Virtupitude does not go unrewarded

Since my climbing buddy wanted to go, I got up at 9:30 this morning to go to the gym, despite being awoken at 2 in the morning by the pain in my fingertips, and not getting back to sleep for three hours because of the pain in my elbows. (I shudder to think what I would have felt like if we hadn't been using gri-gris.)

But when I got there, the gym was not open. Since this was already an hour after their scheduled opening time, we gave them fifteen more minutes and then bailed. Now I get to do blessed nothing for the rest of the day. I may try to throw myself against this awful chapter again, after proper caffeine infusions.

This is only supposed to happen with cats...

As Steven and I were coming home ten minutes ago, I saw a small dog running in our rather busy street. So I went to investigate, and found a small mop-like dog running amok. He has a collar but no tags, is super friendly but horribly matted and dirty, and was unknown to anyone I talked to on that block. So now he's in my living room, getting to know the bear trap. Tomorrow I'll take him to the vet and see if he's chipped, I guess.

ETA: Does anyone know about tiny mop-dog breeds? He's short, shaggy, tan-colored, with a curly plumey tail. Looks kind of like an ewok...

Now with picture!

Spiderwomen of Queso Grande!

Spiderwoman
Originally uploaded by Amanda Downum

Or at least Reimers Ranch. I don't have the pics of me yet, as they're all on Steven's phone. But to get an idea of what I was climbing, clicky on the picture to see the whole set.

Now with pictures of me!

( A manatee, hoisted )

Revenge of the Jewelry Sale!

Or, Jewelry Sale: Give a small dog a haircut edition

It's that time again. I am overburdened with shinies and underburdened with cash. So without further ado:

A Ceiling of Amber, a Pavement of Pearl - SOLD

Amber, moonstone and pearls; 21 inches - $45 (the scanner is not doing the amber justice)

Shades of Sky I - SOLD

Blue lace agate and blue goldstone; 17 inches - $25

Shades of Sky II

Sodalite, moonstone, and swarovski crystals; 15 inches - $25 (this is a very snug fit, please be sure you can wear it comfortably)

Bone Woman, Sky Woman, Red Dirt Girl - SOLD

Red jasper, turquoise and bone; 44 inches - $40

Shipping is $5 in the US, $7 anywhere else.

Matching earrings may be available, from $5-$7 depending on fanciness. Please ask!

More shinies will be added all week, or until I run out of beads.