As I write this, I'm relaxing after a very eventful day at Pugfest 2010 and watching a very exhausted Pug catch some ZZZZ's. For those who don't know, Pugfest is an annual fundraising event for Southeast Pug Rescue & Adoption, Inc. (SEPRA). They are a non-profit organization that rescues and fosters abandoned and surrendered Pugs while trying to place them in their forever homes. For more information, check them out at http://www.rescuepug.com
Today was our 4th Pugfest trip. I can honestly say that this was the best one by far. To hit the highlights: We spent the day with awesome dogs & their owners. I got some awesome items in the silent auction, and Sophie won 3rd place in the Homemade Costume category dressed as a nun. Pictures will be included in a future blog post. She was adorable (and yes- I am totally biased!). People loved her and kept taking her picture. She was a fan favorite. Now she is completely worn out and enjoying sleeping in the hotel bed. Not sure why, but Sophie loves hotel beds. Maybe it's because it's bigger than our bed at home and she can have more room. Maybe its because there is no kitty to share the space with. Who knows. All I do know is that she is sleeping like a champ.
In addition to Pugfest fun, this trip also marks our annual shopping excursion to Fry's Electronics. If you are not familiar with Fry's (which I wasn't until I began attending Pugfest 4 years ago), it is like a gigantic Best Buy. Jamie loves all the computers and electronic gadgets. I love the amazing selection of DVDs at wonderfully low prices. (This is not a paid advertisement for Fry's Electronics. Although they should pay me to spread the word about their greatness.) If you've ever been to our house, you understand why I appreciate a bargain on DVDs. We have almost 300 DVDs in our collection plus many of our favorite TV shows on DVD. Our collection continues to grow (thanks to me and the great deals I find) so we are never without entertainment in our house. Not to be completely selfish, most of what I purchased today was gifts for other people. I can't turn down a bargain and Christmas is just around the corner.
I'll close this post now and try to catch some ZZZZs with Sophie. She has the right idea.
Pug out!
October 30, 2010
October 29, 2010
Happiness is a Hotel Full of Pugs!
Today we made the annual trek to Atlanta for Pugfest 2010. Pugfest is an awesome fundraiser for the Southeastern Pug Rescue. This is our 4th year attending. You know you've made it to the right hotel when you see Pugs everywhere. Sophie is among friends here and that is what makes the trip so fun.
Pug owners are cool people. We are obsessed with our babies and do anything and everything to make them happy. It probably goes back to Pugs being bred to serve as lap dogs for the Chinese royal family way back in the day. They entered the world as part of royalty and demand to still be treated as such. I can't blame them. I'd have the same demands if I was from a line of royalty.
So tomorrow we'll head to the fairgrounds and see what fun is in store for Sophie this year. Her costume is adorable and we are hoping for a prize this year. Last year, she got Honorable Mention for her Lucy van Pelt outfit so we are hoping for a repeat performance.
Stay tuned for more Pugfest news! Pugs and Kisses!
Pug owners are cool people. We are obsessed with our babies and do anything and everything to make them happy. It probably goes back to Pugs being bred to serve as lap dogs for the Chinese royal family way back in the day. They entered the world as part of royalty and demand to still be treated as such. I can't blame them. I'd have the same demands if I was from a line of royalty.
So tomorrow we'll head to the fairgrounds and see what fun is in store for Sophie this year. Her costume is adorable and we are hoping for a prize this year. Last year, she got Honorable Mention for her Lucy van Pelt outfit so we are hoping for a repeat performance.
Stay tuned for more Pugfest news! Pugs and Kisses!
October 20, 2010
Insomnia sucks, but it gave me a reaosn to update this.
It's a little after 5 AM and I'm wide awake. Been that way since 1:30. I don't usually suffer from insomnia, but tonight (aka this morning) I do. So what better to do than update my blog which I've neglected.
So.... where to begin? I'm still going strong with Weight Watchers. Lost 13 pounds which has made me very happy. I'm almost halfway to my weight loss goal!! I've had some frustrating weeks but my leader keeps reminding us that we need to celebrate the small gains (or losses in WW lingo) of -0.3. We can't lose whole pound increments every time we weigh in and we didn't gain it overnight. I keep plugging along and know that I'll get to my goal- even if it takes a while.
I've always said that I wouldn't discuss my work on this blog b/c I like to keep my social network life & professional life separate. All I will say is that I'm starting to get the swing of the new job but it still challenges me every day. Lots of long hours the last couple of months have been one reason I haven't blogged a lot. Too much stuff on the brain that I can't blog about or nothing fun & frivolous on the brain to blog about. It's a catch-22.
I have learned an important lesson recently. Maybe not so much a lesson as truth that I had hoped would be untrue. Adults can be very childish. Really- I have to ask myself if someone is 50 or 5 on a more regular basis than I prefer. Seriously people- you are adults. ACT like it! No, don't act- actually BE an adult! The world would be a much better place if that would happen.
I'm still alive and well (although I'd prefer to be sleeping and having wonderfully pleasant dreams instead of typing this right now). Hoping the inspiration will come more frequently than once a month so I can maintain this thing and keep my loyal followers (Are you still there?) engaged and enchanted.
Peace out!
So.... where to begin? I'm still going strong with Weight Watchers. Lost 13 pounds which has made me very happy. I'm almost halfway to my weight loss goal!! I've had some frustrating weeks but my leader keeps reminding us that we need to celebrate the small gains (or losses in WW lingo) of -0.3. We can't lose whole pound increments every time we weigh in and we didn't gain it overnight. I keep plugging along and know that I'll get to my goal- even if it takes a while.
I've always said that I wouldn't discuss my work on this blog b/c I like to keep my social network life & professional life separate. All I will say is that I'm starting to get the swing of the new job but it still challenges me every day. Lots of long hours the last couple of months have been one reason I haven't blogged a lot. Too much stuff on the brain that I can't blog about or nothing fun & frivolous on the brain to blog about. It's a catch-22.
I have learned an important lesson recently. Maybe not so much a lesson as truth that I had hoped would be untrue. Adults can be very childish. Really- I have to ask myself if someone is 50 or 5 on a more regular basis than I prefer. Seriously people- you are adults. ACT like it! No, don't act- actually BE an adult! The world would be a much better place if that would happen.
I'm still alive and well (although I'd prefer to be sleeping and having wonderfully pleasant dreams instead of typing this right now). Hoping the inspiration will come more frequently than once a month so I can maintain this thing and keep my loyal followers (Are you still there?) engaged and enchanted.
Peace out!
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