Day: November 18, 2021

18 November 2021 ~ Updates on Haru’s Spay Surgery

Today is Haru’s 16th day post spay surgery. After an infection of the wound with another round of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammation medicine, the wound now looks much better.

What really worked was us making sure that Haru didn’t tear off her post-op suit and plaster to lick the wound. The girls and I watched over her like a hawk. Desperate times called for desperate measures and I had to put a plastic Elizabethan cone on Haru despite her initially protesting. Haru had discovered a way to remove her post-on suit by turning her head to her back and pulling off the velcro on the suit, and then wriggles her way out of the suit! Then she would hide under the sofa, at the farthest end so that no one could catch her and she would lick off the double layer of plasters to lick her wound. That’s how determined and stubborn this feline is.

After an initial protest with loads of growling and hissing, Haru finally accepted the cone on her neck. In fact, she could even sleep with the plastic cone inside her cage overnight without attempting to remove it. She seems to know that her wound is infected and the cone and suit are for her to get well.

Cass found an old U-shaped neck pillow and put it on Haru’s box bed. Haru loves sleeping on the pillow with a thin blanket covering her. This managed to calm her and make her sleep almost all day. We take turns putting the box with Haru in it next to our desk so that we could watch her like a hawk all day. After doing this for several days, Haru’s wound was no longer seeping blood and no longer had an odor.

I ordered a softer recovery collar from Shopee for Haru and it arrived yesterday. It’s in the shape of an avocado and very comfy. As usual, Haru was super pissed with us when we put the avocado collar on her. After loads of growling, hissing and spitting, she settled down and has now accepted the collar😸 .

Haru looks so much like a newborn human baby in the romper and even smells like a baby. The girls are cooing over her and snapping tons of photos of her. In spite of that, we can’t wait to see Haru in her fluffy birthday suit again, with no more restrictions to her movements.

Cuteness overload, like a newborn baby sleeping.

Get this ridiculous avocado out of my neck!
So pissed that her sharp claws came out.

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How To Find Meaning in Your Life

If you feel that your life does not hold as much meaning as it once did, you are not alone. Many people experience these feelings of listlessness and disinterest at different times in their lives. Fortunately, this state of mind does not have to be permanent, or even long-lasting. Here are some ways to rekindle your joie de vivre.

Use Your Gifts

Your strengths and talents are an important part of what makes you, you. Exercising these natural skills often will ground you by helping you reconnect with yourself. If you aren’t sure what your gifts are, think about your interests and what feels intuitive for you. You can also revisit activities that you enjoyed as a child and hobbies that you fell out of practice with throughout your life. 

Carve out a block of time in your schedule for hobbies and recreational activities. You can do this several times per week or you can practice your pastimes in brief daily sessions for 15 to 20 minutes each. However you decide to do this, make sure that it is consistent.

woman jumping on desert during golden hour

Try Something New

Pick up a new skill or read about a subject that interests you. Trying new things can ignite passions you never knew you had, and it can help you gain a new perspective on the world around you. And not only that; practicing new skills and taking in new information is believed to alter your brain chemistry in a way that makes learning easier and more rewarding. Novelty is a great way to escape from monotony and boredom, which can leave you feeling purposeless in the long term.

Surround Yourself With Positive People

Avoid people that mentally and emotionally exhaust you as much as possible. Instead, spend quality time with cherished friends and family. Fortifying these relationships will help strengthen your support system. You can also incorporate wellness professional services like Amandeep Khun-Khun Coaching into this network for additional guidance.

Set Goals and Intentions

Create reasonable goals and intentions for yourself, then think of ways that you can accomplish them. Even larger life goals (i.e. “I want to be successful”) should be broken down into attainable baby steps that you can address in the near future. Write down your aspirations in a journal or on your computer to help you keep track of them.

Completing these important tasks will give you a sense of direction in your daily life.

Consider Volunteering

You may find fulfillment in volunteer work. Volunteering your time will make a difference in the lives of others, and contributing to the betterment of your local community can help you find a sense of purpose and belonging. If you cannot volunteer regularly, try to find other ways to get involved in causes that you are passionate about.

These tips cannot be accomplished within a short amount of time, but they are entirely worth the effort. Be patient with yourself as find what works for you and what doesn’t and, eventually, you will feel more like yourself again. 

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Tactical Clothes For Hiking

I love outdoor recreational activities. One of my favourite outdoor activities is hiking. There’s always something to look forward to whenever you hike – whether it’s a waterfall at the end of the jungle trail or to the peak where you’ll be treated to some of the most spectacular sceneries.  The sounds of the waterfall or waves beating the rocks when you’re almost reaching the destination motivates you to push yourself harder to move on when you’re physically and mentally exhausted. Standing atop a hill and admiring the awesome view after a long and grueling hike makes you feel invincible and surreal.

One of the longest hikes that we did was at the Rangitōtō Summit Track in Auckland, New Zealand 7 years ago. The hike involved walking on black rock created by lava flows on a volcanic island with panoramic views over the gulf. There were steep ascents (which were the toughest part of the hike), technical scrambles and bumpy terrain; all of which made us feel out of breath.

Cass was only 6 years old at that time and it was quite tough to hike with her. I had to carry a big backpack with all her paraphernalia and that was extra weight to carry on my achy shoulders during the hike that lasted several hours.  Hubs even had to give Cass piggyback rides several times throughout the hike. Whenever he carried Cass on his back, he moved his heavy backpack to his front. That was a tough hike for the both of us.  Six other people who were hiking with us, including our two older girls, were always in front and waiting for us.  That hike was not in our original itinerary and we were not well prepared for it. Hubs should have worn tactical clothing and I should have worn a pair of tactical pants so that I could distribute the weight of my backpack contents to the pants.

Womens wear-resistant outdoor tactical pants

Tactical clothing is built to withstand the elements, and the abuse of wear and tear.  These specially tailored clothing are a solid choice for the adrenaline junkies and adventurous travelers. If you’re into mountain climbing, rock climbing, jungle trekking or hiking, it would be a smart choice to get some tactical clothing to protect your body from scratches and the elements.

Women’s outdoor tactical multi-pocket pants

To shop for the best tactical clothing for your adventures in the jungle, mountains and off-roading, why not have a look at Wayrates.com? They have a good range of tactical clothing, footwear and vintage men’s t-shirts for you to select from.

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