Tuesday, November 6, 2012

I ran 2 miles in jeans this morning

I've accomplished more in the past 2.5 hours than I expect to complete for the rest of the day or week.

I got my vote on.

Woke up way before my alarm went off (thank you daylight savings) and decided to wake up L and run down to our polling place for an early morning (6am) vote.


It was a bit disorganized since there were 2 precincts voting in the same location, I'm sure they will figure out a system as the day goes on.


Why you no give me "i voted" sticker Chicago? I was really looking forward to wearing my "badge of awesomeness" for the day...

Churro Bear.

After bolting from the polling location and leaving L behind, I ran home a few blocks to get CB to run him over to the vet for his surgery.


He was happy to go for a run/walk... until we got to the vet. Today he is having his teeth cleaned (again) and having a growth removed from his chest which will be tested. I am always concerned when he goes under anesthesia. I will also be concerned until the lab results come back in a few days- he has been acting fine so my fingers are crossed the growth is a benign tumor. I'm still a freaking worrywart because he is my baby.


After dropping CB at the vet, I ran home. Making it a total of 2 miles run in jeans this morning. Hell, it's faster to run than to walk.

And then I changed and caught an EL and somehow managed to be less than 3 minutes late to work even after stopping at Starbucks for breakfast.


Apple fritter!

And now my productivity comes to a halt while I wait for the vet to call and let me know CB is out of surgery.....

- xaar

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  1. That apple fritter looks incredible! Those dog teeth cleanings aren't cheap, I wish I owned a vet office! :-)

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    1. The apple fritters are addictive...


      I pay $40 a month to Banfield for their wellness plan. It includes all vaccinations, comprehensive exams and 1 dental cleaning a year...( his plan just renewed so we are using the dental for its anesthesia) the cost to remove the growth and test it is extra money... For me, I think it's a good deal and I like the vets at our location.

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  2. I hope you're little puppy face friend does well today. I worry about our dog going under, too, because it seems so traumatic to me and it's not like he can tell me if he's in pain.

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    1. Thanks! I'm just a panicky type regarding my precious furbaby. We have many more miles to run together on the path during his life :)

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  3. That is a productive morning! I love that it ended at Starbucks. NOM NOM NOM. Keep us all updated on CB!!!

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    1. Thanks! I'm about ready for another fritter....

      He's still at the vet and should be coming out from anesthesia soon... They had to do additional tests because of a blood abnormality they found.. Sigh

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  4. I was panicking when Pepper got fixed. Our pups are our babies! I totally understand. I'm thinking of you and CB! Fingers crossed everything comes back fine!!

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    1. Thank you! They are certainly our kids. He's been there for me when many of my human friends weren't... Iove him way too much :)

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  5. Yay for voting! That is a bummer they didn't give you the sticker though!

    Hopefully CB's surgery goes well.

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    1. Yay for voting is right! I was bummed they weren't doing stickers in downtown. My suburban friends got stickers- And my dad in Florida got a really nice one... Oh well :)

      Hoping to hear CB is out of surgery soon... Just don't know exactly when they were doing it.....

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  6. Damn girl. You are ON IT today! Good luck to CB!! He will do great!

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  7. Hope CB is doing well. I love that pic of the city.

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    1. Thank you :) He seems much better and less drugged up than expected..

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  8. awww, all my best thoughts to the poochie!! daaang girl, u're brave running that far in jeans, i hope u avoided massive chaffage. ;) jk.

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    1. Thank you! The jeans actually felt pretty comfy... although Id never run any further= dont wanna push my luck.. haha

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  9. I hope it went well. I am a bit behind.

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    1. Thank you. He is doing much better than I thought :) The whole incision/ stitches is scary to look at...

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  10. What an incredibly productive morning!!!!! POWER TO YOU!!!!!

    All the best to CB - I am sending him lots of healthy vibes!

    And I totally agree with you on the frustration of not getting the "I Voted" sticker. Grrrrr!!!!!

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