Hello and happy Friday, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.
1. _________ is a habit I want to develop.
2. I can't seem to break my habit of _________.
3. I just recently _________ for the first time ever.
4. _________is a historical period I wish I could visit.
My answers are below in bold.
1. Sticking to a schedule for my creative hobbies is a habit I want to develop.
(Between work, chores, other daily tasks, and just generally getting distracted or procrastinating, I don't sit down to draw or write as often as I want to. So, I want to create some sort of even loose schedule for my creative hobbies, in order to make them a true habit. They're important to me and I want them to become a much bigger part of my life, so I simply need to make and stick to a creative schedule.)
2. I can't seem to break my habit of falling asleep on the couch.
(I enjoy watching TV in the evenings after I get home from work and finish all of my chores. It's one of my favorite parts of the day, but I tend to end up falling asleep on the couch, sometimes until the middle of the night. I'd rather use my TV/couch time to also get some art or writing done, as mentioned in #1 above, so I need to break this habit in order to establish the habit I mentioned above.)
3. I just recently ordered Evan's meds online for the first time ever.
(Our vet started using an online, third-party pharmacy service. No one is required to use it, but it's an option. I was hesitant to try it at first, because I'm so used to just requesting refills from the vet clinic itself and going to pick them up. I gave the online pharmacy a try, though, and it's honestly great. Not only are the prices cheaper, but most of the stuff ships pretty fast, and it shows up right at my door.)
4. The Victorian era is a historical period I wish I could visit.
(I've always enjoyed the aesthetics, advancements, and just general idea of the Victorian era. Some of my favorite period pieces and historical fiction books take place in the Victorian era, so if I could pay it a quick little visit, I would.)
Now it's your turn!
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And now it's time for the Pet Photo Fails Blog Hop, hosted by none other than Melissa and Mudpie of Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries, & Meows.
Last week, Eddy showed off her snowy window view. This week, this blooper queen of course has some outtakes from that photo shoot. First is one that isn't even blurry, by some miracle. It simply occurred when Eddy turned her head right before I snapped the photo.
Next up, though, we of course have some blurry shots from that snowy photo shoot. After all, Eddy wouldn't be our blooper queen if the vast majority of her photos weren't blurry.
Warm wishes to all!
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Flashback Doodle of the Day
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Tip of the Day
Today is likely our last tip in our winter safety series. For this last tip, we're going to do an overview of winter weather concerns, and remind you of some of the signs to look out for that might indicate a furbaby is struggling with the winter elements. To begin, when outdoors in the cold winter months, closely observe your kitty or pup and watch for shivering, a hunched up position, restlessness, whining, lifting paws off of the ground, redness of the ears, and other signs that the furbaby is becoming too cold. On extremely cold days, frostbite and hypothermia can happen fast, which is why it is not only important to closely monitor a furbaby who might need to venture outdoors even for a short time, but to also reduce time outdoors as much as possible. Also monitor your kitties and pups indoors, and ensure that they are remaining warm with sufficient heating and bedding.
Coldness, frostbite, and hypothermia are not the only issues that can arise in the winter, though. Injury to the paws, for example, is another potential. Pups and kitties who go outdoors can be affected by the cold ground, and by the snow, ice, and ice melts that might cover the ground in the winter. For this reason, be watchful for paw pads that are dry, cracking, bleeding, or otherwise injured, and monitor for lifting of the paws or altered ambulation.
The winter issues don't end there, though, as many more potential concerns can arise from the harsh cold of winter. For example, dryness of winter air and heated homes can lead to dryness of the coat and skin When it comes to this, be on the lookout for itching, scratching, dander, and a dull coat. Yet another system of the body that can be affected by the winter months is the respiratory system. Dry, cold air can affect asthma and other such ailments, so be on the alert for coughing and other similar signs.
Winter can be a harsh time of the year, as you all certainly know. It can be hard on us, and also of course our furbabies. For this reason, always monitor your furbaby, when outdoors but also when indoors. Over the past couple of weeks, we've discussed some of the potential ways to combat the various issues that might arise due to the harsh winter weather. What it comes down to, though, is that it is important to monitor your furbaby, and if you have any concerns regarding their health and comfort, to never hesitate discussing this with your veterinarian in order to keep your kitty or pup as cozy as possible even on those cold winter days.
1 comment:
If I want to get it done, I agree, it has to be scheduled and become a habit.
Eddy is always a joy to see.
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