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Friday, December 2, 2016

November Recap: Rest in Peace, Stela

November was a bit rough for me and as a result I wasn't up for much blogging. At the beginning of the month, I lost my dear ferret, Stela:

Super Stela
It was about 3 years ago that I adopted my ferret girls, Mü and Stela (whose names together create Mustela, their scientific genus) and they quickly became a big part of my life and my heart.

Mü and Stela
Stela is maybe about 2 years older than Mü and has had a number of health problems over the past few years. And yet despite that, her passing still felt very abrupt. Just that day she was scampering about as per usual and hiding her toys around the house as always. She was totally fine, and then all of a sudden she wasn't.

One of the many nests Stela found for herself to sleep: my sock drawer
Mü for her part is doing okay. They were a bonded pair so I was quite concerned how Mü would handle Stela's passing considering they were always together. We brought the body home from the vet to show to Mü and she seemed to sort of process things in her own way. It was very sad.

Mü and Stela
I've had a few weeks to mourn and adjust now, but damn I miss her. She was such a sweetheart, such a character. She brought a smile to my face every single day.

Silly Stela
It was actually the day before the US Election that Stela passed away and I like to think her little heart was so pure, so virtuous, that she knew she couldn't live in such a world with such a repulsive world leader. Heh.


Rest in peace, dearest Stela.


Favourite TV Show of November:
Now here is a definite bright spot of the month: Gravity Falls. I couldn't help it, when I was watching this show, it just made me feel happy! I can't remember the last time I so thoroughly enjoyed a TV show by Disney, but whenever it was I don't think I was an adult. Gravity Falls is just one of those shows that transcends age though. It's super silly and light hearted and yet it has a great mystery as well. Highly recommended to all!


Favourite Book of November: 
I technically started this one in October, but I wasn't up to reading for a good while there... Thank goodness that this chapter in the Throne of Glass series was able to save me from a potential reading slump! Sarah Maas never fails to impress and Queen of Shadows was another superb instalment. I am so impressed at the growth of all the characters since book one and I am both excited and terrified to see what is yet to come for them in books five and six. I should hopefully get to Empire of Storms soon!

23 comments :

  1. Oh, I'm so sorry about Stella. She was definitely a little cutie. "I like to think her little heart was so pure, so virtuous, that she knew she couldn't live in such a world..." I know exactly what you mean. Our cat passed away at the very beginning of this year and 2016 has turned out to be a real doozy, hasn't it? :(

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    1. Thanks Louise. And yeah, it hasn't been a great year death-wise, American-politics-wise :\

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  2. I'm so sorry to hear about Stella! Sending you virtual hugs.

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  3. I'm so sorry to hear about Stela's passing. I smiled when I saw the picture of her in a superhero cape but laughed out loud when I saw her poking out of the paper tower roll. So cute! She sounds like she brought a lot of happy, giggly times for you :) lots of hugs for you and Mu. <3

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  4. Oh Friend, I am so sorry for you loss. I was just talking about your ferrets the other day (honestly). Looks like that little lady brought you guys a lot of joy. My hop is that the happy memories will dull the ache of her loss soon.

    I hope you enjoy this holiday season and get to spend some lovely time with family (and books ;)).

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    1. Yes, lots of happy memories. And I'd like to think I was able to make her life happy too? Thanks :)

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  5. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Stela! She was adorable. I'm glad Mu is doing okay though - and it's nice that you still have one to cuddle and enjoy. And the whole election is very upsetting! :( Can't even talk about that one...haha

    -Lauren

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    1. Yeah, I'm still too depressed to talk about the US election, but I found some closure talking about Stela's passing here. Thanks Lauren.

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  6. Oh no, Eilidh!!! I'm so sorry to hear about Stela! She was such a sweetheart, and I'm sure you, the husband, and Mu are missing her dearly! Sending you lots of digital hugs and well wishes!!! Now we're definitely going to have to get together when I'm home! Cassie hasn't seen Fantastic Beasts yet, maybe the three of us can all go see it together. :)

    I'm glad that you were able to find a show like Gravity Falls that helped cheer you up a bit since November was definitely bleak. I'll have to check it!

    I hope December's much better for you, Eilidh. <3

    Best, Ambur

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    1. Thanks Ambur <3 I would def be up for watching a movie with you over break.

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    2. You're welcome! <3 Alrighty!! We'll have to plan this outing then! :D

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  7. Oh, Aylee, I'm so sorry to hear about Stela! It's so hard losing a pet. I hope things get better for you in the coming month.

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  8. Oh no :( I am so, so sorry to hear about Stela my friend! I'm sending warm thoughts and love your way ♥ When animals pass they leave such big holes in our lives and in our hearts. It's been 3 years since I lost my old girl Suzy and I still miss her! I'm happy that you still have Mu though so help heal your heart and ease the pain! xxxx

    Gravity Falls sounds like it was well needed this month for you...as was, I'm sure QoS! So happy that it delivered for you as well Eilidh! I hope December brings you healing, peace and lots of love!

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  9. I'm so sorry to hear about Stela. Loosing a pet is loosing family. It's the worst. She looks so adorable in all those photos! And I'm glad you had a good Sarah J. Maas book for distraction.

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  10. Aw, Aylee, I'm sorry to hear about Stella. It's good to hear that Mu is doing well though. I hope that December will be a better month.

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  11. I'm so sorry about Stela. We lost one of our dogs in October and I miss him still. {hugs}

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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  12. Oh, sweet girl :( I'm so, so sorry for your loss. That is just the saddest thing :( Stela looks adorable. Giving you all all the hugs. <3 I hope things are doing better for you all now :) Hugs.

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