Five gone wild (the spring break edition)...

[magnetic_pole]

...and by "wild" I mean "enjoying decadent mid-afternoon naps." I'm in the middle of spring break this week and finally catching up on sleep and feeling more like myself again.

1) Who made you feel good this week, and how? 1) Two old friends--one from high school, one from grad school--who came to the area for work and stayed for a few days to visit. (One of the benefits of living in a popular conference locale.) Plus we still have one more visitor before the week's over! 2) Also, the better half, who's made me scones twice, just because.

2) What did you do this week that moved you closer to reaching your goals? Honestly, nothing. And that's okay. I'll get back to goals next week.

3) What did you most enjoy doing this week? Eating out. Visitors were our excuse to go to the slightly fancy Laotian place nearby, which was amazing (Nam Khao/crispy rice salad, a curry, and a dish with tofu and dill). We also had Cuban food (ropa vieja, pork, plantains), fresh croissants, and white people food for brunch (less remarkable but including a surprisingly yummy quinoa and kale salad with grapefruit and beets). Have I mentioned that I love eating?

4) What did you learn this week? Claritin-D over regular Claritin! We're cat sitting for a downstairs neighbor this week, and the regular Claritin was not doing it for highly cat-allergic me. (Super cute kitties, by the way--one young, curious boy cat with and an elderly, cranky old cat-man who tried to bite me yesterday after ten minutes of apparently enjoyable petting and attention. Not sure what I was doing wrong there.)

5) What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this week? Watching this little guy trying to extradite himself from his predicament.

Comments

[secretsolitaire]

Aw, I'm glad the puppy got untangled!

Your answer about food made me hungry.

I once lived with a cat who would come up to you and headbutt your hand in search of pets, but you could only stroke him a few times before he went all evil and lashed out. Some cats are just cranks.

[write_out]

Spring Break! \o/ I hope you're getting some quiet time between all of the lovely friend visits.

All of that food sounds amazing! (I chortled at white people food, but I admit I am a sucker for a good brunch.)

My beloved Nellie cat (RIP) was also a crank (love that description). She wanted love until she didn't and there was usually no warning. I'm glad the Claritin-D is helping!

[boxofdelights]

Not sure what I was doing wrong there.

Nothing. Cats just do that, especially male cats who reach sexual maturity before they get neutered. I hope he didn't break the skin; the stuff you're allergic to is in their saliva and if it gets under your skin it really sets off your immune system.

[alisanne]

Heheh, yes, I can see why that little guy captured your attention. *cuddles him*

Meh. Cats. *shrugs*

All your food sounded yummy. I just had some yogurt but now I want port plantains. :P
Also, mmmm scones. :)

Happy Spring Break! ♥

[splix]

The reason the cat did that was that he got overstimulated by the petting. It’s super common and nothing bad that you did. :)

I’m so glad you’re enjoying spring break!!! Napping is such a sublime thing, a true marker of civilization.

[out_there]

Okay, that clip is so cute! And he looks so pleased with himself when he finally wiggles out! That definitely brightened my day!

[ancientreader]

Ha my big accomplishments this week have been getting about two hundred words done of my smutswap pinch-hit and having some dentistry which I will not describe because I remember your saying that it horrifies you. I would much much rather have shared your meals! Well, writing the porn is always fun.

[therealsnape]

Enjoy the visits and the scrumptious food - since I've sampled the other half's cooking (love you both - can't say 'better half', obviously) my mouth waters whenever you describe the food at your place.