Riding along in my automobile

My dog beside me at the wheel...

Over the weekend, I took Trip to the dog park for the first time. I had been promising to take him for weeks, but the weather has just been less than stellar. On Saturday the sun was shining and it was in the upper 40's, so we went. Before we left on our mini road trip, I sat down and had a little talk with Trip.

"Trip, there's a couple things I need to talk to you about before we go to the park." I act like he's my teenage son. "There will be dogs that don't like you, like Baby next door... but don't let them beat you up. Please don't pee on other dogs... that's probably why Baby doesn't like you. Run around and have fun, but no biting. When we are ready to leave, do not fight me to wipe your paws off or we won't come back. And absolutely NO HUNCHING!"

I'm pretty sure he then told me to shut up.

Much to my surprise, he did awesome. He even found a girlfriend; a cocker spaniel/retriever mix named Lady. They ran around together, begged for treats together and even basked in the sun for a breather together. It made my heart melt.

He slept the entire car ride home and was rewarded with a brand new bone for his good behaviour. I can't wait to have some more adventures at the dog park.

My animals' take on showing affection on Valentine's Day...

Trip thinks he's a lap dog. He's cute so I don't tell him otherwise.

I don't see how this could even be comfortable.

Dude stole Trip's spot.

A fight took place moments later when they dog decided he wanted his spot back. I'm pretty sure Dude had all of his claws stuck in Trip's head. I was mad at the moment but laughing about it now. Animals sure do have a funny way of telling you they love you.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Spring Ahead.

I have, undoubtedly, been suffering from the winter blues. Winters in Ohio really take a toll on you. They are long, unbearably cold, & make you not want to leave your house. There's snow on top of ice, with more ice and snow on top of that. You have to get up at least an hour earlier every morning just to make it to work. You ice skate into buildings, sometimes on your feet and sometimes on your butt. You ruin your favorite boots from all the salt.

I just want to feel the sun shine and see more colors than just white and gray. (Don't get me wrong, I love white and gray. In fact, they are my two favorite colors. But it gets old.) I need spring.

Today is just one of those days. So I've decided to put together my spring wish list. Hopefully it will lift my spirits a little.

Tom Bird Multi Necklace

$95

Fossil

Jesse Tote

$128

Fossil

Sorel Tivoli Rain Boot

$99

Journey's

Polka Dot Flora Tube Dress with Belt

$68

Torrid

Red Canvas Women's Classics

$44

Toms

Having a quarter life crisis.

I have not fallen off the face of the earth, I swear.

I've just been busy. Working an ungodly amount of hours has made me lose my mind. Can't complain about the paycheck though.

I will be back soon.

I promise!