cw: pet loss

Was hoping this entry found me in better circumstances but here we are. I had hoped to do a simple post-SakuraCon update but the past two weeks have been chaotic to say the least.

We lost Macchiato on the evening of April 1st. Anabel was packing for SakuraCon and he had been showing signs of labored breathing. The sad thing with guinea pigs is how well they hide their illnesses. He looked fine the past few days. We even took him for a doctor’s appointment a month ago or so in light of Smore passing in November.

It never gets easier. Maybe the opposite — and when it comes out of the blue like that? Hard to quantify. I don’t know what to believe when it comes to the great beyond. Is it childish to imagine a place where you can rest with those you lost along the way? Maybe, but sometimes it’s the only comforting thought that keeps you from spiraling into an existential crisis. I hope Espresso is up there to greet him. They’d get along.

Seattle was amazing and I’d love to go back without work to do. SakuraCon was great too but I wish we had more time to explore the city. Next time, maybe. At least we got to hit Pike Place Market and Ghost Alley Espresso Bar (an absolute solid recommend from our friend Kevin.)

What else? Started playing Marathon. After resolving / apologizing for their massive art oversight (and I do mean massive, that was a crazy disappointment) I feel… well I still feel mixed about playing it but I’d be lying if I said the game wasn’t gorgeous. Don’t even get me started on the sound design.

We’ve got a wedding this weekend and an odd day off Sunday, which is nice. In a matter of weeks I’m turning 40, so there’s that. Can’t think of how to end this one, but hey, Dorohedoro’s back and I am falling in love with it all over again.

Take care. Hug your pets.