Urgh, Musti, work

[kribu]

Musti's actually been a lot better today. Still having some slight balance problems, but overall, she's nearly moving normally again, running around from one room to another, climbing onto chairs and sofas and tables, and not falling over or even stumbling too much when jumping down. And she's been eating happily and attempting to scratch the wallpaper and climbing into my lap.

So with that, and with mum not feeling well today, we decided to hold off seeing the vet and just keeping an eye on her for now. If she gets worse again, it's definitely back to the vet.

I've not been feeling too well myself today - feeling weirdly apathetic and tired, and sort of like I'm having a cold (sore/tired muscles all over, feeling a bit flushed). Staying home was certainly a good idea, even if not for the original reason. I have done some work at least, although probably only half of what I should have. At least it's weekend now, and I have the work at home, so with any luck I'll get another 3000-4000 words done by Monday, and should be back on track then.

I suppose all the worrying about Musti for the last week has left me mentally exhausted.

Bought a Penguin Guide to Punctuation yesterday. I have no idea if it's any good, but it seems to point out both UK and US usage, was cheap, and I have realised recently that I have no idea whatsoever about English punctuation rules/customs (in general, I just happily use Estonian ones). I don't think we really covered punctuation at school. I should try and get at least some basic idea about it if I (a) happen to write something again at some point, (b) am again forced to do Estonian-English translation at work.

Comments

[ayerf.livejournal.com]

That does sound like something to be cautiously optimistic about with your cat. Not that I have much idea what 'optimistic' actually means... Anyway, I hope she continues to improve. And that you do, too!

If there's differences between US and UK English, I wouldn't be surprised if there's differences between English and Estonian.

[kribu.livejournal.com]

Musti's been quite active now in the evening and seems to be improving. I think she's also a bit fed up of just sleeping somewhere.

I'm quite sure there are differences. I generally just tend to go with what feels "okay" (not necessarily always right, but what I figure shouldn't cause problems with understanding). I'm sure I've also picked some things up just by reading English texts a lot.

Would be nice to feel a bit more certain about some things though!

[ubiquirk.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad Musti is feeling better! Now I only wish you were. Rest up and take care of yourself.

[kribu.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I suspect it's largely the general autumn/winter period that's behind my feeling a little less than perfect, but having to worry less about Musti should help too.