff from this company. I tried their 'wanderlust' perfume yesterday and it went through some interesting phases but ultimately turned out to be a very nice, clean scent. They also have some dusting powders I'd like to try. Powder is the way to go when the humidity is up, I've learned.
normal expenses:
$80/month - phones for me and Thax
$800/month - house and car insurance (they just raised it. wtf.)
$600/month (ish?) - groceries/dinners
making a wishlist
Feb. 2nd, 2024 04:00 pmhaving to be careful with my disposable income just now, end of contract looming at some uncertain future date...but... this website is tempting meeeee.
Very cute and clever names, and good sounding scent combinations....I like woody/gourmand/dark/smoky/musky more than I like floral/citrus/bright/soapy/clean
Fuckery: Luxardo cherry, caramelized sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood, tobacco absolute, smoke, night air, clean sheets
Moon Magic: Lavender sugar, vanilla steamed milk, chai spices, tonka bean, Cashmeran, Ambroxan, crystals charged by the moonlight (our crystal accord)
Reduced to a Thing That Wants You: Yellow mandarin, pink pepper, tuberose, vanilla bean, marshmallow cream, sandalwood, nutmeg, sheer amber, warm skin and clean sheets
What Big Eyes You Have: Immortelle absolute, lemon meringue pie, pearlescent vanilla musk
2 AM in Lafayette: Vanilla co2, oakmoss, cafe au lait, ribbons of caramel, beignets dusted with powdered sugar
Pelicans Dive in the Ocean: Palo santo, pear, fresh linen, sea salt, Ambroxan, ambrette, sunlight playing off of clear blue water
Serpentine: Ripe figs, fig leaf, cardamom, caramelized honey, vanilla, Peru balsam, Cedar, Iso E Super
Don't Whistle In The Woods: Cedar, sandalwood, cypriol, fir balsam, black vanilla, sugar, ambrette, and a hint of fur
Cabanilla: Salted vanilla, sand, palm fronds, driftwood, a cracked coconut, brown sugar, balsam of Peru, and a distant beach bonfire
Seance: Campari, orange, cinnamon, jasmine sambac absolute, immortelle absolute, ambrette, vanilla sugar, smoked amber, salt, Australian sandalwood oil, cashmere woods
Follow Me Into The Deep: Vanilla orchid, sweetened coconut milk, tonka, nutmeg
Falling Stars (mean you are with me): A super-cozy, rich and warm blend of black coffee, almond cream, sandalwood, natural oud, palo santo oil, tonka bean absolute, and vanilla bean
Very cute and clever names, and good sounding scent combinations....I like woody/gourmand/dark/smoky/musky more than I like floral/citrus/bright/soapy/clean
Fuckery: Luxardo cherry, caramelized sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood, tobacco absolute, smoke, night air, clean sheets
Moon Magic: Lavender sugar, vanilla steamed milk, chai spices, tonka bean, Cashmeran, Ambroxan, crystals charged by the moonlight (our crystal accord)
Reduced to a Thing That Wants You: Yellow mandarin, pink pepper, tuberose, vanilla bean, marshmallow cream, sandalwood, nutmeg, sheer amber, warm skin and clean sheets
What Big Eyes You Have: Immortelle absolute, lemon meringue pie, pearlescent vanilla musk
2 AM in Lafayette: Vanilla co2, oakmoss, cafe au lait, ribbons of caramel, beignets dusted with powdered sugar
Pelicans Dive in the Ocean: Palo santo, pear, fresh linen, sea salt, Ambroxan, ambrette, sunlight playing off of clear blue water
Serpentine: Ripe figs, fig leaf, cardamom, caramelized honey, vanilla, Peru balsam, Cedar, Iso E Super
Don't Whistle In The Woods: Cedar, sandalwood, cypriol, fir balsam, black vanilla, sugar, ambrette, and a hint of fur
Cabanilla: Salted vanilla, sand, palm fronds, driftwood, a cracked coconut, brown sugar, balsam of Peru, and a distant beach bonfire
Seance: Campari, orange, cinnamon, jasmine sambac absolute, immortelle absolute, ambrette, vanilla sugar, smoked amber, salt, Australian sandalwood oil, cashmere woods
Follow Me Into The Deep: Vanilla orchid, sweetened coconut milk, tonka, nutmeg
Falling Stars (mean you are with me): A super-cozy, rich and warm blend of black coffee, almond cream, sandalwood, natural oud, palo santo oil, tonka bean absolute, and vanilla bean
Her Kind: Amber, musk, sandalwood, benzoin, Cashmeran, myrrh, vanilla, wisps of smoke
Dreaming Evil: Vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, cocoa, sheer woods, oud
Something Wicked: Vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood, whiskey
C'est Noel: Coffee, freshly baked cinnamon bread, roasted chestnuts, blown out candles, lingering church incense, and softly falling snow
Nothing Burns Like the Cold: Egyptian jasmine absolute, toasted rice, saffron threads, luscious caramel, a trio of vanillas (vanilla CO2, vanilla planifolia accord, and a house tincture of Madagascan vanilla beans), Ambroxan, and velvety musk
anyhoo....adding to wishlist
Jul. 25th, 2023 12:51 pm Etruscan Water by Francesca Bianchi
Måd by ånd fragrance
Notes: Bergamot, Green Tangerine, Grapefruit, Petit-grain, Basil, Carvi, Immortelle, Jasmin, Iris root, Musk Ambergris Labdanum Vetiver Oakmoss
African Rooibos by Chris Collins
A warm wind carries the scent of rooibos leaves and cedar off the South African mountains. Spicy black pepper and warm cardamom speak to a multidimensional personality, while bright bergamot brings life to the blend. I
It’s a scent with effortless charisma that feels like being comfortable in your skin.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper
Heart Notes: Rooibos tea accord, Orris Butter
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Tonka bean, Immortelle flower Absolute
Måd by ånd fragrance
Notes: Madagascan Vanilla, Buchu, Bergamot, Ylang oil, Vetiver, Violet, Musk, Jasmine and Cloves
Flor Y Canto
On the most fragrant festival in the Aztec calendar, the rhythm of drums palpitates as a wealth of flowers is offered on temple altars. Billowing clouds of Copalact as a backdrop to the intoxicating breath of Tuberose, Magnolia, Plumeria and the intensely yellow aroma of the sacred Marigold, Cempoalxochitl.
Natural, opulent & explosive.
Top Notes: Mexican Acacia, Marigold and Crushed leaf accents
Heart notes: Tuberose Absolute, Magnolia grandiflora and Red & White plumeria
Base Notes: Copal (Mexican Incense), Benzoin and Mexican Vanilla Bean
Jazmin Yucatan by D.S. & Durga
https://indigoperfumery.com/
Jungle, humidity, snake plants, jazmín yucateco, crocodile by the cenote, shaded temple, limestone ruins.
Entering the interior of the Yucatan peninsula is a journey inwards. The vast beauty of the coast is far behind. Once-thriving cities are preserved in russet orange limestone ruins. Overgrown green vines and dark grasses swallow temples back into the jungle. Fruits hang heavy in the foliage like the humid air of the Yucatan–redolent of jungle flowers. Crocodiles hunt in the cool waters of cenotes. Natives burn copal resin-used for hundreds of years or more, it reminds us of holy ceremonies. The jasmine plants speak of animalic powder, a shocking complex aroma–like spotting the pattern of a jaguar among a monotony of green vegetation.
Top Notes: Water, Passion flower, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Jasmin yucateco, Sambac, Clove
Base Notes: S nake plant, Vetiver, Copal
https://indigoperfumery.com/
So, Esquire published this article recently. It interested me because one of my college mentors used to write for Esquire so I read it from time to time, and because I really have let my reading habits lapse during this pandemic and stress and I need to find some new things to read and get back into the habit of reading rather than spacing out in front of a screen. Vary the dissociation methods up a bit, use parts of my brain I'm not using at the moment, etc.
ooh, shiny!
Jun. 19th, 2012 10:44 amI can't remember if I've shared this website with my fellow perfumey friends yet, but here is a really nice site that I'm enjoying quite a bit:
http://www.fragrantica.com/
http://www.fragrantica.com/
I'm goofing off
Jan. 26th, 2012 10:55 pmThax and I have been slowly but surely decluttering the craft/computer room. It's been on the list for years now...literally. I'm good at procrastinating, what can I say...
Tonight, I'm afraid I got seriously sidetracked. It started earlier today when our friend L. posted a link to a really fabulous house right smack on 6th St. Cool location, great space, totally redone in the 70's...and it looks it. I went clicking around to see the other houses in the "Nearby Similar Listings" and found this wonderful place for a mere $975,000.
The location is also good, but not right smack on 6th. You can walk there easily if you like, but the drunken party noise is not going to be right in your lap all the time. It's also LOTS bigger. Like, 1/4 of a city block LOTS. wow ee.
It's a bit dark and a little dingy inside, but the outdoor deck with the view, outdoor seating area, bar, and hot tub make up for a whole lot of that.
Plus, assuming I had the money to buy the thing in the first place, of course I'd have the money to redecorate. And the dark + industrial look of the existing features is just about perfect for adding Steampunky bits.
I've started putting some ideas up on Polyvore. It's fun.
Heehee. I'm silly. And I need to get back to work on my own RL house now.
Tonight, I'm afraid I got seriously sidetracked. It started earlier today when our friend L. posted a link to a really fabulous house right smack on 6th St. Cool location, great space, totally redone in the 70's...and it looks it. I went clicking around to see the other houses in the "Nearby Similar Listings" and found this wonderful place for a mere $975,000.
The location is also good, but not right smack on 6th. You can walk there easily if you like, but the drunken party noise is not going to be right in your lap all the time. It's also LOTS bigger. Like, 1/4 of a city block LOTS. wow ee.
It's a bit dark and a little dingy inside, but the outdoor deck with the view, outdoor seating area, bar, and hot tub make up for a whole lot of that.
Plus, assuming I had the money to buy the thing in the first place, of course I'd have the money to redecorate. And the dark + industrial look of the existing features is just about perfect for adding Steampunky bits.
I've started putting some ideas up on Polyvore. It's fun.
Heehee. I'm silly. And I need to get back to work on my own RL house now.
Polyvore: "Dreams"
Nov. 19th, 2010 07:14 pmI swear, this could become an addiction...( Read more... )
It also illustrates my woefully expensive & somewhat tacky taste in jewelry...I didn't realize that ring was almost 6 grand when I clicked on it...*giggle*
It also illustrates my woefully expensive & somewhat tacky taste in jewelry...I didn't realize that ring was almost 6 grand when I clicked on it...*giggle*
ooh! Hot Club of Cowtown
Aug. 20th, 2009 12:45 pmI was on the way home from my dr. appt and I heard this really cool song on the radio. Turns out it's called "Reunion" and it's by a band called Hot Club of Cowtown. They're local. It's a great little song. The DJ mentioned it's from their new CD, and they're going to be on the radio tomorrow morning at 11, doing an apperance at WAterloo, and then at the Continental Club.
When I got back from work, I googled and found this album review.
What nice serendipity!
I am not so sure about that whole 'going to see music in a club' thing (it's a rarity when I do go somewhere with noise and crowds)
But...it is a good song. I think I at least need the CD.
When I got back from work, I googled and found this album review.
What nice serendipity!
I am not so sure about that whole 'going to see music in a club' thing (it's a rarity when I do go somewhere with noise and crowds)
But...it is a good song. I think I at least need the CD.
Here's an interesting webpage about the good sniffy stuffs:
http://www.mookychick.co.uk/style/perfumed_world.php
It links to Heaven And Earth Essentials
Among *many* fascinating offerings, they carry a perfume whose name I find fascinating, but the description sounds VILE.
Voodoo Punani
Buttercream FO, Sandalwood EO and Saffron EO
ew. just...ew.
http://www.mookychick.co.uk/style/perfumed_world.php
It links to Heaven And Earth Essentials
Among *many* fascinating offerings, they carry a perfume whose name I find fascinating, but the description sounds VILE.
Voodoo Punani
Buttercream FO, Sandalwood EO and Saffron EO
ew. just...ew.
3624furniture shopping online
Oct. 6th, 2005 10:36 amOct. 6, 2005
I want this bed!!!!
http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/102603_bed-system-complete-
storage-bed-walnut.htm
I also like:
Bill payers desk
http://www.silvo.com/shop/product.asp?
product_code=H10169&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=30
42&search_type=subcategory
http://secure.linensource.com/default.aspx?
uid=BJQ&CategoryID=&page=product&tlcode=KNC-26652&att=32909
Wrought iron hall stand
http://www.silvo.com/shop/product.asp?
product_code=H10306&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=30
42&search_type=subcategory
Hallway stand
http://www.silvo.com/shop/product.asp?
product_code=H10387&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=30
42&search_type=subcategory
Mission Art Media Double Door Storage Cabinet-Oak
http://www.silvo.com/shop/product.asp?
product_code=H10700&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=30
42&search_type=subcategory
storing chest
http://www.silvo.com/shop/product.asp?
product_code=H10830&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=30
42&search_type=subcategory
Apothecary 2-Door Multimedia Storage Cabinet
http://www.silvo.com/shop/thumbnail.asp?
ensemble_code=H10916X&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=
3042&search_type=subcategory
Apothecary 2-Door Televison Stand
http://www.silvo.com/shop/thumbnail.asp?
ensemble_code=H10917X&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=
3042&search_type=subcategory
ladder - shelving
http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/4911_shelving-ladder.htm
Top Load Media Cabinet
http://www.silvo.com/shop/product.asp?
product_code=H11132&world_code=3&category_code=304&subcategory_code=30
42&search_type=subcategory
