Hump Day Updates

Mimi is at boarding and I'm fostering from afar.  I'm handling her applications and transport if she needs to go to meet and greets -- things like that.  My heart still hurts, but I remind myself there's a happy ending in her future.  Meanwhile, boarding isn't ideal but it's MILES better than the shelter where she lived.  She has a great time during the day -- it's nights that are lonely.

Tulip has a trial starting next weekend.  This lady has some $$ and she has a full-time dog sitter because she rescues special needs dogs.  Fingers crossed -- this sounds perfect.

I stayed home yesterday because I got caught up in a whirlwind of rescue work.  It was a productive day, but today I need to get out.  #1 mood helper is to MOVE.  I feel good this morning and I want to keep it that way.  Another rainy day -- it's been a wet winter.

My workouts are still wonky.  I'm trying to heal my leg so no running.  I also took a chunk of my knuckle off with a  mandolin slicer -- that makes boxing difficult -- crazy, right?!  (P.S. This silly cut has been a bear to heal -- horrible spot and it bleeds all the time.  Finally getting serious about bandaging and treating.)  So it's power walking and yoga for the near future.  I miss the intensity of the other workouts, but in some ways these "gentle" workouts feel good.

I've been snagging quotes off of Instagram -- whenever I need a boost, I like reading things that strike me.  This is interesting ... lying (to myself), drinking (aka buffering with food or drink) ... it might get you part of the way to feeling better (or not feeling AS BAD), but it never gets you to the REALLY GOOD stuff.  This path DOES feel longer, harder, lonelier right now and sometimes I question if it's worth it -- then I read this and I'm not alone in the messy.  Yep, I know deep down it's important.

In other very important news ... pedicure day today.  Relaxation.  New color pick.  Time to read.  I'm looking forward to a little ease and a little fun.  Phone is going OFF.  I don't want any "news" to dampen some ME TIME.

I put out my final PUSH for planning our Italy trip with the high school girls -- I can't be the only one driving the bus.  Only got one response so far and it wasn't really forward motion.  My turn is finished.  I wonder if I'm setting this boundary because that's how I do these days (hah) or if, maybe, I don't want to go.  Not going feels perfectly fine to me.  I love Italy, so going is about enjoy that country again -- feels so much less about friendship (sadly).  Probably because I think I'll have a lot of travel frustration with this group.  We'll see ...

When I get back from Austin, I need to hit the ground running on the wedding shower.  I have balls in the air and I need to actually get stuff settled.  It's getting REAL now!!

Oops -- dogs need a potty break.  Have a great hump day!  Later gators.