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Floater
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Owning a chinchilla is pretty much like having a toddler 
I had let Hegel out to play, and I needed to use the toilet so I let him into the bathroom with me. He headed to jump on and off the sauna seats and jumped on the (obviously cold) hot stones and PEED ON THEM. Oh my word, luckily his piss dries out into a rusty color so I can wash the affected stones tomorrow and wipe the griddle underneath. But there's a Finnish saying about when people do something stupid that affects themselves negatively, that they are pissing on the hot stones. (As, if a human would do that while bathing in the sauna, it would smell horrible.)
I had let Hegel out to play, and I needed to use the toilet so I let him into the bathroom with me. He headed to jump on and off the sauna seats and jumped on the (obviously cold) hot stones and PEED ON THEM. Oh my word, luckily his piss dries out into a rusty color so I can wash the affected stones tomorrow and wipe the griddle underneath. But there's a Finnish saying about when people do something stupid that affects themselves negatively, that they are pissing on the hot stones. (As, if a human would do that while bathing in the sauna, it would smell horrible.)
Cate
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Archie brings me so much happiness & I'm really glad you have Heikki (Hegel?) , even if he is mischievous xo
Floater
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Me too, he's a hoot
(I use different names for him depending on if he's a sweetie or a little imp ) Pets are the best <3
Floater
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Yeah I called the supermarket and told them to watch out for the batch... I haven't gotten sick yet but I did have the runs this morning so there might be more of that in store. I'll wait a few hours before going to the gym just in case, don't want to hit the brown note during a workout...Oh yuck! I hope you don't suffer any ill effects. Ham is a lot less heat stable than things like salami.
Another sign that my PTSD symptoms are lifting: I'm interested in my appearance again. I decided to give myself a home haircut - just snipped some split dry ends off - but it feels so good to have that dead weight off and I can't wait to wash my hair the next time, I love how it feels to wash and condition freshly cut hair, my fingers just slide through the hair <3
Obviously tossed the ham sandwich and had lentil stew with pollock, four rice cakes with marg and marmite, and a small bowl of mango and pomegranate seeds instead. Next up I'll clean Heikki's cage and vacuum the apartment. I think I'll keep the blinds down today, there's another heat wave heading towards Finland... My biggest Schlumbergera is showing signs of sunburn (the leaves have slightly reddened) and UV levels are crazy high.
You love to hear it.We're supposed to hit 37° today and I'm in my elasticated stockings. At work. With no ac. It's ok so far though: I'm on the good side of the building.
Floater
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I don't! I had it while walking back from the grocery store, I stopped by a meadow and watched the sunset. Thank you <3 And yeah dinner was delish and very filling. I think I'll have leftovers for breakfast and go aqua jogging after I've cleaned Heikki's cage. I already packed my swimming gear.
The downside of eating healthier is that I look like a blimp once again. But: that's better than feeling like sh*t and only having a flat stomach because no food -> no fiber -> constant runs. And in a few days my gut will readjust.
Floater
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She loved him
And Heikki was on his very best behavior I'm finally getting sleepy. But while I was waiting to get tired, Heikki got an extra playtime and he seems to be getting more used to me handling him. I can pick him up with only mild scurrying and resistance. Now that I can hold him even for just 10 seconds, I noticed he has the prettiest eyes: black-brown irises, slit vertical pupils, and whites that have a lavender hue to them. He is such a magical little thing. Took a nibble out of my Bible tonight but I don't think God would mind that at all.
Gotta practice being fierce and fearless until then