Feeling much better after a marathon cleaning on Saturday...out with all that old energy/dust/dirt/disappointment and in with the new energy/clean/light/opportunity!
SG
Survival Goddess "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -Alice Walker
Well I guess it has been about a week since my last post. This has been a bit of a tough week...I had my evaluation w/ the psychiatrist on Tuesday after being on the ADs for about a month. This is the first time I have seen her. Previously I saw my PCP and my therapist. The psychiatrist said that I have been taking half the minimum effective dose. But the good news is that I have had no bad reactions so we doubled that dose and I should see some results one of these days... but not for another 3-4 weeks. Argo and I had a great Rally class on Wednesday. The trainer was impressed with the improvements we had made since last time and we graduated to the intermediate class. We should start actually competing soon. On Wednesday night I was thinking that I should contact the breeder because I need to register him and I can't find my "Argo" paperwork. Well what do you know, first thing in the morning I have an e-mail from her! (We correspond about 2-3 times a year). She has a new litter and she was also letting me know about 2 other puppies/dogs looking for a home. One is almost Argo's age and looks really good. I think a friend for Argo would actually make my life a lot easier in some ways, since then I wouldn't be the center of his universe and he could have "someone else" to play with. I am told that 2 PWDs do a good job of wearing each other out. Anyway, that is in the works, tho will probably take a week or two to finalize.
I am having a weird problem with losing things. Like I said, I couldn't find Argo's paperwork. I have a folder, clearly marked "ARGO" and I thought I knew where it was. I have looked "everywhere" but can't find it. This is what happened with the library books! LOL! They did turn out to be on a shelf on a "wonky table" ...My files are all switched around since the re-organization of the office that we did this summer. I also can't find a nice silver chain...this has been missing for a while and is a little bit crazymaking. I got it at an estate sale and it is an interesting woven link pattern.
There was a little bit of anxiety all week as I was waiting to hear about the Coalinga job. Well, I didn't get it. Which is actually OK since I wasn't thrilled about that location. I am pretty sure in that case there was an insider already pegged for the job. My good friend says I should be encouraged by getting all these great interviews even though we are in a down economy. And it is true that the ones I actually interview for are good jobs that I am excited about. Just not cracking that final step that leads to an offer!
So I had been holding back on the temp agencies/head hunters but will start with them on Monday. *sheesh*
I have to say, going to work (even if it is only 2 days a week) LOL has helped with my mood and my feeling of productivity. I have been very productive on the job, plus I have been really helping people out with their technology/computer issues and that always gives me a boost.
Did spend the entire day on the couch yesterday. Read Lean, Mean Thirteen . I am not sure if I had a touch of the flu or not. Did feel a bit qeasy and not much appetite. This morning I seem to be fine.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and is enjoying the change of the season!
SG
Survival Goddess "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -Alice Walker
I love those books!!! No matter what they always make me laugh!!!
BTW, try looking in the frig for your lost stuff. That's usually where I find mine. I just got back from the vet. Seems Nelson is allergic to "the environment" according to the vet. WTH??? Since he's a bassett and pretty low to the ground, it's probably the grass because it's his chest that's all itchy. OK for about $400 I can get him allergy tested. Crimany, it only cost me $300 to find out what my allergies were!!! We're both delicate flowers, ya know!!!
Glad to hear that you're feeling better and hopefully the boost in dosage will make a big difference.
Yeah, Hi Quo! Stephanie Plum always makes me feel OK about 1.) eating doughnuts, 2.) Sleeping in, and 3.) my car! LOL!
Poor Nelson. I had a dog that was allergic and it really helped her just to bathe her more often. She broke out 2x a year when certain things were in bloom. Sometimes we would give her a small dose of prendezone while things were really bad.
Take care, SG
Survival Goddess "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -Alice Walker
Well, this has actually been a pretty good weekend. I am not sure if the meds are finally kicking in or what...After my day on the couch with Stephanie Plum I had a productive day on Saturday and continued to sort through my piles of files from the office re-org. I found the missing Argo folder...it was upside down in a file box, so I couldn't see the label on the tab. I think "being unfocused" and "not able to concentrate" are part of the symptoms of depression, and I think that could be why so much stuff went missing this summer.
I took Argo with me out and about both days. We went to Farmer's Market and I got fresh basil and made a nice batch of pesto. We are working on him not being so "reactive" when he sees another dog or (especially) a kid on a skateboard. I did a little garage sale shopping and scored a good backpack for $5. I haven't had one for quite a while, I think one of the kids commandeered my last one.
I have found a few good job possibilities on the job boards. Way closer to home! Which would be best because I don't really want the expense and hassle of moving and renting out my house. I have to keep my spirits up, I feel that the "right" job has to come through one of these days! I was just watching America's Next Top Model and one of the girls there auditioned 30 times!
So as Frank says,
That's life, that's what all the people say. You're riding high in April, Shot down in May But I know I'm gonna change that tune, When I'm back on top, back on top in June.
I said that's life, and as funny as it may seem Some people get their kicks, Stompin' on a dream But I don't let it, let it get me down, 'Cause this fine ol' world it keeps spinning around
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, A poet, a pawn and a queen I've been up and down and over and out And I know one thing: Each time I find myself, flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race.
That's life I tell ya, I can't deny it, I thought of quitting baby, But my heart just ain't gonna buy it. And if I didn't think it was worth one single try, I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, A poet, a pawn and a queen. I've been up and down and over and out And I know one thing: Each time I find myself laying flat on my face, I just pick myself up and get back in the race... (modified just a tiny bit...)
So...Job apps and work from home tomorrow. Have some stuff to do to prepare for my "abundance"
Remember when I was preparing for my beloved?
Well, I need a little bit more cash on hand before I'll be ready for him. So now I am preparing for that!
SG
Survival Goddess "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -Alice Walker
I am going to check out those books. They look really good.
Cool to get Argo a playmate. Glad your work with him is going so well. Yay for finding that file. I find when i step away from looking is when I usually find something. Not that I always follow that though. LOL
And seeing the doctor about the AD's, that's great and I hope you are feeling "normal" or I guess more yourself real soon.
I love Sinatra. Didn't appreciate him as a teen but I sure do now.
And I love that about preparing for your beloved. I am doing a visualization board for me.
oh my gosh I read that at first as A bit of GAS , I thought, TMI SG! LOLOL boy my eyes are going! turning 49 suxs! lol
Sounds like a lovely weeked SG, apart from the gas LOL
Ya know, the job wasnt meant to be, you know that and your right, who wants to live in Coanga anyway, cant even spell it right lol its a ghost town for petes sake lol
You sound good and what sounds even better is the pesto! oh yummmmm, my fav!
I hope your week is as pleasant!
Be Happy for this Moment, This Moment is your Life
Well, I think the ADs are finally starting to work. I have been way more energetic than I was this summer, and have had several really good days in a row.
By "good" I mean, I woke up nice and early and hit the ground running. I like feeling like that! This summer I was sleeping late and taking hours to get my day started.
By "good" I mean, I noticed myself smiling as I was walking the campus at work.
Little things like that.
Today I meet w/ my counselor. I haven't seen her since I started medication. The way the insurance goes with this counselor is a little different from the way it worked with my previous one. I think the philosophy is that they are just there for an emergency, not for deep probing and insight. So the whole time we have been just dipping into the situation du jour and dealing with it and the appointments are spaced many weeks apart.
I don't know if that other dog is going to work out. The guy hasn't been returning my calls. Oh well.
Yesterday Ex's Driver License renewal came to my house. He hasn't lived there since 2003! I should have been suspicious when the jury duty summons came 2 weeks ago. I don't know whether that is lazy or just creepy. Oh well, hopefully he re-registers soon, like before the next IMPORTANT ELECTION!!
Well, I need to get going. I left my cell phone at work yesterday and so I have to go in today even tho that wasn't the original plan! I said I'm feeling better, not more organized!
SG
Survival Goddess "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -Alice Walker
but not for another 3-4 weeks. 
I just got back from the vet. Seems Nelson is allergic to "the environment" according to the vet. WTH??? Since he's a bassett and pretty low to the ground, it's probably the grass because it's his chest that's all itchy. OK for about $400 I can get him allergy tested. Crimany, it only cost me $300 to find out what my allergies were!!! We're both delicate flowers, ya know!!!
