Kittens and Stuff

Sometimes I wish more people read my blog. People I don't know even. I wish I had more people who could give me advice. But at the same time, I don't want everyone to know about everything I write here. This conflict complicates things.

My cat had her kittens the night I last blogged. Well, technically it was the next morning. I woke up at 2:30am to her meowing really loudly. As soon as I got out of bed, she stopped. At the end of my bed was this tiny little grey kitten. She'd already cleaned and fed him. Once I was there, she left him with me and went under the bed to keep giving birth. I watched while she had another two. I sat there for another 45 minutes while she cleaned and fed them, and all I had to do was pass her the first born (she'd apparently decided I could look after it). She was amazing. Since nothing was happening, I went back to bed. But when I got up in the morning, there were two more! Five perfect little kittens. There are three boys and two girls. At the moment, a little girl temporarily (or potentially permanently) named Panda is my favourite. I'll be keeping one, and if I had to choose right now it would be her. She's loud and super cute, with really interesting markings. I'm super proud of Mai. She's an amazing little mother, especially considering she's only 10 months old herself.

I'm still slogging away at my job. Getting a lot of hours, which is good and bad. Mostly good - I need the money for Christmas. Tiny bit bad because I'm pretty much tired all the time now. But that's okay. It's only for a couple of months, then Christmas period will be over and it'll be back to just a few days a week. At least it's a pretty good job.

I'm back on my calorie counting tomorrow too. Made the most of it tonight - chicken nuggets and chips for dinner, ice cream and Milo for dessert. I might even have some more Milo when I climb into bed to read. Or when I plonk down in front of the TV to watch Frasier. Whichever I decide on doing. I'm looking forward to it though. I've felt so heavy and unhealthy this last week. I can't wait to get my exercise bike. *yearns*

Karli and I are learning to squeeze each other in. We're both working so much now. It's important to me though, that we spend time together, because she really is an amazing person. I'd hate to lose her for any reason. Plus, it's just fun hanging out with her. She gets me. I never have to pretend or force anything with her.

I've been seeing Emily a bit lately too, which is really good. She's having a rough time, and I'm glad I can brighten her day, even if it's only for five minutes.

I do miss staying over at Jessica's house though. I haven't in ages because of the cat pregnancy, and I won't be staying anywhere overnight for another couple of weeks yet, until I'm certain the kittens are developing properly.

Less than a month until Christmas! That's exciting and daunting at the same time. I love Christmas, but I still have so many gifts to buy! *freaks out a bit* It'll be okay though! I'll get them.

Also, I REALLY want to know if I got into UQ. If I didn't, I'm not studying first semester next year, and I need to make sure I'll be getting enough hours at work to do that. I better get an offer in the first offer round. I don't wanna wait till January.

Scary Stuff

One of my best friends literally could have died about an hour ago. Some guy tried to mug him. Pressed a knife into his back. Fortunately my friend dropped his phone, and when he went to pick it up the guy didn't move. So my friend bolted. He's pretty fit because he plays indoor soccer, so he got away pretty easily. But what would have happened if he hadn't dropped his phone? Or if the guy had stopped him from picking it up? It really makes you appreciate your friends...you know...when they almost die.

On a happier note, Harry Potter was amazing. Of course, it always is. But they did a fantastic job with this movie, and it was so different from the others. I think taking away the Hogwarts setting really changed the movie. And for the first time, I was actually impressed by Emma Watson's acting. Maybe she won't be crap after Harry Potter. I also like her new haircut. She chopped it all off. Looks quite good on her.

I was going to do a big, proper blog, but I'm really tired.

Quick News Break

I switched my preferences around on my uni application. I put the double degree first. Which means there's a good chance I'll be starting a four-and-a-half year course next year. I'm really looking forward to getting back to real uni. USQ was such a half-assed version, and I just hated it. It's such a relief that it's over. I actually ended up skipping my last exam. There was absolutely no chance I'd pass it, since I'd only done the first five weeks' worth of readings. I just didn't care anymore.

So now I'm on holidays, and it's really really nice to not have uni stress in the back of my mind 24/7. I can relax guilt free for the first time since the semester started. I've still got work of course, but it's not like it's full time or anything. Freedom is sweet.

I'm starting to think about maybe wanting a relationship finally. I'm still not going to actively look for one, but I'm not totally opposed to it anymore. I even have a sort-of crush. I doubt it'll become anything though.

My kitten is going to have kittens any day now. It seems so bizarre, because she's only 9 months old. But she's having them anyway! Little tart. The vet said there's three or four babies in there. She's very miserable at the moment because I've been keeping her inside ever since I found out, which was a week and a half ago. She's definitely an outside cat. She's also extremely affectionate, which was cute at first, but now it's just irritating. She's constantly all over me. I can't wait till she has the babies. They're gonna be so cute, and I get to keep one.

Turns out tattoos really don't hurt that much. People make them out to be such a big deal, but mine was pretty much right on the bone and it wasn't that bad at all. *shrugs* I dunno what the big deal is. Pumped for my next one though! Won't be till after Christmas :(

I think that's about all I have to say today.