Finally broke down and cleaned out my closets yesterday and today. Yeah, I know, getting rid of stuff is the surest way to guarantee I gain the weight back, but frankly I need the closet space and the money. So I have a bunch of stuff for sale, all in the 12 to 14 size range. Everything from a swim dress and tankini (never worn) to 2 evening ( Read more... )

ROOMMATE / TENANT WANTED. Fully furnished room of your own, run of the house. Must be able to pay rent ($400/month) half the household expenses (utilities, etc.) plus your own personal expenses (groceries, separate phone, cable box etc.) MUST be willing to help with / deal with excentric (*not* exotic) special needs animals. House / pet sitting if ( Read more... )

After the loss of Trillian Scissor-Tooth Meer-Cat in June 1 month after her 21st birthday, Bob was toying with the idea of getting another cat to keep Cassandra company. One of the pet stores near him in Brighton showcases animals from the local shelters. He'd about decided on a flame point long haired boy named Peke (PeeKee) when he found out ( Read more... )

Kell's good news reminded me I hadn't posted about Sienna. She had her allergy test last Friday, and we're still waiting on the results. *However*, since Friday, she's been on colostrum pills, and a 1 week course of anti-biotics and steroids with nothing to eat but a home made diet. (Shredded boiled chicken with some smashed potatoes that were ( Read more... )

Just received a "fishing" email from Village Ford in Dearborn, MI ( Read more... )

How do I celebrate actually getting my foot in the door with the part time job starting April 1st? A $400 veterinary bill.

That's just...so...me...

I am an employee of MRI / Sales Consultants of Northville. It's a 1099 contract position, so no bennies, and it's only 2 days a week. But it's a job and a foot in the door. So at least I won't be completely destitute when my unemployment runs out.

Yay - my income tax refund should keep me afloat for another month or two. :)

Nay - stupid freaking Michigan storms, threw *both* my porch swing and heavy lattice planter off the deck onto the drive way and ruined my porch swing. :(

2 dear friends (who can out themselves if they wish to) sent this to me in the mail. I'd commented on one of their posts when they found it, so they got me one too! This just made my whole month, and you guys would probably have died laughing to see me dancing around the kitchen, grinning like an idiot with tears in my eyes. Thank you so very ( Read more... )

that there is ever a GOOD time to break a tooth, but being uninsured and unemployed has to be one of the WORST times to do it!

AAACCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!