Random blurbs

Worked from home today because of an asinine amount of snow and near blizzard conditions all day. Just checked the weather and they're now predicting a total of 6"-10". I hate snow. But I DO like working at home!

Gained weight this week which is kind of a bummer, but I totally blew off the program over the weekend too, so I knew it was coming. I'm back on track now and should be back to my normal progress this week.

My temporary roommate is still here but thinks he'll be out at the end of the week. I'll be glad to have my space back. I like having him around, but I also value my alone time.

Taking the TN bar in July. It's supposed to be easy and I'm all about easy at this point. I'll take VA again next February.

Thanks to all...

for their support during what can be described, at best, as a difficult time. It means a lot to me that my friends & family have been there for me in spirit even if they couldn't be there physically. Even more still that some don't really understand it, but they've been there for me regardless.

I buried Zak in one of the first spots he always went to when he went outside. I miss him terribly, but it gets a little better each day. He was the most amazingly sweet cat. I miss him meeting me at the door when I come home and I still think I hear him yowling sometimes but I'm glad he's not in pain anymore. Even non-cat people thought he was a cool cat and that always meant so much to me. I'm happy that he'll spend eternity, whatever that is, on the hill where he liked to wander, outside in his element as a "wild" kitty. So anyway, thanks again to everyone. I will be ok, it'll just take time.

Worst Valentine's Day ever...

Zak didn't make it. The new vet did everything he could, but the trauma was just too much for him. I miss my kitty.

The trouble with cats

They're quite possibly the most stubborn creatures on the planet! The cat still won't eat. I've been force-feeding to some extent, but I hate it. As if getting hit by a car isn't traumatic enough now I have to force him to eat? WTF? I feel awful for him. I hate the fact that he's miserable and in pain and there's nothing I can do about it. I'm taking him to another vet tomorrow for a 2nd opinion. Probably more for myself than for him, I just want to make sure we're doing as much as possible to make him comfortable. It kills me that I can't make it better for him.

Toughest cat east of the Big Muddy!

Truly a face only a mother could love! I feel like I should rename him now. He needs a good blues name. Or maybe a prison nickname. And a tattoo. My poor kitty!

Down 2.8 lbs this week & getting over the cold from hell. Other than that life is pretty status quo.

Updates on a couple things

The Bar
I decided not to take the bar this time around. I'm not ready and I'd rather defer it than go in being reasonably certain I won't pass. I'm not sure if I'll take it in July or wait until next February. I'm also considering taking North Carolina before I take VA again. But I'm not sure where life will lead me at this point. *shrug*

The Cat
My little grey kitty Zak got hit by a car Wednesday night/Thursday morning. His bottom jaw is broken and he may still lose his right eye, but the vet says he should eventually be ok. He had surgery Thursday and I brought him home yesterday. He's drinking on his own, but still not interested in eating. I know he's in a world of pain so I know he doesn't want to eat. If he's still not eating by Monday I'll consider force feeding, but until then I'm just trying to make him comfortable and presenting him with options that may interest him. So far I've tried tuna & chicken broth. If he won't eat those he won't eat anything!

It was all very traumatic for me but I'm glad he's gonna be ok. I just hope it doesn't change his personality too much. He's always been such a sweet cat that loves people, I don't want him to lose that. Plus the dog is upset because he likes chasing him!

Wahooey!

Down 2.6 pounds this week! That makes my official total after my first 4 weeks -8.4 pounds.