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May 5th, 2006 at 04:27 am

I went to the library the other day and spent $8 on books. My new challenge total is $455.40.

I read constantly, and one nice bonus about selling books is that I have a ready supply of reading material on hand all the time. So many books, so little time...

Shadow, our Dachshund, isn't doing well. She is in a lot of pain from her back troubles. The only position that she can find comfort in is flat on her back. When DH and I are at work we put her in her kennel. I hate doing that. I leave for work as late as possible and he leaves after work as soon as possible. Even so she's in her kennel for almost 7 hours. I know it's what we need to do to help her heal, but I wish I could be with her! The weekend is coming up and I work the late shift Monday, so tomorrow will be her last time to spend that long in the kennel for a few days. We can't risk leaving her out because if the dogs see or hear anything, they bark and run. Shadow can't run right now - she would really mess herself up!

The kennel is nice-sized and I give her a pain pill just before I leave in the morning. I know she will sleep for at least a few hours. She's been sleeping with us every night lately. It seems to give her comfort to know we are near. I know it gives me comfort to be able to watch her sleep.

Anyhow...

Tomorrow is payday! I need to transfer some money into my $20 challenge savings account. I never did do that last payday, so now I'll add just over $100 to the challenge amount on my next day off. It's nice to see that savings account slowly build into something. Right now I plan to have it as an emergengy fund. I cut up my credit card, so I need some source of funds if the car breaks down, unexpected dental bill, or who knows what.

3 Responses to “Random musings”

  1. Nina's Mom Says:
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    Karen your post broke my heart. I have a new rescue dog I drove 12 hours on a Saturday April 15th, to pick up and drive home. I work at home and I have to say that Landon (rat terrier) sleeps really well while I work. He has a little bed in my office.

    I usually work 6-7 hours a day (medical transcription) and he is really good about sleeping or eating or whatever, but mostly he stays on his little bed I got him at Petco that is about the same size as his crate.

    So Shadow is probably fine while you are gone, especially with a pain pill.

  2. boomeyers Says:
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    I have been thinking about you and Shadow a lot! I am so glad you gave us an update! Keep the faith. Our baby got better and yours can too! Tell her Bebe is still thinking of her!

  3. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    I hope you get lots of quality time in with Shadow this weekend...I am sure she looks forward to weekends as much as you do!!

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