I woke up Monday morning and felt just terrible. Maybe it was just my body telling me I needed more sleep. Maybe it was my mind saying it wasn't ready to think about invoices and money and bills. Whatever it was won out over the feeling of responsibility. So I took the day off!

Instead of going back to sleep, as I had planned, I was up and out of bed at 8:30. I decided that since I don't have weekends anymore to get things done, that Monday would be the day. So I called the vet, and made an appointment for Gizmo to get updated on his vaccines. After taking a shower and getting ready for the day, I ended up running all over town.

Great Clips-hair cut

Pet Smart-a larger carrier and some new toys to get me back on Gizmo's good side after the vet appointment!

Wal Mart-pick up pictures

home-eat lunch, catch up on my daytime television from last week (taped)

Hallmark-needed a couple of cards

Ukrops-gotta get Jeff his milk :)

home-watch a little more tv, check my finances-oh wait, that's what I was going to do for the afternoon..

After getting back from Ukrops, I was standing in the bathroom and heard a screeching sound, followed by a loud thud. (Not a good sound to hear after having your car fixed from a nasty accident). Across the street was a black Miata, up on the sidewalk. I watched the lady get out, look at the passenger side, and then get back in. She drove it down, off the sidewalk, and tried to drive down the road. I could hear from the deck that the tires were blown, so she didn't get very far.

I grabbed my cell phone and headed down the stairs. By the time I got to the fence, another man had come over from our complex and had handed the lady a phone. He left after she made her call.

I ended up standing over there for almost an hour talking to her, and then her husband, while they did what they needed to do. It seemed weird to talk to some random person for so long, but I know I would have appreciated it had I been in the same situation.

I was amazed at how many people just drove on by, not even slowing to see if we needed anything. And half of those people were talking on the phone. I have to admit, there were several who stopped, so that was nice. Luckily the lady only lived in the subdivision right down the road, so her husband came right away, decided there probably wasn't any damage beyond the two flat tires, so he had the tow truck take the car back to their house.

By the time the tow truck came, I had to run to get Gizmo to the vet on time. There were only two other dogs in the "waiting room" when we got there, and both were very quiet. But then one of the exam room doors opened and out came 2 chocolate labs. They were both so friendly, and didn't bark at all, but they would whine any time their owner walked across the room, even for a minute. Needless to say, it got very loud and crazy very quickly. Gizmo doesn't usually have a problem with dogs, but with so many bigs ones in one place (that echoes), I think he got a little freaked out. By the time I got him into the exam room, he was getting really nasty.

The 10 minutes we spent with the doctor consisted on a lot of hissing, growling, and other noises I've never heard him make before. The doctor and assistant really impressed me with the way they were able to hold him down for the shots (2-rabies & fe-luk). Poor cat, not a happy camper. He's been a little lethargic the past day, and hasn't wanted to play, but he hasn't been mean to me like I thought he would. Maybe it was the bread we shared after his appointment. :)

I had a very productive day, and even managed to squeeze in a couple loads of laundry and cleaned the bathroom. It was nice to have a day off. It was nice to be able to take a day off!

Yesterday wasn't nearly as productive. I had this fog in my head all day long, and couldn't concentrate, but after very solid sleeplast night I feel much more energized today. Or maybe it was the fear of oversleeping and missing the staff meeting this morning...no matter..now, if I only had some work to do...

By the way, ask Jeff about HIS Tuesday..