Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Last time I checked, I was up to something like 1,140+ hours in this game. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is, to say the least, a game I have been looking forward to for a long time, and a series I really enjoy. One island wasn't enough for me, so I even bought a Switch Lite so I could create a second one. Just what is it about this game that is so appealing? Let's find out!

Thursday Traffic | 10 February

It's been a while, hasn't it? I haven't been blogging about traffic for some reason. I mean, it's there every week. Anyway, I had a particular point of talking about the traffic today. You see, people go on and on about how humans have destroyed forests and such. I must say that when you see a deer walking along the interstate, it might just be a fact. 

However, I like to imagine that these animals prefer the suburbs. Of course they don't, but they are masters of adaptation. Other animals that you might just spot during a morning commute? Check out my great list below:

• Foxes—They might be cute on cartoons, but good gosh, not so much in real life.
• Skunks—Hold the tomato juice please. No, I'm kidding. You can get rid of skunk smell with specialized products. 
• Rats—Unfortunately, this is a fact in most major cities.
• Neighborhood "pets"—Random dogs and cats might roam your neighborhood. Don't expect them to clean up after themselves either.
• Rabbits—Cute and fluffy, but only if they aren't flattened by a car.

What I am watching on television...

Last night, I began watching the 11-part mini-series of Life on Discovery. Like Planet Earth and Blue Planet, you are given a glimpse of nature in amazing detail. You are shown frogs the size of a fingernail with so much clarity that it is a bit scary. Following in the steps of its predecessors, Life allows you to learn more about our environment in hopes that we will take steps to save it. Oprah is not a bad narrator and overall, the show keeps you interested. If you would like to watch and rate scenes, visit the Discovery Channel's website.

Image via Discovery Channel

Friends from foes

There are often tales of animals that live in harmony instead of following their good instincts (those of ripping the weaker species apart). The images above are a testament to the idea that some foes can be friendly for a little while.

via Cute Overload

Forget letting the cat out of the bag

Dallas is almost six months old now. Despite being super spoiled and absolutely adorable, he is staying really healthy. He is very energetic and often likes to cuddle. I think he has such a cute little cat face. Therefore, some eye candy. Mmmmm...

Image via icantbelieveable

Let's all go to the circus!

I think the circus is ripe with artistic possibilities. The type, the costume, the drama, the food—it's all open for the taking. All the worn posters and bright colors, slightly faded over time. Something about circuses and carnivals feels me with a sense of nostalgia. Whether it is the peanuts, popcorn, cotton candy or corn dogs, the circus world just makes me feel happy inside. This year, I might try to see the "Greatest Show on Earth." Of course, that's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

If you have ever wondered where you would fit in at the big top, give this hunch a try (courtesy of yours truly).

What performance role should I play in a circus? - make thousands more decisions on Hunch.com

Image via The Granger Collection, New York

Elephant Polo

There is a sport for everyone—and everything. I have just discovered elephant polo. It is just like polo, but it is played while riding elephants and with small changes to adjust for the size and speed. It doesn't seem as intense as regular (or even water) polo, but check out the elephant that is decked out in this YouTube video.