Lock-down Day 143

The world is abuzz with the lift on the ban of the sale of tobacco products! Well, it IS kind of big news - pathetic, but big.

Even though I had stayed up very late last night, I woke up quite early. Funny thing happened, though: I opened the door and Ziva stayed on the bed! Honestly! First time SHE wasn't rushing out like a speeding bullet!

I took some time to look for a tobacco leaf shredder online - nothing. Then I looked for pasta makers - quite affordable. I think, I want to first give the pasta maker a try, before I buy one for tobacco leaves, though.

Oh, and the power went out during the night ... no clue why. When I woke up, I just hoped the power was back on. Normally, I can tell by the outside light - but my landlord no longer switches them on. On the odd occasion they come on, but for the most part, the house is kept in total darkness throughout the night. I have a feeling they are having serious financial problems. Yet, they are no nicer to me or allow me to feel at home in my home - remember last weekend when I got barked at? So, I'm sorry, but I'm still moving ... I've seen about 5 different workers since the regular guy left.

Anyway. I'd like to take today off ... do nothing for a change. So, I'll bake cookies and cook for myself - nothing more.

As it's now twenty to four, and I still have my meal to cook - mission accomplished, ha ha ha! Nothing, but cookie baking, got done! Actually, what happened is that our fellowship got a new member who is super enthusiastic! I've spent half the morning chatting with him, getting him up to speed - he's very eager to help, and I sure could do with help!

Half past six now, mippies are in and treated (got their wet food), my food is cooked, the car is packed (my refuse bag is full, I have to take it to work tomorrow - it's also got the last prey Mini brought in, so I better move it before it crawls out by itself). I hope they collect at work on Monday, as they've been on strike.

I've replied to a couple of mails, started a shopping list ... a bit of this and a bit of that. Dinner was delicious! I even added some celery! Packed a fair batch for lunch tomorrow!

It's now eight, and I had better tend to Mewthos ... he's doing funny stuff again. He just tried to jump up the chest of drawers and got as far as the second drawer from the top - and stood there, with his feet on the open bottom drawer. He knows he's not a jumper, but he was determined and just stood there trying to do a pull-up! Didn't work, of course - he's too heavy! And Ziva? She just twirlied my jersey! Well, she didn't pick up the jersey, like Mewthos does, but just stood on it, kneading it, twirling a bit. My little weirdos!