You can never have too many cute animal videos.

First off, here's one that made me a bit teary:



Now, let's cheer things up with some talking fellas:



Finally, here are some kittens that don't have to talk to be hilarious:

Writer's block cure?

I am so sick of writing cover letters. Sure, being unemployed means I can take video game breaks whenever I want (and I often have), but if I actually want a job I have to step away from the Playstation and get my nose back onto the grindstone (not nearly as fun).

Here's a little website called "Written? Kitten!" that rewards you for writing by giving you a picture of a kitten. Motivation: regained. ;)

(My first photo! So cute.)

What are your favorite self-motivation tricks and tactics?

The Craft.

On Friday night, my husband showed me "The Craft" for the first time. I loved it. It was a bit crazy and shlocky, but it was fun and reminded me of being a teenager. Fairuza Balk was AWESOME! I also really want to replace my rapidly-aging black maxi skirt now...

When I woke up on Saturday morning, though, I noticed something strange. There were scratches on my arms... Coincidence?

"Honey? Have you been letting Fairuza Balk in at night again...?"

Probably. We do own two cats who love to crawl on us in our sleep.

Left the futon open because my cats seem to like it that way. I am such a cat lady.

Cat haiku, recited by my former environmental ethics professor
author unknown

you have a large brain
mine? the size of a peanut.
yet who goes to work?

Photos of the day.

Building a blanket fort in the living room. Saturday January 9, 2010.

Happy New Year.

Here's hoping 2010 is about home, family, and love.

Still writing...

I have Conroy curled up on one side of me. He was purring like a motor earlier, but now he is fast asleep. I hope his legs don't twitch too much if he starts dreaming.
Guinnie was grooming herself, but is now also sleeping. She's a bit further away, and I want to pull her little warm furry body closer. I'm afraid to, though, because it would wake her up and last time I tried, she bit me. Not hard, mind you, but she made her point.
There's also the added bonus of my handsome fiance sitting near me on the other futon. All in all, it's a pretty cosy set-up. Now I'm thinking that I'd rather study here than go to the coffee shop...

because every blog needs more cats!

Meet Guinevere (we usually call her Guin, or Guinnie), and she is one hyper little troublemaker. I mean, just look at her!

And Conroy... well, he likes sitting on things. Like boxes.

In conclusion, they are in love, despite the 3-year age difference. And that's okay.

ingredients for a lovely evening

One mug of celestial seasonings lemon zinger tea, sweetened with a bit of sugar.

Paint fingernails a dainty shade of pale yellow.

Add two cats, one fiance, and episodes upon episodes of Naruto.

Sit back, smile, and enjoy.