1) PetGPT
I couldn’t help myself: I turned the pets in my life into humans, using ChatGPT. The results were phenomenal!
Eloise looks like she’s the brain behind a very scary mafia ring and she would have no problem slitting your throat if she needed to. Honestly, same for cat Eloise.
Lila looks like she’s in a commercial for depression medication. I’d like to think she’s happier than she appears!
I don’t know why it never occurred to me that Chip would be a ginger. But human Chip can get it.
It tickles me to no end that Lucy is wearing a shirt that has a lizard on it. She wants to be outside at all times and loves chasing squirrels and lizards around the backyard!
2) The great taper
I’m currently in the process of tapering off Lexapro. What?, you might be thinking. Little Miss Panics Whenever She Doesn’t Hear From Her Mom Within 5 Minutes?! YOU?! Simmer down. After discussing some of my recent anxiety episodes and struggles with my psychiatrist, she recommended that we try switching my meds. I am currently on a high dose of Lexapro (30 mg), which is not typically recommended by doctors. In some cases, it’s necessary and in my case, it definitely was. But my psychiatrist recommended trying Prozac instead, especially since it can be helpful for people with OCD, and we’re pretty sure I have that when it comes to my obsessive thought patterns. I am very nervous about this change because I’ve been on Lexapro for such a long time and the last time I stopped using it, my anxiety was through the roof. But I’m also ready to explore a new medication to see if it helps with my obsessive thoughts. Prozac also helps with social anxiety symptoms, so I’m looking forward to seeing if I notice any sort of difference in the way I feel in social situations. Currently, I’m finishing up this week of the 20mg dose. Next week, I will do a 10mg dose. And then… it’s Prozac time. Wish me luck!
3) The “finished” product
I never showed you guys the before-and-after of my tub refinishing project! This is the best part about being a renter: All I had to do was call my front office and tell them that my tub was peeling. They handled everything else! I was delighted with the finished product and for some reason, I didn’t realize that refinishing my tub also meant redoing the tile around the tub, so it looks brand new and so gorgeous!
4) Eloise turns 7!
Yesterday was Eloise’s birthday! She’s now 7 years old. I think I’ve talked about this perfect little angel enough on this blog, but here are seven things you should know about her:
- She is a Velcro kitty. She wants to be near me at all times. She will sit right in front of my keyboard while I’m working or make me scoot over in my chair so she can sit next to me. She either sleeps between my legs or on top of my belly at night.
- She tolerates her younger sister. There are times when I can tell that Eloise loves Lila, like how they’ll bump noses with each other if Lila has been hiding for a while. And she lets Lila groom her. But I wouldn’t say they have a sweet sister relationship. It’s more of necessary evil.
- She has a very specific toy she goes crazy for. It’s this weird little toy in the shape of a piece of candy and she often bats it under the door of a closet, and whenever I rescue it, she will go nuts. I’ll hear her meowing like crazy in the bedroom as she bats it all around the room. There is no other toy she loves as much as this candy.
- She’s not food-motivated. Sometimes when I shake the treat container and say, “Yum-yum time, Ellie!”, she’ll just stare at me from wherever she is curled up and not move a muscle. Or she’ll come to the table, take one look at the treats, and leave. CAN NOT RELATE.
- She talks to me. Yes, she does! I’ll ask her a question and she’ll meow back at me. And then I’ll ask her another question and she’ll meow back. We have a lot of great conversations this way!
- She’s my protector. She is always waiting for me when I get out of the shower or standing next to the tub when I’m taking a bath. She’s not sure what I’m doing in there, but she wants to make sure I’m safe. <3
- She’s friendly with guests. While she still takes time to warm up to people (for example, she hid from Birchie, sigh), once she feels like enough time has passed, she’ll come out from her hiding spot and give my guests head butts and meows. Last night, Bri came over and Eloise was on her cutest behavior with her, giving her meows and tumbling all over her legs. She also stayed out in the living room the whole time! (Lila, on the other hand, hid under the couch the whole time and emerged mere minutes after Bri left.)
5) Weekend plans
I have a very fun weekend ahead of me! Today will be a low-key night in. I’m planning on making nachos and maybe finishing the YA romance I’m reading. Tomorrow is book club! Our activity is cheesy JCPenney photos. !!! We’re all wearing white t-shirts and jeans, and I am so excited to see how everything turns out, ha. We’ll also do brunch afterwards. And Sunday, I have a writing date with Mikaela in the morning and then a first date in the afternoon! Our plan is brunch and a bookstore date, which is the way to my heart. Fingers crossed it goes well. 🙂
Which AI human is your favorite? What are your weekend plans?
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