Hey y’all, how the hell are ya? I know, that’s a huge question right now, but it’s important that we keep asking each other and taking the time to listen to each other, and take care of each other you know? That’s why I’m so excited to be here in this week’s Friday Open Thread with all of you! I can’t wait to hear how you’re doing!

Me, myself, and I are doing pretty fine right now. My bills are paid, my sink isn’t clogged for no understandable reason, I got 10 hours of sleep one day this week, and I’ve finally built up a coffee tolerance so I’m not jittery after drinking an entire pot anymore. I also just got selected as a semifinalist for a very cool scholarship which will remain unnamed because I’m superstitious and don’t want to risk it. All very good things!

Also, my pets are looking SO GOOD this week? Like I don’t know what’s going on, but I feel like Buffy’s turned into a model, and Alexei and Anya do something adorable and sibling-y almost everyday and I am overwhelmed with love. Here, have some pictures.

Alexei T. Monts looking so sweet
Anya M. Monts relaxing so hard
Buffy B. Monts being beautiful and also blocking the television
Not my cat, but I met them on campus and fell in love!

What good things are happening to you this week? Did your pet do something adorable? Did you get discounted chocolate after Valentine’s day? Did you actually do something on Valentine’s day with an actual human(s) you love???? However you’re doing, I wanna hear about it. As Rihanna says, “If you let me, here’s what I’ll do: I’ll take care of you.” That’s what we’re here for. To take care of each other. So take care babes.


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