Hey there lovely, sorry I'm late. Did you miss me? I have noticed creative new flairs and profile touches from a favorite artist of mine ;) You're looking stylish and edgy! Love it.
I'm glad to hear that things seem to be moving in a positive direction through your work and self-discovery, even though there have been challenges, it sounds like you and your new family will be have a good life together, and am truly happy for all three of you, and your four-legged family members, of course! You all deserve something nice. Caesar sounds like a joy. I like the name you have given him too. It's the name of a force to be reckoned with!
That's really cool that Apollo and Hades are going to a dog school, where they can really shine, and I'm glad to hear about the monetary windfall. My mom and I always thought that Prince could have been a good dog to work with people who have disabilities, when he was younger, especially children because he has a patient temperament, and Pyrenean Mountain dogs naturally are nuturing and accustomed to watching over and guiding herds of smaller weaker animals, and helping people as working dogs. They are adaptable, intelligent, and sensitive to non-verbal communication
My pup is doing pretty well for a senior. A little arthritis, that seems under control with medicine from the vet, but he still likes to walk daily, and sit in the park, relax in the backyard in the shade of the trees, play with his cat companions, eat treats, get petted and snuggle for a movie night, had a hearty appetite. He seems to be comfortable and happy, living a solid quality, and I am grateful that he is here.
When you want your Skiddo, hit me up, here or on discord, we'll work out that time! Your goat wants to be with it's mom :)
Things are going in an interesting direction. I had been getting lazy on the doll-making, but am about to make up for lost time. Last week I got my largest at a time commission ever, a couple wants to buy twenty dolls from me. I am proud to sell one. I am excited to get to work on these girls!
I am really happy that I made the decision to go vegan. I think doing so was one of the best things I ever did for my health and well-being physically and mentally, and know that I am doing my part for the environment and to treat my fellow inhabitants of this earth with respect and empathy. I love animals, and have grown wise enough to know that true love isn't selfish, and you can't care for another, then knowingly cause their suffering or end their lives to make products out of them to suit our whims of taste or fashion. We nurture, help and protect what we love, and you don't buy and sell those you care about, that's called exploitation. I am so glad that I opened my eyes to what I was doing.
I think I am making progress with my mom. My goal was to have my lifestyle respected, and I think that's happening. She does not ask me any longer to buy certain products like chicken or fish for her. She did at first, and when I objected, she said things like, "It's not for you, it's for me. I'm not vegan." I have said that I'm not comfortable giving my money to those industries anymore a few times that I think it is starting to stick, despite her initial disappointment that I wasn't going to keep buying things. She will buy what she wants, but I don't want to be the go-between on this. I feel like she is empathizing more and more with my concerns.
Sometimes she does still ask for things like eggs, milk or honey because she genuinely has trouble remembering the difference between veganism and vegetarianism I think. She means well, It's just different than the life she is accustomed to, and it takes time for people to adjust to changes around them. I will say something like, "Sorry, I'm not allowed to buy that." She'll be like, "Oh, that's right. I remember." She asked if I could get creamer for her coffee the other day, and said that she didn't mind if it's almond milk.
I thought this was very positive. Sometimes she even buys things for me like brands that she recognizes I shop, that are vegan. Some of the food labels she enjoys herself actually, when she gives it a try. So definitely I think I have gotten tolerance.
Yes, spring has sprung, the plum trees bloomed last month, and it's getting pretty! Daffodils have come up in the back yard, camelia bushes and azaleas in the front, and I can't wait for the summer roses!! Tell me, what are you most looking forward to? I Just ordered the garden herb mitsuba to plant. I have never tried it before, but there's a first time for everything <3