I went through tons of nail pics over the last few days

I went through tons of nail pics over the last few days looking for inspiration.  I was like "Ooh, I'm on vacation.  I should do something crazy and elaborate!"  And then I realized that I wasn't having fun, so I quit putting pressure on myself.  I went with something goofy and colorful.  I recently got these neon dots in from the Born Pretty Store, so they were out on my nail art table and I just went for it.

I'm planning on playing in reptile dirt today and as cute as I think these are I hate wearing white nail polish.  It's more about the way it feels than anything.  Chalky or something.  So, my feelings won't be hurt if I mess these up.  LOL

This is a monster bag clip that a friend gave me.  I didn't have the best lighting setup today, so I needed something in my hand and a white bottle of polish wasn't cutting it.  Goofy all around!  PERFECTION!

Scoot's still doing ok.

Scoot's still doing ok.  He's still a little weak, so when he needs to potty we go out the back door down the little stairs, then around the house to the front door because he has a hard time getting back up the little back stairs.  My yard isn't huge, but he still has to take a rest before he makes that one step up on the front porch.  Even though he's on pain meds I'm sure he's still sore.  🙁  Poor old guy.

So when we come through the front door all the cats greet him, which he doesn't care for.  Balthazar, who is almost Scoot's size, wanted to love all over him today.  Of course, Scooter's not in the mood for that.  Balthi lightly touched Scooter on his big, fluffy tail, and all Scooter could do was stand there and bark.  LOL  Poor old man.  He's too crotchety and he doesn't have the energy to deal with a dang old cat touching on his tail.  😛

By the time we make it back through the house into the "No Cat Zone", Scoot's ready for a drink of water and a nap.  I am so happy that he's getting up when he needs to, though.  A few days ago he would just bark until we got up to go with him, so this is definite improvement!  🙂

So... I slept for 12 hours. 😳

So... I slept for 12 hours.  😳  I guess I needed it.  I feel almost normal today!

Scoot's doing ok, aside from being supremely disappointed that he's out of wet dog food.  We are making a food run shortly.  LOL

Also, I got nail mail today!  😃  I've been reading for ages about how great stamping polishes by Mundo de Unas are, so I ordered some last month.  They finally arrived!

Since I am on vacation I am gonna be playing with my new stuff later.  I am so excited!  So far, I am having a pretty good day!  😃

House is clean. I'm clean. My home is as full as it's supposed to be. Yay! ❤❤❤

House is clean.  I'm clean.  My home is as full as it's supposed to be.  Yay!  ❤❤❤

The Old Man is doing well.

The Old Man is doing well.  I am sure that he is sore and very tired.  Healing is hard work!  His incision is long, but seriously - what they took out of him was HUGE (maybe comparable to the size of two softballs, and he is not a large dog).  But he looks happy to be home.  He's eating, drinking, using the bathroom (though it looks like it pains him with the incision, but he's doing it) and even chewing a bone.  But mostly he's napping, which is great because he needs his rest.

I really believe that the timing of his surgery couldn't have been more perfect.  By yesterday, there was no longer a doubt in my mind that something more than Myositis was getting him down.  I called the clinic at 7, they said to have him there at 8, and the surgery was done and over with around 9.  Dr. Long was willing to work on him right then and I very much appreciate that.  I am convinced that him not scheduling us some other time for surgery is a big part of why my Scoot is still here.

Since Scooter's home I assume that I will sleep tonight.  For now I think I'm going to get started on some housework.  Since my boy wasn't doing well and I had a test coming up I mostly felt petrified, but I did manage to study a bit (still don't know how that test went, but hopefully I will soon).  But yeah, that's all.  Everything else was just not important.  Thankfully, I'm off work at SCM this week, so I'm going to be here to keep a close eye on my man.  Like I said, great timing!

So yeah - vacation started out in a panic, but I'm hoping that my buddy has a smooth and speedy recovery and that I can also get some rest.  This summer semester hasn't been nearly as bad as last semester was, but it has been far from easy.  At this point I feel like I am just tripping and stumbling through my life and barely making it from one thing to another.  That is not a great feeling, but barely making it is still making it, I suppose.

Thank you to everyone who wrote to me while I was going through this.  I hit a point where I was not ok.  It really screws with my head when my life hurts so bad, yet I can still think about it and know that so many would be lucky to be us and have what we have.  There is just no way for me to reconcile that.  Not to sound morbid, but I think about death a lot these days - especially as my dogs age.  I know that the thought of an afterlife or reincarnation comforts a lot of people, but it haunts me.  Shaun had to come over and assure me that once I died I was dead - never to return.  That sounds like the definition of true peace to me.  Thankfully, I'm not too big on making decisions that I can't change my mind about, so... I have no tattoos and I'm still here.  😛  Anyway, thank you for being a friend.  ❤

Back to business.

Back to business. Ate part of a can of wet food, and now he's chewing a bone. He honestly seems to feel better than he did before the surgery. I am so happy to see improvement! ❤❤❤

Riding home in a laundry basket.

Riding home in a laundry basket. He can walk, but tires fast. Wanted him to be as comfy as possible.