Science Diet Age Defying Cat Food

I'm a Buzz Agent. It's fun. I get samples and coupons for products and I tell people about them and review them and provide feedback to the companies.

My latest campaign is Science Diet Age Defying Cat Food for cats 11+ years old. My cat Starbuck is 15 years old. I switched her over to the cat food. At first she wanted nothing to do with it. It looked similar to what she was used to eating. She has always eaten Science Diet cat food. It must smell or taste different. Eventually she ate it. (It was funny. I gradually switched her by adding in a little more of the Age Defying cat food every day. She would pick out the Age Defying and drop them on the floor. She really didn't like it.)

Anyway I think I notice a difference in her. She seems more alert and plays more. Before she seemed to always be sleeping. She's more active now. The food is also supposed to help maintain proper kidney function, protect muscle mass, maintain a natural immune system function and increase mental clarity.

If you have an older cat you should give it a try! I think you and your cat will like it.

Guess What?

I'm not doing the 31 days of home projects during the month of October that I reported about recently. You probably figured that out by the distinct lack of posts on the subject. I loved the idea. But couldn't find the energy to actually do it. It would have been great and knocked a bunch of things off my to-do list. Sigh. They will get done eventually I guess. Maybe one project a week? At least I would be making progress.

Birthday Wishes

Today is my 44th birthday.

The elderly lady I help out and her daughter took me out to lovely lunch. A neighbor brought over a beautiful mum and some yummy chocolate cake. My son called and wished me a happy day. Even several old friends/acquaintances on Facebook left a birthday message. The well wishes I've received have been heartfelt and much appreciated. Its amazing that this time last year I felt so alone and lost. What a difference a year can make.

Sunday

I just spent the day watching episodes of A&E Hoarders (my favorite), doing laundry and washing dishes (yes, I let them get piled up again). I hung out in my comfy clothes with my cat Starbuck on my lap and alternated doing chores and lounging about. I also had a glass or two of wine (the bottle a gift from a neighbor). What an absolutely lovely day.

Updates

Biggest Loser

Tonight I'm watching the new season of Biggest Loser on Hulu. The scary part? I'm heavier then some of the women on the TV show. Almost 20 years ago I gained weight with my baby and have never lost it. I also added a bunch on through bad eating and a sedentary lifestyle. A couple weeks ago I rededicated myself to a healthier lifestyle. I don't eat lots of really bad stuff - except I skip breakfast and sometimes lunch. OK and I also have a big sweet tooth. I believe that my metabolism is so slow that I hold onto any calories I consume. My first step toward a healthier lifestyle? Eat protein for breakfast every day. I'm giving myself 2 weeks to get this step under my belt consistently and then will move onto the next step - walking everyday. Will my weight loss be as fast as the Biggest Loser? Absolutely not. But I'm making changes for a lifetime not just a TV show. As long as the scale is moving in the right direction I'm happy.

31 Days

I'm participating in a blog challenge to write about a single topic for 31 days during the month of October. So many of the women committed are writing about amazing topics. My topic will probably be a little boring for those reading my blog. But for me, it will be a tremendous opportunity. I'm writing about completing projects around the home for 31 days. I have a to-do list that is a mile long. This is an opportunity to push myself to start or finish projects that are just lingering.

Missoni for Target

Have you heard about all the hoop-la around the Missoni for Target collection? Women gone wild filling shopping carts full of items, stealing from other peoples carts, fighting, etc. And then all the stuff has ended up on eBay for ridiculous amounts of money. Oh and Target's website crashed on the day of the launch. Anyway I think the launch was on Tuesday? And today is Saturday. I had to go to Target to return some slippers and thought I'd check around and see if there was anything left. A couple of the home items were cute looking on the website. (Everything on the website was sold out.)

In the store I found 2 king comforter sets, a bra and panties set and nothing else. I walked around - it is Target after all. And then I spotted a Missoni vase hidden behind some stuff on a shelf. I grabbed the vase and quickly walked away! There was no price sticker and I was a little shocked at the $39.99 price tag when it was rung up, but I got it anyway. Wanna see ....

I know the flowers look stupid but it's the picture from the Target website. It will look great on the shelves in the 2nd bedroom. Although I'm really considering returning it (no matter how good it looks). $43.95 with tax is a little spendy for a vase. And yes, I am that cheap.

Veronica Mars

So I just finished watching all 64 episodes of Veronica Mars. It's taken weeks of dedicated computer time. :) It was great! Loved the writing and the acting. Story lines had me coming back for more. Unfortunately the last episode doesn't tie up all the loose ends. Does Keith Mars get elected sheriff? Do Veronica and Logan get back together (I'm rooting for ya!). What are the consequences of Veronica stealing Jake Kane's hard drive? UGH!!! I want answers. I want more!!