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[Nela]

[align=center]NELA[/align]
[align=center]Welcome to my blog! I am Nela, Wicket's temporary bunny-slave. I currently reside in Montreal, Quebec. I am 23 years old and enjoy the littlest things in life. When I am not working you will find me playing with my furbabies, crocheting, studying, and chatting. I love to read and I love music. [/align]
[align=center]Iwas setto have my own rescue organization but life had other plans for me. Though things won't quite be the same again, I hope to again share my life with bunnies in time. [/align]
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[align=center]Wicket[/align]
[align=center]What to say... Wicket is my latest unexpected visitor. He reminds me of an ewok so the name Wicket seemed to stick though, on a bad hair day, I call him Chewbie after Chewbacca. Hehe. He is a wee lionhead mix baby. Wicket is a rather odd lil fella and quitedifferent from any other bunnies I have met in the past. Unlikemy previous buns, Wicketso far hasn't shown much interest in food and would rather spend the day chasing the cats around and demanding to be groomed. He's got plenty of bunnitude though that isfor sure! [/align]
[align=center]I do not know how long he will be with mefore due to severe allergies.I have started contacting shelters and friends but mostshelters are overloaded withMoving Day having just passed. For now, he isn't causing me any immediate health concerns (not that I know of at least) so I am just enjoying the time I have with him.[/align]
[align=center]I hope you will enjoy reading about him as much as I will enjoy him myself.[/align]

 

[Nela]

I think I owe it to a few people to update them on things so here goes...

I am no longer with my fiance and it was the best decision I could have made - as awful as that may sound. Things hadn't been going so well for a long time but one day I woke up and got one heck of a reality check. It hurt and it hurt badly. I had long considered putting an end to things but this time I was left with no other choice if I wanted some kind of inner peace. It wasn't the way I wanted things to be, nor the way I wanted to end things either. Sometimes, you just need to consider yourself in the equation, and actually care about yourself enough to find the true answer. I finally opened my eyes and that was that. He left and I set out to regain control of my life.

I went back to work at a place I had worked for in the past. Returning to work full-time after 3 years of being out terrified me, especially with the health issues I had been experiencing. To top it all off, I had a luumbar sprain and torn muscle in my back and knew I had to be careful. I was blessed though, as I was welcome back with open arms and right away was offered a position with them. I have not taken it as of yet for various reasons. I have an awesome schedule too. I work from 5:30am to 1:30 or 2:00pm from Monday-Friday, with weekends off. I love the team I work with and I just enjoy my job really. I am considering the position and if it goes well I may consider advancing in the company.

My health was and can be a major issue at times. I was told I have sleep apnea last year and my asthma got to be way out of control. I was also put on beta-blockers to slow down my heart as it was way too fast too often. Ihad been suffering a lot for a long time with some issues and finally asked for help.I was told I have post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety so that was something to work through as well. I tookmy old job because I knew I would be less stressed with the familiar faces and since I knew the job itself already. A man I had problems with for years located me and started stalking me again. That was putting a huge strain on me until our district manager came and banned him from the place for having assaulted a co-worker. He still hangs around my house a lot so I have taken certain measures but I think he learned his lesson. Two weeks later, a client of ours was murdered at my bus stop and I just about threw in the towel right there but I held on and am now back to myself once again.

When I got back to work, it seems the sudden activity put a lot of strain on my body. I started getting severe dizziness and wanting to pass out. Then my lips started turning blue and I was rushed to the emergency room because we all thought it was my oxygen. It wasn't and I spent a few more days getting sicker and sicker. Finally one day I turned white, had blue lips, and was not responding. I had an emergency appointment and finally was told it was one of two things: hypoglycemia, or sudden pressure drops which meant I could no longer work where I was. For a few days I was on edge, wondering what all this meant for me now. Luckily though, it turned out to be hypoglycemia. I am going for a CT scan to make sure it's not being caused by a tumor but I am not worried. I'm just glad we know what it is.

So anyway, I am still living at the same place. I have my two cats: Houdina and Baloo and my gerbil,Nibbles (or Food Network as a friend affectionately calls her lol). Yes, Baloo is that lil black cat that was found in the trash. He had been traumatized with the whole thing and has some behavioral issues so I didn't want him going just anywhere. I couldn't find anyplace proper and he bonded with me tightly and with Houdina so I decided he had a home. I got Nibbles myself. I loved gerbils forever and love the tubed cages and all and just went for it. Hehe. She's a cutie pie!

Two weeks ago though is when Wicket came about. I really don't know what to say other than 'he was there'. Really... I opened my door on a Saturday morning and saw a box on the floor. I thought it was a mistake and must belong to my landowners... until I saw the holes. I peeked im and there he was, just staring back. At first, I was quite angry. I was angry because, it was a really bad time to put me through more emotional turmoil, knowing full wellI would get attached and cry when he'd leave. But when I picked him up... Gah... Bunny kisses... And I was just glad he was safe.

In order not to go out and ever get a bunny again, i had thrown out anything and everything I owned in terms of equipment. Because of this, I put him in my bathroom where he roams about until I let him out when I get home. So far, this has seemed to be a good thing because I haven't been having problems with my allergies. It does become a problem when I need to shower though because the space is tiny and smells of ammonia so my asthma starts up. I am thinking of trying to get him to use a covered litterbox and see if that can fix anything. Other than that, right now, I am looking into rehoming him but I am enjoying him while I have him.

So anywho, that is that for now. Sorry it was so long!

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

HI There,

I remember your old name a bit. I'm sorry to hear that your health is cause you much trouble. I hope you can get it under control and you get back to good routine.

See you around

 

[Nela]

Hey,

Thanks! I'm much happier and doing well. I am going through some diet changes now so it's been helping a lot. I haven't had any episodes in days :biggrin2:

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Um... I went to the bathroom and Wicket was there right? He was a wee bit hyper when he saw me and was binkying at my feet all kinds. Well... I was getting dressed and all I heard was 'PLOOF!' He binkied straight into the toilet! :shock:Ewwwwww. Of course I got him out right away but then he shook to clean himself and covered me and the bathroom :cry2Crazy bunner! I soaped him like mad. Poor thing... Was not the way I wanted to introduce him to bathing. LOL.

Later on, I let him out to play and a heard a terrible racket. Turned out that he found himself a soda can to play with. Hehe. He was pushing it around everywhere, tossing it in the air, then pushing it around some more. He would even stop, run in circles around it, then push it some, and binky. Lol. What a silly goof.

 

[SOOOSKA]

Hey Sophie,

He sounds adorable. Pictures Please!!

Daisy Mae has the run of her room, the hallway and the main bathroom, i always make sure the toilet seat is down just in case she ends in the toilet when I'm not home. The poor think would probably not be able to get out. (However the dumb soon to be x-husband leaves it up sometimes. Gosh i even put a sign to make sure toilet seat was down. MEN!! :nonono:ullhair::huh)

Susan :bunny18

 

[slavetoabunny]

Welcome back Sophie. Wicket sounds like quite the character. I love the name too. We have to come up with so many names that it gets hard to be clever sometimes. I may steal your name for one of our rescues.

I hope you find that camera charger soon (hint, hint).

 

[Nela]

Charging the camera... I hope it will work this time. Hehe. I took pics on my phone but they weren't sending. Baaah! Should have some pics soon

Lol Susan, I couldn't picture that lil diva jumping in! Oh my! :biggrin2:Hehe men... I only have myself to blame nowadays though. Lol.

Pattie (or is it Patty? Hope I got your name right!) hehe feel free to use it :biggrin2:We'd be honoured. I'm glad you like it.

 

[Nela]

Ugh! 10 days ago I went to the clinic for a bad sinus infection so I was put on antibiotics. Within 2 days I had developped an infection BECAUSE of the antibiotics :nerves1I couldn't taste nor feel textures properly for over 10 days. Ugh what a drag! Now I got something to treat it and it's yucky! Lol. Ah well, only 38 more doses to go

But anywho...

WHO WANTS PICS???? Lol

Introducing Wicket the Wookie :`

He's noooot exactly what I would call adorable lookwise but he's a sweetie

 

[slavetoabunny]

Oh my....a three-earred harlequin wookie. Quite the rare breed, lol!!

 

[Nela]

LOL I hadn't noticed hehehehe

 

[SOOOSKA]

He's Adorable.

I noticed that too Patti. I was going to put the picture that you did and put the same caption.

Susan

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Glad to see you've rescued another little fella, Sophie!

I remember Baloo's story; so glad to hear she's still with you!

OT: Personally, I am pleased that you made the best decision for you and your partner. Can be very tough and not pretty at all; I had cut it off with someone who had a severe drug abuse challenge after months of denying my own self worth. I'm confident you will be happier in the long run :hug:

Back on topic, Wicket's name is absolutely perfect!
There's going to be a ton of little Wickets bounding through RO in no time I bet :biggrin2:
He needs a girlfriend named croquet

 

[FrecklesMomma]

What a lovely little Lionhead you have there and WOW what a exquisit color he? is!

Sometimes to get healthy you have to take control of your life! My step father was hypoglysemic also and I have siliac disease and I can not eat any foods that contain gluten so I have a VERY VERY strict diet!

 

[Numbat]

Nela wrote:

He's noooot exactly what I would call adorable lookwise but he's a sweetie

On the contrary, he's absolutely adorable!! In and out :hearts:

Lol at the toilet incident! What a crazy bunny! He was obviously pleased to see you!

 

[YukonDaisy]

Welcome back Sophie, Houdina & Baloo!!! :hug:
Wicket is darling!

 

[Nela]

Susan: Hehe I am glad you like him Oh btw... My bf thinks your bunnies are the most adorable furbabies!

Northern: LOL a gf named Croquet... That'd be darn cute! But eh! Bunnies and I are supposed to be a no-no I'm surprised you remember Baloo. Hehe. I looked for a family for him but no one seemed quite right. He kept some behavioral issues from everything so I felt he needed someone who would understand. It seems he was just meant to stay here. He still sleeps on or against me every night. I slept at my parents house one night and he was sick. My landowner said he cried all night. :nerves1Poor lil guy. As for the rest, sometimes we really just need to think of ourselves huh? I'm glad you chose to cut it off as well.

Freckles: Hehe he is a japanese harlequin color. Quite something huh? I think his tummy is the bestest though. Hehe i kiss it regularly. Ugh, it's hard when you have special diets. I'm not used to it yet. Trying not to overdo it either, but I do need to make some changes

Numbat: Hehe glad you think so. He's growing on me lookqise but his personality is what gets to me. He's such a sweetie! As for being crazy... Yep! That's why he fits in He very much enjoys taunting Baloo who 'thought' he was the king of the house... It's hilarious to see such a tiny thing boss my cat around. You have to love bunnitude!

Diana: It's been a while! Thank you I hope you are well

 

[TinysMom]

What an adorable lionhead....I so love the harlies.

He sounds like a sweetie.

 

[Nela]

[align=center]*Posted replies in above post*[/align]
[align=center]So a quick update...[/align]
[align=center]My lil Wookie Cookie *blushes* is still with me. I had a co-worker ask me for him but it seems she expected him to fit in her hand. She's a great girl so I'd be at ease with him going but she wants a small bunny (why oh why do people have such a thing for small bunnies?:twitch Anywho... So far she hasn't mentionned him to me so I think she is not sure about wanting him anymore. [/align]
[align=center]You know what I said about not getting attached and keeping it in my head that he has to go... Yeh well... Can someone knock it into me again? Gawds. I started crying because someone wants my wookie :blushan:Ah well... What can ya do... [/align]
[align=center]He's still all crazy and happy. I can't go to the bathroom with him fighting my feet to get out. And then once I am there, he has to bite my toes. He also stands on his hind legs, waits for me to scratch his nose, then topples over because he loses his balance as he dozes off while I scratch his nose, ears and chin. Lol. I love a bunny on its hind legs... I also kiss his tummy a lot. He's got awesome colors and it's so soft and round... Hehe. Yesterday, I had to get ready and I was in a rush, but I simply couldn't not pet him. I picked him up, kissed his tummy, said 'You know you are making me late don't you?', and he simply kissed my nose and grinded his teeth softly. He's a kisser... My cats are kissers but everytime they'd kiss me with that sandpaper tongue of theirs, I'd always think of the soft warm bunny kisses I no longer had. Hehe. [/align]
[align=center]Surprisingly, so far, he really isn't a piggy at all. I'm quite shocked... He's too busy bossing the cats around, zipping around the apartment and binkying happily to eat any treats. He is a brat though, as he loves to go right where I try and block off. That's the thing with bunnies... They don't accept 'no' or 'boundaries' Lol.[/align]
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[align=center]My ramblings:[/align]
[align=center]I'm not doing well at all.On Wednesday,I had a terrible migraine, so much so that I was vomitting from the pain and could not walk. My right side was numb and the slightest sudden noise would send me right back to the toilet. Anyway, I called in sick at work. I was fired on Thursday. [/align]
[align=center]It was one of those blows that just knock you down. It didn't matter how far I have come, it just knocked me right on my rear...[/align]
[align=center]You have to understand, I am 23 years old. I was diagnosed with severe asthma and allergies, sleep apnea, hypoglycemia, PTSD and mild social anxiety, and being checked for endometriosis as well. I pass a CT scan yesterday to make sure that I don't have a brain tumor. I work and love my work, but my health gets in my way. A few weeks ago, I had a bad sinus infection. Called in sick and went to the clinic because the clinic refuses patients after about 9:30am because it is full. I couldn't wait til Saturday. So I went, waited for 4.5 hrs, had a sugar drop, was feeling so ill that I started crying and my mom rushed to meet me. She kept me together until I went in, finally got the antibiotics... About 2.5 days later, my tongue felt strange, things started tasting weird... I thought maybe it was an aftertaste from the meds... It got worse. Did some research and sure enough, I had developped oral thrush. Started crying from frustration... Spent Saturday morning at the clinic... Bought new meds to treat the thrush. Then doc tells me the meds might mess about with my sugar a bit because it is packed with glucose... [/align]
[align=center]That's how it is. One thing after another, after another, after another...[/align]
[align=center]With 14 prescriptions, even with medical insurance covering part of the costs, at about 20$ a prescription, it gets expensive at the end of the month... :cry1:Since I missed some days of work, I fell short financially. I ended up with late bills and even an NSF. Because of that NSF, my bank charged me 42$ for NSF charges PLUS the company charged me 25$ for NSF chargesplus what I owed.:shock:So before I knew it, I started skipping meals and making a selection of which meds I would buy, and which I would go without. [/align]
[align=center]Bad idea.[/align]
[align=center]Turns out it's not a very bright idea to skip meals when you are hypoglycemic. I am supposed to eat a lil something every 2 hours and have 6 small meals. I was having one meal a day, and not a good one. So I started having major drops, my lips would be blue for hours. Called the nurse, had to go to the ER said I was on my way, but never went. I knew it would cost me my job if I did. It finally passed.[/align]
[align=center]But us women know how uncomfy we get during that time of the month... Those of you with migraines know that they are stronger at that point... Well it hit me and it hit me good. I had messed with pills, I had worked 6 days, I was exhausted physically from not eating and all, and it hit me.[/align]
[align=center]And I got fired.[/align]
[align=center]Was never fired in my life. My pride took a major hit. My confidence took a major hit. Sheer rage overwhelmed me. Not rage at my bosses; rage at myself, rage at my body. Years of going back and forth to the hospital, to doctors, monthly, weekly... And it feels like I still have no control whatsoever. So now, not only do I find myself fired from the workplace I love, but where do I go? How do you find a job when you have health issues? Who hires someone knowing they have such problems? I cannot lie... So now what? And even then... I am unable to work evenings. I just cannot yet. How do I find a job with hours I will be okay working? [/align]
[align=center]And so I spiraled downwards.[/align]
[align=center]Months of not binge drinking, months of not cutting...[/align]
[align=center]Down the toilet.[/align]
[align=center]Now what?[/align]

 

[Flashy]

Thinking of you. My PM box is open.

 

[JadeIcing]

*hugs*