Today, I am at the office.
It is, thanks to snOMG, the first time since last Thursday.
All week, I’ve heard growing moans of despair as the District announced snow day after snow day.
To the moaners I say… What. The. Fuck. Is wrongwithyou???
Every night this week, B and I waited anxiously to be granted yet another day of heaven in our cocoon of cat, food, booze, not showering, and Netflix on demand. We rooted for the Impossibly Corny Newscasters as though they were announcing the lottery, and exploded with high fives and fist pumps every time the Federal Government’s roulette coin landed on “snow day – white.”
Every night, we were rewarded.
Until last night.
I know it was greedy. I know it was selfish. I know people out there were without power or internet or their sanity and I sympathize with them- I do.
But for me? This week was a gift from the ancient gods. Something so magical it would never have occurred to me to do, and therefore all the more special…
A ONE-WEEK STAYCATION.
Followed by a long weekend.
DC may know it as the Snowpocalypse of 2010… I will remember it as the week all my dreams came true.
Oh, and also the week we learned that Axe Murderer barks at squirrels when we’re gone all day. First Murray fetching, now this? I guess I was wrong when I told B he couldn’t turn the cats into dogs…
(Hopefully you can hear the audio- my work computer’s speaker isn’t powerful enough. But if you can’t, isn’t she preeeeeeeeeeeeeeetty?)
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A week trapped inside.
My family would dead within 3 hours.
Thank God for snowplows.
Hence why my cats are my ONLY children.
.-= moooooog35´s last blog ..Panning for Golden Showers =-.
Axe murderer would enjoy a lesson from my dog in the backyard, where my dog would show him how to ‘kill and bury for later’ squirrels.
It’s an acquired skill, but one that’s useful the rest of your life.
On the bonus side, we never want for squirrel meat. It’s good for everybody.
Eh. I’d eat it.
.-= Mike´s last blog ..You are the same – but you’re not. =-.
Wow, axe murderer whimpers just like my dogs, that’s crazy. I may actually like this cat. Or not cause I’m still afraid of cats.
We got a snow day today. Texas people are wimps but I sure as hell ain’t complaining. I’m working on my mom to come pick me up and take me to the mall. She doesn’t even have to pick me up, just leave me there for the day!
You guys are so cute with your four inches. Try THIRTY four.
.-= Brown Girl´s last blog ..This snow is bananas =-.
I worked from home most of this week – and had one snow day on Wednesday. But I’m back at work and it def sucks.. considering the metro sucks and it took me two hours to get to work. It would have been better for me to stay at home and just work from there. At least we have a 3 day weekend… that’s the only consolation I have after coming in today.
That is NOT the kind of snow week I was talking about. That blows.
Snow.
Gettit?!
.-= Millie´s last blog ..Planning for Guatemala =-.
I actually like sounds of your Snow-cation! Although I might get cabin fever, I think I’d also relish in a whole week to be totally lazy and watch cheesy movies to my hearts content…but, that would probably never happen in Toronto because Canadians are used to crazy weather & we have a bazillion snow ploughs. Snow is just like an after thought. Sigh. I can dream though!!
Oh, I know. If I was still in Mass I don’t think we’d have gotten a single day off. Not one.
.-= Skinny Dip´s last blog ..Men’s Underwear 101 =-.
A week of snow days would be utterly amazing! Way to enjoy the situation.
It truly was magical.
I am so jealous! We got half an inch of snow IF THAT. Although I did get a free half day out of it. So, I suppose that’s not so bad.
Still. One day week? Followed by a long weekend?
WANT.
I KNOW. And people are complaining!! I am dumbfounded!
.-= Hope´s last blog ..A Sneak Peek… =-.
The only reason I felt a little cabin feverish and made the Boy drive me to Starbucks IN THE BLIZZARD is because there are 4 other people in this house. And they are LOUD people.
True. My cats nibble my toes in the morning?
.-= DCPrincess´s last blog ..TMIT: Frosbitten Indecent Exposure =-.
I admit, I did start to go a little bat ess crazy but thank the maker I had plenty o booze. And my cats have seizure like inaudible meows when the birds or squirrels tease them at the door.
I can only imagine what she’d do if we had a DOOR to the outside (rather than an apartment hallway).
.-= Jimmy´s last blog ..Sometimes….It has a mind of it’s own. =-.
I HAD NO ALCOHOL.
THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS.
That was the first thing I did on Friday. And then again on Sunday. And Tuesday. And yesterday.
What’s WRONG with you??
.-= Maxie´s last blog ..would you thursday? I think it’s thursday? =-.
I seriously couldn’t get out of my door!!
also, i had to work my full work week overnight from a weird computer phone
but really i came back to comment because i watched that video and AM is getting HUGE wtf.
SHE IS. It’s because Murray is dumb enough to amuse himself and run around, she just lays there all Too Cool for School.
.-= Maxie´s last blog ..would you thursday? I think it’s thursday? =-.
Ahhhh my cat barks like that too!!! It sounds like he is smacking his lips and chirping but he only does it when he is super excited about seeing something kill-worthy out the window. What lovely animals!
It DOES sound like lip smacking! Our ferocious little hunters.
.-= Carrie´s last blog ..Hail Carrie! =-.
I wouldn’t say I was aching to get out and go to work, but I was sick of not being able to run errands and shit. I would much rather be at home than work on ANY day, snow or not.
Girl Cat is the SHIT.
She is bad ass, man.
.-= Mandee´s last blog ..CCL moment. =-.
My cat does the same thing all day long – but the barking is directed at people passing by (he’s not very bright).
I’m actually decently scared of the snow (considering I’m Canadian and grew up with 6 months of it every year) but we never get enough to warrant work being shut down.. or maybe we just have better coping methods for snow (Wanna see a Canadian freak out? Tell ‘em a hurricane is coming)
Also, I love that your xmas tree is still up…
Oh, CRAP. Way to call myself out…
.-= Martina´s last blog ..Valentine’s Day: How to ruin it for other people =-.
I get where you’re coming from lady. But for me, a “snow day” on a fine July afternoon laying out in the sun and sippin’ on margs sounds much sexier than two sweatshirts and thermal underwear cause the heat is out. Thank gawd for Bailey’s in the hot cocoa!!
Well, sure. But I have to use sick days to get those!
.-= Mb´s last blog ..As if MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter weren’t enough… =-.
wouldn’t it be amazing if there was an “ahh, egad, too much sun that we have to close down the government” day? i submit that it would be.
.-= Mb´s last blog ..As if MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter weren’t enough… =-.
I only got one snow day so I’m considering myself screwed out of a week of sheer non-showering bliss. Though I’d probably cave and shower pretty early on. I just roll that way.
You were totally screwed. And I actually did shower… but not nearly as often as common sense dictates.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..The Life Project-Part Two =-.
People who diss snow days make no sense to me. I love not having to work or do anything if I don’t have to! And spending time with the hubs breaking in our new bed??? SO MUCH BETTER THAN WORKING!
THIS is what I’m saying.
.-= Yankee Girl´s last blog ..A Valentine’s Day Sex Story =-.
Not to brag, but I totally have today off.
Ok..so that’s bragging. *ahem*
That video? Twenty kinds of amusing. One of mine’s been sittin’ in the basement just staring at the birds hiding under our deck. She doesn’t bark at them, but she’s been squeaking at us a whole lot. I doubt she’ll ever learn to meow properly.
And in other news, this is the first post I’ve read in, like, 2 weeks. I have SERIOUSLY got to kill my reader.
Uh.. and stop rambling…
A week off work and your reader’s full? For shame!
Oh, wait… I can’t talk.
.-= deutlich´s last blog ..Chicken Heads =-.
Staycations are completely amazing. I found out the hard way after a horrible incident at Dulles Airport that forced me to cancel an overseas trip and be confronted with a week off of work with NOTHING to do. After that, I decided to schedule a staycation every year.
Seriously. Real vacations are hard WORK!
.-= A Super Girl´s last blog ..Friday Foto, week 3 =-.
Usually NC shuts down when there is even the POTENTIAL for snow. I’m hoping for at least a couple hours delay next week.
.-= saratogajean´s last blog ..Do I owe you an apology? =-.
Wow….4 days off work for snow, once I had 2 days, but 4 would be heavenly!
Now I couldn’t really hear your cat barking, but my dog def could. She is STILL running around my apartment wondering where the F that came from!
HAHAHAHA love it!!!
That video = Awesome.
Also, I don’t understand the complainers either. Snow days are the BEST, and you got almost an entire week out of this deal. That’s cause for celebration, dammit!
I actually did have a whole week- I had last Friday off too… AND just got an email that we’re being dismissed at 3:30 today!
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Yeah I don’t understand why people were complaining about snow days. I literally don’t understand. I didn’t get one. Not one. I worked every single day and it sucked. Everyone was bitching and complaining about having to stay at home and I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. I guess it kinda sucks not to be getting paid but… THEY DID NOT HAVE TO WORK. Yeah so I don’t get it either. And you should feel lucky that you got 4 of them!
I got paid.
Ergo, it ROCKED.
and since i’m in a complaining mood, i though i would point out that i dont get monday off either
Haha, I’m sorry hon! xo
.-= Olive´s last blog ..snow day for EVERYONE ! except me. =-.
lol you are too funny… I would have felt the same way!!! I got one snow day this week and wouldn’t have minded one bit having another one or ten. Seriously, my friends were complaining after one day they had cabin fever! I was like WHAT?! Crazy talk, I say.
Cabin fever my ass. BRING IT ON.
.-= little miss obsessive´s last blog ..Some 2 0 1 0 Resolutions. =-.
i do that shit everyday… minus cats.
believe it or not… it gets old.
no it doesn’t. who the fuck am i kidding?
I knew it.
.-= gingermandy´s last blog ..Memoir Monday: My lighter days. =-.
It really does sound like a dream ……
I know.
Except it HAPPENED! What what!
.-= Dual Mom´s last blog ..I Would If I Could But I Can’t, So I Won’t =-.
Must admit, some of us get a lil stir crazy….after coming up with new concoctions, watching netflix, taking naps, drinking more, ….ahhh got a lil bit bored. Don’t mind days off, but kinda missed the pals and pal-”ettes”
Did you know rum, oj and lime juice is pretty good!
OH-M-G at your cat….may make me change my mind about Cats….on 2nd thought, my Aunts Cat was a little crazy,
.-= Bartender2Go´s last blog ..Love Is In The Drink…. =-.
I’d say that I’m jealous of your staycation, but seeing as how I’m unemployed every day is a staycation for me.
.-= SillyJaime´s last blog ..I LOVE…Fridays! =-.
When the TV and internet went out at 715a Wednesday, being in the house became about as awesome as being at work. Especially since the booze is already in the office.
.-= brad´s last blog ..new alias =-.
I am one of the lucky few that get to work out of my house!
.-= Skylers Dad´s last blog ..I think I have been infected! =-.
Yes! I agree! And my boss made me work from home all week. I thought it was the meanest thing she could do to me. All I wanted was to relax for a week. I am pissed about being in the office today. Thank you for the long weekend! I need it.
P.S. Your cats are the cutest.
.-= Grace´s last blog ..Potato Basics: Beginner Baker Tips =-.
A) That’s goddamn hilarious.
B) I didn’t know I had Monday off until I read this. So basically your blog just did a public service. Congratulations on that.
OMG I’m dying!! She is SO CUTE.
EXACTLY!! When Charlotte had an ice/snow storm about two weeks ago, people were hysterical because they were stuck in their houses for a day. A single freakin day!
Even though I am from NJ and know all about severe snowstorms and pretty much hate snow, I still look forward to those occasions to being snowed in and enjoying the 24/7 pajama wardrobe, hot chocolate/coffee drinking, movie watching, snack food eating PARADISE.
.-= thatShortChick´s last blog ..where in the world wednesday: key west, florida! =-.
Snow days sound GLORIOUS. People are crazy. I may or may not have been singing a different tune if I didn’t have power… but whatevs.
.-= Belle´s last blog ..I Even Bought Her a Book Called "The Worry Cure." I Don’t Think it Worked. =-.
LMAO, OMG, Axe Murderer really is barking, I was watching in disbelief, way to train a cat to be a dog! I guess you can say B is the Cat Whisperer! LOL
You are so lucky to have had your staycation, I would love for that to happen in Cali! Eventhough it poured like hell and some university’s had to close their campus….municipal government still had to work, I know, I suck! Enjoy your weekend! XOXOXO
.-= Violet´s last blog ..the ABC’s could never sound any cuter =-.
I’m just happy you’re a cat person! Too many cool people are pro-dog.
Anyway, little Axe here is cute, but looks evil from a certain angle. But then again, he’s a cat. xD
.-= nashe´s last blog .."It’s the Year Of the Tiger and I’m On The Prowl" =-.
i’m with you – peeps who don’t like snow days are nutso. there’s not much better than a snowday.
i guess unless you’re not salaried, in which case you may be dreading your paycheck that is minus 4 snow days. still, if i were salaried i’d enjoy the time off… i’d only be pissed about having to go in for a partial day that totally funks up the week + long weekend off schedule.
and my dog is more cat than dog, so i guess it happens.
.-= notsojenny´s last blog ..welcome =-.
Sucks that our Snowpocalypse happened over Christmas, so no snow days for us…lame, winter! LAME!
No worries – my cat plays fetch too, but instead of barking a things, he just sounds like he’s screaming all of the time. Ahh, the joys of a semi-Siamese cat.
Awww Axe Murder is such a cutie. I think he has more of a bark then LB’s dog does. Seriously.
So jealous! Snow week… how can anyone not like it? Any holiday is good holiday. It never snows in most parts of my country… it occasionally floods though… not pleasant. The last ever staycation people down here had was probably Swine Flu week back in September… *SIGH*…
.-= Krittika´s last blog ..A proud Indian… am I?? =-.
We, over here in CA, would have LOVED a snow day. Just ONE.
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I totally understand why you were thrilled about the staycation. (Not to forget the fact that you could actually go outside and build a snow man
I wish my cat could bark. Mine does like staring out the window and wagging his tail though.
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Erin & The Sewing Machine =-.
I have to say I did start to get cabin fever around Tuesday night probably b/c my fiance has ADD and needed to constantly be entertained preferably by me. The best part of the week came Tuesday when after 4 days I decided to put on some makeup and he looked at me and said “Now there’s the girl I planned to marry” Nice.
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..100 Days =-.
The only thing I can figure is that anyone dissing snow days is in the situation that they aren’t getting paid for them. Having worked as a contract employee for far too long, I can understand that being forced to take days off that you are not getting paid for when all of your creditors and landlord still want their monies kinda sucks. If you’re gettin’ paid regardless, I say, QUIT YOUR BITCHIN’, people.
And Axe Murderer is OBVIOUSLY badass. AND cute as the dickens.
.-= MsDarkstar´s last blog ..The Early Bird and I =-.
Oh Jeez. That’s not barking! Don’t you apartment dwelling city folk recognize squirrel chatter when you hear it? He’s not barking at squirrels, he’s talking to them in their own language…
.-= Tessey´s last blog ..I’ll be back. =-.
My cat (who’s name is Colonel Sanders…and yes, she’s a girl), likes to ‘bark’ at flies in my room. I’m glad to know she’s not the only one.
.-= Liv Anderson´s last blog ..Dentist =-.
my 2 cats do the same barking thing to squirrels and cats that do drive-bys…it’s just the funniest of the cutes!
.-= Lynsey´s last blog ..I can haz more snow? =-.
Staycations are the best! People just don’t know how energizing it can be to wear your pajamas all day, watch tv and surf the net intermittently stuffing yourself with cheese puffs and diet Pepsi and making some very bold choices in personal hygiene. Glad you had a good one!
.-= Tom @ Sophisticated Lunacy´s last blog ..Random Farts and Other Musings =-.
Um yeah.. here in NC, (you know, RIGHT where you used to live apparently, working right next to where I used to work..) we got snow last week. And its all anyone can talk about, (complain about,) but I was totally happy with my 2 work delays in a row, and also laughing because I’m used to a giant shit ton of snow every yearin NY, so the 2 inches we got was a joke to me. But don’t worry… it closed school for a week. I was jealous of DC and VA this week. I wanted a week off from work. This place would have been paralyzed! Tell everyone to be quiet, cause snow days ROCK.
Lol that cat is adorable. And regarding cabin fever… I think I would have fared better had I roommates, a TV, or a live-in boyfriend
I think we should just have snow days… but without the snow. So then I can still do stuff, but without the annoyance of work. That seems fair. 
Oh, that is a trip!
And is it just me or is Axe Murderer turning into a BIG cat?
Normally, I would totally agree with you–But Tiffani was holed up in BFE Maryland, living amongst the Amish, where no county slow plows dared touch our road, trapped with my mother and my AUNT who came to stay with us, to give us company…
What ended up happening was two senior-aged ladies cackling, arguing and debating about everything from the price of milk (literally) to why I have yet to give them a grandchild or grandneice/nephew, respectively.
IF I WAS TRAPPED IN THAT HOUSE FOR ANOTHER F*ING DAY, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN BLOOD SHED.
.-= Tiffani´s last blog ..When weathermen snap. =-.
I would LOVE to have a week staycation. Damn it. Your cat is uber adorable. I had no idea cats could bark like that. Weird talent she has.
.-= Kellie´s last blog ..Are you missing something? A lung maybe? =-.
Best part of the Snowmaggedon 2010? Watching my new neighbors from Arizona try to shovel their driveway. I wish I had a video camera to capture the moment but sitting on my front porch and drinking beer while they fumbled around for 3 hours was the best entertainment I’ve had in a long time.
Two things, friend. One: I am in Central Jersey, where the snow has readed nearly two feet in height and TWO: I am a high school student, in one of the “best public schools in the country” according to Forbes magazine. So we, as the poor, unsuspecting students, are practically punished for snow days. We had two. Today I get to school, greeted by the overwhelming scowls of faculty and a good three days worth of homework. When asked why, dear god *why*, teachers respond with a snarky, “You had two days off” as though, damn us! Damn us for living! Damn us for making it snow! Us lazy neanderthals! God forbid a bunch of fifteen year olds get two days off! GOD! DAMN!
.-= danielle´s last blog ..Author Interview: Jen Nadol, author of The Mark =-.
Haha your cat totally barks- that is awesome.
And this post is exactly what I’ve been thinking! Now I’m down here in Florida so we’re certainly not getting snow days, but I kept wondering “Why are people bitching?! I would love to be able to have a staycation like that.”
I couldn’t agree more. Since it was “Liberal Leave” today, I liberally cashed in a day of leave so I will be out of the office from late last Thursday until next Wednesday (holiday on Monday and I telework on Tuesday.) I am in love with no work but getting paid anyway. Heaven!
.-= LA Cochran´s last blog .."I’m snowblind… can’t live without you…" –Styx =-.
Free holiday sounds rad… It’s NEVER snowed here, so not much chance of that. Although we did have 5 floods last year – which mean the main highway closes. Either way, I’ve no excuse – working from home has its pros and cons!
.-= Karls´s last blog ..Dr Uber Arsehole =-.
I can’t wait to show Ward this video.
He tries to get our cat to “speak” like a dog and your cat sounds like it’s almost barking! I love it!!
Staycation are the best!!
.-= June´s last blog ..Damn it ! And I just bought the Shred workout! =-.
I’m with you, man. I would love to be able to stay home for a week , no strings attached.
And thanks for posting that link for me
.-= Stevie´s last blog ..Hero =-.
if i had power the whole time i definitely would not object to a staycation, oh how glorious.
Jeez, we even had 1 foot snow accumulation in Dallas. Let me take a breath and say that again, IN DALLAS!!!
Record through all of recorded history, but to be fair, the Romans weren’t down here back then.
.-= Eric´s last blog ..Artist Statement (Esposizione di Artista) =-.
I’m jealous. I’m in Richmond and have had to risk my life for the past week getting to work.
Until I called in silly. That’s right. Silly.
.-= Slightly Undone´s last blog ..by popular demand. =-.
Yeah, really. I was praying for a snow day. We got the snow, but the day was spent in the office. Mainly because my boss is a stupid asshole.
.-= BeckEye´s last blog ..This Space For Idol Recap =-.
Staycations are the BEST THING EVER. I cannot believe people were complaining about them. Pfft!
.-= Amber from Girl with the Red Hair´s last blog ..Friday Five =-.
With the right person, I can see it be heaven
heeheehee…. she sounds like a squeak toy! i love it!
My cat barks at the birds outside too just like yours. I thought mine had picked it up off the dog!
.-= Ink Spiller´s last blog ..What were they thinking? =-.
We are in Southern Maryland. Kids still aren’t back in school. I can’t complain about sleeping in, which I love. But the kids start getting on each others’ nerves and then mine.
I love the barking cat and all the stretching in between.
Aw. He’s so cute!
Savannah, GA is having its first snow in, like, twenty years. This weather has been crazy. Lucky you for your week-long staycation.
Oh, how I love snow days, and what I wouldn’t pay to have a whole week of them, like, together and stuff. Sweet bliss.
And Axe Murderer has got to be about the cutest thing ever. I forced my husband person to watch that video, and even he couldn’t help from squealing. Too cute. Give that kitty a squirrel already!
Raddest cat ever.
.-= Natalie Cottrell´s last blog ..Bloggy Love begets Bloggy Love… =-.
I would kill for a week off like that! Anyone who complained about it sucks. Period.
.-= Made A Huge Mistake´s last blog ..Adventures in e-Dating:: Volume 2 =-.
I think after a few days, I would get a bit stir crazy. I don’t like staying in the house for very long. Did you guys at least make a snowman?
I am so jealous of you guys. We were supposed to get a storm on Wed and it never came! Just a few flurries and a lot of wind.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..winter olympics =-.
1. That type of weather is unheard of in CA….and therefore, I am so jealous!!!
2. I have never seen/heard a cat do that before! I love Axe Murderer!
i really enjoyed the call and response barking that happened around 1:20.
my cat at home does this too … except she sounds a little like a mini-machine gun when she barks.
.-= mar´s last blog ..maybe god is trying to tell me something =-.
I wish we had gotten that much! We got six inches and it didn’t even stick. But yet they still closed all the schools. Whoosies!
.-= BigMamaCass´s last blog ..Getting Snowed Dear So and So Letters of Intent =-.
Your cat…is BARKING. Barking? That’s a cat I may be able to get on board with. If I ever end up with another cat, I will want all of B’s secrets.
Also, a week long staycation is one of my favorite things ever. And my snow day ROCKED.
.-= shine´s last blog ..We interrupt your regularly scheduled posting to tell you that IT’S MOTHERFUCKING SNOWING UP IN HERE. =-.
I love snow days too! I could literally be stranded (as long as I have power and food) for weeks and be just fine. Can you do your snow dance or whatever magic next week? We’re supposed to get some snow then and I need you to pull through for me. I know you can do it!
.-= spleeness´s last blog ..Snowmaggedon, part 2: the aftermath =-.
Even when it snows in Glasgow, only schoolkids (and by default, teachers) get snow days. I can’t believe people were moaning about them!
.-= Paula´s last blog ..AWARDS AND BOY STUFF . . . =-.
that many snow days are certainly a gift from the gods! but i dunno if i could handle a long staycation with no internet or TV and be cheerful about staying in. even tho we’re on vacation we are stealing internet from someone else in the building, i just can’t stay away from it!
.-= Lusty Reader´s last blog ..I Love… =-.
Hey at least you enjoyed it while it lasted! Honestly, I probably would be doing the same thing If I worked and/or went to school-Now if we get a snow day it’s like ‘Eh’ because I’m already living at home doing nothing. LOL
I’m off to vote for your friend!
That was fanTAStic. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY AxeMurderer.
.-= Vittoria´s last blog ..Love is effing hard =-.
I can’t even begin to say how amazing staycations are…seriously, gifts from God.
And HOLY SHIT your barking cat! Love. It.
.-= emily´s last blog ..i might need to change professions =-.
I think I’d get a bit tense after a few days, but then all I’d have to do it look at my duvet and crash again. It must have been bliss!
.-= Her´s last blog ..30 hours and 6 years =-.
My sister’s cat, Tonka, does that! He was barking at birds when he was still allowed in my parents’ basement when she came home. We were never lucky enough to get it on camera though. But it was pretty friggin’ hilarious.
.-= speakyourself´s last blog ..As I type with frozen hands… =-.
I love the idea of your cocoon … I would love to join in (that sounds ridiculously creepy but it’s totally not meant to be *cough*). We barely had any snow so I’ve been jealous of the snOMG that’s taken over there. At least I have a week off from school this week? Hehe. Hope you’ve had a good weekend
.-= Nikolett´s last blog ..happy happy … =-.
OMG, preeeeeetty kitty.
When we lived in Alaska, we gave our dog a nickname. It sounds like Pib-tok-lok, which is the Inuit name for “cabin fever.” He was not able to go outside all day like other dogs in the neighborhood and he would get soooo crazy in the winter (which in Alaska is September thru March).
I do not mind being inside for a few days, but I reach a limit for sure. I did enjoy not having work or school last month, so I had a 5 day weekend. And since I work for government, we got paid. So I can’t complain too much about being trapped in my house.
I hope you enjoyed your staycation but yeah, you had to go back to the real world eventually and actually trudge through the snow, yuck!
Drop by my blog for a special Valentine’s Day treat!
.-= Lucy´s last blog ..Happy Valentines Day! =-.
Thank GOD someone wrote a post like this. Because, I’m not gonna lie, all the DC blogs I was reading about wanting to go back to work and missing civilization and all that crap? I kept thinking, “WTF, kids?!?! Enjoy the unplanned time off while you can! Live it up! Relax! Enjoy!!!” Glad to know you and B did just that, my dear.
My sentiments exactly. They announced that we had to WFH on Thursday and I was PISSED. Someone actually told me that they “missed going to work”…*silence*….*more silence* I miss NOT ONE THING about going to work. What is wrong with these people. Back to work tomorrow, unless this snow we are supposed to get tonight makes all of my dreams come true – another 4-day (or less) work week.
I’m with you–I’ll take a week off work for a few hours of grueling shoveling any day. And, not being able to move my car for a week is like a dream to me. Suck it suburbia–cities rule!
RIGHT!?!? I went to work all week, despite snow, because I don’t have a laptop. Boo for me. But they suggested on our dial in that if you DID, work from home. Yet I saw COUNTLESS people at work who had the ability to not come in and they were super chatty about how annoying it was to maybe miss a smidge of work due to the snow.
ARE. YOU. EFFIN. NUTS.
They’re right. Waking late, working from home in pajamas all day with bad tv shows on repeat in the background? That sounds AWFUL. Sarcasm, sarcasm. My only guess is they hate their home lives, lol. Because why else would you ever, ever, EVER leave for work if you didn’t have to?
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My boy cat Fado does something similar when he sees birds – he chirps and copies them and his face gets twitchy. My girl cat Zoey used to fetch. It was so cute!
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I know rigtht? I’m like, what???? Aren’t you fucking happy you don’t have to work today? Again? What is wrong with them? I don’t get it either! Enjoy your days off!
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i want a barking cat!
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My cat does the same thing! There are three big trees out our living room window and she squeaks and kinda sounds like a dolphin. Hilarious and amazing!
She also fetches! She likes paintbrushes and elastic headbands (like big elastics…) You can fling them across the floor and she loves it!
PS – I just found your blog and so far I love it.
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