- My friend surprised me by ordering me a big canister of my favorite coffee grounds AND a tin of cappuccino mix
They arrive tomorrow. That was super sweet of her and I really appreciate it a lot!! - I have a violin lesson tonight I'm looking forward to
- Almost finished reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King and have really enjoyed it
- Spent time outside this morning reading my chess strategy book
- Got some chicken thawing so I can make BBQ chicken in the crockpot tomorrow!
- Gonna enjoy some episodes of my current shows for a bit then practice violin before my lesson
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What Are You Happy About Today?
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themysterybidder
Devoted to Buck! (UK)
Thursday, July 25, 2024
- Got some more of my old media converted.
- Blossom and I had a lovely morning walk. However, she had to have an unexpected bath after getting extremely muddy! Washed all her bedding, blankets and some of her toys aswell. Philip the Polar Bear looks white again! I have never seen Blossom as muddy as that in a long while! She did enjoy the mud, but it felt good to see and feel her all clean again! She also chased a cat!
- I ordered a new Chromebook as my other one is nearly 5 years old, slow and unresponsive even after a reset. I also ordered a sleeve for it. The sleeve arrived today, and the Chromebook should arrive tomorrow! Looking forward to getting all my favourite apps and files onto it.
- Watched heavy rain from the window and listening to the rumbling thunder! I love thunder so much, but unfortunately don’t get much!
LoveGraceMarie
Fairy Rapunzel ✿
I’m making good progress on my cosplay I’m putting together for Miku Expo in October!
Aside from being somewhat tired throughout today (I had coffee, and then a PB&J and some water to wake me up more), today's been pretty good! I was productive at work and finished a task I was working on, leaving tomorrow open to work on anything else I need to or even get ahead on some stuff. I'm also enjoying talking to my friends more and I'm headed to the gym tonight. 
While I haven't been following them that much this season, the defending champion Texas Rangers have also won five games in a row, placing them just a couple games back for the division lead. They just got finished sweeping the Chicago White Sox with a 2-1 victory today. I was expecting them to tank more this season since they just won the World Series last year, but I'm pleasantly surprised with how close they're getting to leading the division!
While I haven't been following them that much this season, the defending champion Texas Rangers have also won five games in a row, placing them just a couple games back for the division lead. They just got finished sweeping the Chicago White Sox with a 2-1 victory today. I was expecting them to tank more this season since they just won the World Series last year, but I'm pleasantly surprised with how close they're getting to leading the division!
.: Meri :.
🍓 strawberry time 💞
☾ Aaaand I re-read volume 16 of Kimi ni Todoke! The bonus tributes from other manga authors were really cute too—and especially cool that I actually recognized Kazune Kawahara of My Love Story!! fame among them! I think there were a lot of other big names there too but I don't read a ton of shojo manga
☾ Got to play further into Pokémon X and caught my second dream team member, Honedge!! I love the Pokémon-Amie feature so much, it’s so cute
☾ I caught up with one of SmallishBeans’ recent Hermitcraft videos with my family this evening, along with a few other shorter videos and an Among Us stream VOD!
☾ Got to play further into Pokémon X and caught my second dream team member, Honedge!! I love the Pokémon-Amie feature so much, it’s so cute
☾ I caught up with one of SmallishBeans’ recent Hermitcraft videos with my family this evening, along with a few other shorter videos and an Among Us stream VOD!
Today was one of the better days I've had this week. I'm feeling more focused at work. I've been able to clear out some of my inbox, I completed a required training course, and it seems like leadership is finally trying to make changes to the meeting culture. We were notified of a small upcoming change today, and even though it's minor it's nice to know that they're hearing our complaints. It's very difficult to do your job when you're in meetings 75% or more of your day.
I'm also happy because I didn't have to deal with any new crisis today, not at work or with family. It's been over a week since I had a day like this and I seriously needed it.
I saw a pretty blue dragonfly while walking my dog. It landed on my car antenna and stayed there for a while. I usually only get to see dragonflies briefly before they fly off, so this was really cool.
My dog met a neighbor's dog and did really well with him. The other dog is really gentle and easy-going so I know that helped. Tanuki doesn't usually like other dogs at all, so it was nice to see him interacting with one even though he still doesn't know proper doggy etiquette. Luckily, the other dog didn't seem to mind.
I'm also happy because I didn't have to deal with any new crisis today, not at work or with family. It's been over a week since I had a day like this and I seriously needed it.
I saw a pretty blue dragonfly while walking my dog. It landed on my car antenna and stayed there for a while. I usually only get to see dragonflies briefly before they fly off, so this was really cool.
My dog met a neighbor's dog and did really well with him. The other dog is really gentle and easy-going so I know that helped. Tanuki doesn't usually like other dogs at all, so it was nice to see him interacting with one even though he still doesn't know proper doggy etiquette. Luckily, the other dog didn't seem to mind.
I got an easy fix for a small work problem that I was worried about, what a relief! Now I can enjoy my weekend as I have the next 2 days off work 
(and Saturday is the Bell Tree Fair!!!!)
I also got a lot of compliments today (not typical lol) on some shorts I was wearing which was nice.
(and Saturday is the Bell Tree Fair!!!!) I also got a lot of compliments today (not typical lol) on some shorts I was wearing which was nice.
- My dad's birthday present arrived today, and I somehow managed to buy him a shirt he already owned! (I blame his very specific shirt preferences tbh) 
Luckily I managed to go to the shop, return it, and then buy him a shirt in a diff colour. So I'm happy he likes his new replacement shirt and that I got that done today lmao
- It's a beautiful day today! 17c, sunny, and windy, my perfect weather <3
- After returning the shirt, I went grocery shopping. I bought a bunch of Japanese and Korean ramen cups I've been wanting to try, some mango, and sweet treats ofc
Luckily I managed to go to the shop, return it, and then buy him a shirt in a diff colour. So I'm happy he likes his new replacement shirt and that I got that done today lmao- It's a beautiful day today! 17c, sunny, and windy, my perfect weather <3
- After returning the shirt, I went grocery shopping. I bought a bunch of Japanese and Korean ramen cups I've been wanting to try, some mango, and sweet treats ofc
It was my last ever day in my crappy retail job today 
for the past 5 years whilst I’ve been at college/uni I’ve been working unsociable hours and mostly every weekend. I’m taking a month off and come September I will be teaching so will have every weekend off. I can’t wait for a new start
for the past 5 years whilst I’ve been at college/uni I’ve been working unsociable hours and mostly every weekend. I’m taking a month off and come September I will be teaching so will have every weekend off. I can’t wait for a new start - The coffee my friend ordered for me arrived today! Having a cup right now and tomorrow the cappuccino mix should arrive
- I rearranged my living room. Its amazing what moving some furniture around does to the feel of a room. Can make it feel and look a lot better/fresher than keeping everything the same forever
- I made some BBQ chicken last night and it came out good!
- I moved my desk over near the windows, so I can now sit there on my laptop with a cup of coffee with the windows open and the sunlight coming in, which feels nice!
- I re-watched the first Deadpool in preparation to see the new Deadpool movie coming out. Still gotta re-watch the 2nd one today. I'm going to see it next week. My boyfriend is going to see it too, we're long distance right now but we're both gonna go see it on our own then talk about it He offered to pay for my ticket so that's really kind of him
- I slept really good. I wasn't feeling well last night but sleeping helped a lot. Sleep always seems to "reset" my brain and makes me feel better after dealing with dissociation and panic.
- I'm looking forward to the weekend, my boyfriend has saturday and sunday off work I believe so we're gonna watch some shows and play some games
- I started playing a game on my phone called Wyld Flowers, it's a lot of fun!
Today's been fantastic! Got up early and have been productive at work. Finished everything for the week and had a great chat with my manager. Been having fun playing my gacha games and just generally taking time for myself. I plan to use this weekend to mostly chill and relax as well as get started on TBT Fair stuff perhaps. The Texas Rangers also open a series with the Blue Jays today, so that should be fun to watch. Hoping everyone has a great weekend! 
- I've been playing Coral Island on my partners computer and I really enjoy it. It's suppose to come out on the switch at some point so hopefully that still happens
- me and my partner have been doing yard work at my parents house. Thank god they are helping me. The little old lady the lives behind my parents loves us. She was going on and on about how great & helpful she thinks my partner is. She misgenders us a bunch but she's like 90 years old and in heart failure so we just let her do whatever she wants lol. She's always like "THOSE GIRLS ARE THE SWEETEST, I LOVE THOSE 2 GIRLS" and even my partner let's it go cause that granny is very enthusiastic about our love. She's our number 1 sapphic supporter apparently
- I found a big honey bee with broken wings so I picked it up and brought it to different flowers. I was gonna leave it in one of my flower pots but it was crawling around wanting to get out, so instead I brought it over to this pampas grass bush that I see a bunch of honey bees flying in and out of. I think they live in there so hopefully the bee found a decent place to vibe
- my friend is having a BBQ on the weekend for their birthday. They have a big backyard and I'm looking forward to seeing some friends I haven't seen in awhile
- me and my partner have been doing yard work at my parents house. Thank god they are helping me. The little old lady the lives behind my parents loves us. She was going on and on about how great & helpful she thinks my partner is. She misgenders us a bunch but she's like 90 years old and in heart failure so we just let her do whatever she wants lol. She's always like "THOSE GIRLS ARE THE SWEETEST, I LOVE THOSE 2 GIRLS" and even my partner let's it go cause that granny is very enthusiastic about our love. She's our number 1 sapphic supporter apparently
- I found a big honey bee with broken wings so I picked it up and brought it to different flowers. I was gonna leave it in one of my flower pots but it was crawling around wanting to get out, so instead I brought it over to this pampas grass bush that I see a bunch of honey bees flying in and out of. I think they live in there so hopefully the bee found a decent place to vibe
- my friend is having a BBQ on the weekend for their birthday. They have a big backyard and I'm looking forward to seeing some friends I haven't seen in awhile
Mimi Cheems
nobody can drag me down ♡
- Went to my moms for a few days! OF COURSE, I brought my brand stinkin' new yarn winder so I could wind all my yarn while I was there! I finally was able to wind my current stash of yarn skeins into smaller cakes that fit snugly inside of my crocheting travel bag! ^_^
The best part is.. THEY ALL FIT IN MY BAG LOL I was SO happy about it! My bag isn't SUPER big, it's similar to a diaper bag, but it keeps all my crochet hooks, darning needles, stitch-markers, thread, AND all of that yarn.. in one bag!!! There's a few more cakes behind the front row, maybe 5-7 of them. I'm really happy everything fit in the bag, I will not shut up about it xD
- Got McDonalds for dinner tonight. I think I was more happy about the nice refreshing fountain Dr. Pepper though, more than anything else :3
- Went to the craft store to buy a few more skeins of yarn (green and a lighter tan/beige color, shown in the cakes of yarn pic in the spoiler!). I really wanted to purchase this pink/white speckled chenille yarn, but NOT FOR $10 for one skein, okay.. maybe when I have money of my own again xD for now, acrylic yarn is my bestie.. When I'm able to work better with chenille/plush yarn, maybe I'll buy my own stash >< I was hoping my mom would let me buy the yarn I saw; as I instantly had an idea on what to make with it ;w; Matching whale shark keychains/pouches for me and my boyfie T^T
- Saw boyfie again on Wednesday night, I think(?). We went for another drive!! I LOVE going for drives!! We also played Genshin for a while last night! We even talked on the phone today for a bit! I love hearing him, hanging out with him.. he's genuinely my person and I love him soo much ;w;
- Burning a nice fall scented candle as I type this.. mmm... :3
.: Meri :.
🍓 strawberry time 💞
☾ Read a little bit of volume 17 of Kimi ni Todoke!
☾ Earned my second badge in Pokémon X! aaaand realized I missed the Salon in Lumiose City, so made a quick trip back there with the new shortcut to get my hair styled finally
☾ Another bit of the merch I’d ordered with store credit got here safely today!! ;w;
☾ My parents and I are caught up with SmallishBeans’ Hermitcraft episodes again!
☾ One of my comfort characters got some new official art!!
☾ The Fair starts tomorrow!! I’m very excited and also love my new backdrop—I got exactly 80 tbt from Redd, so that worked out really nicely!
☾ Earned my second badge in Pokémon X! aaaand realized I missed the Salon in Lumiose City, so made a quick trip back there with the new shortcut to get my hair styled finally
☾ Another bit of the merch I’d ordered with store credit got here safely today!! ;w;
☾ My parents and I are caught up with SmallishBeans’ Hermitcraft episodes again!
☾ One of my comfort characters got some new official art!!
☾ The Fair starts tomorrow!! I’m very excited and also love my new backdrop—I got exactly 80 tbt from Redd, so that worked out really nicely!
I'm back from hiatus. It wasn't very long.
My mom's side of the family is doing alright. My dad is staying put for the weekend, unlike what I mentioned earlier in that other thread. I now know that she will finally return home sometime next week, so that's pretty good.
My mom's side of the family is doing alright. My dad is staying put for the weekend, unlike what I mentioned earlier in that other thread. I now know that she will finally return home sometime next week, so that's pretty good.
Dunquixote
Chibi ludex
I’ve been having a rough week but I still had some things that made me happy .
I had a nice chat with @Yanrima~. I really appreciated that she checked up on me and chatted a bit 
; it helped cheer me up a lot and put me back in the mood for the fair . Thanks so much ☺!
In Pokemon Violet, a few days ago I found another shiny Iron Valiant and it had a mark.
I evolved my shiny tadbulb today and evolved it into Bellibolt so I could use it for the seven star raid. It’s so derpy and cute ☺.
I beat my second seven star raid. I had tried it one or two other times before I had Bellibolt and failed them since none of us seemed to know what we were doing. I looked up a build after and good counters to the raid pokemon and that’s when I brought out my tadbulb to build it. I honestly wasn’t planning on doing this raid but I’m glad I did since it was fun .
I got a shiny inkay today! I had failed a raid a couple weeks ago for a shiny malamar which has been bothering me since then. I clicked on this raid hoping for a shiny inkay and it was .
Look how derpy it is
I got my second Ogerpon in Pokemon Violet; I’m in the process of trying to trade for one in a different language that is also level 20. No luck yet, but hopefully soon 
. I’ve gotten some more trades done on Pokemon home and had some nice finds .
I got most of the summer event in Genshin done. still have puzzles to do, some side quests to do and finish the epilogue but I got a large majority of it done and most of the origami toys. I need two more; i’m having trouble clearing the battle simulator portion of the even for the final objective (i think score of 5000 points). Hopefully i’ll be able to clear it eventually. I’ve been really enjoying this event and the story (I’m a bit bummed no cameo from my favorite boys though 
; been greedy for more extra content with one or more of them in it 
).
In Fate Go, I finally got Morgan to level 100. Also have been able to max another skill of Avalon’s recently. I finished leveling up Ibuki Douji too and am now working on her skills and Ashiya Douman’s skills. I got most of the event done. Just need to get the last two copies of the freebie servant and the remaining rewards.
That’s it for now! I hope everyone is having a nice week!
.I had a nice chat with @Yanrima~
. I really appreciated that she checked up on me and chatted a bit ; it helped cheer me up a lot and put me back in the mood for the fair . Thanks so much ☺!In Pokemon Violet, a few days ago I found another shiny Iron Valiant and it had a mark
.I evolved my shiny tadbulb today and evolved it into Bellibolt so I could use it for the seven star raid. It’s so derpy and cute ☺.
I beat my second seven star raid.
I had tried it one or two other times before I had Bellibolt and failed them since none of us seemed to know what we were doing. I looked up a build after and good counters to the raid pokemon and that’s when I brought out my tadbulb to build it. I honestly wasn’t planning on doing this raid but I’m glad I did since it was fun . I got a shiny inkay today!
I had failed a raid a couple weeks ago for a shiny malamar which has been bothering me since then. I clicked on this raid hoping for a shiny inkay and it was .Look how derpy it is
I got my second Ogerpon in Pokemon Violet; I’m in the process of trying to trade for one in a different language that is also level 20
. No luck yet, but hopefully soon . I’ve gotten some more trades done on Pokemon home and had some nice finds .I got most of the summer event in Genshin done. still have puzzles to do, some side quests to do and finish the epilogue but I got a large majority of it done and most of the origami toys. I need two more; i’m having trouble clearing the battle simulator portion of the even for the final objective (i think score of 5000 points). Hopefully i’ll be able to clear it eventually
. I’ve been really enjoying this event and the story (I’m a bit bummed no cameo from my favorite boys though ; been greedy for more extra content with one or more of them in it ).In Fate Go, I finally got Morgan to level 100. Also have been able to max another skill of Avalon’s recently. I finished leveling up Ibuki Douji too and am now working on her skills and Ashiya Douman’s skills. I got most of the event done. Just need to get the last two copies of the freebie servant and the remaining rewards.
That’s it for now!
I hope everyone is having a nice week!- Today I impulsively booked a trip to Budapest for December 
Okay it wasn't that impulsive I did think it through for a few days before booking... It will be my second solo trip. I figured if I want to travel by myself long-term, taking shorter city breaks within Europe is good practice. I'm hoping it goes just as well as my trip to Krakow last March. Budapest is a city I've wanted to visit for a while!
Okay it wasn't that impulsive I did think it through for a few days before booking... It will be my second solo trip. I figured if I want to travel by myself long-term, taking shorter city breaks within Europe is good practice. I'm hoping it goes just as well as my trip to Krakow last March. Budapest is a city I've wanted to visit for a while!
KittenNoir
🖤 Senior Member 🖤
In bed drinking tea and reading Tomorrow is the 2024 fair I am soooooooo excited to see all the events and new collectables!!!
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