Rain is painful

I was trying to get a picture of the dogs last night. Amanda had food, so Rocco was buttering her up with his "look how cuuuute I am" look.

"I'm sorry for throwing up on the rug again last night."

And now, for the one I like to call Pippi's self portrait.

Sums her up perfectly.

I get a little annoyed because when I'm home, she just wants to jump and paw and lick and annoy the crap out of me. And then, when Amanda sits down?

So annoyingly unfair.

This week is totally killing my mojo. I don't know if it's the weather or the fact that I need more sleep, or a vacation...perhaps all of the above.

Yesterday I was supposed to run. I did not run. I felt horrible, and I've decided to take the whole, "listen to your body" thing a bit more seriously since the news of my broken ears. (Yes, I know they're not actually broken). I have a sneaking suspicion that humid, rainy weather makes it worse since I always get headaches on dreary days. I guess that would make sense if the part that's "broken" is the thingie that regulates pressure in your head.


Anyhow, today is spin class, which I am very much looking forward to. I'm supposed to run again tomorrow, but if I'm still feeling awful I'm not going to beat myself up over not doing it. Saturday's weather outlook is much happier: 72 and sunny. Yes please! Perfect for tackling seven miles of hills!


I know some of you are running races this month. You just may need to rock a Halloween-themed headband. I've got some in the shop!

spider webs on lavender

spider webs on orange

spider webs on orange













Also, I'm kind of psyched I think I finally discovered the secret to taking decent pictures for displaying items. Don't these look much cleaner and crisper?