He's a Trip...

I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our home...

This is Trip... formally known as Tyler. We got him yesterday at the Preble County Humane Society. He's a one year old, Shepherd Mix... though we're not sure that's exactly what he is. He's been at the shelter since June and was adopted once and brought back. We're hoping we can give him an amazing life!

The Pork Festival Parade was this weekend and Jus and I decided to get out and meet our neighbors and enjoy the parade. There were bands from all over, men dressed up like pigs, local businesses and lots of candy.... there was also a parade of dogs from the local animal shelter.

We've been wanting a dog for a very long time and decided we would go on Sunday to "see" what they had. We were looking for a dog that was a medium build, not a puppy but not older than two, good with cats, and wasn't too hyper. There were so many dogs. We actually walked right by "Tyler" trying to avoid an aggressive White Lab. We made another loop around and there he was. He didn't bark, he didn't get overly excited, he just sat there wagging his tail. We knew we had to get him out of the cage and in a playroom. Once we got in the room, Jus petted him all over and in return got lots of kisses. He wasn't didn't get pee all over or jump up and down... he just seemed grateful that somebody was there to love him. He stole our hearts instanty.

He's now adjusting to a new life in our house. He's very curious, especially trying to figure out the cats. They do not care for him, but, in time, I'm sure they will all be friends.

Seriously cute.

I don't think I have EVER seen something so cute in my life. Totally Dog is a Dog Day Care in Miami, FL that has over 5 acres of supervised entertainment including, a place to run, a bone shaped swimming pool, and a Pine Rockland. Tthey offer transportation to and from camp on a Doggy Bus. I am an avid animal lover and what these people are doing would be a dream come true for me. I could definitely see myself doing something like this one day.

http://www.totallydog.com/

Vroom!

Today I traded in my car in for something a little older,a little bigger and a little less fuel efficient. I needed something with more room, less miles and a little giddy up.

Say hello to my new ride.

August.

I feel like I've let this summer pass me by. I haven't played softball in over a month, nor have I been to any of Justin's games. I'm as pale as a ghost. My hair isn't it's normal bleach blonde, instead it's dirty dark blonde. I never went to the zoo. I didn't get to go to the park. My eyes look heavy from working too much and sleeping too little.

I feel like I'm in a funk. I find myself feeling so alone anymore. I rarely see my friends, Justin and I have been going through a rough time, and I just can't seem to caught a break. I'm sure I bring most of this on myself but there's just something I can't shake.

We finally got moved into our house and unpacked the boxes. Now I need to work on me. I've started painting my nails bright colors and bought some funky and fun jewelry. It's lifted my spirits but only slightly.

I want to feel vibrant. I want to get out of this routine. I need to figure out what's going on with me and start enjoying life again.