I personally had a very rough 2011 and am glad that it's over!
I never make New Years Resolutions because I never keep them, at least I never say them out loud. I'm sure that this year will be better than last though!
Jessie has already pointed out that I'm way ahead of the game by having my 2012 Christmas cards printed (although they were the ones I printed for 2011) ;-)
They say the "world is going to end" or some stupid shit this year, good I'm not getting any Christmas gifts for anyone until I know for sure! Since there is nothing I can do if it does, it is what it is.
Gearing up for a busy few months of training dogs at work. Since people are stupid and BUY dogs at Christmas it's just a matter of a few months before we start getting phone calls about training. Hopefully we get them at work and not at the German Shepherd Rescue, but I have a feeling that will happen too. People obviously don't want to put the effort into training a dog they just want them to come that way. Like I said, people are stupid.
I would love to have a couple minutes with the 2 different families that gave Naiah up when she was a puppy, if nothing else to show them what she is capable of now despite what she's been put through by them. Thanks folks, I have an awesome dog now because you were too lazy or incapable of training and patience. Makes you wonder what their kids are like!
I will get off my soap box about my dog now, I love her, everyone knows that! I hope everyone has a healthy and happy 2012!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Here we go....again.
Maybe I wasn't meant to run, I'm thinking that is the case. I don't posses the will-power to stay on any kind of training program for any length of time. I also don't believe in running without doing whatever race you are running the proper justice it deserves.
I've had a variety of heath problems that are weighting very heavily on my mind, thus interrupting my marathon training for the Marine Corps. Marathon this year. Yeah, I could have gone anyway and ran it in 6 or more hours just to say I ran it. Ummmm, no that's not likely to happen!
I know that the shear act of running helps with stress so I SHOULD be running, however when you're battling our own "demons" you don't really feel like running. It's a catch 22 to say the least.
Today, maybe out of guilt because I wasn't freezing my ass off in DC at the starting line, I ran. Well, kinda...
When I got Naiah I wanted to run with her. She has the perfect "runners body", sleek and thin. When I got her she was too thin with no muscle tone so I had to wait a while before I could run with her. Today was that day, we started the C25K program together.
Today was the day I remembered how much fun it was to run! I haven't had "fun" running for a while, which was another reason I was disenchanted with running as of late.
So, maybe I've got new lease on my running life. I mean I'd do anything for my dogs and I wouldn't want to disappoint Naiah by not taking her out to run! :-)
I've had a variety of heath problems that are weighting very heavily on my mind, thus interrupting my marathon training for the Marine Corps. Marathon this year. Yeah, I could have gone anyway and ran it in 6 or more hours just to say I ran it. Ummmm, no that's not likely to happen!
I know that the shear act of running helps with stress so I SHOULD be running, however when you're battling our own "demons" you don't really feel like running. It's a catch 22 to say the least.
Today, maybe out of guilt because I wasn't freezing my ass off in DC at the starting line, I ran. Well, kinda...
When I got Naiah I wanted to run with her. She has the perfect "runners body", sleek and thin. When I got her she was too thin with no muscle tone so I had to wait a while before I could run with her. Today was that day, we started the C25K program together.
Today was the day I remembered how much fun it was to run! I haven't had "fun" running for a while, which was another reason I was disenchanted with running as of late.
So, maybe I've got new lease on my running life. I mean I'd do anything for my dogs and I wouldn't want to disappoint Naiah by not taking her out to run! :-)
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Do I Go Home Today?
My family brought me home cradled in their arms.
They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm.
They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.
The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats.
They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets.
I used to go for walks, often several times a day.
They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.
These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished memory.
I now live in the shelter-without my family.
They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe.
But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug.
So I thought I did the right thing when I chew the bedroom rug.
They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside.
This I did not understand, although I tried and tried.
The walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time.
I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely, in the backyard, on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to the shelter but were embarassed to say why,
They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye.
If I'd only had some classes, as a little pup.
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.
"You only have one day left." I heard the worker say.
Does that mean I have a second chance?
Do I go Home today?
By Sandi Thompson
They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm.
They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.
The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats.
They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets.
I used to go for walks, often several times a day.
They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.
These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished memory.
I now live in the shelter-without my family.
They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe.
But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug.
So I thought I did the right thing when I chew the bedroom rug.
They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside.
This I did not understand, although I tried and tried.
The walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time.
I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely, in the backyard, on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to the shelter but were embarassed to say why,
They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye.
If I'd only had some classes, as a little pup.
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.
"You only have one day left." I heard the worker say.
Does that mean I have a second chance?
Do I go Home today?
By Sandi Thompson
Saturday, October 1, 2011
The Ten Commandments (pet version)
1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years.
Any separation from you will he painful for me.
Remember that before you buy me.
Any separation from you will he painful for me.
Remember that before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me-it's crucial to my well-being.
4. Don't be angry at me for long and don't lock me up
as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment
and your friends. I have only you.
as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment
and your friends. I have only you.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your
words, I understand your voice when its speaking to me.
words, I understand your voice when its speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that
could easily crush the bones of your hand but that I
choose not to bite you.
could easily crush the bones of your hand but that I
choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate
or lazy, ask your self if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, or I've been out in
the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
or lazy, ask your self if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, or I've been out in
the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old; you, too, will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't
bear to watch it, or, "Let it happen in my absence."
Everything is easier for me if you are there.
Remember, I love you.
bear to watch it, or, "Let it happen in my absence."
Everything is easier for me if you are there.
Remember, I love you.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
OMFG!!!
So the inevitable happened today. I received my bib number for the Marine Corps. Marathon!! I don't think I've stopped losing my mind since receiving the e-mail.
Last year I was suppose to run this and my training didn't really go as planned due to a job change. Ummm, I don't have that excuse this year but my training is still sucking, but what matters is I AM training! (Maybe I'm not meant to be fast)!
But, this year I'm determined to finish, even it's it on a gurney. I have a bunch of people that have supported me in this Marathon this year and I don't intend to let them down!
Last year I was suppose to run this and my training didn't really go as planned due to a job change. Ummm, I don't have that excuse this year but my training is still sucking, but what matters is I AM training! (Maybe I'm not meant to be fast)!
But, this year I'm determined to finish, even it's it on a gurney. I have a bunch of people that have supported me in this Marathon this year and I don't intend to let them down!
This is all I have to do, huh??? Lol...let the games begin!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
There's no place like home
I really needed a vacation, even if it was a mini one!
After dropping my hellions off at the kennel on Friday we headed up to Hershey, Pa. Yes they are hellions, at least one of them and I will let you guess which one!
We got to PA. Friday evening and our room at the Holiday Inn wasn't ready so we went to Hershey's Chocolate World. I wanted to take the tour and whatnot (it was free). I know why it was free, you got in these carts and rode through a fake factory with singing cows....yay for me! I did get a sample (3) small pieces of Hershey's chocolate on the way out. The way out dumped us into the gift shop which sold lots and lots of chocolate!
After we took the tour, the boys wanted to go to some skate park they looked up on the Internet. A few miles away and there we where......LAME skate park! But we left them there and went back to the hotel to check in. Before we even go back there, Michael called to be picked up! They got the inside scoop on the town of Hershey while they were there which was very enlightening for all of us.
Went on to the hotel (he can wait) and checked in to our room, which reeked of smoke (it was a non-smoking hotel) back to the desk to get another room. Back to town to get the boys. Back to the Hotel to unload our stuff and eat dinner, but not before seeing full nudity at 6:30 pm from some Jersey Trash at a car lot. She was smashed and had to pee....really bad apparently because she was staggering around with her shorts pulled down.
Our room had a balcony overlooking the indoor pool, you can probably guess how this went!
Dinner was ok at best, but the beer was cold and I was happy to be spending time with my wonderful husband, who was eating crab legs like a boss! Friday night was not bad in the hotel, it was quiet and the beds were comfy, so that was a plus.
Up the next AM, they had given us a free breakfast buffet voucher for our troubles with the room the day before. I'm glad I didn't have to pay for it and yep it was the same restaurant as the night before. Off to Hershey Park....in the rain.
It rained on and off all day and I'm pretty sure I was on the verge of Hypothermia waiting in line for the coasters, which I road alone because Michael and James were off doing their own thing.
The highlight of my day was seeing a turtle 3 way in the reptile house at the zoo, actually it was watching the parents trying to convince their 4-6 year olds that it wasn't unusual to see turtles "helping" each other.
After fighting the rain for 8 hours or so, I was done at the last downpour. All of us were soaked to the bone and I was freezing! Terry bought be a sweatshirt to keep me warm and I was looking forward to a hot bath!
Now it's Saturday night, in Pa. in a hotel that's loaded from people from Jersey and New York and a bar. Or should I say, loaded people from NJ and NY??? I don't watch Jersey Shore but I don't think I need to after this weekend!!!
So all night, it was drunks and screaming people running up and down the hall! I was glad the night was over and I could head back home. But not before forgetting my blanket and pillow at the hotel. They are going to mail it back to me, yay!!
All and all I wouldn't go back to Hershey. The people at the park weren't friendly at all, and the people visiting were about the same. The only nice people where the folks at the hotel, so nope I don't think I will be going there again anytime soon!
I'm glad to be home (with a new pillow) and the dogs are zonked out on the floor and although I loved spending time with Terry I'm glad to be home with him too!
After dropping my hellions off at the kennel on Friday we headed up to Hershey, Pa. Yes they are hellions, at least one of them and I will let you guess which one!
We got to PA. Friday evening and our room at the Holiday Inn wasn't ready so we went to Hershey's Chocolate World. I wanted to take the tour and whatnot (it was free). I know why it was free, you got in these carts and rode through a fake factory with singing cows....yay for me! I did get a sample (3) small pieces of Hershey's chocolate on the way out. The way out dumped us into the gift shop which sold lots and lots of chocolate!
After we took the tour, the boys wanted to go to some skate park they looked up on the Internet. A few miles away and there we where......LAME skate park! But we left them there and went back to the hotel to check in. Before we even go back there, Michael called to be picked up! They got the inside scoop on the town of Hershey while they were there which was very enlightening for all of us.
Went on to the hotel (he can wait) and checked in to our room, which reeked of smoke (it was a non-smoking hotel) back to the desk to get another room. Back to town to get the boys. Back to the Hotel to unload our stuff and eat dinner, but not before seeing full nudity at 6:30 pm from some Jersey Trash at a car lot. She was smashed and had to pee....really bad apparently because she was staggering around with her shorts pulled down.
Our room had a balcony overlooking the indoor pool, you can probably guess how this went!
Dinner was ok at best, but the beer was cold and I was happy to be spending time with my wonderful husband, who was eating crab legs like a boss! Friday night was not bad in the hotel, it was quiet and the beds were comfy, so that was a plus.
Up the next AM, they had given us a free breakfast buffet voucher for our troubles with the room the day before. I'm glad I didn't have to pay for it and yep it was the same restaurant as the night before. Off to Hershey Park....in the rain.
It rained on and off all day and I'm pretty sure I was on the verge of Hypothermia waiting in line for the coasters, which I road alone because Michael and James were off doing their own thing.
The highlight of my day was seeing a turtle 3 way in the reptile house at the zoo, actually it was watching the parents trying to convince their 4-6 year olds that it wasn't unusual to see turtles "helping" each other.
After fighting the rain for 8 hours or so, I was done at the last downpour. All of us were soaked to the bone and I was freezing! Terry bought be a sweatshirt to keep me warm and I was looking forward to a hot bath!
Now it's Saturday night, in Pa. in a hotel that's loaded from people from Jersey and New York and a bar. Or should I say, loaded people from NJ and NY??? I don't watch Jersey Shore but I don't think I need to after this weekend!!!
So all night, it was drunks and screaming people running up and down the hall! I was glad the night was over and I could head back home. But not before forgetting my blanket and pillow at the hotel. They are going to mail it back to me, yay!!
All and all I wouldn't go back to Hershey. The people at the park weren't friendly at all, and the people visiting were about the same. The only nice people where the folks at the hotel, so nope I don't think I will be going there again anytime soon!
I'm glad to be home (with a new pillow) and the dogs are zonked out on the floor and although I loved spending time with Terry I'm glad to be home with him too!
Monday, August 1, 2011
What a day off
It's been slammed a the kennel the past couple of weekends. This Sunday was my normal day off, but I had to work. It's cool though, because I had today off and I have Friday-Sunday of next weekend off and boy do I need it!
We didn't get to go on vacation to Florida this year which sucks. I haven't had a break since last year so we are taking some kids to Hershey Park this weekend. Michael and I love to ride coasters, but Terry doesn't so Michael is bringing a friend and Terry and I are going to spend some much needed time with each other. I'm looking forward to the break, I'm not looking forward to boarding my furry hellions for the weekend!
Today was my day off and I spent it cleaning fish tanks and transporting.......DOGS! lol....I volunteered to do a leg of transport for VGSR from Harrisonburg to Winchester. Rico was in a shelter in Roanoke and another volunteer brought him up to Harrisonburg. He was a good boy and enjoyed the AC in my truck until his new foster picked him up. He's almost 5 and looks more like a Husky than a Shepherd but they all need homes! I'm hoping he finds a home soon!
We didn't get to go on vacation to Florida this year which sucks. I haven't had a break since last year so we are taking some kids to Hershey Park this weekend. Michael and I love to ride coasters, but Terry doesn't so Michael is bringing a friend and Terry and I are going to spend some much needed time with each other. I'm looking forward to the break, I'm not looking forward to boarding my furry hellions for the weekend!
Today was my day off and I spent it cleaning fish tanks and transporting.......DOGS! lol....I volunteered to do a leg of transport for VGSR from Harrisonburg to Winchester. Rico was in a shelter in Roanoke and another volunteer brought him up to Harrisonburg. He was a good boy and enjoyed the AC in my truck until his new foster picked him up. He's almost 5 and looks more like a Husky than a Shepherd but they all need homes! I'm hoping he finds a home soon!
I had some other issues to deal with in my own dogs today. Naiah, being a shepherd, decided that she would get diarrhea yesterday and was up every couple of hours last night to go out. I have no idea what caused this, but I have to get it calmed down before Friday or I can't board her. Shepherds have "glass stomachs" and get soft stool at the drop of a hat. But she's never been this bad so it's chicken and rice for her for a couple of days and I pray I get some sleep tonight!!
Yay Dogs!!!!
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