Weekly Rewind

Wow! The first week of the new year has really shaped up to be quite eventful. If this is any indication of what's to come in 2012, you'd better fasten your seatbelts, folks. With an election year, leap year (At least we get an extra day if it really is the end of the world, right?) and the end of days all looming before us, this year promises not to disappoint. Let's take a look at what craziness happened this week, shall we?*

January 5 - Gingrich Implies That All Blacks Get Food Stamps

According to the Huffington Post, 

Hmmm ... did I miss the memo? I didn't realize that the entire African-American community received food stamps. Is this some part of the fine print on the slavery reparations that I overlooked? African-Americans should expect to receive the following: forty acres, one mule, and an endless supply of food stamps...? Forget the food stamps; I want to know who I need to call to formally "demand [a] paycheck."

January 5 - Casey Anthony Reminds Us Why We Dislike Her

On Thursday, Good Morning America and The Today Show aired a video diary allegedly recorded by Casey Anthony on October 13, 2011. The video, recorded in an undisclosed location, showed Anthony sporting a freshly bleached blond bob. Anthony spends four minutes talking about painfully dull topics such as buying a new computer, her plans to post video diaries more frequently, adopting a dog, and the improvements in her life since the trial. She made no mention of her daughter, or any hopes for justice for Caylee. Perhaps this is because she is fully aware of the Fifth Amendment's prohibition of double jeopardy? I'm just saying ... you'd think she would be on a non-stop hunt for justice for her baby girl.

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January 6 - Slavery Makes a Comeback ... In 3rd Grade MathSeveral parents of third graders who attend Beaver Ridge Elementary School in Norcross, GA were outraged to find questions referencing slavery and beatings on a math assignment given to the children for homework. WSB-TV reported:

District spokeswoman Sloan Roach said that the teachers were trying to do a "cross-curricular" activity, and that the questions were an attempt at incorporating social studies lessons into math problems. However, with no apparent historical context whatsoever ... the explanation is shaky, at best. I'm not quite sure how anyone could possibly think that questions such as these are appropriate in any way, shape, or form. In a nation that has not participated in the slave trade in nearly 150 years, to reference such an obviously inflammatory topic in such a flagrantly casual manner to eight year olds (or any year olds, for that matter), is unacceptable. That's two strikes for the Georgia school system, if you ask me. I've never really considered home schooling my child before (perhaps because I don't have a child), but with the constant barrage of improprieties, I'm starting to worry what my [hypothetical] child will (or will not) learn in school. Add that to the long list of things to worry about when I become a mommy.


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January 8 - Superstars Jay and Bey Welcome Their Baby Girl

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z welcomed Blue Ivy Carter, a healthy baby girl, into the world on Saturday in New York at Lenox Hill Hospital, according to E! News. Rumors swirled throughout Bey's pregnancy, with several different conspiracy theories circulating:

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The alleged details of the actual delivery did nothing to quiet the rumors. According to reports by TMZ,

At the end of the day, does it really matter if she was pregnant or not? The couple is notoriously private, and obviously don't care to divulge the dirty deets regarding the pregnancy. Is it really any of our business, anyway? For those of you who just have to know, maybe you'll get lucky, and Beyoncé will show the world her C-section scar. Here's to healthy, [undoubtedly] happy, Blue Ivy! Congratulations, Carter family!

January 8 - Papa John's Offers an Apology for Offensive Slur

A cashier was fired from a New York Papa John's Pizza for identifying an Asian-American customer as "lady chinky eyes." Minhee Cho posted a picture of the offending receipt to her Twitter account with the caption, "Just FYI, my name isn't 'lady chinky eyes.'" 

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Within a day, her post became viral, with over 200,000 views. Papa John's issued the following statement, "This act goes against our company values, and we've confirmed with the franchisee that this matter was addressed immediately and that the employee is being terminated. We are truly sorry for this customer's experience."

Really?! ... soooooo ... that's just it? They're sorry? I wonder if the cashier even bothered to ask this poor woman her name, or if he just thought he would be proactive and use an obnoxious identifier, instead. Did he forget that the name actually appears on the bottom of the receipt? Or maybe he thought it would be funny to add that sweet little racial slur, just to see if she was paying attention. What an ignorant slug. Racial slurs are SO démodé.

Well, that concludes this week's edition of the Weekly Rewind. Join me again next week for more noteworthy news and "Oh, no they didn't!"s. Bonne nuit, my sweets!

This is the Dawning of the Age of Apocalypse!

Okay, now that we've gotten the responsible resolution conversation out of the way, let's address the whole "world's gonna end on December 21, 2012 because those darn Mayans' 'long count' just wasn't quite long enough," thing, shall we? You didn't think I would just glaze over the Mayan calendar, did you? How could you? In case you're not up-to-date (or you live under a rock, in which case, you might actually be fairly safe), apparently the world will end on December 21, 2012. Gosh, that sounds ominous. It really gives you something to look forward to, doesn't it?

"The world will end on December 21, 2012." 

Sheesh. What a buzz kill. Allegedly this isn't supposed to be like that "Rapture" malarky; this might actually really happen. You might want to mark that date on your calendars, just in case ... it could be rather important. For your convenience, please see below for a countdown. This should help to ensure that you are appropriately prepared (both physically and mentally), for the upcoming end of days.


Now you never have to ask, "When is the world ending, again?"
Now that we know when we should expect to meet our demise, let's talk about how we will meet our demise. There are several countless different theories regarding what will happen when December 21 rolls around. Some people think that the world will just cease to exist. (Does that happen? I mean in the non-religious sense. Obviously, God, or whichever higher power you believe in can cause things to randomly just cease to exist. (If you believe in such things at all - I can't exclude anybody because of their belief system; that would be closed-minded and judgmental, which I am not. Such exclusions are frankly deplorable.) But do things just randomly cease to exist on their own? Does the earth have an expiration date? Does mankind have an expiration date?
Me, personally? I think that if December 21 really is going to be the end of the world as we know it, that it will be a more gradual process. I picture it a lot like The Day After Tomorrow, with crazy extreme weather (a little like what we've been experiencing here in the past couple of years...) that we're just not equipped to handle, so our existence just kind of fades away) ... and maybe zombies. The zombie part is probably just my overactive imagination, but it would add a little bit of spice to the whole "the world is ending" thing, wouldn't it? Just imagine if we had to fight our way through mountains of snow, or dodge tornadoes and tidal waves ... all whilst fighting off flesh-eating zombies.*
...you don't really think there will be zombies, do you...?  

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I think it could go either way. Uh oh. This apocalypse just got real. Because I love my readers, and I want you to be as safe as possible if the world does indeed end in December, I have included a couple of links to the CDC, so you can make sure you have all of the supplies necessary to survive the apocalypse.**

Here is all of the info (including more links) that you will need relating to emergency preparedness and response. You don't have to wait until the end of days to access this information, you know. It's surprisingly useful in hurricanes, too.
Now, for those of you concerned about the zombies, you should still click the link above to be prepared for the apocalypse itself, but you might want to check this out, too. Just in the the interest of self-preservation, you know? (You call it an overactive imagination; I call it being prepared. How different is a zombie from a cannibal, really? We all know that when the going gets tough, and people get hungry ... they will eat you. It happens. Have you seen the movie Alive? Stuff got real, and people got eaten. It can't hurt to be ready when they come for you.)
Well, that concludes today's conversation about the end of the world. I hope you now feel well-informed and prepared for what may be to come ... but don't dwell on the thought of our possible extinction. Just make sure to have lots of water on hand, and live life to its fullest! Because let's face facts: we're all mortal. We could cease to exist on any given day ...not just on December 21, 2012. Live, laugh and love like every day is your last.

*I'm sure you're thinking it ... no, I am not British. I realize that Americans don't really say the word "whilst," but I like it. I use it in every day conversation. It sounds so cultured. Chock that up to blogger's license ... again. The world is ending in less than a year, remember? I do what I want. 
**Hmmm. I'm not exactly sure how this whole apocalypse thing works. Can proper preparedness really lead to preservation? If I have a sufficient amount of drinking water and a bomb shelter, might I make it through the rubble to see 2013? Or will I just spend all of my money stocking up on gallons of water and building said bomb shelter, only to spontaneously implode at midnight on December 21? Also, I feel as though December 21 is very vague. December 21, at what time? And in what time zone? Will each respective time zone cease to exist as the clock strikes midnight there? This is really a lot to think about. I'm tired already.

You Say You Want a Resolution?

res·o·lu·tion

  [rez-uh-loo-shuhn]

noun

1.

a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club,or other group. Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution.

2.

a resolve or determination: to make a firm resolution to dosomething.

3.

the act of resolving or determining upon an action or courseof action, method, procedure, etc.

4.

the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute;firmness of purpose.

With the dawn of every new year, many people often find themselves committing to do something better moving forward. Everyone typically has some sort of resolution, whether it is to lose some weight, get more exercise, be more social ... resolutions can come in any shape and form. But my question is, with the possibility of the impending demise of our world as we know it, did anybody forego their resolutions for the year?

I look at it like this: if I only have less than a year left to live ... for that year, I'm going to live it up! You only live once, you know - I don't want to meet my apocalyptic doom while composing a spreadsheet, or putting together a proposal. I want to go out with a bang! So my resolution this year is to get out there and live life to its fullest.

This year, I want to do something I've never done, go places I've never gone, and eat foods I've never heard of. I want to live and love recklessly, to throw my head back and bask in the sunshine, to feel the powder sand beneath my toes and the wind in my hair. I want to get into a pillow fight, and eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I want to laugh until everything hurts, until I maybe even cry ... but I only want to shed happy tears this year. This year, I'M taking control of my own happiness and learning to let go, because I can't expect other people to make me happy or to always do the right thing ... but I CAN have that expectation of myself. And that power, that ownership ... feels really good...

Apocalypse, or not.



Nina Simone - Feeling Good by hydearck

2011: The Year in Review

Happy New Year!! Greetings from 2012, my pets! It appears as though we made it through 2011 relatively unscathed ... but what a year it was! According to the Yahoo! 2011 Year in Review, there was such a wealth of noteworthy news that 2011 had to be broken down into ten different categories. I'm going to dedicate this post to consolidating those ten categories into one list of 10 major events ... and heeeeere we go...

The Year 2011 in Review

1. We Got Some "Signs of the Times..."

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January 1 - Residents of Beebe, Arkansas got an unpleasant surprise when they awoke to at least 1,000 red-winged blackbird carcasses strewn about their city. There was no shortage of theories about the birds' demise. Possible causes ranged from mass poisoning (ruled out), stress from the New Year's fireworks celebrations, and of course, the obligatory  claims of the dawning apocalypse. This incident sparked a rash of sudden animal deaths reported around the world. A few days later, another 500 blackbirds were found dead in Baton Rouge, LA, and then the story went international; Sweden reported dozens of birds falling out of the sky. But the deaths didn't stop with the blackbirds; millions of fish carcasses started mysteriously floating to the surface in various waterways. The Chesapeake Bay reported about two million fish were estimated dead in the area, and around 40,000 crabs died on the coast of Kent in Britain. The mystery of the sudden animal deaths remains unsolved today.

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December 31 - Beebe residents rang in the 2012 New Year with dead blackbirds falling from the sky AGAIN. Coincidence? Further indication of the accuracy of the Mayan calendar predictions and the impending apocalypse? Or perhaps solid evidence that fireworks and blackbirds do not mix. (...and all of the dead sea creatures were just a fluke. No big deal. Nothing to see here, folks.)

According to The Huffington Post:

"Scientists say the loud cracks and booms from celebratory fireworks likely sent the birds into such a tizzy that they crashed into homes, cars and each other before plummeting to their deaths last New Year's Eve. The birds landed on roofs, sidewalks, streets and fields. One struck a woman walking her dog. Another hit a police cruiser."

Police in Beebe were prompted to ban fireworks after dozens of the birds were found dead one year after the original incident. I guess we'll have to see what happens on New Year's next year... if we make it that far. Now I'm not all that superstitious, but all things considered, maybe we should just take this one day at a time instead of anxiously awaiting the 2013 New Year's festivus of falling fowl. I'm not even sure blackbirds can be considered fowl, but I'm a sucker for alliteration. Let's move on.

2. An Island Nation Got ROCKED... 

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March 11 - The Tohoku region of Japan was devastated by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that caused monstrous waves measuring up to 30 feet in height and sweeping as far as 6 miles inland. The country was ill-prepared for the devastation that followed. Almost 16,000 people died, and nearly 5,000 disappeared in the fires and tsunami - this catastrophic event produced the highest number of casualties that Japan has experienced since World War II.

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3. Prince Charming Got the Girl... 

April 29 - Prince William married his longtime sweetheart, [commoner] Catherine Middleton, in an awe-inspiring service at Westminster Abbey that captured the attention of the world. 1,900 people were in attendance, and millions of others crowded the streets surrounding the abbey, hoping for a glimpse of the newlyweds. (And let's not forget the millions of Americans that woke up in the wee hours of the morning to tune in on their television sets ... oh, who am I kidding? That's what dvr is for, am I right?) Princess Kate's engagement ring was none other than the stunning sapphire beauty worn by Princess Diana in 1981. Her Royal Highness (so fancy!) chose a lovely, demure, satin and lace gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.    

 

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4. We Got the Bad Guy... 
May 11 - At 11:35 p.m. ET, President Obama held a live news conference from the White House. It was during this special broadcast that he stated to the world, "Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children." 

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5. A Mother Got Away With Murder... 

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July 5 - After an almost three-year-long ordeal, and less than eleven hours of deliberation, the jury in the Casey Anthony trial read the verdict heard 'round the world (okay, maybe just the country). Casey Anthony was found not guilty of the first degree murder and aggravated abuse of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. She was, however, convicted on four counts of providing false information to law enforcement officers. Much like the O.J. Simpson verdict of 1995, the jury's decision was met with a wave of shock and disbelief. The case gained notoriety because of the hauntingly sweet and innocent image of Caylee Anthony, but also because of the seemingly endless incongruity of Casey's ever-changing story. The trial was much like the search for Caylee itself, filled with Casey's less-than-half truths, evidence of her obvious negligence, and the pathetic attempts of her overindulgent mother, willing to forego justice for her granddaughter in order to preserve the existence of her pathologically selfish daughter. Whether or not she killed poor little Caylee is still a matter of water cooler debate, but thanks to lack of physical evidence and the perhaps overzealous efforts of the prosecutor, Casey Anthony is a free woman.

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6. NASA got Shut Down...
July 21 - The space shuttle Atlantis returned to Kennedy Space Center from its final voyage, mission Space Transportation System-135. The conclusion of this mission marked the end of a thirty-year shuttle program. The shuttle era will forever be haunted by the Challenger and Columbia tragedies; however, it will also be remembered for its many accomplishments. Over its thirty year duration, the program's fleet of five shuttles built the largest structure in space (the International Space Station) and transported astronauts to and from it. Shuttle crews also repaired the space station, captured wayward satellites, launched the Hubble Space Telescope, and conducted numerous scientific experiments. The overall cost of the program is estimated to have been $209 billion. Although the NASA program is no longer operating, it will forever remain in our hearts.

7. The Nation Got Occupied...

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September 17 - 2011 became the year of the underdog when protesters took to the streets for the Occupy Wall Street movement. The movement was not limited to Wall Street; diverse groups of "Occupiers" could be found nationwide, proclaiming, "We are the 99%!" Occupy Wall Street originally began as a peaceful protest against the "privileged 1%," the select individuals that own 40% of global wealth. However, the movement quickly snowballed into an all-encompassing platform for the disenfranchised to express their disdain and displeasure regarding the inequities found in society, and in their own personal lives.

8. Cancer Got the Better (Not the Best) of a Brilliant Visionary...

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October 5 - Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple, lost his 8-year battle with pancreatic cancer; he was just 56.  The world mourned the loss of him and his creative genius with an outpouring of emotion, a large portion of which was expressed using one of the very devices that Jobs himself helped to create - the iPhone. He was a technical pioneer, responsible for not only the iPhone, but other monumental contributions such as one of the first commercially successful lines of personal computers (the Apple II series), the built-in ethernet port, and Pixar Animation Studios. (Jobs was a co-founder; he was also credited as Executive Producer for Toy Story, the movie that put Pixar on the map.) Although his flame was snuffed out much too soon, he made such an impact in the time that he was here by revolutionizing music, movies, computers, and interpersonal communication. His memory will live on forever within his visions and innovations.

9. Two Dictators Got Inducted Into the 69 Club...**
October 20 - After 40+ years of reigning over Libya with terror and bloodshed, Dictator Moammar Gadhafi was killed and put on display for his countrymen to see; he was 69 years old. After his death, Libya ended its seven-month civil war, and now faces the arduous task of rebuilding a nation without resorting back to the deplorable tactics used by the former leader.

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December 17 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il died of a heart attack; he was also 69 years old. His death marked the end of his seventeen-year stint as the Supreme Leader of North Korea. Kim Jong-Il was succeeded by his son, Kim Jong-Un, and the question still remains whether the new leadership regime will allow for improved relations between North and South Korea.

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9.5. The Fairy Tale Got Scary...
October 31 - On Halloween, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries after a [not-so] shocking, measly, seventy-two days. The cost of the extravagant nuptials was said to total somewhere aroun $10 to 30 million. Luckily [for Kim], the couple had a prenuptial agreement. KK plans to keep her engagement ring (to which she is entitled, if she chooses to reimburse Hump for the full purchase price), which is rumored to be valued at $2 million. The couple's split invigorated the rumor mill, inspiring people of all walks of life to debate whether the wedding was a desperate ploy for publicity, or KK and Hump were just married too quickly. Whatever the truth may be, it's pretty obvious that this union was doomed  from the start. I guess Kris just couldn't Keep Up With the Kardashians.

10. We [Finally] Got the Hell Outta Dodge...
December 15 - After almost nine years, the United States formally declared the end of the War in Iraq. The war leaves us with many scars, both physical and mental. Almost 4,500 Americans lost their lives in the war effort, and about 30,000 were left wounded. About 4,000 troops remained in Iraq after the declaration, but they were expected to return home just in time to ring in the New Year with their loved ones. President Obama stated that the United States government plans to continue to provide economic and military help to Iraq in the days to come.



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...and there you have it, folks. That concludes my own personal account of the the top ten (and a half) key events of 2011. Hopefully you enjoyed my rundown (and hopefully you understand that I don't mean to trivialize any other events of 2011; these are just a few of the highlights). Again, Happy New Year! I leave you with well wishes for you and yours throughout the year of 2012 (and for many more to come if we get past that pesky Mayan calendar).

Peace and Love!

*Of course, I looked up fowl to determine whether or not I used it properly. What, you thought I wouldn't? I can't stand not knowing! ...and I did ... get it right, that is. 
** Yeah, I made that up. You know, like the 27 club ... only much, much older. I can't honestly say in good conscience that an uncanny amount of fairly famous people have died at the age of 69 ... but who's to say it's not true? I just found it an odd coincidence  that two crazy dictators died in 2011 at the ripe age of 69. Call it blogger's license.

...Guess Who's Back? [Again.]

I know. I'm SO fired. In my last posts (in September), I promised to update more frequently. Well . . . that obviously didn't happen. In my defense, I have been busy trying to finish up my last semester at school (for now); however, I won't make excuses, or bore you with the minute details as to why you should totally understand why I haven't been exactly prolific with my blogging. I'll just say I'm sorry, and hope that you're picturing me batting my eyelashes, giving you an apologetic, yet coy, look and sheepish grin . . . and that you find that look impossible to resist, so you forgive me and just keep reading. I'll also hope that instead of being upset that I've neglected you for so long, you'll instead rejoice at the fact that I am back, and in full effect!* So let's get to the nitty gritty, shall we?

A lot has happened since my last post. Well, let me clarify, because that implies that I have experienced major, life-changing events in the past 2-3 months, and that is not the case. I say a lot has happened, because it's been three months. Stuff happens every day; of course a lot has happened in ninety of them.

Instead of giving you the rundown on all that's happened, I'll summarize . . . In the past three months, I have: made a few new friends, reconnected with some old ones, been to a few great events, hosted my first Thanksgiving dinner with ten people, done a lot of sitting on my couch, made some bracelets, tried a few new recipes, stayed out until 4 a.m. more often than I have in a looooooong time, sipped on an eighteen year-old scotch, and discovered a few new places for good eats.** All in all, I'd say I'm adjusting to Atl quite nicely!


*S/O to my friend Christa for inspiring me to get back to the blogosphere. She's new to this blogging thing, so please make sure to check her out at Da Spicy Peach, and show her some el-oh-vee-ee.
**Reviews, updates, and more info to follow - please check back sooner than later!

Stranded at the Drive-In?

Ahhh, the drive-in movie theater. Remember those? I always seem to relate the drive-in movie with that scene from Grease, where Danny tries to get fresh with Sandy, so she stomps off in her poodle skirt, and poor Danny is left alone, singing forlornly into the night whilst standing in front of the screen, ruining all of the other moviegoers' experience in the process. You know the one:



Good times. Believe it or not, I actually remember going to the drive-in movies with my parents when I was little. I'm pretty sure the last movie we saw before the theater closed its doors was Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome. Well, last week, the hubs and found a little gem inside the perimeter, called Starlight Six Drive-In Theatre, and we had a throwback date night of our own! This is a great idea for a fun and different outing, and it's easy on the pockets, too. They have six screens, each of which hosts a double feature every night; the first movie begins at 9 p.m., and the second begins around 11. Adults are only $7 apiece, and if you can stay awake, that means you get two movies for the low-low price of one! Who doesn't like a twofer? What fun! They have a snack bar on site, where you can purchase munchies that tempt your tummy, but that's the great thing about the drive-in -- you can bring your own snacks (without having to hide them in your purse)! The coolest thing about this place is that although it's inside the city, it's surrounded by trees, which keep the glaring city lights from disturbing your movie-going experience. It's a really cool effect, watching the movies on the big screen, with nothing but trees in the background. I bet scary movies are sick there; it probably gets super creepy.

I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an original date night idea, or even just a fun outing with some friends. For the movie buffs out there, where else can you pay $7 for two movies, bring your own snacks, AND not have to worry about those inconsiderate people that are inevitable always sitting within a three seat radius from you, whispering and providing obnoxious commentary? Sounds like a win-win to me!

Starlight Six Drive-In Theatre
2000 Moreland Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
404.627.5786

...Back from Hiatus

Hi all! Remember me? I can't believe it has been over a month since my last post. When I first moved here, I was so eager to get started on this blog that I got started right away. Well, let's just say that eagerness burned brightly and fizzled out quickly. I became so consumed with the hustle and bustle of moving to a new city, that I totally neglected my blog. But don't fret, my pets. I'm back. Just think of this break as a brief hiatus between seasons of your favorite show . . . because isn't that what it really was, after all?

Let me see if I can do a little catch-up episode for you . . . here's the past month, in a nutshell:

• The house is coming together nicely! All of our furniture has finally been delivered, the downstairs is all but finished, and we are definitely lovin' our new digs. Both sets of parents visited last month, and they all love the house, too. It's always nice to get the seal of approval from your 'rents, isn't it? Even if you do pay all of your own bills.
• We made a quick jaunt to nearby Columbus to visit my aunt and uncle, who have this uh-mazing house on a mountain lake. C must have loved the place. He fished. I tell you, he continues to surprise me with all of these manly things. First, he assembled everything in our house. Now, he's doing outdoor things like fishing. And he says he's a city boy. Needless to say, I did not participate in the fishing. Do I look like the type? If there's any confusion -- I'm not. Thanks.
• My bestie and I started kicking around the idea of opening a little accessory business. Since both of us are hanging out at home, wasting our lives away by Skyping each other, the least we could do is craft. So, keep an eye out soon for our upcoming Etsy shop. Think bracelets, headbands, and other fun outfit-makers. I'll keep you posted on that!
• I got a new kitty!! Interestingly, she is the first legit pet that I've ever had. I make the legit qualification, because I did have a pet hermit crab when I was little. I kid you not. My mom was (still is, actually) allergic to animal dander, so I was never allowed to have a furry friend. (In fact, you should have heard the passive aggressive guilt trip I got for getting this cat. Hmph.) Talk about a depraved childhood, right?! Anyway, I got the cutest little kitty a couple of days ago. She's a Russian Blue/American Domestic Short Hair mix named Stella, and I'm kind of in love with her. The whole process all happened rather quickly. I saw a Russian Blue on someone else's Facebook page, and just knew that I had to have one. The hubs and I decided that if we were going to get a pet that we should adopt a rescue, so we looked around on Petfinder, and found our new baby! 

If you are thinking about getting a new pet, you should definitely consider checking your local rescue shelters . . . and please remember to get your pets spayed or neutered! There is a heart-wrenching surplus of unwanted pets that have to be euthanized because of irresponsible pet owners. Don't be a part of the problem; be a part of the solution! Pets can be adopted from PetSmart, or local shelters. Petfinder was a great resource for us; we were able to locate and adopt Stella within a day or two. For you local folks looking to make a rescue kitty part of your home, check out Cats in the Cradle in Alpharetta, GA. That's where we found our pretty kitty! Ask for Sally. She was really awesome about talking me through everything I would need to make Stella comfy in her new home. So, call Sally, and go and get your own kitten . . . right meow, please.

That about sums up my last month. Don't worry, more updates/new stuff to come soon. Promise.