A Pet's Ten Commandments

I got this on facebook. I shared it there and I felt compelled to share it on here. It really moved me. Each time I read it, I shed tears. I think about our furry kids and what they mean to us. They are more than pets, they really are children to us. I could not imagine our lives without them.

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS........

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10 On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Take a moment today to thank GOD for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters. Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

By: Alice Lawson

Neurotic Laptop

I got my laptop on the Monday after it was supposed to be there. Fortunate as I was, I got there just minutes after it arrived (per the associate). I have to say it's nice even though I'm not typing this on it now. Like most new things, I'm paranoid to use it because I don't want to break it. It's a neurosis, I know. Ask Joe how long it took me to use my expensive cookware after I bought it (on sale, I might add). Once I start using it more than twice a week, I'll be less dorky about the whole situation.

I joined a gym this afternoon. I meet with a trainer tomorrow to learn how to use the equipment safely.

Laptop Lollygagging

Last week I had to break down and get a new laptop. It's just not working for Joe & I to share custody of the Toshiba. The two of us being in school is causing some creative computer sharing, but as things get more crazy, we really should each have our own. Since I have such a wonderful husband, he is willing to let me have the new one. I was originally going to get a net-book, but I couldn't find anything in the stores that I liked and I didn't want to order one online. I need to see and feel things before I purchase them. We took a detour to Best Buy where I found a great HP laptop on sale. Too bad there were none left in stock. So I had to order it and have it shipped to the store.

I tried to find out online if the order had been delivered to the store, but the website couldn't locate my order number. Peachy. I called today to see if it was in. 1 hour and 20 minutes later some pimply faced Geek Squad member told me it wasn't in and it was "on its way" She couldn't tell me when it would be there. I guess this weekend I will just have to pop down to the store because it will take me less time to get there and back then to sit on the phone waiting for someone to pick the damn thing up.

Ugh! I just want the new laptop in my hands so I can bring it to work at night so that I can get some school stuff done on my break!