by Joey | Feb 28, 2013 | Throwback
Hi guys. I’ll go ahead and say, this is a post mostly so I can update my family on the condition of our cat. I have a lot of family who live all over the place, so instead of telling the story 100 times, I’m just going to post it here. Please feel free to skip right over this post–unless you’re worried about our big little George, too!
Tuesday night, George started complaining. I thought he was telling me that he was hungry–so I checked his food and water, and both were full. I immediately realized something wasn’t right because that boy can plow through his food. I watched him for a bit, and he was heaving but only vomiting saliva or nothing at all. He was very, very vocal all night long. He was laying under our bed when I got home, which was not a typical spot for him.
Wednesday morning, after a long night of getting up every hour or so because he was crying, he didn’t seem any better. He was laying in a usual spot, but just very sad looking. He also sounded pathetic–his poor little cry. I left for work kind of nervous.
I was worried what I’d come home to Wednesday night. I love George, but I was mostly worried that something awful would happen while J is gone. He’d be devastated. So I called J and just warned him that I felt like something was really wrong. He said he’d come home, but I advised to wait and see what the vet says. I just wanted to find out if his vitals were okay.
The ER took forever. They took his vitals right away, and since those were good (thank God), I assume we were triaged into the non-emergency category. I was a little reassured also because as we were walking into the vet’s office, George busted out of his crate hulk style. So he obviously had some of his strength, which was good.
The vet finally came in after nearly 2 hours of waiting. She poked and prodded him a bit and suggested a blood panel. That was going to cost a small fortune, and not that George isn’t worth it, I was just hesitant to jump right to that option considering the last time he had these symptoms (back when he lived with MIL), it was dehydration. I asked if that could be it, and the vet said it could be. So we decided to do fluids (where they inject h2o between his shoulders like a camel back–I told J he was his mascot for the night–Go Fighting Camels). They also gave him an anti-nausea medication. The vet is a 24 hour facility, and if we return within 24 hours, it’s considered the same visit, so we wouldn’t be charged an examination fee again. If George didn’t improve over night (or if he got worse) I’d just run him back up there for additional tests.
George did much better last night. He slept through the night. He seems much more like himself this morning. He’s still resting but not complaining. He hasn’t vomited or dry heaved since we’ve been home. The fluids seem to be helping! If I can’t get him to drink on his own today, I’ll bring him back up to the vet to determine if we just need more fluids or if they want to dig deeper.
by Joey | Feb 24, 2013 | Throwback
Remember when I admitted that I sit in the bathroom sink while applying my makeup? When I went to climb down on Wednesday, I fell off. I’ve only been doing it for like, 15 years–I guess it was bound to happen sometime. I caught myself with my right butt cheek. That didn’t hurt at all. enter sarcasm font.
I woke up Friday morning to no heat. Our electricity was still on, so I went to check the breaker. That’s when I spotted the word “furnace.” Uh. Now, I’m no scientist, but don’t furnaces generally run on gas? We’ve lived in this house 11 months, how is it possible we didn’t know we needed gas service. Oh, that’s right, because even the landlord didn’t know. So thanks to the miscommunication between the owner and the landlord, we’re without heat until Tuesday. Luckily, Target had space heaters 70% off and warmer weather arrived today!
Mr. Husband went shopping yesterday and found materials to build me a vanity! Our master bathroom at the new house is oddly laid out and way tiny, so he offered to build a vanity for my office. I’m way excited! No more sitting in the sink! He also stayed up pretty late last night building it. That’s love!
[the cabinets are the same color–it’s just the lighting!]
We’re entering our last normal week around here. I think I’m entering panic mode. The moving company will pack the house, but I still want to go through and clean stuff out. No sense in moving junk!
Hope you all are having a nice weekend! Thank you guys again for sticking through this time with me. I can’t believe it’s almost over! I wish I could throw a pizza party once it’s all over for you all for helping me through!
by Joey | Feb 22, 2013 | beauty, Loves, Real Life
1. Nails of the week: (left to right)
Sonia Kashuk: Jammin’ with Rimmel: Dazzle
Essie: Enuf is Enuf with Sally Hansen: Glass Slipper
Essie: It’s Genius with Essie: Shine of the times
Apparently I paint my nails too much.
2. I actually did my makeup on Thursday. I sure do love the drugstore.
3. Bailey had some visitors yesterday. She was dead to the world when they left.
They’re playing, I promise. Not fighting.
4. Mr. Husband told me he’s planning a trip to Nashville for my bday/our anniversary! I’m excited!
5. Today is laundry day. There’s 10 loads, easy. Yikes.
Hope you all have a fun weekend!
by Joey | Feb 18, 2013 | Throwback
I remember this case. This book digs deep inside the murder of Stephanie Bennett: a 23 year old Raleigh resident back in 2002.
I know the apartments she lived in.
I know the lake and trail that surround her apartment. I spent a lot of time there as a kid.
I remember seeing the news coverage. I remember feeling scared that there was a killer loose somewhere in Raleigh. Things like that just didn’t happen where I lived.
It was a completely random act of violence. Raleigh has some crime, sure, but it’s definitely not the place where people climb through young women’s window and violently murder them just because. At least, I didn’t think it was that kind of place…
I’m always interested in the back story of things like this. I always find myself wondering about the family, the immediate details, everything. So it was kind of a no brainer that I’d get sucked into the book.
If I can make one suggestion, though, it would be not to read this when you’re living alone. That was kind of stupid. If you’re at all interested in the back story of news coverage or how the police handle cases like this, I’d recommend this book.
by Joey | Feb 14, 2013 | Throwback
Dear Bloggers:
I am so certain that you guys are so sick and tired of hearing about all the emotions I’m swimming through as the husband and I near the end of this transition. Your support has meant everything to me. You guys give me something to look forward to each and every day. Now, don’t be a stranger! If you’re out there, send me a note. I’d love to connect with each of you. I’ve made friends from blogging that I couldn’t imagine living without, and I’d hate to miss out on friendship with any of you simply because you’re quiet 🙂
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you wonderful ladies. Enjoy your day, no matter what you do! And know that you are appreciated! I wish I could give each of you a hug and a box of chocolates!
Dear Mister,
You’re still my best friend.
I love you!
