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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Starting a new puzzle with two curious kittens is a different experience…

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

It is. J is loving it and claims she will take them with her when she moves out in however many years.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yes! We adopted two this week. They’re five and a half months, a bonded pair.

Fluffy grey kitten sitting in the window. Her name is Marzi, short for Marzipan.

Sleepy tabby kitten laying on a bed. His name is Roy, short for Royal.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I’ve shut myself in the (fully furnished, heated) basement with the kittens. They are too cute and too rambunctious in the morning! Hopefully my kiddo can sleep in without hearing them pretend they weigh 50 pounds each.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

And I come back from the gym and neither monitor will work. This doesn’t happen when I work from home! Oh well. Tiny screen it is.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I have two monitors and one of them keeps flashing off and on today. Unplugging and plugging back in did not help. My monitors are possessed. Sometimes they don’t work at all and I have to use my tiny laptop screen. TGIF

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I'm sorry. Hard days are hard. I hope the coffee was good.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

That would be very shocking to come across! I think I’d be less bothered if I saw a whole group out marching versus one random one.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The kittens are here and they are adorable.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We had a birthday party at Get Air yesterday and noticed the water fountain had tape on it and a sign that said it wasn’t working. Watched many kids go to get a drink and see the sign. Assume they then had to go buy water. Then one kid peeled the tape off and tried it. It worked.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are a small office. Between days off and illnesses, I am the only one here today. Maybe there will be mail and someone will come by. I am going to put my music on without headphones today.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Not the way to start the week! I hope you have coffee now. Or soon.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Wow! That’s a great start to a Monday!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

These two are coming home with us tomorrow!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That’s good that you’ve had those discussions. I feel for you and the responsibility! And the worry about needing to make the calls because that means he can’t. Sigh. I’m thinking of you guys and hoping that you don’t have to be responsible to make those decisions for a LONG time yet.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I had medical authority for mom but my cousin was my rock talking me through everything. I’m guessing your dad sees you as someone who can be trusted to have his best interest at heart.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you’re able, it’s a good time to ask what he’d want you to do in certain situations. Having gone through this last year, I felt lucky Mom ahead had a medical scare just the month before so I had an idea of what she’d want. Also-I hope if it ever comes to that, you have people to talk it through.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ooooooh, they are both beautiful. We will make sure to stop in to see them at Otis and Clementine!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’m having a piece of bread and butter (no crusts and cut up small) with my (room temp) soup today and it is so lovely to be able to eat something different! Progress.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ooooohhhh, does it stay cool for long? I love my cooling pillow. Ow imagining a cool mattress too.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Also really glad he texted you for tums!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oh Jesus, Amanda! Thankful that you called and keeping you guys in my thoughts. Hope all goes smoothly and a quick recovery.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have the day off and have my post surgery check this morning. Planned to run errands after and grab lunch out but remembered that I need soft foods! Packing a protein shake it is!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Totally. I didn’t know about the detour when driving through but I would risk it as a pedestrian as well rather than go that far out of my way.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We drove through here this morning and I was worried for the pedestrians. They had pylons up and we were right on the edge of the shoulder. There should be better options for pedestrians!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Definitely sounds like you now feel safe enough to process. I’m happy for you that this stressor is lifting. I hope it brings you much relief.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks! Yes I look forward to a very hot coffee again in the next few weeks!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I had a gum graft and only allowed warm food/drinks until it heals.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meh. It’s ok but it’s caffeine and I fully expect it will give me that boost that I need to get back to work today!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I’m allowed caffeine again! But only warm, not hot. Went to make one and the battery in the scale died making the pour over option that much more of a challenge. Judging by the colour of my coffee once I added the cream, this is not going to be a good coffee. Weak and cold. But caffeine!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oh ya I can’t add to overnight oats. I’ve tried and it’s just not edible to me.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It is very sweet. I usually mix in just half a scoop into my smoothies for that reason alone. But I’ve been doing a scoop with unsweetened almond milk this week after my dental surgery and it’s like having a milkshake it’s so sweet.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Almost 48 hours past my dental surgery and getting the swing of this soft food diet. Mashed banana mixed with peanut butter is a very tasty dessert. Also made a squash soup, and a batch of mashed potatoes. I thought I was going to be stuck with protein shakes and apple sauce.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And that was not bad at all. Surgeon was lovely and I was so frozen I felt nothing. We shall see once the freezing wears off.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Driving to my dental surgery appt and they call a half hour before to say he’s running late and can I come 15-30 minutes later. My dear, I am almost there already between my anxiety about traffic and need to be early. So now more time to amp up the anxiety.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

So it’s not just ours. Luckily they are fantastic neighbours other than the noise. And this one turned his off at midnight last night so not as bad as other weekends.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It’s a great step forward regardless! I had it as well for two losses, and early bleeding with my daughter. That was over a decade ago now so processes may have changed, but at the time it was a trip to the ER for WinRho.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oh that’s very exciting! I wonder how early in the pregnancy they can test? Like if in an early pregnancy loss, if they could potentially test that early as well instead of tying up ER resources. I’m happy for my Rh negative daughter’s future!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Then the ones across and over one have live bands with speakers a few times a year. I may need to move far far into the woods.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Does everyone have neighbours that have loud parties or is it just us? Tonight the next door neighbour’s bass is just so annoying. I am annoyed because when he does this, it goes until three and I can’t sleep. Last week it was the other side of us out in the yard yelling until 4:15.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Not sure what you mean about the zapping but I’ve been turning features off on mine. I don’t need (or want) the constant heart rate monitoring.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Same. It’s a lot of work. Hope it goes well! And then you can enjoy being done.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I have a dental surgery on Monday and can’t have caffeine for 12 hours prior or 48 hours after. I thought it would be smart to ween myself off. Today I’m regretting that decision. The headache, the crankiness… just made a decaf and am expecting a LoT from it.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We are taking ours to a party at the park today as well. We have yet to actually plan her party and her birthday was weeks ago!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I made sure to tell them at the beginning that it was my very first class, so I didn’t get frustrated (yet). I just tried to follow as best I could and am happy they were so nice. The contemporary parts were really tricky for me.

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I hope you enjoy yours once you get out the door!

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Angela @ardvark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It was a lot! They picked up where they left off last year and I was the only newbie. But I enjoyed it and the teacher and students are all very nice and welcoming and didn’t expect me to be awesome. It’s just going to be a steep learning curve for a while.

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