Today was a sad day. I lost a pet. His name was Muffin and he was a rabbit. He was old and only sick for a few days, so I was really surprised that today was the day. It's days like today when I question why I have pets if they just are going to die.
Muffin had a good life. He had lots of bunny friends, plenty of food, and a fun personality. He will be missed. I only have three pets now and I am terrified that they will become sick too. Sunflower, who is nearly eight, has been having some problems lately and I am very concerned about her. She was down to six pounds, at her largest she was closer to nine. Sunny is my buddy and I don't know what I will do if she doesn't recover. I have taken her to the vet multiple times but I just don't think a vet can help her. And why are they so expensive? It was nearly $200 for them to press on her tummy and give her antibiotics. And I am supposed to take her back there next week! No thanks! If I thought the trip to the vet would make her better, of course I would take her, but if not, I don't see the point.
So, tomorrow, I will be burying a beloved pet. It really sucks. I have been sad all afternoon. I had ice cream cake for dinner to make me feel better. It helped.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Christmas Decorations
My hubby took me to the grocery store last night. It was the first time I have been out of my house since Christmas. I was surprised how many people still had Christmas lights on their houses. I put all my decorations away yesterday and now my house is really empty. And I like it! Christmas is over!
As soon as decorations hit the store, I start getting excited about Christmas. I think it was early October this year. I think I squealed when I saw the first Christmas tree. I love everything about Christmas - tv specials, decorations, music, family time, cookies, gifts, cards, all of it! However, by about mid-December, I have had my fill. I am done with the shows and the music. So, the second the gifts are unwrapped, I am done with the holiday. The tree and decorations need to go.
Now my house feels empty. And it will stay empty until the beginning of September when I put my Halloween decorations out. That's how I roll. :)
As soon as decorations hit the store, I start getting excited about Christmas. I think it was early October this year. I think I squealed when I saw the first Christmas tree. I love everything about Christmas - tv specials, decorations, music, family time, cookies, gifts, cards, all of it! However, by about mid-December, I have had my fill. I am done with the shows and the music. So, the second the gifts are unwrapped, I am done with the holiday. The tree and decorations need to go.
Now my house feels empty. And it will stay empty until the beginning of September when I put my Halloween decorations out. That's how I roll. :)
Is it spring yet?
I pretty much hate winter. The only good thing about it is Christmas and since that is over, I am over it! Winters in Ohio blow, but we have much better weather than those poor people who live near the Great Lakes. Thinking of moving south yet, Clevelanders? The day after Christmas, we got about six inches of snow. It was the first snow of the winter. Last night, we got about three more inches. That meant that me and hubby had to get the snow shovels out and try to clear the driveway. Good exercise!
I am lucky that I don't have to work right now, but my hubby is not so lucky. The company he works for (the same one I used to work for, though there were different rules for my department) will pretty much fire a person who takes a day off even if you are in the hospital or snowed in. Yeah, they are pretty much a horrible company. So, after it snowed, I was snug and cozy in the house, playing like three hours worth of Sims 3 and hubby had to drive out in the snow. I was so worried about him! Even though the snow plow only went down our country road once and did not use salt, he made it home with the help of four-wheel drive. Relief!
Driving in the snow terrifies me. I mean, super scared. It until a few years ago that I really started to freak. It was April, in the upper-twenties, and I slide on a bridge and in to the median on the highway. Luckily, I got back out on my own. That day, more than twenty accidents were reported. The car had a bit of damage - broken tail light, tire deflated, crack in back bumper, but otherwise everything was okay. Something changed that day - I became a nervous wreck who was terrified of winter. Last January, it was snowing lightly on my way to work. I was going very slowly over the same bridge I slid on a few years ago. My circle spun in a complete circle, barely missing hitting a truck. Yep, I was done.
So, this winter, I am home. I don't have to drive, except if I need to get groceries or gas. I have a lot of time on my hands and so far I have not been using it wisely. I wake up late, play computer games, and generally do nothing all day. I am also getting tired of being stuck in the house so much. I figure I have two options - getting some kind of suv or tank so I can leave the house when I want or just hibernate and wait until spring. I am leaning toward option two. :)
I am lucky that I don't have to work right now, but my hubby is not so lucky. The company he works for (the same one I used to work for, though there were different rules for my department) will pretty much fire a person who takes a day off even if you are in the hospital or snowed in. Yeah, they are pretty much a horrible company. So, after it snowed, I was snug and cozy in the house, playing like three hours worth of Sims 3 and hubby had to drive out in the snow. I was so worried about him! Even though the snow plow only went down our country road once and did not use salt, he made it home with the help of four-wheel drive. Relief!
Driving in the snow terrifies me. I mean, super scared. It until a few years ago that I really started to freak. It was April, in the upper-twenties, and I slide on a bridge and in to the median on the highway. Luckily, I got back out on my own. That day, more than twenty accidents were reported. The car had a bit of damage - broken tail light, tire deflated, crack in back bumper, but otherwise everything was okay. Something changed that day - I became a nervous wreck who was terrified of winter. Last January, it was snowing lightly on my way to work. I was going very slowly over the same bridge I slid on a few years ago. My circle spun in a complete circle, barely missing hitting a truck. Yep, I was done.
So, this winter, I am home. I don't have to drive, except if I need to get groceries or gas. I have a lot of time on my hands and so far I have not been using it wisely. I wake up late, play computer games, and generally do nothing all day. I am also getting tired of being stuck in the house so much. I figure I have two options - getting some kind of suv or tank so I can leave the house when I want or just hibernate and wait until spring. I am leaning toward option two. :)
Hello World!
Hello World!!!
Welcome to my blog! I am a blonde, glasses-wearing, art-loving, rabbit-hugging, tv-watching, book-reading, thirty-something vegetarian from the awesome state of Ohio!
I am a newlywed and just moved into a new house. It is hard work being married, and it is not always fun. I am lucky enough to have a big enough house that I can have a little room for all my books, art supplies, and computers where I can hide away and think and be by myself for awhile. Our house is definately a fixer-upper and it seems to be getting worse instead of better. I am trying to find curtains and furniture for the house and make it seem a little bit cozier.
I recently quit my job, which is awesome. I was there for seven years and hated every minute. So, now I am at home, alone all day on the top of a big hill and am pretty much trapped most of the winter. It still beats working though. I do miss having money though. Luckily I have an adorable hubby to keep me company in the evenings. I like him. :) I also have four adorable rabbits to keep me company. I can't say they are cuddly though.
Since this is my very own blog, I get to write about whatever I want. Some of it may be crazy, so deal with it! I won't write about politics (probably) or anything too serious. This is just for fun. Join me, won't you?
Steph
Welcome to my blog! I am a blonde, glasses-wearing, art-loving, rabbit-hugging, tv-watching, book-reading, thirty-something vegetarian from the awesome state of Ohio!
I am a newlywed and just moved into a new house. It is hard work being married, and it is not always fun. I am lucky enough to have a big enough house that I can have a little room for all my books, art supplies, and computers where I can hide away and think and be by myself for awhile. Our house is definately a fixer-upper and it seems to be getting worse instead of better. I am trying to find curtains and furniture for the house and make it seem a little bit cozier.
I recently quit my job, which is awesome. I was there for seven years and hated every minute. So, now I am at home, alone all day on the top of a big hill and am pretty much trapped most of the winter. It still beats working though. I do miss having money though. Luckily I have an adorable hubby to keep me company in the evenings. I like him. :) I also have four adorable rabbits to keep me company. I can't say they are cuddly though.
Since this is my very own blog, I get to write about whatever I want. Some of it may be crazy, so deal with it! I won't write about politics (probably) or anything too serious. This is just for fun. Join me, won't you?
Steph
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