Haven't been here in quite a while.

Not much has really changed, to be honest. Lots more ferrets, but I'm still the same offensive asshole everyone knows. So, that being said, let's get on with the bullshit. Be back later on.

Pictures

These are a few photos I've taken recently. The first one is edited and put slightly towards the red spectrum. The second is not edited.  Click to enlarge to full size.

Pride vs. Conceit, Confidence vs. Arrogance

When does it come time to finally put your foot down? Why do I continue to let people put me down and belittle me?  The blatant ignorance of some people just makes my blood boil. Some people think I am a lowlife...but those people have no idea about the things I do in my life to just keep on going. I can honestly say that I have done pretty decent for myself, compared to some of the people in this world. I have never been arrested. I am not living on the streets. I am not prostituting myself or other people for money and drugs. I know that I may not have accomplished everything there is to accomplish in life, but I must say that I came out pretty damn decent. There are a lot of people in this world who are total fuck-ups. Yeah, I have had some problems in my life. I am still a good person and I am a better person for coming out those problems in one piece. There were many times I wanted to give up on my life. I am finally starting to realize that life is worth it and I need to stay here. It's taken me a while to come to that conclusion. It's been a slow, daunting process. I am still working on it; I am working on myself every day of my life. I have my good days and my bad days, I know we all do. I also know that I am worth something in this world, and it's going to take a lot more than people talking out of their ass to bring me down. People think I am a bitch, but the truth is, I can be your best friend or your worst enemy. It's up to you to choose the side you want to be on. Put me down for no reason? Chances are I won't want anything to do with you. Treat me with the respect I deserve? We'll be good. The self-absorbed nature of people today really makes me sick. There is a BIG difference between pride and conceit/self absorption. The people that I admire most in life are the ones that are humble about their accomplishments, not the ones who rub your face in them like it was a pile of shit. Once again, pride, not conceit. I don't appreciate people who think they are Mother Teresa. Some people need a slice of humble pie and to get off of their high horse and walk like the rest of us. There is confidence and then there is total arrogance. Learn the difference.

Imagery

Odd/creepy picture day.

Much ado about Weasels.

I swear, Zangief get more and more awesome every day. We changed out his bedding and he is no longer pooping in the cage besides the litter pan and one other corner. I have been hand feeding him and praising him with treats when he goes potty where he's supposed to, so maybe the incentive is helping. He has become much more social over the past few days as well. He is very active and never stays still, unless he is hungry and he wants to be handfed. I enjoy handfeeding him personally, it makes me feel like he trusts me. He also sleeps in his hammock a lot more now that we changed his bedding (He was sleeping in the litter pan, and pooping everywhere else, yuck). To see a ferret curled up in a little ball, with his little feet in the air is such a funny sight. He is now also learning about the joys of being outside. He is a runner and bolts all over the place, so we must be very careful. We had originally purchased a harness for him, but it turned out to be too big around the midsection area. I took to the sewing kits and made some adjustments. It fits now, and he can be strapped in (without slipping out!) and taken outside for a walk on a leash! Not for too long, considering the weather, but he can actually enjoy it now and we can feel safe. The best time to get the harness on him is when he's sleeping or just woke up and is disoriented. Otherwise he wriggles all over the place. I really love this little guy, and while he may have been expensive, my boyfriend and I are enamored with him and he is so awesome to have around. Next, we are going to work on turning a large cage into a two layer cage, complete with ramps, tubes, and who knows what else to keep Zangief entertained!