Hello July

Where did June go?

Short answer: lots of work, a few days in Denver, runs and walks with Miss Ziva, and a failed relationship.

Everything reaffirms my belief that communication and honesty are some of the most important, yet rarest, things in a relationship.  Being there for someone, even when it means stepping back and expressing YOUR needs is important.  And anything you want should be worth fighting until your last breath for.

 I don't think I'll find anyone who thinks I'm worth the effort for a long time.  I'm stubborn and I know what I want, and I won't settle for less or to be treated like I'm not a good person.

I'm still having some problems sleeping and eating and keeping a regular schedule, but it's summer...there is no such thing as a normal schedule!  Some nights I'm in before dark and cuddling with Ziva, but others I'm watching movies or chatting with friends until 3am.  We've been going to the Sundance Saloon weekly for the last month and it is absolutely a blast.  I finally get to dance!

Miss Ziva is currently sleeping after our 6 mile run/walk.  On days like today where I work 12 hours unexpectedly, I like to take her out for a really long trip to relax us both.  Me from work, her from being in her kennel all day. 

We end up going through the Old Town area, mostly because there are always a lot of people and police officers no matter what the hour or weather is.  For a single gal and pup running, this is definitely a HUGE relief.  Ziva has a light on her leash for our night runs, and I always carry a phone and have a check in time arranged with someone.

We had a fox run with us the other evening, for over a mile, just a few feet behind.  He was very friendly, and very bold to be so close, but Ziva thinks everyone is her friend and wasn't aggressive or nervous at all.  We let him follow us until the main road, when I shooed our new friend back to the grass.

July is going to be full of work, runs with Ziva, dancing, and a few birthday events for a few friends...all to save up for my trip to see Brian in Arizona in August!  I'm so excited!