New Edition

Kinda. Well, it’s a post. Let’s be happy with that.

Sorry it’s been a few months since I posted. Which in Internet time is a lifetime. Just think of all the memes that have come and gone! The summer was a magical time filled with friends, food, music, but now that it’s hit the 40s in Chicago I can think about making my first post in eons.

Instead of a ‘how I spent my summer vacation’ post I figured I would come back with the best thing to come out of the summer — the adoption of my very first dog! It only took 30 years, but I FINALLY have a dog of my own. Meet Louie.

I mean REALLY. Just look at this face.

Just the cutest thing ever.

I’m sure the two of you reading this are wondering how Carlin feels about this?

Unimpressed.

Carlin meets a Whoodle.

We’re going to get a puppy & it’s going to happen soon. But since we’ve already got Carlin (our amazingly cute cat), whatever pup we get MUST get along with Carlin. Last night we had someone bring over a whoodle, to see if the 2 of them got along.

First off: let’s ignore the gross kitchen rug. Carlin ruined it a few weeks after purchase & I’m still looking for a replacement.

Sadly, even though I think the 2 could come to terms with each other, the whoodle isn’t going to be ours. He’s a year old & has never been trained. In the hour or so he was with us he nipped my foot, almost got punched by Carlin, headbutted me in the glasses & in the cheek (it’s going to bruise), and kept trying to stretch to the countertops. I’m feeling lucky he didn’t scratch them. He’s VERY possessive of things he takes (Carlin’s toys!) & wants to bite you when you try to take them. I think he could be trained, but it seems like it’d be a full time job. He is SUPER adorable. If life was different he’d totally be ours, but he’s not. Someone adopt him though. He’s so loving & sweet. Feel free to contact me if you want info on him. Seriously. Someone give him a home. He’s too cute not to have one. Oh, and can it be with one of my friends? So I can come play with him?

Celebratory Shenanigans

For the month of December I’m participating in & blogging the daily prompts from reverb10. Some people are taking this seriously. I am not.

Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid)

I threw Patterson a beer tasting birthday party.

the birthday boy

Bring a 6 pack of good beer & try some new beer,

the beer

eat some food,

the food

laugh,

(some of) the people

look at Carlin,

the cat

repeat. Good times were had by all.

John Candy

For the month of December I’m participating in & blogging the daily prompts from reverb10. Some people are taking this seriously. I am not.

December 8 – Beautifully Different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. (Author: Karen Walrond)

*yawn* Well folks, it took 8 days for presumptuous prompts to bore me. What makes me beautifully different? Everything. I’m not what you call normal. I revel in my uniqueness of attitude & spirit. I don’t worry about if you, or anyone, likes me. I like me. My boyfriend, family, friends and cat all like me. I’m the real article. What you see is what you get. I’m happy with me and so are they. Partially because I’m beautifully different than so many others.

What do I do that lights people up? Oh, plenty. I’ve been known to enrage a person or two in my time. Goes with the territory. Yes, I’m aware that’s not what the prompt means. I care as little as our cat Carlin (above) does.