Regrouping

Sad day yesterday.

I knew we'd say goodbye this week, but wasn't sure when.

His last night was a rough one and he needed to be at peace.

I called the vet first thing and they took us right away.

I think I'm all cried out now. His passing was peaceful, but it was hard coming home without him. I miss him -- we got almost 6 years, but it felt too short. Doesn't it always?

Okay, moving on or I'll start crying again. 

Last night was our town's city hall meeting with the swearing in of the newly elected -- the campaigns I got involved with. Reception in the rotunda and then the meeting.

Lots of women from our group. I didn't want to miss the night, but I was a long day to get myself out for the evening.

I went with my local friend and we met for dinner first. Husbands were supposed to come, but bagged out. It was good to get out early and stay out so I could stay awake. 

This new Thai-inspired restaurant has the most unusual food -- absolutely delicious. My second time there. I got a couple of starters and blue rice (an edible flower infused, but it tasted like regular rice). It's a block from my house. Only lunch on the weekends, but we can do an early dinner weeknights.

Coconut that tasted like calamari.
Charred cabbage with incredible flavors.
Pretty blue rice, but needed a flavor.
I ordered the rice just to try it.

Regrouping today. 

My other dog isn't tolerating his new food.

Up twice to go out last night. 

Back to the drawing board AND chicken/rice for a few days.

Hoping for a full sleep tonight -- I'm worn out.

Nothing on the calendar today until a dinner tonight for restaurant week (with the ladies from Friday coffee). Taco Tuesday -- during a happy hour (hopefully it's quiet because I'm not into loud, close talking during flu season).

I have a little guilt that it feels immensely easier without Monti. His diseases and doggie dementia had taken over and he was constant work (and always so unsettled -- sweet boy). 

There's a stress that's gone -- stress trying to get him comfortable, stress watching him constantly, stress knowing the ending was near and we'd have to make that decision. 

This is a "big" week for me socially and I'm hoping I don't get sick {*knock wood*} -- sleep's been poor and stress high. Everyone and their mother is sick too and I'm totally out-n-about in the mix of people. Not a good immune combination. 

I'll take a little extra care of myself today. 

Enjoy the seasonal temps (finally!!!!!).

I have some walking errands to do today and you know how much I love walking about the town. 

The cold, crisp weather does a body good.

Last night I needed to wind down before I could go to sleep. Read a bit and then shopped eBay for a purse. Stay tuned -- I got 2. Rather bad habit unlocked -- my son gets most of his clothes from eBay and started me down that rabbit hole. I'm trying not to eat or scroll at night -- so the smart thing is to replace that with a shopping addiction -- hah!!

Hope you (we) have a good day. Later gators.