Leo in the Hiz-ouse

Or something like that. Well, brought him ome last night and he seems to be settling in just fine. At the moment he's lounging on the computer desk in front of me purring a bit.

The car ride didn't meet with his approval- but I was pretty much expecting that. I don't know too many cats that like to go in the car. Brought him inside and put the carrier down- I wanted to see how Sasha reacted. She was simply curious as to the identity of the meowing creature. Leo on the other han was still a little freaked from surgery and the car ride, and he hissed at her. So Sasha hissed back. And the carrier was picked up and taken into the den.

So far they've hissed at each other when they can see the other- so the blinds looking in to the den have been closed. Other than that things seem fine. Sasha was still willing to play with the Beau and I last night. Leo was drugged up and quite happy to fall asleep in my arms. I think he was dreaming at one point, his paw was twitching.

So all is well, he's eating and drinking- though the boy NEEDS a bath and I can't give him one for another 9 days. In 9 days though... into the bath he goes!

Holday Party

Today is the office holiday party, for which we are closing the office at 3 pm. I don't want to go.

It's that simple. I don't know these people well, and I'm not sure how much I like them. Of course going to the party could help me get to know them. I'll repeat: I don't want to go.

My earlier post about social anxiety? Yeah, this brings it up too. And given that Thursday-Saturday are going to be hellish? Thursday- Wedding, Friday- My folks, Saturday- His folks...

I don't want to go. Think it would be okay if I claimed I was getting a migraine and needed to go home (instead of the party)?

One last entry before bed...

Did not end up going to the party. Although I was going to use my migraine excuse- by the time I was leaving (just before 3) everyone was gone! So I couldn't give my excuse to. Came home instead and crawled into bed with the Beau to nap for a bit. He's feeling pretty sickly- though given the symptoms it appears that he's just having an allergic reaction to the new cat (I am too when it comes down to it- Leo NEEDS a bath).

Told the Beau about the office party and my planned excuse- which didn't work. He suggested that when I go in tomorrow I tell them that I called home before leaving and he was sick and whiny and asked me to come home.

This gets me to the subject of lying... Which was also brought up today by one of my friends. Sometimes it just seems to be the easiest answer- like in the office party case. I can't imagine just telling my new temp co-workers that I just don't want to go to the party- that I have too many other things to do. Doesn't seem like it would promote good interpersonal relations now does it? Whereas the lie doesn't make them feel rejected.

Then again, after work today I went to Planned Parenthood (I don't Plan to be anything other than a step-Parent ANY time soon). Last time I was there I was unemployed and the Beau was supporting us- so I got a great deal on my pills. This time I go in and tell the girl that I'm employed now. She looked surprised and said "That never happens." and later thanked me for my honesty. The amount of money I'm making raised my monthly pill cost by $2. It's only $2, why wouldn't I be honest? Apparently some people aren't though.

I find the line in myself where the 'honesty is the best policy' and the 'you can lie here' areas meet to be interesting. As well as shifting. On one level I think that honesty all the time would be best, well, best for the soul, but not always for loose interpersonal relationships. Friendships, and most certainly romantic relationships, require honesty- there's no getting around it and there's no way to maintain without that honesty. Work relationships, or other loose levels... there it seems that 'telling stories' can be rationalized into being more acceptable.

Not sure where all this is leading. Just pondering a few concepts. Anyway, must be getting to bed- first, cuddle Leo more (he's such the cuddle slut- I love it!) and then cuddle and feed the Sasha so she knows I still love her. Then bed.