Chip!

I am still completely exhausted. I’ve been sleeping upwards of 12 hours a day, which is incredibly, incredibly strange for me. I called and made an appointment with Jess for the 1st, but I’m hoping that things improve before then. I’m not sure what it could be, and I’m a little scared. But knowing is always better than not, and it’s not going to be something I can’t handle.

We have a new member of our household. *beams* We brought Mr. Chip Kennedy, the dwarf hamster with the most, home yesterday. V had asked me to check in on her pets (2 guinea pigs, 2 rabbits, 3 birds, and Chip) while she and Dave finally went on their honeymoon. She said that they were trying to downsize a bit, and she knew Sean had been wanting a ham again. So she offered him to us.

I brought Sean by and we both fell in love with the little guy. He’s so tiny and so cute! We brought him home and set him up in his new habitat. It’s palatial compared to what he had before. We had fun going to Pet Smart and getting some replacements – the wheel and top for the cage that Sean had were too big for his little paws, and we also needed basic supplies. We also bought Zoe a few toys and a new bag of treats, because she was a little put out by all the hubbub surrounding the little guy. She’s been good since.

I’ll post some pictures when I get a couple of decent ones. He’s been hiding out, sleeping in a giant strawberry. I’m jealous.

Sean and I have elected to start Atkin’s. It was designed for people with diabetes, so it’s definitely a good step for Sean. And maybe for me. I haven’t had my sugar checked in a long while. Just as long as we do something and get off of the sugar. And lose some weight in the process. A married couple friend of mine went on Atkin’s and have had a ton of success. They’ve offered their support, advice, and recipes.

I have a great group of friends. 🙂

The books arrive on Wednesday – 2 cookbooks and 2 basics on the whole process. I signed up for a month-long free trial of Amazon Prime so that I got free two-day shipping. I’m going to see how well it works; I may end up keeping it. It’s $79 per year, but they offer unlimited program/movie streaming, free two-day shipping, cheap one-day shipping, AND discounts on merchandise.

For instance, with the discount, I ordered a starter’s course in Reiki today for $25 (normally $40). The beginner’s classes in this area cost approximately $200. This is a good, cheap way for me to learn the basics and determine if I’m honestly interested and capable. Then I can debate investing more money into learning the skill.

We are buying our first HD TV together tomorrow. Its very reasonable, and I am very excited. We have ordered HBO and will be hosting True Blood nights here, so to have the entire set-up is exciting for both of us.

We have still been talking about getting married. Things are honestly perfect right now. I’ve never been this happy and at peace in my life. He’s my best friend, and the comfort I have with him astounds me. My parents and I talked about it on Father’s Day, after all of my siblings had booked it I stuck around. They both like him very much, and can tell how happy I am. Our wedding isn’t an "if" to them, it’s a "when." That’s a nice feeling. Family is incredibly important to me, and the fact that my parents approve is incredible for me.

Speaking of Father’s Day…ugh.

So a few weeks ago Dad told me he needed a new drill. No problem. I ordered it and told Kim we could split it. She cried poverty, as she always does. Sean and I covered the cost. The day before Father’s Day, she calls and tells me that she got a huge bonus and was going…shopping. For clothes. When she has a closet full at home with tags on them. *sigh* Oh, and by the way, can she bring someone to the lunch I’m paying for tomorrow?

Seriously? Seriously.

I grinned and bore it. My brother also no-showed. My half-sister showed up for ten minutes with her husband and three kids and booked it. I couldn’t believe the disrespect. Granted, I cut my half-sister some slack – they drove all the way up from CT and surprised my Dad. That was cool. I wish they would have stayed longer, though.

My Dad is such an awesome guy. He and I are so close – probably the closest out of all my siblings. I don’t understand why the other kids treat him like crap. My sister can’t be bothered. My brother…well,  yeah, my brother’s an addict, so I can’t expect much from him anyway. My other sister just kind of floats in and out of our lives.

I am not looking forward to when my parents get older and need more help. I hope to God that if we get married Sean is understanding and kind enough to help me out (which he is), because the other three won’t be bothered.

It just makes me sick to the pit of my stomach. I don’t understand how you can take advantage of someone’s kindness that way, and how you can’t appreciate your parents. I just do not understand it at all.

On that note, time for me to head out and do some bonding with Chippy. 🙂