Drama 101

Lordy, yesterday was a drama day!

Little Duke had a potential adopter who was declined because his dog was not neutered and had bred him with a genetic issue.

The guy went ape-shit!  Super, duper long story but the short version ... he made horrible threats against the rescue and against me.  So much so that cops got involved, possible restraining order and lots of lawyer crap.  Some people SUCK!  Hate is a big word, but I hate this guy.

Now Duke is off all sites and might not get his perfect match - he'll get a great match, but I thought he could find PERFECT.

Turns out little 17 lb Duke loves to run.  We've gone running for 2 mornings - my 3 mile loop with only occasional stop to pee (him, not me LOL).  I need a break today - Duke won't be happy.  That little dog can RUN!

I've been super busy with Releash Atlanta stuff and foster dogs.  Busy feels good!

On another note, finally started The Crown with my friend.  SO GOOD!  I can't wait to watch the season!!

Short and sweet today!  Later gators!

Quick Update

(Sorry the pictures are all over the post.  My computer skills are letting me down this morning LOL)


The dogs ...

Transport pup - Beanie.

Friday we transported 3 dogs to their foster homes after taking Noelle (now Ellie) to the vet for the day.  4 hours on the road.  Lots of dogs happy to spend the weekend in a warm bed instead of at the vet.  Big smelly pup had to ride in the crate (he wasn't playing nicely).  I didn't get a picture of him (but he's happy and bathed now!!).

Transport pup - Maggie 12 week puppy!

Then an emergency owner surrender.  Dog fight that lead to a bite from her dog.  The home was 15 minutes from her so we picked up the rescue and are fostering him.  Straight to the bath as he stunk of smoke - yuck!!

Hubby is INSISTING we keep him.  LOVES him to pieces.

DUKE!

Ellie is real deal sick.  Like the kind that shortens her life.  New medication and fingers crossed.  She'll be with us for at least 2 months and forever if we can't find the perfect, loving home to care for her.  Heartbreaking for real.

Jen Hatmaker:

Awesome evening.  Better than my biggest expectation of the night.  It was a sermon of sorts.  But inclusive, FUNNY, thoughtful ... couldn't say enough about her group.  Beautiful music, beautiful stories.  Uplifting in every way.  And we're now sponsoring a little girl in Bolivia - the mission part of her book tour.  We sponsor a child in the US but like this organization a lot too.  Little Jimena from Bolivia.  ChildFund is the international organization and Children, Inc. is US based.


In other news we had dinner at eldest and girlfriend's last night.  Fun night, great food.  We wanted them to adopt Duke but they didn't.  I thought he was a great match for them.  But I need to butt out of their business.   Plus they graduated from JMU with the DUKE DOG mascot.  I thought it was meant to be ... bummer!!

Time to walk the gang of dogs.  Dogs make me HAPPY :-)

Fun Day in the Making

I survived the dentist!  Good-bye for 3 months - woo hoo!

Today should be a fun day.

First, lunch with my crazy-fun aunt.  She's always good for lots of laughs and family scoop.  Persian restaurant with some yummy, yummy food!

Tonight is a speaker event with Jen Hatmaker. She's an inspirational, Christian speaker - all about empowering people.  I love that she has a deep faith with no judgement.  Everyone welcome, everyone accepted, everyone celebrated.  And she calls the church out on it's bias, judgement, etc. (in a respectful way).  As she says (in a very paraphrased way) ... her Jesus, her God walks with love, not divide.  And she's funny!!

I'm going with a good friend and that makes it even better.

Releash Atlanta stuff is going full throttle.  It occurred to me yesterday, that my "work" or my "wish" came true.  I was bummed having so many things end ... my Lift Studio classes and friends, my original connections with Releash, etc.  I was looking for something to fill the void and this is stepping up.  I'm making new connections, doing something fulfilling and having a good time.  Ask and you shall receive ... when it happens, it's always a little surprising.

My RN license renewed.  I'm beginning the "looking" phase.  Being super picky and taking my time (lol - can't get much slower).  Forward motion though.

On the workout front:
OrangeTheory was offering a free week trial but my headache had other thoughts.  They have a free one-time try anytime, so it's still on my radar.  My Lift Studio changed up the classes and some sound interesting.  Mulling this over too.  The weather is warmer so outside running should be back on the table soon.  It's still below freezing in the morning - need those temps up and I'm back outside!

Life is SLOWLY on an upswing.  My moods are still wonky though.  Fake it till you make it - my mantra right now.  Could this be the start of menopause - lordy I hope not - that will be a long 5-8 years LOL.

Posting Slump

I'm not sure why I'm in a posting slump.

My headache is getting better.  It's running in the background now.  When I think of it ... yep, I have a headache, but with a little distraction, I can ignore it.

While I've been under the weather -- my workouts were puny, my eating was too much (healthy, but too much).  I hope I'm turning a corner.  No promises for today, but fingers crossed it's the start of feeling more myself.

Just as I feel better .... DENTIST today.  Ugh and double ugh.  Have I ever mentioned how much I hate the dentist?  My dang snaggle tooth and nerve pain have me up in arms every 3 months (I go twice as often so it's not as bad).  Three months flies by in dentist-time.  I keep saying by noon today it will all be over ... for 3 more months.

Tomorrow is a fun day though.  More on that tomorrow.

Friday is a trek south of the city to take Noelle to her vet check-up.  I hope we can start her steroid taper.  Interrupted sleep might be contributing to my headache cycle and this girl has to tinkle all night long!

Maybe this sleep thing is THE thing that's messing me up.  I am a princess and I LOVE my sleep.  Hmmmm ...

Until tomorrow ... later gators.

MIA Again

I've been flying under the radar for a few days again.

I'm in a headache cycle that won't quit.  Sometimes this is a build-up to a migraine; hopefully not this time.  Morning and evening are the worst so I haven't felt chatty.

We canceled dinner plans on Friday (headache was out of control).  I was bummed - korean bbq with good friends.

I had a volunteer event yesterday for Releash Atlanta.  It was great to meet people, tons of good (compliant) food, lots of information.  Then my headache hit.  I had an hour plus drive home with blurry vision and a throbbing head.  I was super happy to hit my warm, safe bed.

5 PUPPIES, one mama, one big rescue dog!  It was great!
I'm second row, second from left holding a PUPPY!!

Today is brunch out with the kiddos.  Then the afternoon at a friend's house to boo watch the Patriots.  I'll be in-and-out to take care of Noelle.  And probably home early if my headache has anything to say.

I've been doing light workouts and eating well.  I'd like to up the ante on the workouts and eat on more of a schedule (with more well-rounded meals), but I'm doing what I can right now.  I've also been a couch potato ... and that's not productive either.  Fingers crossed this headache stops soon.

Some of my bloat and water pudge has gone, but not much progress on the pants fitting.  I actually feel too lousy to care that much.  I'll keep plugging along and eventually there will be better progress.

Later gators.

Morning Struggles

I'm a self-proclamed morning person.  I'm especially a morning person when I'm eating well.  Yet, for about a week, I've been anything but one.

Dragon-ass in a big way!

I don't know if I'm fighting a bug, getting ready for my monthly visit or the disrupted sleep is hitting hard.  I have ridiculously low energy.  I hardly want to sit at the table.

My workouts are tough ... even the warm-up feels like a 9/10 effort.

Thinking feels hard too.

So on that note, I'm keeping this short, sweet and boring again.  Later gators.  Hopefully, tomorrow will be more lively.

Holly at her new home!  She's so HAPPY!!

Adoption Day!

Holly heads to her forever home today.  I couldn't have wished for a better place for her - she's going to be so HAPPY!  She's is spunky, funny and an overall sweetheart.  Have the BEST life little girl!

Noelle had her vet visit yesterday.  Looks like she's going to need more time to recover - at least a month and no guarantees.  It's probably some sort of immune response, not poison.  I asked the vet about her back leg because she sometimes limps and lifts it.  After x-rays, it was discovered she had a COMPLETE break that healed improperly.  That means she was never treated for it.  Bless this little girl.  The vet said it, thankfully, wasn't bad enough to amputate.  Good lord - I never had that possibility in mind.

Last night was a book event with Melissa Hartwig of Whole30 fame.  It was cool to see her in person.  I didn't learn anything new though and we didn't stick around for the signing (it was a line for hours).  Still -- super glad I did it.  I doubt she'll be back to Atlanta anytime soon and it was neat to see her live.

My healthy habits and healthy eating are going well.  Dinner last night at Seasons 52 and I kept it clean.  I love Seasons 52 when you are watching your food intake.  Portions are moderate, calories are listed, flavors are good, restaurant and service are top notch.  Fancy feel without overindulgence.

We have snow in the forecast later today.  I need to drop Holly off an hour up into the mountains.  Fingers crossed.  And I must hit the grocery store.  Lately, the refrigerator is empty just when I hear about bad weather.

I'm fighting the tired still.  With only one dog tonight, I should a better night's sleep.  Noelle still needs her steroid at a high dose, so the night potty continues.  I'm hoping to pee-pad train her.  So far, she has no idea what to do with them.

I have some new thoughts on my workouts, but I'll save those for another day.  Is it bedtime yet?!?!?