I survived the lumpectomy. There is some pain, but I’m used to that. Right now I’m just curious to see how it is once the breast has healed. It looks like my surgeon did an excellent job; actually not much externally-visible change in the breast, and he made sure to make the incision far enough back to (most likely) preserve the ability to breastfeed later. (There is some question whether I’ll be able to just due to the pain and sensitivity, but I didn’t want to kill my chances before I could even try.)

Have some kitty pictures.

Buddy makes a mess on my desk.

One of his favorite toys is my nail file. Yes, I know. If I can’t sit there and play with him (giving him the blunted handle end, not the tip) I have to hide it, because he finds it every damn time. Why he can’t just play with the stuff that’s meant to be a cat toy, I don’t know — he prefers nail files, twist ties and hair bands.