March 4th, "Animal or Pet"

Today was a very clear example to how our weather affects my mood. Yesterday was bright and sunny, and although there were some tense moments, I was able to stay optimistic and motivated. Today, on the other hand, was gray and cold and damp, and I felt stressed, rushed, and buried in tasks that I didn't accomplish. And the headache, omg. I really need to see the sun, and feel the warmth. The cold gray skies are really getting to me.

Today's photo challenge calls for an animal or pet. Well, this is difficult because I have 3 dogs, 4 cats and 12 chickens. Oh, and a hamster. Its hard to choose just one to photograph!

This little beauty is Cleo. She's 17 years old and has no patience for shenanigans. She still likes to play and will literally eat anything. She loves to be carried and petted and catered to. A couple of years ago she was ill with a kidney infection, so she spent a few days on the spare room bed, being fed by hand. She really took to that new routine and to this day still expects that royal treatment whenever I'm in the spare room. She is too fat, walks kind of stiffly from arthritis, and I cherish every day I still have with her.