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.
Random musings
May 5th, 2006 at 04:27 am
May 5th, 2006 at 04:55 am 1146801333
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.
May 5th, 2006 at 05:57 am 1146805038
May 5th, 2006 at 06:36 am 1146807370