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Doggie Quote of the Day............

"If there is no heaven for dogs, then I want to go where they go when I die."
-Anonymous

Doggie Calendar Quote

Today's Doggie Calendar quote:

'A dog may bark, but his legs will never grow longer'.
--unknown


So true....so true.

FrIdAy BlOg

I haven't been out here in awhile.

Long week, tired. But it is Friday !! Woo hoo !

Honey and I had class last night- we graduated ! So we are done with Beginner, and Intermediate. On to Advanced class and the Pet Therapy program. She is a good dog and she proved that again last night.

I think I lost some more weight, pants that fit last week, are again too big this week. Still losing but it is coming off slower so it surprised me. A good surprise though I must say. I am still happy where a I am at now. Only 2 more months and it will be a year. I cannot believe it has been that long already ! I look back at all that has changed with my body and my mind is still catching up. I feel so much better finally. Here's to good days to come ;)

Going househunting this weekend again. We will see what happens. My parents are looking as well still so we will see who finds something first. I don't want to be homeless.

Back to work for me....
Good weekend to come.

Better days ahead... I hope

Well last night with my Dad did not go very well. He must have taken something before the seminar and pretty much slept through the whole thing. My mom was furious. I did not say anything for the rest of the night to both of them. If you cannot help yourself who can you help?

Tonight I go to see the house, the realtor mixed up the days and called me last night wondering where I was- I was not impressed. Let's HOPE tonight goes better.

I feel like someone ran me over. Not sure what my problem is. SAD, SAD, SAD.

Tomorrow is payday- pay the bills and I might go shopping, just a few new things would be nice since I am still going through loads of clothes.

I cannot wait to go home, snuggle my dog and chill.

Super cold here today ! I do not like it. Nor does my body.

Okay, that enough, this just making me feel worse.

My Dad....

My dad's health has been poor and getting worse for several years now. It seems he turned 50 and fell apart. He is 56 now. He has Type 2 Diabetes, bad knees, bad back, and he is extremely overweight. He is on so many pills even I cannot keep track anymore. I used to worry constantl about him. Now I worry that he does care enough to take care of himself.

I used to look up to him, he was my hero in every way possible.

But with poor health, his outbursts are out of control, his Mood swings are barely tolerable and he falls asleep sitting up. He is hurtful with his words to my mom and he is wearing her out as well.

My Point: Tonight we (my mom and I) are going to the Bariatric Seminar with him. This is the same process I went through for the Gastric Bypass surgery.

I only hope he wants to get better, and not just more sympathy. I have none left for him. He has to want to get better and live longer. I hope that he sees all of this tonight.

My Dad is retired after a long term job for 33 years and getting fired, he now is officially retired, collects his pension, and gets disability that he deserves. He is a Vietnam vet. Yes he has issues from the war and I understand that. To him, it is just another excuse for not feeling good though.

I love him so much but so much has changed with hm. My mom looks forward to retiring in the next year and a half. She wants to travel with him.

If the man upstairs is listening please open my daddy's eyes a little bit wider and let him know his life is not over and there is much to look forward to? Please help his spirits and mood swings too.

Let's see how this goes tonight.......

here I am worrying again about my parents.

That will NEVER change-- they are my Family forever.

Productive Weekend

WOW.

I had such a productive weekend !! I had a mental list of of everything I wanted to get done and I did it. And then some.

My room is clean, my parents house is clean. My files are organized and updated. All paperwork burned/recycled. My scrapbook stuff is all put away and organized. My clothes are sorted, 2 boxes of hand me downs. Everything else is hung or put away in a drawer. My sheets are washed, comforter and all blankets and throw pillows are clean. My room is mainly packed up to reduce clutter- the totes are put away in storage. WOW. I am so organized I am scaring myself. I even have my bills already paid for the month. I even have my card file ( b-days cards and such) sorted by month ! It really feels good. I busted butt on Saturday to get all of it done and I was able to lounge a bit on Sunday along with Laundry to do. I feel so much better with all of that done and it will be easier to keep up now.

Now for the Best news !!

I went to see a house in Sparta on Sunday-- I LOVED IT. Sparta is about 20 minutes from my hometown and work. Not too bad of a drive. The owners are willing to rent to own and close in a year. Keep your fingers crossed. My parents, my cousin ( he is a carpenter) and I are going to look at it again on Wednesday and then I do believe I am going to write an offer. I am not going to let this one go without a fight-- perfect for me and the Honey B. 3 Bedroom, main floor laundry, 1 1/2 car garage, the house is located next to a small city park. Deck off the back- nice size hard, newly paved driveway and sidewalk in front. Great neighborhood. So I am wishin, hopin, and prayin it all goes well this week and we can negotiate with the sellers.

HOPEFUL to be a homeowner !!

January 15th, 2007

Doggie Calendar- Yep, Monday again and the calendar made me smile this morning...

"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of her tail."
--- Josh Billings

HONEY B Photos

She is so cute.....

I have to share these....

Top picture is Honey Napping on my bed. This is typical everyday.

The bottom picture is Honey checking out her Christmas Stocking and waiting so patiently for me to let her open it. What a good girl !!

The love of my life right here.....

DOG VOCABULARY

I just had to share this one from the Doggie Calendar today:

Dog Biscuit [dawg bis-ket]n. small, hard object held over my nose when the boss says, "SIT".

Me, I am the Boss ! (at least of somebody, and she is cute- the Honey B that is)

fRiDaY 1/12/07

It Sucks to be a female sometimes.

Periods, bloating, cramping, MOOD SWINGS.

Today I am in a good mood. The rest of the week was another story. I just get so frustrated with people these days. I have great friends that I work with so that helps keep me sane.

I went to the doctor on monday with some issues and I am still trying to figure out how to get them resolved. A cyst, an infection- and has the doctor called me back? HELL NO. And I am still in pain. I guess I am just keeping it to myself at this point and trying not to spoil a good day.

Anyway-- the day is going fast and I have friends coming over for dinner. I am looking forward to that, I get to cook for someone !! I love to cook, and my parents do enjoy it but it is nice to cook for others as well.

Menu: Ceasar Salad with Low Fat dressing, Pork Tenderloin, seasoned and cooked in the Rotisierre (cutts down the grease and fat)
Scalloped Corn, and Sourcream/Cheesy whipped potatoes. Tea biscuits on the side and Pie for dessert.

Half of the above I cannot even eat but hey I love to cook so I will watch them enjoy it.

Mom and Dad are out of town for the weekend so it is just me and the puppies. I have so many projects to get done again and a few for them too. Keeps me busy. Looking forward to a long power walk tomorrow and Sunday as well.

Happy weekend....

Hump Day...

I am trying to make through Wednesday. It seems the weeks drag out so much after a couple of short Holiday weeks.

Nothing new here, I have been working alot as we are pretty busy at work.

My parents are getting ready to put the house on the market to that will be my new project, I really do not mind helping them out as well. So mom was to reduce clutter and get some things packed up and out of the house so it is easier and cleaner to show. They have been looking at houses but they have still not found one they want, getting land and building their own is still an option. We will see what happens for them. In the meantime, I am also looking for a house or at least a place to rent. I am having a hard time because of Honey B. If only everyone who said no to pets could see her cute face. haha. Just kidding I understand why people do not want pets in Rentals. I am actually calling on a house for sale today as well. We will see what happens.

I should call my baby brother down south. I have not talked to him in a week. Just a little chit chat keeps us up on everything.

I have dinner company coming on Friday. My parents are going out of town so I have the house to myself to clean and organize for them as well. I have a list 3 feet long of things I want to get done so I am hoping for high energy all weekend.

Bowling tonight with the girls, it will be nice to see them as I have not been out in a few weeks again. It is nice to have a little social time.

Okay, on with Wednesday and straight to the weekend !!

1/08/07 mOnDaY bLoG

Quiet Weekend..... Quiet Monday....

Doggie Calendar quote:

"A Dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself"
--Josh Billings.


That made my morning a whole lot better reading that. :)

Are we THERE yet?

GOD ! could this week be any slower? I want this week to be over and the weekend to come. I have so much to do, and I always seem to cram it into my weekends. I wish we worked less and played more. Funny, just another dream I guess.

Not much new around here, we are so busy at work I am just trying to keep my head clear right now.

I went for 2 walks yesterday and they felt good. I think I will do the same when I get home tonight and that will make me feel better too. Is it something in the air? I just wonder- the weather has been so mild here in WI, I appreciate that. Not as cold as it can be that is for sure. I just need sunlight right now I guess.

Another thing-- I am ready to ride !! Time to get the Motorcycle out and get it tuned up and ready to go soon.....


Honey B is healing well and according to my mom aka Grandma and Papa we think there will not be a scar. No class tonight as the trainer is at a Dog Show, we will pick up next week. Tonight I will practice, SIT, STAND, DOWN, SIT, STAND, DOWN-- but she is doing good with those too.

Miss my brothers, but I know they are ok with their families.

Okay now I am rambling.....

Here's to a good evening.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007

Well here we still are- 2007 has begun.

I don't feel any different, but here is to a new year and goals !!

Back to work, back to the routine. The holidays are FINALLY over. I am glad. They were good and all, but I am ready to just get things back to normal.

Now I can focus on paying off the rest of my debt and getting out back on my own. Yep it is always in the back of my mind. I guess it is a goal but it is just not happening as fast as I would like it. I remind myself that I do have some patience and I need to use it.

Nothing new to report here. Mom and Dad are well, Honey B is healing up so we hope for fur and no scar. It has been a quiet week, but I needed that. Just to relax and sleep in a few days.

I am not going to talk about New Years much- I had a good time with Friends in MN, I am very glad I went, now after I left I should have went home and ended my night. But instead I wound up out and about until 9:30AM. So I guess I was a little confused that night again by men in the bar. But hey, I am done with the bar for awhile and I have no reasons to go out and celebrate. I just need to keep reminding myself of that and stay home.

Here's to the New Year !!