Category Archives: Because it’s illegal to set people on fire

*Unfinished Draft* So back to the pole idea

I have so many entries in my drafts that I start and then forget to finish. Here’s one, and in true Catriona fashion, I’m going to publish it. I’m just not going to finish it. lol

I met with the financial advisor for my Kid’s school.

Federal loans will only help about 4k a semester with two semesters a year.

I will have to take out a loan to the tune of $158,000.

Now granted this includes food (bare min) and dorm.

My better half and and I are kicking around the idea of buying a really crappy trailer and upgrading it to a tiny home with no frills so that all our cash flow can go towards college. I’m not against the idea. my only concern is my old dog. She’s 80lb and not small. I don’t know how comfortable of a life that would be for her. She deserves a comfortable retirement. With the amount of work she has put into this family, she deserves it. So, I’m a little apprehensive about that. I’ve looked into the solar options, I can set it up to monitor and alarm for dangerous temperatures while I’m away. I guess I just worry.

Catriona

XOXOXOX

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Was it something I said?

Browsing through blogs here, when I find a new one/first post, I usually comment “Welcome!”.

I did that yesterday on a rando as I was reading blogs. The person replied asking how I found their site, and then promptly deleted their blog. What the what? Mkay sketchball. LOL

I wasn’t even being creepy, this time! I was just being nice, commmmmme backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

Bahahhaha what the hell, people.

Catriona

XOXOXOX

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Atlas

After Phoenix died I was a mess. I just didn’t know it.

A close friend told me I needed to go find another dog, stat. I thought she was nuts. But, morning after morning I looked over the bedside before I put my foot down so I didn’t step on a dog that wasn’t there. I moved to the side in the hallway, for a dog that wasn’t there, I constantly looked for a dog that wasn’t there, and left the bedroom door open for a dog that just wasn’t there. The list goes on, and on, and on.

So, I looked on all the sites, and hated every one of them. They were all cute. But, they weren’t mine. Months went by. Then I saw a photo, and even though he was in a different state and wayyyyy more money than I would have liked to spend, I immediately knew I would be taking him home. My better half immediately agreed, and later paid for him because they couldn’t stand how broken I was.

We drove to Georgia, and he wasn’t exactly what the breeder said he was. But, in the end, that is ok.

Atlas

Atlas & Randle

If you are asking yourself: “Is that..?” yep, it is. That is indeed a Malinois. At the time, I wasn’t looking at the breed, I was looking at his face.

I guess it is on brand for me. lol. My dogs are always big, and kinda dangerous. The fact that they named him Atlas is also funny given my love for antique maps.

He’s currently tell me it is time to go outside, soooooo ……..

Catriona

XOXOXOX

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This year is the same as last year

I knew this year wasn’t going to be great. lol. But, I didn’t have to be right. You know?

My better half’s grandmother was dying so we flew out to Maine. It snowed, her parents did what they do best, and I tired to pretended not to see it so I didn’t have to show my temper. It was hoot.

That’s all I got.

Catriona

XOXOXO

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Someone come take the tree down.

I don’t want to.

I’ve been up all night. 🤷🏽

Cooked eggs. What did you guys do?

Looks like an abstract painting. Lol

If you’ve never used this seasoning, you should.

That is all.

Catriona

XOXOX

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This year has been filled with boxes.

Cardboard and wooden boxes.

I can’t wait for this year to fuck all the way off.

My cat.

My Mom.

My Dog.

Are all in boxes on my dresser.

Within 5 months.

Pheonix two days before the Holiday, and 20 after my Mom.

I can’t even think about Pheonix without losing my mind. Ugh.

I got nothing.

Fuck off 2023

Catriona

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Wanna watch me fake it till I make it?

I’m trying. It’s not working. Follow me as I redefine the art of crashing with style.

I am not feeling this holiday season. I’m trying to pretend because this is the last year before my kid goes to an out of state college. But. Damnit all.

I’d like to set everything on fire.

To hell with this year.

Catriona

Xoxox

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Deck everybody’s halls.

I’ve been trying to get into the Holiday spirt. It’s not working.

Here’s some photos of me faking it. LOL.

XOXOX

Catriona

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I lost grip of my PTSD.

I had that bitch head locked for about 3 years. I pinned her to a wall and was in control for a while.

You know what happens when you shove something intelligent in a box? It evolves to release it self. Don’t ever underestimate how intelligent PTSD is.

I lost grip of her several months back. Ok, over 6 months back.

I knew it was happening; My plants were dying. My house wasn’t dirty, but it wasn’t clean. I was working harder and sleeping less. I was taking on more and juggling it all to fill the spaces PTSD wanted to occupy. I was forcing interaction. But my PLANTS. lol. I usually live in a forest. They are all just about dead.

Now I’m strategically avoiding all unnecessary interaction without a thought. I realized today just how bad it was.

PTSD, or Pansy, for those who have been with me for a while has evolved. While she is not as aggressively loud and obnoxious in random intervals as she used to be, she is constant now, albeit a dull roar. I’m actually not even sure which is worse.

I worked 16 day straight just to shut her the fuck up. And now because I’m a good lead, I gave away a day of my overtime (today) for one of my dispatchers who needed it. So, first day off in 16 days and I’m sitting here alone in my house staring at my responsibilities. They are staring back.

I just want to build a cabin in the middle of the woods and lose my mind in peace. However, I can’t keep track of my family that way so, here we have the problem. lol. I’m fully aware that the Universe built my kid to be the anchor that keeps me in check. Backfired though. Because, the thing that would be released should my kid be removed from this world would be unimaginable.

I’m supposed to be flying into town in the beginning of September to help my brother with our Mom and I don’t even know how to fake being put together at the moment. I am just hoping they will both be too occupied with the fact that Mom is actually dying from Cancer now to notice my undoing. I don’t even have my ticket yet, that’s how much of a grip I have. Well, to be fair it was so fucking expensive that I almost fell out of my chair when I went to book it. I was hoping the closer I get it would go down in price. I was also hoping the sky would fall and I wouldn’t be able to go – how fuck up is that? Yeah. I know.

The check engine light was late and I knew it.

Catriona

XOXOX

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