I’m barely awake and Knickknack is already stirring shit. I hope this isn’t an indication of how things will be the rest of the day. The skies are running on the cloudy side, and there’s a very slight chance we’ll see some rain. Nonetheless, Mom has a load of clothes in the wash. I don’t expect it to be too bad today, either way.

Today is Chaucer‘s 15th birthday. He snuggled with me all night- up close, even. Mal‘s spot was always curled up next to my torso. Most of the time, Chaucer sleeps down by my feet. Lately, I’ve been lucky enough for the upper body cuddles. I brushed him yesterday, removing about a baseball-sized wad of fur. He still left me a hairball this morning.

My tax refund dropped unexpectedly early – probably Friday. I did my one yearly tradition and bought myself something completely frivolous. Last year it was the LED handles for my poi. This year, I decided to try another flowart, and bought a set of Doodlegrip flow fans. I opted for black ones. Since they’re made of HDPE and are pretty much impossible to paint, I’ll probably buy covers for them eventually. I figure the fans will be something I can practice indoors, during shitty weather.

Also in the frivolous purchase category, some glow-in-the-dark forest spirits for the terrariums.

Note: I’ve never even seen “Princess Mononoke“. Extra frivolous.

I don’t have anything planned for today, just laundry, maybe painting. Tomorrow is the monthly ladies’ luncheon.

And… I just remembered I might hear from the dispo today, so now I’m slightly freaked out. Yay.