Flashback!

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I look fondly back on our trip to San Diego.  Ysabela and I had a great time.  I was surprised at how dog friendly the whole city is.  Hotels and other businesses set out bowls of fresh water to quench the thirst of promenading pooches.  Our hotel (Hotel Z) even provided dog bone treats.

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Hotel Z–dog friendly!

We definitely enjoyed the shopping as well.  I got to see things that we do not have in our small rural town.  I love Frida Kahlo, and I was wishing I had more “fun money” with me.

I would love to have a few more days in San Diego, and I’m sure Bela would agree.

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Drama Queen

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Our little dog, Jinx, had been needing a nail trim for a while.  I tried to handle the issue on my own, but Jinx already has me figured out.  I’d think I was making progress by taking a tip off of one nail when I could.  I’d go for a second nail, and she’d start mouthing my hand or trying to play.  Everything’s a game with her!

Bela even helped me a couple of times, but it was a no-go.  Jinx was chewing my thumb one time while I was trying to snip a nail.  It felt like her teeth went to the bone!  The last time, I had barely touched her foot with my hands when she screamed in “pain.”  Manipulation is what it was!

Koko’s Palace, our only in-town option for grooming and doggie daycare, is going to be closed for a month starting February first.  I called right away for an appointment for Jinx.  I dropped her off with Cindy with worry in my heart.  Cindy told me later that she had the nails trimmed before I made it to town.  Jinx is a little drama dog!

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She may look innocent, but she’s sneaky.

 

Throwback Thursday

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My friend, Lisa, posted a great deal from Shutterfly, so I took advantage of that code to order a reusable shopping bag.  I only had to pay shipping.  After a lot of thought, I chose a photo I took in Denver when we went to Warped Tour.  MC Lars was very sweet, and I got a free CD when I told him I’m a teacher.  His Edgar Allan Poe rap songs are amazingly creative and catchy.  I have it in my CD player now.

MC Lars was making his way to his tent to sell some merch when Bela greeted him from the line.  He looked at her, smiled and said, ?Hey!  Come here, Cuddles!” and hugged her.  It’s one of our favorite memories.

Holiday Box

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Bela and I were thrilled to get our Try the World box today.  The contents were truly international.  We got some mouth watering items.  My personal favorite (that we have not yet opened) is the box of French TRUFFLES!  The Swedish ginger snaps are a close second.  Then there are the cookies from Morocco and the panattone from Italy….we should have enough snacks to last us a while.  Maybe.

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One of us is sure to try the Italian hazelnut cream or the Brazilian Acai Dessert Sauce over bread or yogurt (or maybe ice cream) soon.  Since Bela has been drinking tea lately, the Ruby Red Restorative Winter Calming Tea from the United Kingdom is definitely hers.  I will also soon cook with the extra virgin olive oil from Israel.

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I appreciate the recipes and serving suggestions that come inside every box.  There was even a list of suggested music to accompany the foods in this box!  Wouldn’t a Try the World subscription be an amazing school gift?  Maybe I could use these in my foreign language classes!

Talk among yourselves….I hear the siren song of chocolate truffles!

Sales!

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Somehow I ended up at the mall yesterday with my friend.  She told me to head to Riddles and see about getting my ruby ring repaired because I’d been complaining about the prongs being bent.  Turns out the guy there was awesome, and he fixed it in a matter of minutes—for free!  I didn’t see that coming!

While she went to Justice to get an outfit for a little one, I proceeded to a kiosk nearby.  I was looking for something anime for Bela since the prices were right—50% off.  I found a Walking Dead planner we can use for assignments and a Dr. Who trivia game.  Bela was thrilled when I unpacked the bags.

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