Some sad news, but I am hopeful things will start looking up
Last Thursday one thing in my life died, and another was left in pretty bad shape.
First, the most important. My family's dog, Teddy, was put to sleep, because he was very ill, and treatment would have likely not helped. I am very sad about this, because I was very close to Teddy. I used to tell my sister, if Teddy were a person, I'd marry him. He liked almost everything I do: SLEEPING! eating, playing with fun things, attention, treats, and again, SLEEPING! I am in a state of denial, I think, because initially I cried quite hard when my mom told me over the phone (as I am 800 miles away, and I would have been very angry if she would have waited until I come home next week to tell me), but now, nothing really feels different.
I have a feeling things will be weird when I go home, and he's not there. I think in a way, his spirit might be living along with me. Or maybe I've just been watching too much X-Files lately. I just finished the first season last night. It is my latest addiction. I sit, crochet a new blanket (I finished one last week that I had started in Michigan), and watch X-Files. I will even go so far to admit that I talk to the tv, even though I am by myself. If Mulder looks hot in his tight "FBI" jacket, then it HAS to be acknowledged, even if there's no one around (Danielle) to agree with me.
In other sad news, my iPod was run over by a car last week. I know, you are wondering like me how I can still be alive myself right now, but rest assured, my little digital-music containing friend is ok. I went shopping on Thursday night after work. It was only about 9:00 p.m., but I hadn't had dinner yet, and was quite exhausted. I pulled into my parking spot, unhooked my iPod from my cassette connection, and *thought* I placed it in my purse. I went into Target to pick up a few things. When I got back in my car and looked for my iPod to hook back up, I could not find it.
I started freaking out a little bit, but I had done this before. *Thought* I put it in my purse, and it really slid off my purse and was under it. This time no such luck. I looked all over my car, and could not find it. I opened my door. It was like the world was moving in slow motion, because just as I opened my door, the car next to me was pulling away, and pulled OFF MY IPOD JUST AS I OPENED MY DOOR. Like the idiot I am, I burst into tears. NOOOOOOOOOO! I sat there, holding it, and crying for about a minute. Then Danielle called me. I knew she'd be calling that night, but it was still great to hear from her after that happened.
It turns out the case I keep it in, an arm band sort of contraption protected my iPod to still work, though the screen is cracked, and not very readable. I am going to keep using this one until I can't use it anymore. I'm hoping it will last me until the next generation is released.
Otherwise, life has been pretty boring. I went shopping yesterday because I really needed some clothes for work. Mostly I have just been sleeping, working, and watching the X-Files.
Next week is Sarah's wedding. Wow. I am silly and thought I had another week before it, but no. Sarah will be a married woman a week from this Friday. I can't wait!
I am going to be driving back to Michigan so I will have a car, and it's cheaper than flying, but it will be very exhausting.
I was hoping they would keep me busy at work, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen today...
First, the most important. My family's dog, Teddy, was put to sleep, because he was very ill, and treatment would have likely not helped. I am very sad about this, because I was very close to Teddy. I used to tell my sister, if Teddy were a person, I'd marry him. He liked almost everything I do: SLEEPING! eating, playing with fun things, attention, treats, and again, SLEEPING! I am in a state of denial, I think, because initially I cried quite hard when my mom told me over the phone (as I am 800 miles away, and I would have been very angry if she would have waited until I come home next week to tell me), but now, nothing really feels different.
I have a feeling things will be weird when I go home, and he's not there. I think in a way, his spirit might be living along with me. Or maybe I've just been watching too much X-Files lately. I just finished the first season last night. It is my latest addiction. I sit, crochet a new blanket (I finished one last week that I had started in Michigan), and watch X-Files. I will even go so far to admit that I talk to the tv, even though I am by myself. If Mulder looks hot in his tight "FBI" jacket, then it HAS to be acknowledged, even if there's no one around (Danielle) to agree with me.
In other sad news, my iPod was run over by a car last week. I know, you are wondering like me how I can still be alive myself right now, but rest assured, my little digital-music containing friend is ok. I went shopping on Thursday night after work. It was only about 9:00 p.m., but I hadn't had dinner yet, and was quite exhausted. I pulled into my parking spot, unhooked my iPod from my cassette connection, and *thought* I placed it in my purse. I went into Target to pick up a few things. When I got back in my car and looked for my iPod to hook back up, I could not find it.
I started freaking out a little bit, but I had done this before. *Thought* I put it in my purse, and it really slid off my purse and was under it. This time no such luck. I looked all over my car, and could not find it. I opened my door. It was like the world was moving in slow motion, because just as I opened my door, the car next to me was pulling away, and pulled OFF MY IPOD JUST AS I OPENED MY DOOR. Like the idiot I am, I burst into tears. NOOOOOOOOOO! I sat there, holding it, and crying for about a minute. Then Danielle called me. I knew she'd be calling that night, but it was still great to hear from her after that happened.
It turns out the case I keep it in, an arm band sort of contraption protected my iPod to still work, though the screen is cracked, and not very readable. I am going to keep using this one until I can't use it anymore. I'm hoping it will last me until the next generation is released.
Otherwise, life has been pretty boring. I went shopping yesterday because I really needed some clothes for work. Mostly I have just been sleeping, working, and watching the X-Files.
Next week is Sarah's wedding. Wow. I am silly and thought I had another week before it, but no. Sarah will be a married woman a week from this Friday. I can't wait!
I am going to be driving back to Michigan so I will have a car, and it's cheaper than flying, but it will be very exhausting.
I was hoping they would keep me busy at work, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen today...