~ BLAH ~

           

Couldn't think of a subject for this entry, can't figure out how I want to start, and hell if I could do a graphic to save my life.  Not sure exactly why, but after dinner I just got in a blah mood.  Not depressed, not sad, not sick, just blah.  I swear I did 30 graphics and hated each one and deleted them.  Started over, deleted.  I tried different types.. scenes, cartoons, valentines, animals, you name it.  Not one came out to my liking.  Some I even scrapped before I finished.  I thought about doing a tutorial, but they are a dime a dozen.  Sure I've done some, but anyone can do them, use someone else's creative juices and follow along.  Oh, don't get me wrong, some are absolutely gorgeous, but I don't want to get in that habit.  I want to use my creative juices and create something to share that came from my heart.  Not something I found on the net and just followed along.  Maybe doing so many graphics and offering them all up right away has me burnt out.  Who knows, so again this entry is going to be slim pickings. 

 

This next part might piss some off, not my intent.  I just can't put my arms around it and think it is way over the top.  Help me out .......

 

I will start by saying I am an animal lover.  I grew up with pets, and not to long ago had to put my cat down after having her for 17 years.  Never in a million years did I think doing that would effect me like it did, but I cried for hours, days.  I miss her.  I do.  I am not ready to replace her and have to go through that again. 

 

Now, today I had the most bizarre experience.  A co-worker came to me and asked for help printing out a birthday card.  Her home printer was on the fritz and she couldn't get the color one at the office to work.  She hands me a disc and I open the card/flyer.  It's cute, a few words, and a picture ofa puppy.  I ask her if Guss got a puppy for his birthday.  She looks at me funny and says, 'no, Guss, is the dog.  It's his birthday'  Ok, cute.  Doing something for their pet, she has a young son and doesn't want to let that 'special day' go by.  Through the years I'd given my cat special treats,  new toys, special food on her day.  No big deal.  She then goes on to say she is going to put her pets paw in ink and get his footprint on the card.  I must have given her a look as she proceeded to tell me what was going on.  Of course swearing me to secrecy first.  I agree.  Come to find out a friend of hers is throwing a surprise birthday party for her dog.  Now, she made me swear I wouldn't tell.  Who the hell would I tell???  Gus????  I think my eyes bugged out of my head, my co-worker doesn't even blink.  She tells me they are all going over to this surprise party.  Ok, odd excuse for a party, but hey have a few beers and have fun.  No..... she is serious.  Apparently Gus's owner will be walking him from 7-7:30  the guests are to arrive in that time frame with their pets and wait quietly in the basement so not to get Gus suspicious.  HUH?????   Oh yeah, they will be in the basement with their pets, some that Gus have never met and Gus's 'parents' will bring him down to surprise him.   Oh yeah, I see surprise!!!  WTH!?!  My co-worker then tells me what her pooch bought Gus.  Some kind of treat.  Gus's mom sent out invitations and inside listed the treats Gus likes, what toys he enjoys playing with, and what kind of blanket/pillows he enjoys.  At this point I'm looking for a get away.  This is beyond puppy love.  Oh, no kids will be there, just pets.  WTF!?!  Are you kidding me?  You mail out invitations for a surprise party for your dog?  With a list of items to bring?  You have strange dogs in your basement to greet your dog when you get home?  You make people swear not to tell to spoil it?  I said, oh I'd love to see that on film.  She gets all excited and tells me they will video it.  Ok, for America's Funniest Videos.  No, just for them.  I know people love their pets, treat them like family.  But...........is this just a little bit over the top?  Bizarre?  Am I missing something?  Help me out......  I can't even laugh... I kid you not, this co-worker was excited about the party and looking forward to it. 

 

Ohhhh did I say slim pickings?  Sorry, don't even feel like uploading any and the one I did use has absolutely nothing to do with my post. LMAO....... hmmmm or maybe it does.  I did say blah, didn't I?

 

YEAH!  Tomorrow is Friday...........  night

 

Hugs

~d