Welcome February!

It's been unseasonably warm this winter so it doesn't really feel like February - more like March or April. I do miss the snow a bit - working from home on a "snow day" is so much fun

Anybody have plans this month? My birthday is on the 23rd (so is LPT's!) and I'm thinking of having a party at my house and inviting some people. We have small groups of people over but not many parties, so this is a good opportunity.

It's going to be mid 40's in WI this week! Unheard of! I keep hoping that maybe the worst of winter is going to be just over with...then this winter would have been so easy.

Going to visit my great grandpa Norman in FL soon he just turned 96. He built a patio by himself last summer .

I'm waiting for my tax paper from my former boss.. =/

Chacha bun has been having way too much fun now that she is completely free range She isn't doing anything bad, but likes to jump on my bed in the morning. Like today, she jumped onto my bed, and thumped at me. I stood up in bed, and I put my hand on her head to give her pets. THAT IS WHAT SHE WANTED!! She gave finger kisses in return, and freaked out when my alarm went off Poor girl!

bunnyfriend, your grandpa is awesome!

Thanks ChaCha! Awhhh poor Chacha lol

My sister is ticking me off a little. We're taking care of my aunt's 17 year old cat Reeses and since we have 2 cats of our own we have to keep her separate because they like to roughhouse. Reeses occasionally throws up from eating to fast. My sister refuses to let Reeses stay in her room for a week (half of which she'd be gone for at my dad's) but will allow the bunnies to stay there, so I would have to move all the bunnies' things, stress them out because they can't get to their home, and besides that I've have just gotten Totoro litter trained. Her reason for not wanting the cat? Oh because she doesn't want to have her room look ugly because she would have to cover up her papasan chair with a sheet.

It's making me really mad because lately she's going though a very selfish, self entitled 16 year old phase (we are a little over a year apart). Like for example I cleaned up a huge guinea pig cage and put her guinea pig in there and she yelled at me because she doesn't want it to take up too much space in her room. Or she yelled my mom for leaving a soda out can when her bf was over because she doesn't want him to "associate her with junk food." (for some reason she wants people to think she only eats organic healthy food, part of it is my dad's influence, he's really hung up on appearences). She does no chores and insists she doesn't have to because she goes to school, pshh her school is way easier than mine and I do my share. Grow up already!!!

Posted By emkvet on 02/01/2012 11:07 PM
February is going to have its ups and downs for me...we have exams every week of the month (usually 2 a week, actually). My boyfriend just left for 4 months to work as a course assistant for an undergrad study abroad program in Costa Rica, and it will be the longest time we have been apart. On the bright side, we're celebrating our 1 year anniversary on the 11th, and after school is out (towards the end of May) he is flying me down to Costa Rica for a 10 day vacation! Definitely something to get me through my first year of vet school!

Where will you be staying? I might have some suggestions on activities.

Posted By emkvet on 02/02/2012 09:25 PM
My bf is in Monteverde, which is amazing since the Cloud Forest, which is an amazing rainforest, is right there! I think we might be staying with some professors he knows, but I woud LOVE suggestions! I have never been out of the US, so I am beyond excited about this trip. Any tips or ideas for fun things to do would be great!

Remember to take a jacket and a poncho. When we were there, it was raining non-stop. The national park is gorgeous and there are lot's of pretty birds. I agree, ziplines are a fun activity! Just make sure you go when it's a little clearer out. It was awful when we went because the rain drops were pelting us in the face when we were going full speed. That part wasn't pleasant. LOL

There is also a great artist co-op there that you should check out if you're looking to go shopping. They have a great selection of jewelry and artwork made by local artisans and it provides them with income.

Shoe, shoe...bunny slipper?

(she was promptly shooed - hah - away from the dirty shoes but the picture was too cute!)

You can borrow Otto while you vacuum - the vacuum is his new BFF. He follows it around and nose bumps it lovingly when it stops moving. What a weirdo. Makes it hard to vacuum without sucking in a little bunny. lol

My only weekend plan is going to a Superbowl party on Sun. Go Giants! I'm a Steelers fan which makes me a fan of anybody playing against the Patriots. lol It's a fun game since I live in NY and many people here are from New England, so lots of trash talking going on around the office.

Tomorrow DH is going into NYC to see his fav team, Syracuse, play in Madison Square Garden. It's kind of a boys' day, no girls allowed, so I'll have to find something to keep me occupied around the house. Sounds like a good day to do some cooking and baking!