Work is light + we love run-ons.

I'm back from a well-rested 3-day weekend +, though I would rather be chilling at home, I just remind myself that this will be a short work week. Here's hoping...

This weekend was our time for spring cleaning. J helped me organize my closet + weed out some of my older clothes that I don't use anymore to conserve space. Saturday, we rearranged the living room / dining room / study this weekend. It feels good to have a sort of "new" space since we'll call it home for at least another year. Who knows what will happen after that.

Yesterday, my sis celebrated her *30th birthday* in the lovely country of Italy with my small circle o' friends. What a way to celebrate, huh? ^_^ They spent the last week + a half exploring the old country + just got back last night. I'm sure that they will have many stories + photos to share once we all get together again. :) With all that said...

..:{ HAPPY 30TH, ATE!! }:..

On a more somber note... When I returned to the office this morning, I was met with sad news. My two deskmates, Beast + Pinto, were found at the bottom of their tank. :'( The building's AC was turned off this Saturday + with the high 80-degree heat outside along with the tank heater, the water in the tank just got too hot for my poor bettas. I was so shocked to see them in their state this morning. My coworker's betta didn't survive the heat either. :( My bettas were the oldest of all our bettas, so they lived pretty long lives.


Beast + Pinto, R.I.P.

In other news, I've been experiencing a pinching pain in my lower back area for the past 4 days. It's so painful at times to the point where I need help getting up from a chair or from lying down. I know I have a minor case of scoliosis [a slight curvature of the spine for those who are unfamiliar], which is most likely causing it since I have not lifted anything heavy or sprained any back muscles this past weekend. J did all the heavy lifting when we rearranged the furniture. So, we went to an urgent care clinic yesterday to get help + advice. The doctor put me on some painkillers + muscle relaxers. Hopefully, I can kick this thing so I won't have to visit the doc again. :P

That's pretty much all the news I can think of for now. Until the next time...