Saturday, November 7, 2009

Wiggley Field

It is a beautiful fall day in the mid-west. C and I had a reasonably productive morning cleaning the house and paying bills, and soon we are off to take the Stella-pup to a local dog park to romp and sniff and bark. Off leash.

Ya Chun suggested something like acupuncture, something soothing and re-invigorating, and to be honest, I'd been considering it. I called for an appointment, for both me and for C, but, alas, my guru is booked until next Saturday. It is just as well, as money has been a bit tighter than usual this fall. Nothing terrible, just less room for things like, well, acupuncture (yes, it is covered by insurance, but we have to pay out of pocket and get reimbursed).

So, it occurred to me that the weather is nice, hasn't been too wet, and it's been a while since the pup had a romp. And there is something so satisfying, so restorative about taking the dog out to play, especially among a bunch of other dogs who are so happy to be outside and playing. And we will be meeting up with friends we haven't seen in a while, and their dog, too. Stella's best friend, Nana.

Just the prospect of this makes me feel good. Last night was rough. This week was rough. Even this morning wasn't easy. But somehow, I'm willing to suspend all that for a few hours and enjoy my pup enjoying herself.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. I know it's been an ugly week. Who knows what tomorrow will bring (grading mid-terms -- ugh). But right now is okay.

What are you up to today?

4 comments:

Astrid said...

Funny you should ask, my day sounds like the mirror image of yours. Wake up late, pay bills and clean, dog park. I love LOVE the dog park too. DH goes for a run while the dogs are playing and while I love exercise, I'm happy to stay w/ the dogs and watch everyone there in play-mode. It is refreshing to see that kind of display of carefree love of life. Inspiring even. And I swear, my dogs are what keeps me going through our IF struggles so it does me a lot of good to see that them enjoying some "them" time.

Tash said...

Aww, I love how dogs can turn your mood like that. (Especially when it's for the better, because I've gone the other way, too. Sigh.)

Had our last soccer practice this a.m., went to the nursery to check out trees on major sale and came home with a bunch of hollies we need to put in the ground. Am also slow roasting a pork shoulder for dinner. Pretty nice fall day here, too.

CLC said...

Just came back from a walk and now packing my bags. We are off to IRELAND tonight for a week! Have a good one Sue and hang in there!

Ya Chun said...

we got to get outside today too! After all the rain this October, this was a welcomed weekend!
the weather makes a big difference...