Hello and hi! We're ready and excited 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. I don't _________, but I appreciate those that do.
2. Lately, I can't get enough _________.
3. _________ scared me away from _________.
4. _________ forced me to learn how to _________.
My answers are below in bold, and are again accompanied by far too much rambling. Believe it or not, I'm not very talkative when you meet me in person. But, if you give me a keyboard, my fingers always have lots to say. Especially when it's a topic that interests me. I apologize that you wonderful folks always get the brunt of that, as seen below.
My answers are below in bold, and are again accompanied by far too much rambling. Believe it or not, I'm not very talkative when you meet me in person. But, if you give me a keyboard, my fingers always have lots to say. Especially when it's a topic that interests me. I apologize that you wonderful folks always get the brunt of that, as seen below.
1. I don't possess the bravery required to save lives, but I appreciate those that do.
(I recently saw a video of firefighters saving people and animals in all sorts of fires and other terrifying situations. It really made me think about how those men and women willingly choose a job that puts their lives at risk on a daily basis. The same goes for combat soldiers and other such brave souls who put their lives on the line for others. I am so grateful people like that exist, and I appreciate what they do for others. I also appreciate doctors who put in a great deal of work and long hours, and I'm sure ample amounts of stress, to perform life-saving treatments for their patients.)
(I recently saw a video of firefighters saving people and animals in all sorts of fires and other terrifying situations. It really made me think about how those men and women willingly choose a job that puts their lives at risk on a daily basis. The same goes for combat soldiers and other such brave souls who put their lives on the line for others. I am so grateful people like that exist, and I appreciate what they do for others. I also appreciate doctors who put in a great deal of work and long hours, and I'm sure ample amounts of stress, to perform life-saving treatments for their patients.)
2. Lately, I can't get enough humorous fantasy reads.
(My all-time favorite genre is fantasy, and right now that's all I'm in the mood to read. I also often go through spells where I'm in the mood for horror or thriller reads, and I was in that reading habit a couple months ago. Not now, though. The only problem is that because of an enjoyably comedic fantasy series I've been reading, I'm now mostly in the mood for books with those same vibes. So now I'm constantly on the lookout for niche books in the humorous fantasy genre, which is strangely difficult to find.)
(My all-time favorite genre is fantasy, and right now that's all I'm in the mood to read. I also often go through spells where I'm in the mood for horror or thriller reads, and I was in that reading habit a couple months ago. Not now, though. The only problem is that because of an enjoyably comedic fantasy series I've been reading, I'm now mostly in the mood for books with those same vibes. So now I'm constantly on the lookout for niche books in the humorous fantasy genre, which is strangely difficult to find.)
3. Evan's urethral blockage scared me away from feeding my kitties Temptations treats.
(I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this before, but it's the first thing that popped into my head when I came up with this fill-in. Evan had a urethral blockage in December 2022. A couple months before that, I started giving him and the other kitties Temptations treats instead of their usual Friskies Party Mix treats. Fast forward and Evan ended up hospitalized the day after Christmas with a blocked urethra. While he was still hooked up to an IV and catheter at the vet, I unintentionally stumbled upon an article about how Temptations treats might be linked to urinary blockages in cats. For the record, I don't know that there's any scientific proof of this. But, I've since seen multiple cat owners mention this potential link as well, given their own experience. I haven't fed my kitties Temptations since. We're back to Friskies Party Mix, but my kitties aren't complaining.)
4. My job as a vet assistant forced me to learn how to handle fractious cats.
(I mentioned this previous job of mine last week, and how I ended up resigning from it a decade ago due to the toxic work environment. That said, the kitties I met at the clinic taught me a lot for which I'll always be grateful. On pretty much day one of that job, I was thrown into situations that required me to learn how to physically as well as mentally handle fractious, aggressive, and sometimes outright feral cats. I learned all sorts of techniques for dealing with such kitties, which has actually come in handy when helping various ferals in my neighborhood, or even when handling typically friendly kitties in my family who turn into little tigers when things like nail trims or vet visits are needed.)
(I mentioned this previous job of mine last week, and how I ended up resigning from it a decade ago due to the toxic work environment. That said, the kitties I met at the clinic taught me a lot for which I'll always be grateful. On pretty much day one of that job, I was thrown into situations that required me to learn how to physically as well as mentally handle fractious, aggressive, and sometimes outright feral cats. I learned all sorts of techniques for dealing with such kitties, which has actually come in handy when helping various ferals in my neighborhood, or even when handling typically friendly kitties in my family who turn into little tigers when things like nail trims or vet visits are needed.)
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Are you ready for your Eddy fix? We know you are. I've shared quite a few photos and tidbits lately revolving around the fact that Eddy really isn't a big fan of having her photo taken. So, how about another shot in that vein? See this adorably annoyed look on her face?
Don't worry, though, because Eddy always gets some of her beloved treats as soon as I'm done taking her photo. And if she's in the mood, I also bestow upon her lots of kisses and cuddles.
Happy Friday, friends!
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Happy Friday, friends!
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Tip of the Day
Yesterday, we discussed being aware of your furbaby's safety around potentially hazardous plants. Today, as yet another tip for National Pet Poison Awareness Month, we're giving a reminder to also be careful of other dangers that might come with those plants. When outside with your pup or kitty, always be cognizant of the fact that some areas may have been treated with fertilizers, weed killers, and pesticides. Depending on their ingredients, such garden substances can potentially affect the intestinal tract, respiratory system, the mucosal membranes of the eyes and nose, or the skin. So, try to avoid using such garden treatments in your yard and around your home, or ensure that any treated areas are kept off limits to your pups and kitties. Also be careful when you are away from home and in areas with which you are not familiar, including strangers' yards and public parks, as you do not know what types of plant or lawn treatments may have been used in such places.
In addition, if you do use any form of fertilizer, weed killer, or pesticide, always be cautious where you store it. Make sure that it is in an areas that your furbaby cannot reach. And yet another consideration to make is the possibility of your furbaby or yourself unknowingly walking through a treated area while outside. Therefore, after a stroll outside, you might consider wiping off your furbaby's paws, as well as your shoes, to help ensure that nothing unknown is left lingering and entering the home. We can't say it enough times—it's better to be safe than sorry.
Yesterday, we discussed being aware of your furbaby's safety around potentially hazardous plants. Today, as yet another tip for National Pet Poison Awareness Month, we're giving a reminder to also be careful of other dangers that might come with those plants. When outside with your pup or kitty, always be cognizant of the fact that some areas may have been treated with fertilizers, weed killers, and pesticides. Depending on their ingredients, such garden substances can potentially affect the intestinal tract, respiratory system, the mucosal membranes of the eyes and nose, or the skin. So, try to avoid using such garden treatments in your yard and around your home, or ensure that any treated areas are kept off limits to your pups and kitties. Also be careful when you are away from home and in areas with which you are not familiar, including strangers' yards and public parks, as you do not know what types of plant or lawn treatments may have been used in such places.
In addition, if you do use any form of fertilizer, weed killer, or pesticide, always be cautious where you store it. Make sure that it is in an areas that your furbaby cannot reach. And yet another consideration to make is the possibility of your furbaby or yourself unknowingly walking through a treated area while outside. Therefore, after a stroll outside, you might consider wiping off your furbaby's paws, as well as your shoes, to help ensure that nothing unknown is left lingering and entering the home. We can't say it enough times—it's better to be safe than sorry.
1 comment:
You were very fortunate to gain so much knowledge in your vet assistant position. I've found that Temptations tended to give Mudpie the runs, whereas Party Mix doesn't.
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