Running = saving money

I noticed that since I started running with Red, her nails have not needed trimming. Amazingly enough, all the runs with Red and all the walks my mom takes her have kept them short. It's amazing really. We used to have to take her to the vet every other month at $15 a pop.

When we first got her, she was really good with her nail trimming and then she went crazy. She has the white nails too, so you can see where the quick is and you won't clip her too close. Oh well, this works as well.

Another byproduct is that she is so much calmer now on walks. She's used to the route and the smells. She also pooped when she gets home. Win-win-win

Now just to teach her to retrieve her leash and harness.

Black Friday

Since every retailer and their mom have started Black Friday on Tuesday this week, I've been perusing the online sites to see what I want to buy since I have to work on Black Friday for the first time in my life.  I'll be telecommuting, so it won't be terrible, but I won't be able to hit the mall or any shops because I'll have to work.

Anyway, I'm looking at Kohl's online and am looking for something else to hit $50 for free shipping.  I found myself in the pet department and saw this soft/plush dog house.  So cute and so perfect.  Red would look adorable in it.

Anyway, I could not find it on the site.  How deceiving!  It felt like that one time when I wanted a super cute bra from Victoria's Secret and it turns out it was two separate bras and no one knew it!  I'm almost mad enough to boycott Kohl's.

Anyway, so far I've bought a new Sonic Care toothbrush since mine can't go 2 brushes without charging and some work clothes at The Limited.  I think the hubster bought me a dress and himself some t-shirts.

Oh how quickly we revert to childhood insecurities

So I've been carpooling to work with my dad since my accident. One of the benefits of working in the same office. So my dad has a very stringent and inflexible schedule: out the door by 630 and out of work by 1600. It's not too bad and better than renting a car.

So yesterday I emailed my dad about when we are leaving. A few times we left at 1615. So I don't get an answer from him. I check his desk. He's not there which is not that uncommon. 1600 rolls around and he's still not there. 1615 and no dad! Here is where I begin to worry. Did he go home and leave me behind? I cycle through all these emotions of abandonment so quickly it also frightens me.

I'm running back up plans of calling my brother to pick me up on his way home or begging a coworker to take me home. We'll imagine my relief when I hear my dad's voice at 1620. He didn't leave me at work. Woohoo!!

Yoga clothes

Since I joined a yoga studio, I've been picking up some yoga clothes here and there. I surprised myself and I go practice two three times a week. I either really enjoy it or want my monies worth from my annual membership. Btw, 1.5 classes a week breaks even for buying class packages. I started out with 2 Lululemon running capris and 2 nike running capris for bottoms and 3 various tank tops (2 black, 1 white). I could have done with just the bottoms, but then I saw all the cool prints some people wore and I, of course, got jealous. I lucked out and bought 2 pairs of the same tie dye yoga capris for $8 each. I should have been satisfied until I saw a pair of dark tael ones for $5. How could I resist? How many shirts have I picked up? The thing I needed the most ... None. I have a thing for pants apparently.

I've tried regular tanks that I already own, but I sweat so much that they just stick and make me feel gross. I've tried yoga tips on sales at Kohls where I bought my new pants, but I don't like them. Maybe I'll ask for gift cards to lululemon for Christmas.

This was a pointless post.

Poor Heidi

I had a small fender bender this morning and I'm pissed, mostly at myself.  I change one part of my routine and boom, an accident!

Heidi is out of commission for now.  I'm waiting on the adjustor or shop to call to let me know how long I'll be without a car.  Since the hubster works in insurance, he knows a lot about this stuff.  He had a co-worker look at a photo of the damage and says there is a small chance the car could be totaled.  That made me realize how much I love my car.  I wouldn't be happy trying to replace it with the same model since mine is in pretty good condition pre-accident and I'm not exactly looking forward to having another car payment since I just paid her off in March!

Keeping my fingers crossed.

Crazy dog lady

That's my mom. I think she trumps crazy cat lady. Come home from a run that was supposed to relieve stress from my car accident to see my mom pull out with all 4 dogs in the car to buy some char sui!!

Apparently, she's done it before. Red looked happy as a clam, but Egg wanted out.

I could only just laugh.