Friday the 13th
We WERE going to keep this blog updated, but that whole life thing got in the way…
Let’s see where to start? Thai has been a bit of a pain lately, but for the most part, I can’t complain. Case in point - he is now lying on the floor in the office next to me. Six months ago, I was dreaming of the day he’d be able to do that. He is still very much a scaredy dog, but we know how to handle it. Something (I think a cat) freaked him out yesterday when I was taking him out to do business and he got out of his collar and ran away from me. He didn’t go very far and I was eventually able to lure him back home with a stick. Ah, that reminds me - poem brake!
Oh woe is me
My stick is gone
Oh whatever
Have I done wrong
I loved that stick
I’d chomp all day
But now those meanies
Took it away
Goodbye great stick
I only hope
We’ll meet again.
Oh look - chew rope!
Needless stay, that dog loves sticks.
Let’s see what else - much to Rob’s dismay, we have decided to sell his beloved Subaru to save money. It’s a harsh lesson in priorities. It’s getting worse before it can better, but we are slowly learning how to manage our money like grown-ups. And with $4.00/gallon gas (actually $3.93 at the Turkey Hill in Gap), we could all use a little refresher on course on budgeting (check out ynab.com)
We are both excited to finally have the left side of our house - the side we spend the least amount of time in - fully furnished. That would be the dining room and formal living room. They look great though (if I do say so myself) and when we finally do have people over, I’m sure they will enjoy it. For now, Thai likes running around (and hiding behind) all of the furniture.
As for me, I’m trying to enjoy my summer while wrestling with the reality that I am up for tenure in two years. So that has motivated me to try to get some publications out this summer. My goal is 4. I have 1 so far. We’ll see how that goes.
Time for the weekend!
