Friday Shuffle - The "She's Still Alive!" Edition
I'm way overdue here for a check-in. Since there's a whole lot of random going on, I'll stick with the dots today.
Enough of the dots. Onto the shuffle!
1. Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol: Greatest Hits
2. The Hand That Feeds - Nine Inch Nails: With Teeth
3. Party Out Of Bounds - The B-52's: Time Capsule
4. Turning Japanese - The Vapors: Living In Oblivion
5. Myxomatosis - Radiohead: Hail To The Thief
6. Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison: All Things Must Pass
7. Rejoice - U2: October
8. The Three Sunrises - U2: Wide Awake In America
9. I'll Buy - The Replacements: Tim
10. Rudy, A Message To You - The Specials: Grosse Pointe Blank
Have a good weekend all, and have some fun for me!
- Where to start? Life is constantly crazy, but a heck of a lot less nuts since my foster kittens have been gone. I had them for five weeks, and now they're all in great foster-to-adopt homes (since they're too young to be fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered) . My favorite, Barolo, the only male, was the first to go along with his sister Syrah. I was happy for them to go out together, but it was really difficult letting them go. I called my Dad afterward, to tell him how proud I was for
not keeping my 'Rolo, for kicking him out of the nest first! He was pleasantly surprised, because I think that he (and others) in my family assumed that I wouldn't be able to give up the babies. After all, growing up I was that kid: the one who dragged home strays, the one who cried after catching her first fish because she wanted to take the bluegill home with her to keep as a pet, the one who walked neighborhood dogs for money. But I did it, and it feels good. I've even been keeping in touch with the people who have my kitties, and have been emailing them baby photos. Empty nest syndrome has kicked in though, and I'm valiantly trying not to bring home another sick litter to nurse back to health! - Exactly one month ago today I lost a dear member of my family. My great, great Aunt Louise was 99 years old, and no, her passing wasn't exactly shocking. But still, it was. I struggled for a few weeks, and fell into depression. I'm dealing much better now, but it's still hard to realize that we'll never talk again. I really loved to talk to her, to hear about life in Little Italy "back in the day". She was lucky to be in relatively good health until her 98th year, and her mind was sharp until the end. Aunt Louise was a first generation Italian, and made the most incredible sauce. In fact, she lived on her own and kept making her sauce until last fall. She was such a blessing.
- Grace Kelly made it through her tail surgery. It's been nothing but a pain in the ass since then, though! We've had a hell of a time keeping Grace from ripping off her bandages and fucking with her tail. E-Collars are absolutely useless with Greyhounds, because of their muscular necks being bigger than their heads - it just slips right over her head. We've resorted to keeping her racing muzzle on her whenever we can't keep an eye on her. She can drink with it on, and while she can lick at her bandage with some effort, it usually keeps her from doing so. But still, we've had issues, and her little nubbin is taking FOREVER to heal. Last time we were at the vet, we were being threatened with having to amputate another vertebrae off if it doesn't get any better. So send some super healing, "Gracie quit fucking with your stumpy tail" vibes, will you? I don't want to have to put her (and our wallets) through that again. Sheesh.
- I'm seeing Radiohead again on August fourth. *insert squeals of joy here*
- My buddy Lisa and I are flying out to Nashville August 16 to visit our friend Sarah. *insert squeals of joy here* This will be my first time in Nashville, and I'm looking forward to much gluttony, beer, music geek fun, and well, just a blast in general getting to have a full weekend with two of my favorite ladies!
- I think I'll be headed out for a matinee of Sex and the City on Monday. I'm excited, but am also preparing for the worst. Will get a lobotomy promptly afterward if needed to block out the film. Again, fingers crossed.
- Things are going well at work, and I've been promoted to management. It's comforting to know that I have something decent before embarking on the major job search next year. And I'll have more to tack on to my resume, along with my previous library experience...
Enough of the dots. Onto the shuffle!
1. Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol: Greatest Hits
2. The Hand That Feeds - Nine Inch Nails: With Teeth
3. Party Out Of Bounds - The B-52's: Time Capsule
4. Turning Japanese - The Vapors: Living In Oblivion
5. Myxomatosis - Radiohead: Hail To The Thief
6. Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison: All Things Must Pass
7. Rejoice - U2: October
8. The Three Sunrises - U2: Wide Awake In America
9. I'll Buy - The Replacements: Tim
10. Rudy, A Message To You - The Specials: Grosse Pointe Blank
Have a good weekend all, and have some fun for me!










