swingchickie | Jul. 23rd, 2009

we're waiting for tests to come back to see if the Duckling has ringworm. it looks like he probably does, he's been exposed to it and he has some funky patches of fur on his belly and one paw... but we won't know until early next week. so duck continues to be behind closed doors, quarantined in a room that's easily bleach-able every few days. i'm taking as many precautions as i can to make sure i don't get it, while still giving him the love and exercise and stimulation he needs... basically i get up early every morning, feed him and give him playtime and snorgle time for an hour, then when i leave the room i throw my clothes in the washing machine immediately and take a hot shower. every evening i do it again when i come home from work. i'm not sure if it's overkill, but i've been doing my research on ringworm and every website is putting the fear of god in me -- "the spores will live on the walls up to 2 years if you don't repaint the room!" "burn all of the cat's bedding and toys!" well if nothing else, i'm incredibly clean. :)

work-wise, the end of this week will be a huge weight off my shoulders. three of my projects will have passed major milestones, especially my six sigma green belt (moved from yesterday to friday morning). i've been studying when i can, and feel much better about it that i did at the beginning of the week. just adding those few days to the timeline was a huge help.

okay, off to round up some breakfast. i have to be in the office super early today.