[Gemme]

I celebrated my birthday early! I got a cut, color and style at a new salon and I think I've found 'my' place. Love my stylist! She's the owner of the salon and all the other ladies are super nice too. I chatted with just about everyone that came into the salon while I was there, including a gentleman who is a seasonal customer of mine. Small world!

Next came a trip to HomeGoods. There I purchased a one of those garden creatures that are made from distressed metal parts. I don't have a garden but it's core is a bucket and who doesn't want a multi-colored metal cat bucket?!? I got a wind up hose in it's own container for the car so I can wash it on my work property and then put it back in the trunk, like it never happened. Gotta do something about all of this pollen! My car is blue but looks yellowish green due to the pollen coating. I got a GIANT freestanding scratching post for the cats since Loki's birthday is this month too and Gracie's is next month. It's gorgeous, as far as scratching posts go. Beautiful wooden base and it's easily over 2 feet tall. Happy birthday, babies! I also got a book, napkins, artichoke hearts and snacks.

Finally, I hit up Dave's Market. I got eggplant cutlets, Korean BBQ beef tips, chicken teriyaki pot stickers, whole wheat sesame noodles, several small containers of various grain salads and a chickpea and spinach salad as well.

I also paid a bunch of bills but that's no fun.