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It has been forever since I updated. Maybe because the update link is situated underneath the massive black spot the crack in my screen created, or perhaps through sheer laziness.
I am currently on a spiritual journey, which is harder than imagined, and not visible to the outside world. I find this hard to explain to people, nor do I really want to. Its sort of my business, not theirs, and I think I am seeing the world a lot more clearly these days.
I have been volunteering at the animal shelter for a little while now, and have firmly cemented my position as lead data entry person for the cattery. I have also spent my time researching new products, or improving my knowledge of procedures to better be a managers right hand woman. Around a month ago I went in to the shelter and we'd had numerous stray kittens bought in, one of which was a singular. Knowing we dont like to tie up good foster parents with a single I offered to look after him until he was fat enough for surgery. I was sincerely adament that I would not be keeping this kitten. However, time went by, Gretchen stopped her hissing and growling at him, andy fell in love, and well so did Wendy and I. We decided to add another male to our family, Zebediah(albeit minus his balls). He has proven to be extremely lovable, and very placid.
Unfortunately the little tacker got suddenly very ill on the weekend, and I had to rush him to the vet clinic. I was informed to feed him from a syringe hourly, and keep his water levels up. I did this to the best of my ability, but the poor little bugger couldn't keep anything down. I fell asleep on the couch with him, and in the morning I thought he'd improved slightly. By early afternoon he was vomiting again, so we rushed him back to the on call vet. There was blood in his stools and it was not looking good. He was put onto fluids, and went home with the manager overnight. On Monday we bought a very sore and sorry boy home. He chucked late in the evening revealing intestinal worms. Yes we had wormed him... twice... but unfortunately he was a 'street kid', and god knows what the mother had been feeding him before he came to us. Yet another good worming, and today he is much happier. He is still on anti biotics for his infection, but he is finally eating again, and this morning was cheeky enough to bite my hand, (I was so proud). Zeb is on the improve now, and I am extremely relieved.
In other news, Wendy has bought a house. It is a pretty little cottage down geelong way. No she isnt leaving me, just buying an investment property for our future together. She has also gone for a promotion at work, which she should find out how she went very soon.
I have completed most of my christmas shopping thank god, as already the shops are a nightmare. I really dont like christmas. Everyone is always so stressed.
I sold my first CAT today. I have sold kittens before but they are easy to sell, they sort of walk out the door, whereas selling an adult cat is much harder. This girl originally wanted a dog, but due to her lack of garden couldn't get one. I ended up convincing her that cats are great also, and that I too am a dog lover, but am equally happy with my cats. She purchased a beautiful 12 month old black boy called Josh. I know a friend of mine had her heart set on him, but if I could find him a definite home now it was worth it. I spent about 30 mins talking to the girl about cats and their requirements, and some tips on keeping them. In the end she bought him, and I am sure she will be very happy.
Its different trying to sell a live animal to someone. I mean I have worked in many sales positions, but this is just so different. So many elements to take into effect, including sizing up the potential owners to see if I am happy to sell them an animal. I also helped sell another boy today, Felix. He's going to a little girl who will love him and give him lots of cuddles. She renamed him Coco, which is an odd name for a black and white cat, but hey, what do 5yos care?
I have signed Wendy and I up for a free session learning to ride a motorbike. My local council organises different events for youth over school holidays. Seen as we are nearly out of the 'youth' age, I figure I should make the most of it. I have always wanted to learn to ride, and this is free, so if I can do it, I will consider going for my L's. I didn't want to pay to go for my L's if I couldn't do it. Wendy rode as a kid growing up, but it has been many years since she has ridden. The lady taking the booking asked if I wanted to learn on a 250cc, and I asked what she meant, as in, 'what else would I learn on?'. She informed me I could learn on a scooter. I laughed and said, um no, a 250cc thanks. At the moment, I dont know how much easier a scooter is, but if it is as easier as I am presuming it shouldn't be allowed. Its kind of like car drivers licenses, I really dont believe yuou should be able to get an automatic license. Driving an auto isn't 'real' driving, and what do you do if there is an emergency and the only car is a manual?
Anyways... I have things to do... I hope all is well.
I am currently on a spiritual journey, which is harder than imagined, and not visible to the outside world. I find this hard to explain to people, nor do I really want to. Its sort of my business, not theirs, and I think I am seeing the world a lot more clearly these days.
I have been volunteering at the animal shelter for a little while now, and have firmly cemented my position as lead data entry person for the cattery. I have also spent my time researching new products, or improving my knowledge of procedures to better be a managers right hand woman. Around a month ago I went in to the shelter and we'd had numerous stray kittens bought in, one of which was a singular. Knowing we dont like to tie up good foster parents with a single I offered to look after him until he was fat enough for surgery. I was sincerely adament that I would not be keeping this kitten. However, time went by, Gretchen stopped her hissing and growling at him, andy fell in love, and well so did Wendy and I. We decided to add another male to our family, Zebediah(albeit minus his balls). He has proven to be extremely lovable, and very placid.
Unfortunately the little tacker got suddenly very ill on the weekend, and I had to rush him to the vet clinic. I was informed to feed him from a syringe hourly, and keep his water levels up. I did this to the best of my ability, but the poor little bugger couldn't keep anything down. I fell asleep on the couch with him, and in the morning I thought he'd improved slightly. By early afternoon he was vomiting again, so we rushed him back to the on call vet. There was blood in his stools and it was not looking good. He was put onto fluids, and went home with the manager overnight. On Monday we bought a very sore and sorry boy home. He chucked late in the evening revealing intestinal worms. Yes we had wormed him... twice... but unfortunately he was a 'street kid', and god knows what the mother had been feeding him before he came to us. Yet another good worming, and today he is much happier. He is still on anti biotics for his infection, but he is finally eating again, and this morning was cheeky enough to bite my hand, (I was so proud). Zeb is on the improve now, and I am extremely relieved.
In other news, Wendy has bought a house. It is a pretty little cottage down geelong way. No she isnt leaving me, just buying an investment property for our future together. She has also gone for a promotion at work, which she should find out how she went very soon.
I have completed most of my christmas shopping thank god, as already the shops are a nightmare. I really dont like christmas. Everyone is always so stressed.
I sold my first CAT today. I have sold kittens before but they are easy to sell, they sort of walk out the door, whereas selling an adult cat is much harder. This girl originally wanted a dog, but due to her lack of garden couldn't get one. I ended up convincing her that cats are great also, and that I too am a dog lover, but am equally happy with my cats. She purchased a beautiful 12 month old black boy called Josh. I know a friend of mine had her heart set on him, but if I could find him a definite home now it was worth it. I spent about 30 mins talking to the girl about cats and their requirements, and some tips on keeping them. In the end she bought him, and I am sure she will be very happy.
Its different trying to sell a live animal to someone. I mean I have worked in many sales positions, but this is just so different. So many elements to take into effect, including sizing up the potential owners to see if I am happy to sell them an animal. I also helped sell another boy today, Felix. He's going to a little girl who will love him and give him lots of cuddles. She renamed him Coco, which is an odd name for a black and white cat, but hey, what do 5yos care?
I have signed Wendy and I up for a free session learning to ride a motorbike. My local council organises different events for youth over school holidays. Seen as we are nearly out of the 'youth' age, I figure I should make the most of it. I have always wanted to learn to ride, and this is free, so if I can do it, I will consider going for my L's. I didn't want to pay to go for my L's if I couldn't do it. Wendy rode as a kid growing up, but it has been many years since she has ridden. The lady taking the booking asked if I wanted to learn on a 250cc, and I asked what she meant, as in, 'what else would I learn on?'. She informed me I could learn on a scooter. I laughed and said, um no, a 250cc thanks. At the moment, I dont know how much easier a scooter is, but if it is as easier as I am presuming it shouldn't be allowed. Its kind of like car drivers licenses, I really dont believe yuou should be able to get an automatic license. Driving an auto isn't 'real' driving, and what do you do if there is an emergency and the only car is a manual?
Anyways... I have things to do... I hope all is well.