Tying records again..

[glacier_kitty]

Today and yesterday, it got to -41, tying the previous record from 1930! That is crazy, everyone is definitely ready for winter to be over! At least the sun is high enough now that it warms up during the day. We don't need any more snow or cold weather, universe..give us a break!! Haha

It's been SUPER busy at work this week..LOTS of donations, and today a big tour group came in..one lady came up to me and said she was from England or New Zealand, and she said she saw my picture on the bookstore's website, and I have a quote next to my picture explaining why The Worst Journey in the World is my favorite book. The lady said that that book was her and her husband's favorite book too! They had also been to Antarctica and seen the Ross Ice Shelf and Scott and Shackleton's huts!! That is SO cool! She liked seeing my picture of me standing by Cherry's grave too. I've wondered if people looked at the website, and now I know haha. I bet they had been dying to actually meet me after reading my quote LOL

Recently the game developer Nukearts trademarked the term "Hidden Cats," so no developer but them can use the phrase now ("even something like "Cats in the Hidden City" isn't allowed). Developers have had to rename all their games (if they don't, the games will be deleted from Steam), even already published ones. That is RIDICULOUS!! Using "Hidden Kitties/Felines," "Finding Cats," etc is fine, but it's not quite the same as "Hidden Cats." People are now leaving negative reviews on Nukearts's games, because really?? Why would you trademark a super common phrase and hurt other developers?? I hope it doesn't hurt that genre of games, because it's one of my favorites! I don't think I'll be playing Nukearts's games anymore though..so mean :/


7. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always: That was Saturday..the bookstore was pretty busy, even after having a 50% off sale on Friday. Danae and I were sure that that the bookstore had been teetering on the edge of destruction before she started as manager, and she saved us. Phew! It was depressing when no one would come in to shop. Let's not do that again!

8. What are your favorite drinks? Strawberry milkshakes, Vitamin Water, vanilla bean frappuccinos, etc

9. What do you like to wear to bed? PJs, especially ones with cats on them haha

10. What do you remember about your primary/elementary school days? I was bullied a lot for being different, but my 5th grade class was fun, especially taking care of the Guinea pigs! Recess was also pretty fun, and dressing up for school plays. Math was evil, reading was good lol

11. Write about three friendships of yours which you know are for life:

Dana: We've known each other since 2005! We've supported each other a lot over the years, traveled together..she's super nice and accepting. I wish we could see each other in person more often, but we've made it work over the years :D

Ingrid: She lives in Tennessee and is a super fun person. She visits once or twice a year (her son lives somewhere around here), and mom and I like to meet up with her at least once..it would be cool to visit her too, I haven't been to Tennessee yet

Kathy: She's been volunteering at the bookstore longer than me! She's nice and we have fun conversations. I like that her son is my dentist, it seems more meaningful lol

1. What was the last thing you talked about with your mother?
2. What is your favorite color, and why?
3. When was the last time you did something reckless?
4. What do you love about summer?
5. What sort of dessert do you like in the evenings?
6. How would you describe yourself in less than 500 words?
7. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always
8. What are your favorite drinks?
9. What do you like to wear to bed?
10. What do you remember about your primary/elementary school days?
11. Write about three friendships of yours which you know are for life
12. Name five people you admire, and discuss why
13. Is there anything weighing on your heart right now?
14. Write about a grandparent with whom you connected
15. What do you and your best friends like to do together?
16. How do you feel when it rains?
17. Who were some of your childhood heroes?
18. Write down one family recipe that you will cherish forever
19. What do you usually do around 3:00 in the afternoon?
20. Describe a typical Monday
21. What sort of adventures do you dream of going on?
22. Is there anything about yourself that you want to change?
23. Write about a recent dream that you've had
24. Write about your favorite place to eat as a family
25. How does your family usually celebrate birthdays?
26. How do you feel about motherhood?
27. Write down something funny that's happened this last week
28. What are three things from this past month that have been stressful?
29. What are three things from this past month that has made you smile?
30. How are you feeling today?
31. What is your favorite thing about mornings right now?