Monthly Archives: May 2010

Because she’s worth it…

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Caitlin

Constance J. Woodle went to day spa today.  Apparently she’s very well behaved for the groomer, but she’s a TERROR when you’re trying to get her into the cage in the van -the groomer picks up and returns, how’s that … Continue reading →

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And a journal page in progress

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Caitlin

So here’s one in progress. No idea where it will end up, but so far there’s acrylic paint, watercolour crayons, and that silhouette… I haven’t been doing as much in my journal as I was before the surgery because I’m … Continue reading →

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Another journal page

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Caitlin

{clicky for biggy} Another page – I was tickled with the way Marie Antoinette’s top half fitted with a fashion magazine lower half. And isn’t that rose covered slipper chair (is that what they’re called? It’s definitely a “boudoir” chair, … Continue reading →

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A journal page

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Caitlin

{clicky for biggy} Now that I’m on (the very anxiety inducing) new medication, my sleep patterns have changed significantly.  (Actually, they’ve become part of the anxiety, but that’s another post…)  Whereas previously I would read a book during the late … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, you just have to ask… featuring CUPCAKES!

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Caitlin

So, after yesterday’s rant, friend K gets in touch with me and suggests coffee and catchup. I mentioned seeing a brand new shop when we were wandering downtown yesterday; she agreed it would be a good thing to go there. … Continue reading →

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A Conversation I Had To Have: Isolation and Loneliness, and A Really Bad Dress

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Caitlin

This morning I was chatting with a dear friend – someone I’ve known since 1992, in fact. So this person KNOWS me, as much as anyone who doesn’t actually live with me 24/7 can, I guess. And this person expressed … Continue reading →

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This is one of my favourite photos

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Caitlin

… and a reminder of why using a mat in a photo frame is a Good Idea.  This was taken before digital cameras, and is one of only two pictures I have with my beloved Burmese, Moët.  All the others … Continue reading →

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An eventful evening…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Caitlin

During the pre-prandial Throwing Of The Ball For The Dog (an important afternoon ritual) A DISASTER was noted.  Yep, the loo had backed up and raw sewage was flowing out onto the concreted area at the back of the house. … Continue reading →

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I’m so tired…

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Caitlin

… of feeling anxious about everything.  Really, REALLY tired of it.  All I want to do is to be able to sleep when I want to sleep. Enjoy the day instead of waking up feeling like “Oh shit, another whole … Continue reading →

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A week later…

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Caitlin

Well, the surgeries were a week ago today.  I’m still pretty miserable, as you would expect.  I went and saw the ENT (otolaryngologist) doctor on Monday afternoon, and he said everything was going the way it should.  I’m eating ordinary … Continue reading →

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