Fostering 101

 What if I told you that? 

You can apply to foster a furry child by simply filling out an application at straycatalliance.org.There are sooooo many to choose from different litters of kittens,grown adult cats, chubby cats, cats with special needs, bonded cats & senior cats.

 And we would help you with any of the expenses that is medication, vet visits, & we’ll even provide the wet food, kibble , litter, & litter box. Would you be interested? 

Well then head on over …BUT before there are a couple of things that you SHOULD know about fostering before even considering it. I’m going based on what I’ve seen at the rescue. Soooo taking in a cat comes with big responsibilities. Just as cats come in all sizes & different colored coats, some fluffier than others. They also come with different personalities, behavior issues, & health problems.Some aren’t as social, & some take longer to warm up to a human. Think of it as ? Starting a new job, or moving to a whole different state. Frightening right? It can be a little scary at first. And say you haven’t had the best experience at other jobs, so it’s difficult for you to come around, or feel comfortable and confident. That’s how a cat feels, completely scared, might not eat the first couple of days, might even stay in the same spot for a week, might be scoping the place out but still not sure if he or she can let their guard down. I’ve seen soooo many people foster for a week, a damn week ! And then return the poor cat, because of a minor inconvenience such as oh the cats not eating , he’s not getting along with my other cat, he tried to attack me.  I can’t help but roll my eyes, at these silly ridiculous excuses. People… 

Do some research before signing up, most importantly of all be patient ! There is an orange tabby at the rescue who’s name is Charlie & I can’t even begin to tell you how many times that baby has been returned …it blows my mind. Patience !!! It’s not that hard, once you see the cat coming around and begin to warm up to you & the meowing becomes more constant & one day they crawl up on your lap it’s the most rewarding feeling.You have to just let the cat be, some of them have never been in a home they come from the streets. And some of them have spent more than half of their lives at a place where they thought was home. But now they’re being abandoned because their owner is moving to a new building and can’t bring him along, or their new partner is allergic or isn’t getting along with him or her. The list of excuses is endless, imagine having a child for ten years and being all like ok I don’t want you anymore sorry off you go. Don’t give me that bull**** of “ohhh you can’t compare a child to a cat” Yes I totally can, the only difference is one shits in a box, and I know a handful of ppl that treat their animals like children because they are. 

If you decide to foster a cat that has special needs or is on meds. One of the vets will be more than happy to do a demo on how to administer medication to a cat. Also if you’re fostering a sick cat, you might have to bring him in often for his visits and checks ups, keep that in mind if you don’t have any free time then perhaps getting a healthy adult cat might be for you. Kittens require to be fed every two hours, so if you work from home or are just taking time off fostering kittens might be right for you. 

If you’re patient, & are willing to work with the cat, & help him come around then sure go ahead and fostering might be right for you, keep in mind that fostering means you are lending your time, energy & place while the rescue finds the cat a permanent home. In some cases fosters get so attached they end up adopting the cat and it’s a happy ending for everyone. Specially when the kitty is already use to their human. 

These are just a couple of things I wanted to cover, if you have any questions, concerns or are just curious about what is needed to properly care for a cat, I encourage you don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I can try to help in anyway I can. Cats are super independent, & sometimes will only want love and pets on their terms sooo ? Not as needy, hyper or clingy as a doggo. But they will love you unconditionally nonetheless. 

Patience, understanding & love is all they ask for. 

Till next time ! 

~ Chibi 

Dirty laundry.

 My tiny speaker is blasting “Winona Forever” by Creeper. Ohhh shit she’s listening to CREEPER …you know if you know then you know …haaaa. 

Iced coffee in a killer klowns from outer space cup, Mcmittens is spread on my leopard rug (fighting the urge to poke him on his belly) 

I’m sick but on the last stage of it …I hope …. I friggin hope. 

I have a vanilla cupcake candle on, & my room smells like a birthday cake….& it’s making me wish I had a slice of cake from Whole Foods. 

Anyone going to see Jurassic Park tmrw? I’ve read a few reviews already & it sounds fun…but then again name a bad Jurassic park movie ? Exactly.

There has been a whole lotta growing,learning,& changing that has taken place the last 6 months….

I’ve submerged myself completely into my work, trained my eyes to see things I never thought I would,I now know a ton about cats more than ever. Have made some wonderful friendships in the work place. Found out that the storage room is the best place to cry….& it’s okay to do it every day if need to. I broke a whole new record on how many times I’ve made myself bleed with a syringe needle or a microchip needle ..I’m trying to collect em all ..collecting cat scratches like how some y’all collect those damn funko pops.

I digress. 

I continue to be able to afford my Rad coffee addiction, started reading again, going out dancing is back on my schedule. 

I got to see my favorite band back to back, the ultimate therapy session, they stitched me back up & I was good to go. 

Earlier today My best friend said I have become the Taylor Swift of blogging …& with that note I begin ….take a seat. 

The unthinkable happened & I fell for someone….I know…I know. What ? How did it happen?! & when exactly ? It’s a different kind of love, I didn’t expect to be so drawn to this person, 

I let myself be transparent & vulnerable something that I thought was impossible for me to do ever again… wasn’t on my to do list nor was I searching for it but it happened. And I got hurt. I am 

consistently being led down by a false believe that I make up in my head. I have this idea that just because I care, I expect the same type of care in return. You can let your wall down, you can express yourself repeatedly over and over, show them how you feel, you might as well walk around with a sign above your head that reads I have feelings & it will still somehow blow up in your face. I was made to feel easily disposable, & that a feeling so apparent should be dismissed. 

Your insecurities start to become visible, one by one & before you know it you’re being triggered by past experiences.

What is real? What is honesty? This isn’t mutual.

Why would someone even like me? 

Why am I having flashbacks of someone yelling “it’s so hard to be with you” ? 

And then you lay there at night, drenched in this anxiety looking up at the moon through your window uncontrollably sobbing to AFI’s “caught” & that becomes your bed time routine for a month. Till you come to understand that it isn’t your fault. It’s out of your control, & all you can continue to do is heal & hope that the next person can reciprocate those feelings, that the next one will treat you with compassion, kindness, honesty and be gentle. Even if that person is simply meant to be YOU. 

We’re so eager to find someone that can fill this void, we’re so desperate to show the world that we’re happy & in a good place. We’re in a rush, to fall in love, & settle even when the red flags can be seen  from miles away. People always show us what their intentions are in the very beginning. We’re so enthralled we failed to see them. We’re so lost in this idea that if we have someone there,we automatically forget how messed up we are, that having someone there means you get to sweep your baggage under the rug. 

Till you end up hurting another person again, & the cycle repeats. It all starts with you. 

I had to walk away , & pretend like this situation never happened. I still struggle, but a lesson is always learned. A chapter ends and on to the next ! 

I live for the story friends….

It’s okay to cry it out, cry every day but don’t stay down for too long. Don’t ride the gloom wave for too long, or you’ll stay stuck & could potentially miss out on meeting someone worthy,

To anyone that’s going through a transformation, a break up, loosing a loved one, struggling with their mental health, or financially. 

I hope that it gets better for you & I am sending a really really tight hug your way. 

You’re in my thoughts tonight. 

I haven’t written a blog in 6 months and I come back running with bruised knees, cat scratches on my arms , & tired eyes. 

I am living & putting myself out there… till next time. 

Make sure you hug your cats …& if you’re allergic …pues Te chingastes. 

~ Chibi 

I can tell you now ..now that I have been caught. 

20-twenty mew

 Happy new year ! 

Life update ~ 

Wow first post of 2022… I hope everyone had a wonderful time welcoming the new year & leaving things that no longer serve them in 2021 feels great right ? A total new beginning….. or perhaps it’s just another regular day for you. I spent the new year with the Captain Kirk,  her Mr.Captain & plenty of felines.A playlist that consisted of Joy Division & The Cure. Wine & no being s*** face drunk. I’m ALMOST straight edge again….like ALMOST. I’ve been hitting the bottle a lot less.My body is thanking me (specially my liver) I can feel it you guise ! I want to look less bloated again. 

My phase of mopey poetry is over, it’s not interesting for me to focus my energy on something that just doesn’t mean anything to me anymore. The entire situation went from extremely painful to boring real quick just like the people involved.

Let me update you on something that means the world to me. For those that don’t know ? Which I doubt, because my media has now become an entire archive of  curious faces with cute round eyes. Felines have been a great part of my life ever since I was a baby. They bring so much joy, peace & comfort without expecting anything in return …besides extra dinners and treats….& like 85% of your bed. 

How can I give back to them ? I want to do more for them, for the ones that are less fortunate & aren’t brought into this world with the best care or under the best circumstances.For the one’s that are given up because they’re “too big & are scratching up my furniture” or for the ones that are adopted as kittens because pets are seen as an accessory & when the accessory is no longer cute off to the shelter they go. 

I was granted with the opportunity to join a team of incredible people who are on a whole other level & their mission is to save cats that are in need. Stray cat alliance is a no kill shelter & clinic. When shelters are on the verge of euthanizing the cat because they don’t have room, are having trouble getting adopted or they just don’t know what else to do …we step in. I’m so proud to belong here & each day I wake up thinking ? Holy s*** I get to go help cats that are sick for a living, I get to feed them, bathe them, administer medication, spend time with them, build friendships and trust. It’s rewarding, in a way that I cannot describe to you. I’ve learned how to administer medications with needles, give vaccines, oral meds, how to properly scruff them, approach them , how to perform physical therapy on the ones that need it, all in a matter of less than a month. And it never stops, there is something to learn every single day. I’m stimulated 24/7. Sometimes being away from home 10-12 hours and my day begins at 5:30 am gross. But I’ve not complained not once.I love every part of it, & I hope that this opens doors, & If you have questions about your cat/cats I can be the person that you come to for help or advice. If you’re thinking of fostering or adopting we’ve got plenty of kitties available. From the ones that are a bit anti-social, the older, or with disabilities, & of course the kittens. Feel free to contact me I will do my best to get back to you as soon as I can. We also accept donations, food, toys, beds, blankets. And if you wanna give back in a different way we also have a thrift store located on Pico blvd. Look up stray cat alliance thrift.

 

This is Lucifer, originally named Keswick (but the way he looks at me reminds me of Lucifer from Cinderella it’s a compliment sooo shhhhh) …I’m not sure exactly what happened to him but, he was either attacked by a dog or another cat. He came in missing an eye, chunks of his body missing.Like he literally looks like he was buried in a Pet Sematary & clawed his way out. He’s so cute & at the moment not approachable. Every day I open up his shoreline & try to talk to him. He hisses at me and he looks like he’ll probably pounce on my face. But I try every day I talk to him and reassure him that we just want to help him, & I tell him he’s beautiful because he really is. I hope that we can get him into better shape and find him a forever loving home. I’ll keep you guise updated on his story/progress. 

What else is happening? 

Umh …lots of hibernating, rewatching Star Trek from the very beginning.Daydreaming about rad coffee,AFI shows next month, eating more vegan. I haven’t really had time to write which kinda sucks but I just gotta find time …ohhh the time. There is time for everything or so I’m told …

I’m excited. For no reason. 

I picked up my first book of the year, the women of weird tales. It’s basically 13 tales that were written between 1925 & 1949. These are stories that didn’t make it onto the pulp magazine Weird Tales…because they were written by women.Let me list some of the authors,Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Everil Worell, Greye La Spina & Eli Colter. It’s got everything Vampires, ghosts, the dead and curses. So far I’m digging it I just finished the third story. I don’t want to reveal too much …I recommend checking it out. 

Anyways on that note I come to an end.

Till next time ~ 

Go hug a cat for me & if you’re allergic …..welp?! Shucks to be ya! 

- Chibi 

Don’t hold back I just cringe..

 Let me set the scene for you It’s Monday night, I’m listening to The cure, sporting my fabulous Garfield jammies & I’m drinking some earl grey tea straight from my Ghostface mug. 

I had pancakes for dinner …idk why I thought I would share that with you because breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite things. 

I just got off the phone with my bestie & this foo provided me with a real neat doodle. 

Far from boring where the events that took place on Sunday night. 

Where do I even begin ? 

The fact that I was probably the only person sporting a denim jacket at Substance cracks me up, I stuck out like a dick on a cake. My outfit was poorly planned as you can see. 

I headed to the Belasco theater about an hour before choir boy went on. I get there, and it’s at this really old timey theater, the walls are screaming with endless stories of the 1930s. (If I’m being honest with you I believe the last time I was there was to see Shannon & the clams back in October, I was intoxicated & I don’t really recall taking the time to appreciate the architecture) 

The staircases, the pattern, the set up it was  draculas castle meets titanic almost ? 

The Belasco has got to be one of the most beautiful venues in LA. I can’t say the same for the overpriced drinks though. 

As I slowly stepped foot inside looking like a lost kid on their first day of middle school & without a familiar face to approach. I made my way to the main stage where I was exposed to the red lights & the tons of people who were adorned in all shades of black, the leather skirts , the bondage belts, the berets, the Sioxsie make up. This was your typical scene in that movie love and human remains where Thomas Gibson’s character makes his way into the dive bar to find his punk lover. All the goths were on display as if ready to put on a spooky play. 

I found a spot to stand in while I waited for my cousin & the Georgie. I watched as choir boy was setting up for their set. I’d be lying to you if I didn’t wish they would play 

rowdy friends, that song has become a must whenever I’m getting my stuff ready in the mornings it’s a soothing song & it strongly resonates with me at the moment.

My cousin gets there and we go grab a drink only to be met with a way too familiar face from 2018 , I won’t mention his name  in case he reads this, it was hilarious … awkward & just universe really? 

You know ? When someone flirts so hard & just keeps the free drinks going all night…some of the stuff being said becomes cringe only to be met with I have a partner …& then it’s triple cringe ! 

then why say anything ? Men are weird. Am I right? The thought of dating again is mortifying. I don’t want to anymore. Do you really believe there is someone out there that you’re supposed to spend the rest of your life with? 

People change, people grow …I can’t imagine. Ignore me if you’re in a happy relationship this doesn’t apply to you or anyone this is what I’m currently thinking.

I guess some of us just really have awful luck in the people we choose to open up to. The saying “you never really know someone” implies in my recent life. Any who I digress (complaining aside) 

   

Choir boy hits the stage & the keyboards hit me like a warm blanket on the coldest night in December. Adams voice hits like the tightest hug from an old friend telling you “things are going to be ok”. They open up with “it’s over” a favorite of mine. We cheer on, and let out howls of excitement. In between songs Adam let’s out as could only be described as “the feral yelp of a rodeo clown” & we are amused. Trulys in hand, big smiles on as we sang along to “blood moon”, “leave me be” & “shatter”. We cracked jokes in between songs because why nawt? The buzz felt just right. After 45 minutes ….If it was up to me id have them play another 45 minutes. They didn’t do sweet candy this time ..in case you’re wondering I wept on the inside. We all decided to head back to the bar, where I was met with my first free drink of the night. We picked a corner to stand in, & just went on about choir boy’s set. As we were joking, from the corner of my eye, I see a man with blacked out arms, I nearly slapped both my cousin and her bf. He’s passing by he’s in a rush you can tell probably to go catch the next band, so I power walk to catch up to him & guise it was like trying to approach a cat. But long story short thanks to Georgie who called out to him I got my photo with Mr. Davey & had a brief interaction with him. I have met him a couple of times before at signings so this was nice to catch him outside of an event for any of his bands.I composed myself …I swear I really did. 

My friends left shortly after that , I stayed to watch John Maus & Health,who are both incredible acts. I had seen Health before and was completely sucked in by their sound & stage presence. And the way the crowd just goes bat shit crazy for them. 

I didn’t take any photos , I guess I didn’t take as many photos as I should’ve. Heck I didn’t even know where the merch tables were. I wanted to take it in as much as I could because the ticket was pricey yo!  & although I like documenting , it was kinda nice to not have to worry about it. I am proud of the choir boy footage I captured. If you’d like to see head on over to @heychibibunny I have a story file under choir boy.

Here’s a random photo of one of the restrooms of the bars I ended up at afterwards…. The art was speaking my language. 

I got lost in the city lights of downtown once more and stumbled upon bars I had never been to or even knew existed. I became enthralled with the pretty drinks once more. And the great experience at substance…I’ll be seeing a lot more of DTLA these days & im thrilled to explore the hidden corners. 

And just like that my post comes to an end…

Be safe y’all till next time 

P.s. don’t forget to hug your cat & if you’re allergic then I pity you ! Ha! 

~ Chibi 

Eat my fuck.

Hello ! It’s your friendly but terrible October guide…Chibbs! 

I haven’t quite been the greatest at updating this month, even this time around working at spirit feels different. I caught myself the other day, and was thinking damn my energy is so low when I come here I spend half of my shift spaced out in the trick r treat & Killer Klowns aisle. I spend a lot of time heading to the back room whenever I feel like I’m going to just bawl my eyes out. There’s a lot going on, & I’m trying not to make the same mistake I’ve made in the past before where I just kinda put the same crusty band aid over the issue when you can clearly see the wound has started to bleed right through it but you don’t have the energy to change it so you just pretend it’s not there and you’re okay you’re fucking a-okay. The reality is, there are a couple of things in my life that have ended and gone out the door. One after the other, while i was processing the first the second one happened and I was already wounded physically and mentally. I’ve had the chance to vent to a lot of my really close friends and man ! The advice and support I’ve received is incredible. My posts have been more sappy than the usual. And I am really taking my time to wallow in this sadness. I am letting it consume me now, because once the storm is cleared, the scars will be less visible. What did I expect when there was lies and deceit from the beginning? You can only take so much hurt, no matter how much I tried to show this person i cared, the more they took advantage.I’m tired and have decided to put my mental being first and respect & nurture myself. It takes strength to pick yourself up and realize that some malicious people are better off not existing in your life and the feelings you have for them are best off dead and buried. Better 2-3 years than wasting a decade or a lifetime. 

“Sometimes dead is better”

Sorry I just had to. 

No regrets! 

I’m learning to do things by myself, that I use to do on the regular 7-8 years ago. I went to the movies alone  the other day and that was soothing. I sat there with my raspberry ICEE & Halloween pretzels completely consumed by this animated movie. The last movie I watched alone in the theater was dark shadows, I think I was 20 or 21? It had been a while. 

Anyways for those that have been following me on my writing journey I’ve got a special treat for you at the end of the month. You’ll see. 

Happy things that have taken place ? Attending 31 nights of Halloween with my favorite people last Tuesday. The square heritage museum is beautiful and such a great piece of history …why don’t they make houses like that anymore ?! Like why?! My bestie was filling us in on a little history about the place. Now I can’t help but wonder what does it look like in the daylight ?!

Just a couple of photos of the experience but you had to be there. My cousin just happened to be the one getting all the magazine worthy shots. We saw a lot of cutesy spooky outfits, the people in costumes were doing a phenomenal job at staying in character. Specially the girl that was dressed up as Wednesday she was great I woulda cracked a smile or something. We also took photos with the Sanderson sisters, we went trick r treating and we saw some familiar faces in the crowd. We saw people making tick tocks & there was some  hilarious commentary by Georgie. 

But what you’re really here for ….

The highlight of this past week for me was getting to watch my favorite singer shine in a Ramones cover band….ugh ! 

He sang to me when they played one of my favorites “I just want to have something to do”  & I melted just melted right there in front of everyone.There’s no footage but it will forever be in Chibi’s brain archives. Getting to see him back to back these past two weeks have been a great joy. And I really hope he does more shows like these because it makes my heart full. So thankful for brain dead studios for the movie premier and this last minute show. Ok ok I’ll shut up about him gawwwsh. Take it easy 

Happy Halloween to me. 

A couple of things the new Scream trailer will be out tomorrow, I believe we’re all very excited for that.Halloween kills is this Thursday night & there’s a show at the Zebulon on Friday night. Trap girl is playing ! Come out peeps.

Anyone doing any pumpkin carving? writing scary stories ? Reading a creepy book ? 

Till next time blog people & readers of crappy blogs. 

Go hug a cat and if you’re a allergic tough luck my dudes ! Tough luck. 

October guide & Sliving

 Hiiiii 

Getting to update this thing finally because i have time and energy. If I were to tell you the amount of caffeine I consumed today … you would probably wanna check my pulse? Ionno. 

I’m feeling chatty so let me update you on a couple of things. Dunkin’ Donuts has their pumpkin coffee selection out & yes that means their donut holes,donut & muffin. Starbucks pumpkin stuff will be coming in hot next week on Tuesday to be exact for all those pumpkin sluts out there. I of course had a pumpkin iced latte signature with Oatmilk and lemme tell you it knocked the depression right out of me…kiddin. It was sweet it was everything I had been craving all year long. I also tried their donuts, I inhaled two in seconds to be exact. Just… amazing is all. October is already stealing the spotlight from September and she’s just waiting to greet us with everything pumpkin.

Sho….

My cousin,being the insane shopper that she is talked me into wandering inside the home goods in Glendale. What?! Are you crazy?! That’s a total trap !!! I was clutching my wallet and trying real hard not to hyperventilate. They already had a haunt inside by the entrance. Great… this is the ultimate test. 

Not even 30 seconds in, & temptation slapped me right across the face…HARD. Look at this …I confess I am a sucker for anything  Halloween peanuts …how can you nawwt be?!? I was admiring these as Jess was talking to me and at the same time my brain is having a conversation … I mean do I really like really need these ?!? For who? For the cats ? Maybe. For building a fort ? What are you 5? It’s fine just take a photo and I’ll get em next time.

Ohh but it continued…

A fucking Frankenstein eye mask?! Shut the f up. I’m out … Have you seen anything more adorable today? Like besides your neighbors cat? Or your own cat?  Betcha haven’t. Anyway we proceeded further and further into the aisle. It was like that scene in Jurassic park the lost world where they are running through the grass and they are getting pounced on by raptors. Well the raptors were the Halloween items…

This devil ghost seemed to be begging for one of us to take him home …. he was one of the items I could’ve bought? But held off.

I didn’t photograph all the cool items I spotted but these are just some of the few. The kitchen aisle displayed the most beautiful mugs and table decor. Heads up if you’re looking for new kitchen stuff or if you’re planning on throwing the most wicked party of 2021. 

Our next stop was Marshalls… this is the main one. Last year they had tons of cups and entire bed sets of peanuts & they also had everything beetle juice and hocus pocus. Cups,mugs, aprons, plates, candles, spoons and forks. There was absolutely no self control last year. This time around I went in thinking I don’t have room for more stuff but maybe just maybe I could grab a few things later. They didn’t have much yet but these are a few items I did fall in love with. 

This spooky peanuts set comes in every size for the entire family. Too bad it doesn’t come in cat size…

           

This one was my favorite , a kitty bed/dog bed … I did stand by the aisle and just really contemplated this one because every cat needs a fall themed bed right? 

That concludes my short update folks… 

As September approaches I will be posting up more events that are happening. Something that inspired me was, people are always asking how do I find out about all these cool places etc. so I’ll be doing some stress free guiding. 

Have you gotten your horror nights tickets yet? Those are on sale. And all the spirit Halloween stores are opening this weekend. As for films candyman is finally out next Thursday night. 

Stay tune for more and if I’m not mistaken the pumpkin beers are hitting the shelves soon…. 

Chibi out. 

Go hug a cat.. if you’re allergic then must suck to be ya. 

I’m feeling woozy here...

Happy August 1st peeps! 

~~ Pour some of that Earl Grey creme tea with soy milk or your matcha whatever works for you..you’re gonna wanna read this one...the bad luck streak was unforgiven this time around.I will try to keep everything in browsable categories. I do have a ton to say. 

..Panic struck on Sunday morning as I opened my eyes and the ceiling was spinning. I felt like I had downed 6 shots and four beers the previous night. But wait a sec I thought....I haven’t been drinking. I attempted to get up again...whoahh. Nope back down we go...what the.. so I waited a couple of minutes and I got up again slowly this time. Mmmhh..it’s probably a case of dehydration.The weather ain’t stopping and I’ve been sweating more.Whatevs. I’ll just drink some water some electrolytes case closed. Monday rolls around and the same thing happens. I probably didn’t drink enough water. So I double up on my H2O.

Tuesday... ohhh fuck. The entire room is spinning and I’m seeing two Mcmittens.... am i in the shining?! now this is the part where I begin to freak out. Do I need to go to the hospital? Is this the end? You know just being overly dramatic. 

Except I was lying down and the spinning wouldn’t stop for a minute or two.

I went to work like that, feeling nauseous and fatigued I can’t miss days.I've got a feline bday coming up. It was a hassle at work, I was trying hard not to make sudden movements. I was then told it could be BPPV vertigo. 

And was recommended to try an exercise known as the Epley maneuver. Doesn't it sound like a WWF finishing move? obviously not as catchy as the tombstone piledriver, or the Swanton bomb. It's suppose to cure the nauseous and dizzy episodes. In case you’re wondering what BPPV vertigo is.. It’s when the crystals in your ears are loose, there’s too much calcium and that’s what causes the build up. I had no idea you could get that. The vertigo lasted about a week. And I’m happy to inform you,I’m finally waking up without feeling like I’m in a psychedelic music video with my bloody valentine playing in the background. 

 A lot has happened in a week, I was forced to buy a new phone since mine gave out after a year and 6 months. The end of an era some might say, it was a crappy phone, with not the greatest quality and shitty  audio but boy did i love that phone.

This also happened on Sunday, it bit the dust it was dead, it wouldn't even turn on, and i was more than bummed because i had already made the big purchase of the month. I don’t wanna spend 300 or 400 dollars I began to slam it against the wall, how do you give a phone CPR? 

So i haul ass to Boost Mobile & after doing some research and overthinking I now own an iphone ES. It’s  the tiniest but cutest thing, it's so weird i haven't had an Iphone since 2018.

I also replaced my old bootleg oxfords, I am ready to sport the new one’s at shows. If I’m being honest this is the most i've ever spent on shoes, i kept yelling this is a grown up purchase the entire way home. To try to push away the guilt of stabbing my poor earnings.

I suppose it wasn't much of a bad luck week, i understand things get old and you need to replace them every now and then but if i can avoid that it's a win for my wallet. 

Alright let’s get to the exciting stuff enough about spending. Last night was the second show back since the lockdown.Who did we go see you might ask? It was the line up of your high school dreams my friends.

The Los Angeles Misfits, The Cramps children Teenage Goo Muck & the Gabba Gabba heys! All in one night. Rewind to early last year i would religiously go watch goo goo muck every chance i got. They’re phenomenal live, & they look good playing bad music for bad people. No pun intended. 

We get there & we’re a block away from the venue but you can hear the Los Angeles misfits playing already. My tummy tightens, eyes dilated like an excited cat & the smile is visible even underneath the mask.We get upstairs and there they are, serving some punk rock in your face, pumping up the crowd. We meet up with my friend itzel who is already there dressed in black with beer in hand & new fellow friend Deeana (I apologize if I butchered the spelling) We make our way over to get some drinks & a familiar face approaches us. It’s Tony ! He is known for spreading his knowledge on schrooms. He’s an advocate of the mushrooms & I tell ppl he’s a schroom dealer. 

We get our drinks, take a seat and kinda just take it all in, this is still surreal.

“We’re not a band we’re just best friends with instruments” 

I didn’t get more photos of them but they really satisfied my hunger from wanting to hear old school misfits material live. They got lots of love and support. My favorite was when they stormed into the song “Halloween” classic. 

Teenage goo goo muck was next. 

We slowly made our way closer to the stage to see our fellow peeps up close. Eddie ran over to get them waters before they started. That man is secretly like their roadie or tour manager. He loves them so much.

Make no mistake Goo goo muck kept the party going taking us into a different realm with favorites like

”let’s get fucked up”, “human fly”, “Garbage man”, “new kind of kick” & “drug train” 

I always like to imagine that Lux interior is side stage sporting his leather pants and heels watching them with a big grin on his face rooting them on.

Mad daddy would be proud ! 

 

The set was killer & i suppose this was also a chance to test out the new phone camera & get some killer shots. 

The lady behind the drums is my favorite redhead Laney ! 

“You ain’t no punk you punk”

                      

                The camera is good but credit goes to Kira who is just too damn photogenic.

              The next act was the Gabba Gabba heys ... I had never seen them before. A ramones cover band, these are four dudes that dress up and make face expressions like the Ramones. And sound exactly like them!!!!! It was beautiful and rather sentimental. Well mostly because you know? You just know. 

We were standing in front of the guy that was playing Dee Dee & the set list was right under our noses. 

I almost fainted when I saw that pet sematary was on the set list. 

Ahh you guise my eyes got a bit watery. I was overcome with emotion. 

I handed a Eddie a $50 & told him to get us all shots because I wanted to take them before that song came up. 

For Dee Dee, Joey, Tommy & Johnny. 

                  

  I don’t wanna be buried in a pet sematary I don’t want to live my life again”

These two were taken by Eddie aka the three imaginary boys zine. It was amazing, & if I remember correctly the last song they played was “I believe in miracles “

We got out of there with our voices lost,  smeared eye liner, & our therapy session fix. Second show back was a success & it was a lot of fun. 

I do apologize for writing such a long one this time around but till next time. 

Go hug a cat, & if you’re allergic then it’s your loss. 

Chibi & Felines.