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For 2021, I lived every day focussed on surviving.
For 2022, I'm going to focus on living and enjoying living. |
Following my instinct.
This morning I canceled my knee-replacement surgery that's scheduled in two weeks. I just don't feel right about this surgery happening right now. One concern I have is the snow. We're getting more than 6 inches in a few days with more to come next week. Another concern is my caretaker, Bae-Bae, doesn't like to drive so we'll need to use Ubers. That's an even larger burden with the snow, though Bae isn't concerned about this. Still, something hasn't felt right and I can't say exactly what it is... so I cancelled and will reschedule for the spring or summer. I seldom get these last-minute fears that are this strong, but the older I get the quicker I am to follow my instincts. I feel better now that I'm getting the replacement joint later in the year. |
Bruno
There’s a cat, Bruno (my name for him), that I want to foster and adopt. Went to the Humane Society today to meet him. I’m in love, but they weren’t truthful about his age and I’m concerned there may be other things they’re possibly hiding.
His page on the humane society website says he’s 5yrs and 4 months. I met the owner of the humane society who (mistakenly?) told me he is 8 and she knows this because the person who brought him to the mission told her she’s seen him for at least 8 years with people or on his own. I reminded her that the website lists his age as 5 yrs. She suggested I misread the info. I ain’t misread anything. He’s adorable and literally rough around the edges. His ears are a bit beat up from fights. He likes me and I like him, but I don’t want to start with a cat who’s 8 years old. He has FIV, but I can work with that in a younger cat, but I’m not sure I’m up to having a cat this mature. I’m suppose to pick him up Saturday morning, but I’m not sure I’ll go with him. https://petlover.petstablished.com/p...y&widget=false |
Hi Orema!
As you may know, I work with senior cats in a residence for cats who have lost their owners due to illness, death, incapacity etc. I think I might be able to help you think through some of what you are going through, or at the very least, shed some light on his situation through my experience. Please drop me a line if you would like to chat about Punky/Bruno! We can talk on the phone or in pvt msgs here. I am in Arizona which is Mountain Standard Time, currently the same time as the west coast. Will check back in this evening when I get home from work, about 7ish my time. Oh, and by the way, 8 years old is really not that old!!! Natalie Quote:
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Hi afemmenatalie!
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Dreading going back to Texas, tomorrow! Gaming commission is being slow, but that's Native Americans for ya, yes my own people! *smacks forehead*
I dread going back to see what fresh hell is there, being gone for almost 2 weeks, with the quiet and such, I'm going back into non peace and quiet! |
What's on your mind?
I am taken back by how much someone can surprise me. I had no idea.
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On your Mind?
Like every day mother, you are on my mind but today is your special day and I wish we could share it together. I miss you more than words can say but I am sure you know this. I remember telling you that you were the most important person in my life and I am so glad I got to say it before you were gone.
Happy Mothers Day mom, You are loved and missed. |
Grocery delivery tomorrow. I did my best to make sure most things would likely be in stock but who knows. It's hard to plan meals when you're never exactly sure what will and won't show up. I can't allow substitutions because whoever did the deciding times I've let them didn't go very good job selecting comparable ones. If I was able to go to the stores, in person I'd probably have better luck finding what I want but with the way fuel prices have risen I'm doing home delivery more often now to save J and my son as much running around as I can. Anyhow keep fingers crossed we'll see. Nothing like giving it up to God and begging of the universe - CHOOSE ME!!!
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On my Mind
If she doesn't notice me or give me a sign or tell me to F off or smile then desperate measures are in store cause I have run out of patience.
I will take two extra strength Tylenol and throw myself off my couch. |
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I get your concern but c'mon....he's soooo cute! Dat face! If you like him and he likes you and you feed him good stuff and not junk, he can live 15-20 years. Cats outlive dogs and even if you come in on the short end, that's still 7 years of good times. Not too shabby, I say. He'll have a better chance of a long life if he's strictly an indoor cat, too. Either way, trust your gut, and don't second guess yourself! Quote:
As for myself, I am working on the mess I've gotten myself into. I made my bed and now I have to lie in it. |
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I will not feed him junk and we'll see the vet in a couple weeks for her to check him out and make sure he doesn't need anything. He's only indoors. Along with other reasons, we have a lot of wild life in these parts and I'd hate for him to go up against a wild turkey, duck, or deer. So he's staying inside. I think he's okay with that. I'm fostering now and have decided to adopt. Bissell has a promotion going with Humane Societies and I'll either be a part of that program or adopt him under the senior-to-senior program that Bruno and I are eligible for. Either way we're stuck with each other :) Ahhhh. Thank you for comparing a cat's life span to a dog's. I think because I had a dog die when she was appx 12 years old (I got her when she was 8 or so), I was turned off on adopting a cat 8-years old thinking I would only have a few years with him. Then I spoke with Afemmenatalie and she explained what you're saying. I did some reading that confirmed what both of you say. But I've decided even if I get just a few years with Bruno that will be okay, too. Thank you for chiming in, Gemme. Quote:
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Georgia....
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I started a new job. The training is very intense. The amount of computer skill I need is pretty extreme. I have it, but haven’t used it in a decade. So much has changed!!!
Love the new job. Really purposeful. |
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On Your Mind
Same old!!
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Next couple of weeks. Pre-OP appt and surgery 5 days later. This is why I brought my Mom to Florida. I feel really confident with the Doctor here vs the ones she was seeing in Arkansas.
On my mind...... I'm preparing myself mentally to what is up ahead. |
Tomorrow and this upcoming week.
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Not sure how to articulate what is on my mind, but I'm becoming very disenchanted with American political parties (D or R or I or xyz) and the toll social disenfranchisement is having on, I'd say, most anyone in our country.
I recently sent financial support to the DCCC and this week, I got another letter asking for political financial support. I think, too, that along with feeling unheard as a lifelong citizen, I feel our political (and Justice) system is rewarding crazy minded people and not giving a hoot about what's really at stake. This is something that has been on my mind for a few weeks, now. |
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