What an Off Week….

@tammys85 (31400)
Baltimore, Maryland
February 25, 2026 1:07pm CST
….And it’s only Wednesday. This has been an off-week for various reasons. For starters, one of our senior cats -Piper- needed to be put down on Monday. She’s been sick and going through treatments/appointments for a while now. Things took a turn for the worse, and my niece made the call (she was the primary caregiver). It’s not a decision that was taken lightly, that’s for sure. But it was the best decision for her. When I went into my niece’s room to see her other two cats last night, it hit me that Piper is gone. I’m used to all three of them coming up to me. I miss her already. :( She was a sweetheart and would literally tap you to get your attention before sharing her opinion, lol. We all loved her very much. Yesterday was my routine physical. It actually went well, but it took longer than I had hoped it would. Add in the fact that I didn’t sleep well Sunday or Monday night, and I didn’t really accomplish much of what was on my to-do list. *Sigh* On top of losing Piper and not sleeping well, I’m dealing with cramps, fatigue, etc. So, that’s been fun. I did sleep a little more last night, so I’m at the coffee shop today, forcing myself to complete at least one writing order. I have very little motivation, so I guess I’ll “fake it ‘til I make it.” Tonight is Trivia Night, and then I might lie down early. I have regrets about my productivity, but if I dwell, I’ll drive myself crazy. I’m just going to try to move forward and not beat myself up too much. Anyway, I’m going to go get started on this order. You all have a good day. Stay safe and take care.
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25 Feb
R.I.P. Piper It's really sad when cats get old and ill. We had to have two of ours put to sleep Both were over 20 years old Glad that your physical went well. I hope you rediscover your motivation soon Don't beat yourself up, that's not helpful Tammy Go play some NKOTB. That should do the trick.
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@tammys85 (31400)
• Baltimore, Maryland
2 Mar
Absolutely. They're family, at least to us. I'm so sorry to hear that. :( I'm not entirely sure how old Piper was; she came to us in 2019 after her previous owner had passed away. We didn't want her to go to a shelter, and we immediately fell in love with her. I just know she was a senior cat by the end. Thank you so much. Now I have to make a few dreaded phone calls tomorrow, but it's fine. I'm just finding out if these places take my insurance, a simple yes or no. I'm just not a phone-call person, though. I haven't been in around 20 years or so. Thank you! I really do appreciate it. It might be a slow week because it's the beginning of the month, but I'm on my second order of the day. I'm determined to do better. If work is slow, there are other things I can work on to keep up the momentum. Aww, I did a few times. Right now, it's horror/Halloween music because I don't want lyrics. But those boys were on my Spotify a few times already. And sometimes, instead of NKOTB, I need my four sassy old ladies from Miami (aka, The Golden Girls).
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2 Mar
@tammys85 It's slowed down on here since yesterday That's for sure.
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@tammys85 (31400)
• Baltimore, Maryland
4 Mar
@Ineeddentures Oh, on MyLot? I want to try to be more active, just wasn't up to much last week.
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@valherma00 (3828)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
1 Mar
don't dwell about your productivity. you have every right to be sad and i'm sorry piper is gone.
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@tammys85 (31400)
• Baltimore, Maryland
2 Mar
It's hard not to because I need the money, but I just wasn't at my best. All I can do is try harder this week. Thank you so much. I miss that sweet girl.
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@tammys85 (31400)
• Baltimore, Maryland
9 Mar
@valherma00 And it's hard to make money when your physical and mental health are screaming for you to slow down. Thank you so much. She's at the Rainbow Bridge.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Mar
@tammys85 you physical and mental health is important and i get it, i need money too. welcome and hope this sweet girl is resting in peace on a cloud number nine or somewhere like that
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@AmbiePam (120683)
• United States
27 Feb
I’m sorry Piper is gone, but I’m glad her suffering wasn’t prolonged. Hopefully, you’ll start getting better rest!
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@tammys85 (31400)
• Baltimore, Maryland
2 Mar
Thank you so much. I'm glad as well. I miss Piper so much, but I know my niece; she exhausted every option she could. I hope so. I did get a bit more sleep at times, but the fatigue was taking me out.
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@RasmaSandra (97994)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Feb
It is always sad when we lose our furry loved ones. I hope you start feeling better and will put you in my prayers,
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@tammys85 (31400)
• Baltimore, Maryland
2 Mar
Absolutely. They're family. Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that.
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