June 24th, 2012

Today we decided Barnacle needed some exercise because he's starting to look like a plump sausage. So, we took him on a walk in the country and I found pretty flowers.

Flowers and wheat fields. We live in farm country and when it doesn't smell like horse shit it's easy to see how pretty it is.

Also today...

The cats decided to play. Well, Bootstrap wanted to play, Admiral wanted to sleep. So they compromised and batted at each other until they eventually went to sleep - which is what they're doing right now.

June 21st - 23rd, 2012

Throwing Admiral in with the sharks didn't work out too well, so we decided quarantine was the way to go.

Admiral got his very own room, complete with litter box, food, water and a makeshift bed. We kept him in there for a day, then we played switcheroo and made Bootstrap get used to Admiral's scent.

On the 22nd, Daniel and I got some Admiral pictures in.

Of course, Daniel was very enthusiastic about the pictures.

Today, Daniel and I actually got the weekend off together and we slept until noon.

So, I got some sleepy snuggle pictures in.

Of course, the cats had to join in.

They are now comfortable being around one another and even shared bed space last night. Bootstrap especially likes running up to Admiral, sniffing him, then running away.

June 17th - 20th

Lots of pictures but not lots of days.

So, the 17th, Barnacle showed that he's a dork.

When we tell him to go in his crate, he goes in and then walks halfway out. I think it's because he never has to go in his crate anymore so he's like, I'll go in - but I won't stay in.

On the 18th, Bootstrap walked a tightrope.

He likes to jump on the baby gate and just sit his chunky butt on there. I think it gives him the high ground from Barnacle.

On the 19th I decided to show off my Prague souvenir.

These nesting dolls and Benito are BFFs.

Finally, today we got a new addition...

Admiral! He is the captain over Bootstrap and Barnacle. Well, Bootstrap is totally freaked out by the tiny, ten week kitten. But, he's the Admiral nonetheless.

Barnacle is, of course, much too interested in Admiral, and Admiral is annoyed by Barnacle. So am I, actually.

Daniel-Admiral bonding time! Of course, Barnacle had to butt in.

June 16th, 2012

So, this happened today.

Just imagine a lot of dinosaur roars and you'll have the soundtrack for this moment.

Not really much more to say about that.

June 15th, 2012

Today it turns out good deeds sometimes are recognized.

If you recall, a picture a couple of days ago featured ink stained hands from working with magazines. The task was dull and caused backaches and obviously dirtiness. It's one of those things you have to do in life that is in no way glamorous and contains a lot of discomfort. However, this morning I was rewarded with flowers from the coworker whom I helped by doing this task.

The task still sucked, but I'm done now, and I get pretty flowers to show for it. I will categorize this as a scooooooore.

June 12th - 14th, 2012

I'm not keeping up with my 2 a day posts. But, at least I caught it at 3 days.

Anyway, on the 3rd Bootstrap decided he would not be left at home.

Daniel was packing for PT and it turns out whenever you leave a vessel unoccupied Bootstrap decides he is the appropriate fill-in.

 On the 13th I had to do a cringe-worthy task at work.

It involved working with these magazines. I didn't really mind the work, but I do mind dirty hands. I cringed the entire time and counted down the seconds until I could wash my hands.

Finally, I learned Barnacle's true identity.

He is dino the dinosaur from the flintstones. So, I had to document it.

June 10th & 11th, 2012

On the 10th, I woke up early because of Daniel's stupid, jackwang alarm. So, this is what happened.

As soon as Bootstrap realizes we're awake he climbs on top of one of us. Usually he prefers Daniel, probably because Daniel doesn't move around, is about 5 degrees warmer than I am, and well he just prefers Daniel. But, this morning Daniel left for PT, so Bootstrap climbed on top of me and purred - loudly. So, I felt the need to take this picture to document his crazy weirdo-ness.

Today I had an annoying morning.

Conversation between me and the medic taking my blood:

Medic: I'm just gonna go ahead and stick you with the needle. *stick*
Me: *flinches* Stop stabbing me, jackwang!
Medic: Whaaaa...

It went just like that.

Getting my blood taken hurts like a mothereffing bitch. It doesn't matter what arm, it hurts, I do actually flinch. One day I'm going to flinch so hard I move and they'll rip my arm open. Sucks.

Also, fuck my thyroid, fuck it so much. I already have another blood test scheduled for August. Yay.

Later on in the day the sky was split in half.

Half blue sky - half storm clouds. Kind of explains my day, except with more storm clouds.