novusfemina:  I never said my cats liked the costumes...they hate them but I figure for all that I do for them day in and day out they can at least dress up for me.

Angel Spun: Yeah I suppose it would be an oxymoron however this recipe calls for absolutely no dairy.  It's mainly crushed nuts and coconut oil.

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 You crack me up!

Kiraela: So far only one of my cats has given me any real problems with this.  My normally sweet docile kitty actually tried to bite me as I put her costume on but, I'm determined that they will all be in costume on Halloween.

Trisha: I don't know.  She never suggested it so I'm not sure how much it would help.  I don't get anxiety attacts anymore, unless I go off my medication and even then they aren't bad ones, so I guess she feels that it isn't serious enough to require counseling sessions.  Maybe I'll ask her next time.  I was also thinking it may be because she is the only one in her practice and her waiting room was pretty full.  Perhaps this is her way of making sure eveyone gets seen.


Life:  I was still in bed around 10 this morning when I noticed my husband acting strange.  He had already awaken about 7 oclock but around 10 he kept coming into our room but seemingly for no purpose.  He'd come in and walk right back out.  The second time I even asked him what he was doing but only glanced at me and kept on walking.  Finally, I got out of bed and he came into my bathroom and told me that my cat was missing and that we needed to find her.  Here we go again.  I was so upset because only yesterday I'd told him that if he's going to let the cats out in the yard he MUST watch them because my youngest can climb the fence.  So of course I'm pissed at him but knew I had to find my cat.  It took about 2 hours but eventually she began to respond as I called her.  She was in the back of my house in the bushes were there are tons of thorns.  I tried to get down there but got cut on my leg.  So my husband went down there to look for her.  I'd call her, she'd respond and he'd try to get as close as he could but he could never get close enough to grab her and she would not go to him.  After what seemed like forever, eventually she came out of the woods and made her way over to me.  I was so upset with her but also relieved at the same time.  I gave her a bath just in case she ran into some fleas and ticks but she seems perfectly fine.  I and my husband on the other hand have lots to thorn cuts to tend to.  

I just purchased hedges that can grow up to 12 feet which I am going to plant all along the fence, so hopefully once I get those going, I won't have to worry about her hopping over anymore.

Yes, my cats are like children, but this year I've given up and will be giving them their way.  The one costume I have is still too big even after my altering it and the other one I got was to big as well.  They said to measure from head to their bottom to determine size but I suppose that only works for dogs.  Anyway, the last one I ordered was from an eBay fraudster who took my money (and the money of a few others) but never delivered a product.  So, I re sold my other costume and decided to give it up this year.  I'll dress them next year and hopefully it'll be more simpler, at least now, I know what size they wear.

I did finally get my costume though.  It's a maids costume but I altered it and dyed the white lace parts a pretty teal blue.  Now it looks more like a Moulan (sp?) Rouge type outfit.  I'm going to dress my husband up as a vampire but I want to do his eyes like Johnny Depp in Pirates (so sexy!)

I still haven't been thinking about my hair too much lately.  My newest passion is vintage clothing, buying and selling.  I'd never been to a thrift store prior to a week ago and I was surprised at how much fun I had, it was like searching for treasure.  I can't wait to go again in a few days.

I also went to the Moscow Cat Theater this past weekend, it was so much fun!  They train regular domesticated cats to do circus tricks, it was amazing!  It was geared alot towards kids as they had clowns too, I imagine to fill the time as they prepared the cats backstage.  They even called my husband up to be part of the show at one point.  He was sick and feverish with a cold but he loved it.  He was making silly faces and winking at the crowd, the people seemed to enjoy it but I was preoccupied with the thought that he may pass out.  He was fine though and was saying how much he loves being on the stage and how even sick, the show must go on... he's such a ham!

Um, my house is coming along great!  I'm finally going to get the dining set that I want next week, so we can have proper meals and a proper Thanksgiving at the table.

I figure that by the end of the year we'll have everything done around here and hopefully then, I'll be ready to join the Compact.  I'd love to try to not make any new purchases (except the essentials) for one year, or at least six months.  I think learning to get by with only what I have will be great for me.  I've actually done it before but then it was easier because I didn't have the means to consume.  This will be more of a challenge because I'll have the means but will have to use discipline not to shop.

Yay, Halloween is getting closer everyday!  I already carved my pumpkin which turned out really nice but apparently, I carved too prematurely because it's already rotted and had to be thrown away.   My husband and I are even already snacking on those little candy bars.  Not only can't I believe that I'm eating this candy, I can't believe how much I can eat, it's nuts!  I've finally lost 5lbs and if I keep this up, I'm most likely going to put it all back on.  I think now is the time for me to practice discipline.  

Ooh, great tip, thanks!  It was the first intricate carving I'd ever done so it was a bit disappointing to have it rot so soon, hopefully this will work for me!

It really was!  I only wish I could teach my own cats to do some of those tricks.  My cats are pretty smart, I just don't know how to begin teaching some of those tricks.  Perhaps I'll buy another cat training book.

Woo Hoo, Ojon!  Now, I really can't wait to try it!  Thanks Lisabelle and Curlgirl for telling me of your experiences with it.   I'm getting the S&H plus the restorative treatment, I'll let you know how it works for my hair.