I think it usually is a sign of that but I also think that some of them just don't like their heads touched that much. Usually dogs like it when we pet them on the head, but I read that some prefer under the chin and are scared to see a hand coming at the top of their head. Sometimes they need a butt spankin'. XD I try not to do it often though, I hate the hurt look they give when they're in trouble. Plus, some will bite over that when they normally wouldn't. I've had that happen too.

XD It's ok. Yeah, that's what happened. He's getting crabbier, I think he's really starting to age now.

Awww, what a good boy. It's a good thing they can't understand you. Probably. XD I think Max would know if I said that. He knows way too much English. Luckily for him, he is the favorite. Well, Casper is super special to me too. I love them in different ways just like I would if they were human children. XD

Yes, it is. And there's too little of it the older we get. :/ Oh, I know! My mom used to drive me nuts with all that stuff too but she finally realized she was wasting her breath. XD I do like to shop for pretties though if I have money. But clothes and groceries are the pits.

You'll make it. You won't have a choice. XD I think that's one of the reasons life is hard, to prepare us for the day when our parents are no longer around. I do worry about the fact that you don't like to leave the house though. I hope you can find someone to help you when the time comes. *hugs*

She probably is. I had some pretty good teachers but I know not everyone gets so lucky. I'm glad she's doing a little better though. Tell her she can have a cookie if she keeps it up. XD I think school from home is driving everybody crazy. If they'd wanted to do that they'd have homeschooled their kids from the beginning. XD

Wow, Rayven, that's a pretty avatar!

Tam-Thank you! Weird is looking lovely too. I think everyone looks especially nice right now. Most are in the Christmas spirit.








Moi-You just have good reflexes. *nods* That' good, you'll be ready if someone tries to punch you in the face. XD I do too. *nods* Yeah they are. XD

That would be great but no, they're not sadly. At least we have our memories.

Awww, that's so sweet. Max just plops down beside me like a buffalo. XD I used to wonder that about my last dog, Chase. His eyes were so human it was almost creepy. No, Skinwalkers aren't supposed to be good, but shapeshifters can be. Theoretically speaking of course. XD

Well, I guess we can't be super high on life all the time. We'd get really annoying if we were like those perky people. XD True. I mostly hate trying them on. The mirror is not my friend. If I didn't feel bad about myself before, I will by the time I leave the dressing room. XD

Don't do that, just make some changes. If you can't change the leaving the house part, maybe work on learning how to do enough things so you can get by or at least won't need as much help from other people, especially in the event that you have to hire help. The more you do yourself, the less you'll have to pay for. You could also work on letting more people into your life. You might be surprised, they may need your help as much as you need theirs. *nods*

To be fair, the teachers are stressed out too and probably getting all kinds of excuses from students, so I'm sure they might be taking it out on innocent students too. That doesn't make it right, but maybe your sister might not take it so personally if she looks at it from their perspective too. She doesn't like cookies?! O.o What kid doesn't like cookies?

You just described my brother. XD Mostly from years ago, but he's still spoiled though. He's 29 and he works but does nothing for himself when he's at home. My parents are his slaves and he uses his OCD as an excuse. "But I can't touch it." *rolls eyes* I'm sorry you sister is annoying you but her bad behavior is on your mom, not you. If she does something bad, just let your mom know and then let yourself off the hook.

XD It's best not to. Kids just say that stuff to get attention and to get their way. My ex-husband threatened to off himself constantly. I finally figured out he was just doing that to get his way and because he was sick in the head. So one day I told him to go ahead and asked him if he needed help. He never threatened to do it again. I would not recommend that approach with everyone, especially if they've never said it before, they might be serious and genuinely seeking help. But he was just throwing a tantrum and if he was going to do it he would have done it a long time ago. I was confident about that.

I'm sitting here feeling like I'm falling apart. Neighbour cranked her music AGAIN, and then acts like I'm a bully when I have to go ask her to turn it down.

Before I forget, Merry Christmas Eve and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!





Moi-Awww. That's a perfectly reasonable reaction.

Nobody flops down like a Great Dane. XD I always worry about their elbows. I wish I could become a leopard or something awesome like that.

I know. I'm slowly trying to let people in again and I think God has helped me because they've all been pretty pleasant. Well, you may just have to hire help then. Then you can boss them around. XD

Yeah, that info shouldn't be public. That could embarrass someone to death. Wow, what a pickypants. XD I'm picky too so I really have no room to talk. XD Please don't tell her I said that.

I can definitely understand that. *nods* It almost did kill me once. Toxic people are the worst. I'm sorry you have to deal with that.

Well, moms kind of have to worry about that. I think it's programmed in. XD Your aunt must just be gullible. XD












Tam-Did you tell her that you're sick? *hugs*

You should have told her that you hope you don't have to come and tell her again because you're sick and you might "accidentally" give it to her.

Rayven, I thought of that, but I was afraid it'd just have her calling the management and telling them I'm threatening her. Plus, it didn't feel right to do. And I haven't been telling anyone around here I'm ill except my brother.

Fish to eat. I've had carp, halibut, herring, sole, plaice, salmon, tuna, arctic char, anchovies, northern pike... and others. Haven't tried catfish yet. It's still in the freezer.