Happy New Year!

Its raining, its pouring....

in this case, the old woman (me - teehee) is snoring. Didn't bump my head but still can't get out of the bed in the morning. :)

It really is pouring and pouring and pouring. Smokey is very calm now even without his Xanax. He is either just having a good time or the drugs are helping to break the pattern which is what the behaviourist hopes. I am just enjoying the peacefulness of rain on the roof.

My yard is now one big puddle. The large bush behind my bedroom window is leaning at a very wicked angle because of the winds and saturated soil. I took the dogs for a walk yesterday and it was very scary in the high winds and rain. I was afraid that every big tree I walked under (and there are many of them) would drop a branch or fall over. The dogs loved it because they got to go out - yeah, yeah, go out - yeah, yeah, go out - yeah, yeah! A walk is always a day in heaven for them. As for me, I am happy with my warm bath, fire and glass of wine and just want to snuggle down, nice and cozy and warm. Not too motivated to do much since my house is cold - brrrrrr - and I am warm under my blanket - although not typing from there now.

This is the year of the Dog - my year! I have now made it through too many cycles of the chinese zodiac to mention here. Lets hope for the best as I continue my trek and the best for all of you as you embark on new journies this year.

Happy New Year!