Animal crackers? PopTarts? Oatmeal? Umm... Bread?
Yeah... As much as I hate to clean sticky off of your fingers, it looks like the both of us will be eating PB&Js for a while.
The kitty is sick and needs to go to the vet. Sorry, but we don't have any food after that.
I talked to my mom, and she said she might be able to send a little bit. Enough for sandwich fixins. Which is hopefully enough to buy tuna and miracle whip. And hotdogs. For kiddo.
I'm honestly hoping we'll be able to afford whatever meds kitty has to take. I feel so bad that he has to be miserable over the whole weekend. :(
Monday, we're going to the vet. He can hide and protest all he wants, but I'll drag him out so he can get all better. And then maybe give him a little tiny bit of something yummy =3
I have $70 to my name and the vet visit is going to be $56. No idea on the meds. Hopefully, he doesn't have any stones and it is JUST a UTI (nothing extra that will sap all of our money and more).
Because, well, emergencies happen.
I don't even know if we're going to be able to go west for turkey-day. And if we don't, then we have to stay right here and have no turkey-day (but I'll give thanks that my baby is okay).
This sucks.
I tried to figure out how to get a chip-in going or find something for low-income, but all low-income I found was fixing and emergencies (which this isn't YET and I have to go to the vet to determine that it is before I can apply). I had to set it up through PayPal, but I hadn't set up a bank account with mine yet and it wasn't letting me. I'm just so frustrated at all of this.
I should have seen it sooner, and I didn't. I'm kicking myself over and over again, but my baby isn't getting any better. I feel SO bad.
I'm going to try to use my hubby's PayPal, but I don't know his password.
Po1s0n.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
I Never Knew She Would Change My Life
Ah, facebook. The wonderful world of cute kitty pictures/videos that make me remember just how much I love my boys.
And remind me of a cat who made me realize that life without a cat just really is no life at all. RIP, kitty. You'll always have my heart.
I have pretty much always had a cat in my life. I remember the time between cats as being empty. I'm pretty sure I begged Mom to get us another kitty. Eventually, she did. And we got a beautiful, shy feline. I was very happy, but she seemed to be afraid of me. I finally gained her trust, and though I always thought of her as Mom's cat, I think she had a pretty big soft spot for me, too.
She would climb into my bed at night, even though I was on the top bunk. Even after she had her front claws removed, she still found a way. She would cuddle with me for a while and then leave, as cats do.
There was a time when I realized just how special she was. That was the time when I realized I couldn't live without a cat in my life. She was an amazing kitty, and I will never forget her.
So now I have two beautiful feline-sons that have my heart. But it's because of her that I believe in the powers of owning a cat. I believe God granted these animals with so many gifts. The trick is; them being bothered to use them ;)
Po1s0n.
And remind me of a cat who made me realize that life without a cat just really is no life at all. RIP, kitty. You'll always have my heart.
I have pretty much always had a cat in my life. I remember the time between cats as being empty. I'm pretty sure I begged Mom to get us another kitty. Eventually, she did. And we got a beautiful, shy feline. I was very happy, but she seemed to be afraid of me. I finally gained her trust, and though I always thought of her as Mom's cat, I think she had a pretty big soft spot for me, too.
She would climb into my bed at night, even though I was on the top bunk. Even after she had her front claws removed, she still found a way. She would cuddle with me for a while and then leave, as cats do.
There was a time when I realized just how special she was. That was the time when I realized I couldn't live without a cat in my life. She was an amazing kitty, and I will never forget her.
So now I have two beautiful feline-sons that have my heart. But it's because of her that I believe in the powers of owning a cat. I believe God granted these animals with so many gifts. The trick is; them being bothered to use them ;)
Po1s0n.
Monday, November 12, 2012
You Don't Pay The Bills
Yet you continue to uncaringly rack up our electric bill. I can't wait to leave you behind. I can't wait till I no longer have a roommate who HAS to have the TV on to sleep. You never even turn it off when you go to your computer even though you put your headphones on. You're not paying the bills so quit racking them up!
That's my rant for the day.
P.
That's my rant for the day.
P.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The Next Big Thing
There's this thing for us writer's to help get known. It's called a blog hop or whatever (lol). At any rate, the gist is that there is an interview. I answer the questions and then pass it along via links afterwords. You, the reader, follow those links and then those links and then... Well, you get the idea. You get to check out their blogs and maybe find someone new you like to follow. Tadaa! Now, to get on with it.
Sorry ahead of time for rambling.
1. What is the working title of your book? Currently, it's just known as "The Agency" but I already know I'm going to nix that title.
2. Where did the idea come from for the book? I have no idea. I was just taking a shower one day when it came to me. I've had a character since I was in HS and she actually fit into the storyline. Other characters that I've created over the years also fit in, so it was kind of a great idea for me.
3. What genre does your book fall under? Modern Fantasy mostly, though there are some Science Fiction aspects in it as well. It's also Young Adult.
4. Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? I'm media challenged, so I really have no idea haha. Three of my characters are based on real-life friends of mine, so I'd want them to play their own characters. My husband could play his own character as well. Gwedian and Drake, I'm not sure, though maybe Taylor Lautner could play Drake. Gwedian starts off as a small child, so I would need at least two characters to play her (one child and one teen). Then there are two other characters that are based off of me and another friend. Obviously, we'd have to play those. :)
5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? I haven't gotten one of those yet. I know that a lot of the time, my stories go other directions, so I don't really want to sum it up yet. If I think of one, I'll edit this and let you all know.
6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? I should probably get an agent, because they have all the contacts. I know I'll need proffesional editing and help with queries and the like.
7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? I'm still working on it. I'm actually on the 5th or 6th first draft. This story has been in my head for about a year.
8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? Again, I'm media challenged. I have a hard time remembering titles. The Riley Jenson (sp) Guardian Series has some aspects that are also in my book, but that's the only one I would compare it to.
9. Who or What inspired you to write this book? I don't really think anything inspired it. Like I said, I was in the shower one day and just came up with it. Certain things inspired the characters like my real-life peoples and things I came across in life, and I just put those together.
10. What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? I should just tell you about it, because every time I explain it, people think it's a pretty epic idea. Basically, The Agency is a group of people that are against The Company (AKA M.C. Corps). The Company is a group of scientists that have taken over the world as we know it. They created a drug to make normal humans become shifters, but it didn't work like it was supposed to. Instead of giving humans the ability to shift and the much longer life, 90% died horrible painful deaths. 3% were fine and received either full or partial benefits of the shifters. The remaining percentage vanished. Those drugged humans who disappeared shifted into animal form and could never shift back. Most babies who were born after their mother had taken the drug were born with severe birth defects or died shortly after birth. Eventually, scientists were able to help some of those who couldn't shift back. The drug sales were stopped by the actual government. The scientists weren't happy with the results and began kidnapping natural shifters and any who defended them. Eventually, they began kidnapping both normal and drug-altered humans for research. Their obsession with this made them a bit crazy, and they began taking over; creating more labs and making their own government and laws. The Agency was formed to combat these scientists (The Company). And the book's about all that.
Now, because I don't have a very large group of writers who also have blogs, I'm going to redirect you to the examples I was given. :)
http://bridgetteohare.blogspot.com/2012/09/week-12-next-big-thing.html
http://josslandry.com/book-reviews-other-news-the-next-big-thing-2/
And the person who sent me here: http://jeanlauzier.com/
Po1s0n.
Sorry ahead of time for rambling.
1. What is the working title of your book? Currently, it's just known as "The Agency" but I already know I'm going to nix that title.
2. Where did the idea come from for the book? I have no idea. I was just taking a shower one day when it came to me. I've had a character since I was in HS and she actually fit into the storyline. Other characters that I've created over the years also fit in, so it was kind of a great idea for me.
3. What genre does your book fall under? Modern Fantasy mostly, though there are some Science Fiction aspects in it as well. It's also Young Adult.
4. Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? I'm media challenged, so I really have no idea haha. Three of my characters are based on real-life friends of mine, so I'd want them to play their own characters. My husband could play his own character as well. Gwedian and Drake, I'm not sure, though maybe Taylor Lautner could play Drake. Gwedian starts off as a small child, so I would need at least two characters to play her (one child and one teen). Then there are two other characters that are based off of me and another friend. Obviously, we'd have to play those. :)
5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? I haven't gotten one of those yet. I know that a lot of the time, my stories go other directions, so I don't really want to sum it up yet. If I think of one, I'll edit this and let you all know.
6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? I should probably get an agent, because they have all the contacts. I know I'll need proffesional editing and help with queries and the like.
7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? I'm still working on it. I'm actually on the 5th or 6th first draft. This story has been in my head for about a year.
8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? Again, I'm media challenged. I have a hard time remembering titles. The Riley Jenson (sp) Guardian Series has some aspects that are also in my book, but that's the only one I would compare it to.
9. Who or What inspired you to write this book? I don't really think anything inspired it. Like I said, I was in the shower one day and just came up with it. Certain things inspired the characters like my real-life peoples and things I came across in life, and I just put those together.
10. What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? I should just tell you about it, because every time I explain it, people think it's a pretty epic idea. Basically, The Agency is a group of people that are against The Company (AKA M.C. Corps). The Company is a group of scientists that have taken over the world as we know it. They created a drug to make normal humans become shifters, but it didn't work like it was supposed to. Instead of giving humans the ability to shift and the much longer life, 90% died horrible painful deaths. 3% were fine and received either full or partial benefits of the shifters. The remaining percentage vanished. Those drugged humans who disappeared shifted into animal form and could never shift back. Most babies who were born after their mother had taken the drug were born with severe birth defects or died shortly after birth. Eventually, scientists were able to help some of those who couldn't shift back. The drug sales were stopped by the actual government. The scientists weren't happy with the results and began kidnapping natural shifters and any who defended them. Eventually, they began kidnapping both normal and drug-altered humans for research. Their obsession with this made them a bit crazy, and they began taking over; creating more labs and making their own government and laws. The Agency was formed to combat these scientists (The Company). And the book's about all that.
Now, because I don't have a very large group of writers who also have blogs, I'm going to redirect you to the examples I was given. :)
http://bridgetteohare.blogspot.com/2012/09/week-12-next-big-thing.html
http://josslandry.com/book-reviews-other-news-the-next-big-thing-2/
And the person who sent me here: http://jeanlauzier.com/
Po1s0n.
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