The Writer’s Block is my new obsession, I swear! It’s a project I intended to be a, maybe, check-once-a-day type thing, but I’m there 24/7. I also intended it to be a kick-in-the-ass type thing for my writing, but I’m so busy refreshing the “who’s online” list that I haven’t gotten any writing done. Oops!

I knew starting a group blog for writer’s would be something that would interest a few people, but, so far, it’s been very active! People join, people post, people comment. *dies of happiness* It makes me feel all giggly inside when something I create actual, um, works.

Besides working on the Block, my time is being monopolized by Pickles. She has learned how to knock on my bedroom door. So, even if I kick her out, she’s still taking up my time! Rotten kitten!

Her first vet appointment is on Tuesday. I wonder if he’ll give me a kitty tranquilizer if I ask nicely.

Every time I turn around, Wordpress amazes me. The most recent OMGZ-THIS-IS-AWESOME event was the realization that plugins are being made for idiots. One of those idiots is me.

With a simple upload and activation alone (NO EDITING!), I was able to add Commentluv (links to your latest blog post automatically when you comment), Gravatars, social bookmarking, and threaded comments! Do you know how amazing that is? The last time I tried to install a plugin, I nearly killed myself trying to find lines and edit and copy and paste and… *dies a little*

I was also able to add a few things behind the scenes, but who cares about those? *runs to reply to a comment and look at gravatars*

The newest addition to my family and future lolcat, Mrs. Pickles:

More pictures after jump! Tons more. Enter at your own risk.
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