Dale Miller

He/she is doing well, and consuming a full can of cat food per day. I have to keep the newbie separated from the rest of the cats for a couple of weeks. This is no fun, since I don’t have a room I can easily close off that is cat-proofed. So, the new kitty is staying in my bathroom. I could try to cat-proof the spare bedroom, but that’s where I generally put stuff I don’t want the cats to get into. :)

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Okay, it’s been forever since I updated, so I won’t even try to catch up. However, I must hit the highlights.

I am now on a second medication – Lipitor. My cholesterol is too high, and this should help reduce it. I really don’t like long-term medicines, but I’ve put off doing something about this for too long already.

I rescued a kitten on the way into work yesterday (s)he (I don’t know gender yet) was sitting on the side of the road, and I couldn’t just drive past and leave him there. I took her (yes, I’m switching gender) to the vet because I could tell there was a bit of a respiratory problem. Dr. Gilliam wants to keep him until tomorrow (at least) to see if she recovers. I really don’t need another cat, but I just can’t leave a kitten. Anyone want a kitten?

I left the house this morning and discovered that someone had decided to smash my mailbox last night. A quick drive up and down the street revealed that it was one of several to suffer. Why do people have to do things like that? I may be able to bend mine back into shape, which is better than some of the neighbor’s. It’s just annoying (and I don’t need to spend money on a new mailbox).

I’ve actually been staying busy at work. That’s kind of a pleasant change. However, I don’t spend time updating LJ as much. :)

I have someone who seems quite interested in me, but she is in Pennsylvania. I don’t know where that may go.

I was sitting at the computer earlier and heard somebody moving stuff around on the property next door. I just assumed it was somebody deciding to use it for a dumping ground. I don’t like that idea, but I’m not inclined to confront anyone over it. However a little later I looked out the window and saw flames. Apparently parties unknown decided to douse the inside of the old school bus in something flammable and set it alight. I really don’t care whether they burn out the bus, but I was worried that the underbrush and/or trees would catch and spread. If seems to have burned itself out, though. I should have called the fire department, but I remembered that I’m behind on my dues. I need to remedy that situation tomorrow. Ah, the joys of living in the country. :)

The good things generally outweigh the bad, though. I didn’t have to stand in line to vote today. I always had to in Little Rock.

I realize that we aren’t known for having the brightest drivers, but what part of

is so difficult to understand?

Since I expect few of you read my son’s journal, I’ll repost a photo from it.

He found a sign on several doors at UT, and wondered what it was. Any ideas???

My physical went well. I don’t seem to have any obvious malfunctions, so I guess I’m good for another 12,000 miles (or 12 months, whichever comes first). I start on Lexapro™ in the morning. We shall see whether it has any effect.

It’s early. I’m at work. Hmmm… that pretty much sets the tone for the day.

Sometimes I judge a day by how long I have to wear clothes. By that standard, today was excellent. I stayed at home today, and accomplished almost nothing. I got up early, checked email, topped off the catfood, the usual morning ritual, and then wen back to bed until noon. :) I spent most of the afternoon reading, playing on the computer, and napping. I had a TV dinner for lunch and a PB&J for supper. I did have a feline visitor (pictures later), and that was the excitement for the day.

Oh, and in case it wasn’t obvious, I never got dressed today. :)

Today was a good day. I slept in and thoroughly enjoyed that. Then I cleaned house a little (very little), did laundry, and decided to get out for a bit. I got a haircut and wandered about Park Plaza Mall for a bit. A young woman who works at Express came into Gadzooks to make me promise to come by Express before I left the mall. She convinced me to try on a dress and some separates, but I didn’t like them sufficiently to purchase them at full price. I like some of their clothes, but only when they are on sale. :) I did manage to ask her out, though. I was rather proud of myself. She made it easy, by asking me what I did for fun. Unfortunately, she turned me down, with that old excuse of having a boyfriend. Oh well, just the fact that I managed to ask made me feel better.

I followed that with a trip to Sufficient Grounds. I haven’t been there in many weeks. The place was dead while I was in there. Of course, I left around 8:00, so I’m sure all the cool people came in later. I probably should have just gone home after the mall, but at least I had a meal and got to people-watch a little bit. I guess I just expect some attractive female to fling herself at me. I know that it’s not going to happen, but I keep hoping.

I really should try to finish cleaning up the house tomorrow, but I just can’t seem to find much motivation. If there was anyone besides me who saw it, it might be different…

What I didn’t do tonight that I needed to was make a stop at Kroger. I need to re-stock my refrigerator. I’m sure I can fine something to eat tomorrow, but probably not what I want to eat. I might use that as an excuse to get out of the house, but I really have trouble justifying the cost of gasoline for a trip to the grocery store.

I didn’t think about it last weekend, but I’ve been in my house for a year now. I moved in most of the furniture a year ago tomorrow, but I had already moved my bed and the cats a week or so before. I’m getting used to being by myself, but I’m still not pleased with the idea. It’s especially hard on the weekends. I want someone to talk to and to snuggle with. Okay, I’m whining again, so it’s time to end this entry.