ramone is getting neutered

I'm trying to get used to my new work schedule and am having a hard time adjusting. For the past year or so, I was able to work from home one day a week, and I no longer have this luxury. As a result, it's hard to get excited about 2010. Many of my friends I've complained to don't seem very empathetic - they all have five-day work weeks - but it's always more difficult to revert back to the way things used to be after you've had a taste of the good life, isn't it? Today I should have been working from home in my Juicy jumpsuit, sipping coffee in front of my computer but instead I scurried around applying make-up, rummaging through my closet, and eventually put on the same pair of socks I wore yesterday since I was too lazy to go to the dryer and get a fresh pair. Anyway, I'm pissed that a handful of co-workers couldn't do their job properly and an entire group has to relinquish the comfort of working in their pj's.

To make things worse, my puppy, Ramone, is getting neutered tomorrow! If I hadn't had such a good experience with Haverford Animal Hospital (HAH) thus far, I'd be more nervous. When we first got Ramone, we chose HAH because it was close to our house and the website looked good. Generally, I tend to favor businesses based on the design and layout of their website. It was only after we had been taking Ramone for his puppy shots that we discovered a handful of other friends and colleagues had been taking their pets to the same place for years. I like HAH because it doesn't have a quota on idiotic questions and the staff never makes you feel stupid (although they may think you are). I've called to ask about crate training, diet and exercise, and sleeping patterns. Trish, a vet technician that works at HAH, is extremely knowledgeable and is blessed with patience. Dr. Royster, the veterinarian, has a gentle way with Ramone and makes poking and prodding actually look graceful. I had assumed that neutering would be an outpatient procedure but apparently he has to stay overnight! I hope the operation goes smoothly and he won't be in too much pain...

For the first time in a long time, I decided to make some New Year's resolutions. My first resolution is to exercise more. Raymond and I recently bought a treadmill and elliptical machine in an effort to make working out more accessible. When Ray tried to convince me to go to the gym, I'd always say that the last thing I wanted to do after along day was drive to the gym and battle traffic. Now the last thing I want to do after a long day is change into my workout gear and go down a flight of stairs. It's a struggle, but I'm committed to working out twice a week. My second resolution is to try to slow down and give my mind a break. I'm always thinking about what's next on the long list of things to do, and it's making time go by way, way too fast. I'm hoping that 2010 will be the year that life slows down, and that we can all relax a bit and enjoy a portion of everyday.

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