Back Again

Okay, I can't believe it's been almost a year since I last blogged. that is just ridiculous. A lot has happened but I won't recap everything and bore everyone to tears. In a nutshell, L is engaged to T, who moved in along some Egyption artifacts that sometimes scares me, M got married and B got Rocky, my new friend.

I'm hoping that they let me be Flower Girl at the wedding, especially since M never even asked me to be in her wedding. I don't know why since I would look so pretty in a flower girl dress. Last night, L and T watched their favorite (well, L's favorite show) Dancing with the Starts where L likes to guess the scores and say Carrie Anne Inaba in a funny voice and had some Trader Joe's dumpling things that L didnt think were as good as eggrolls. They started watching a House but then L fell asleep even though she tried to pretend she was awake. She does that a lot.

There is a whole new cast of characters in the lobby now, including a few who think my name is PEPPA. But I dont care since I get treats. On Sunday, we went on a long walk to see the kiddies in their new house but I got in trouble bc I was kind of bad and barked at dogs and people. L was grumbling bc another barking collar failed to work and she is threatening to go back to the citronella one.

Whats's with the weather?

It really blows. Yesterday morning, L took me out and I turned right back around and went inside. I didn't even do my business and L said I would have to hold it in until we got to B's house. I didn't like the rain and I thought I would get a treat but Herman Sherman wasn't working yet and Robert didn't offer me anything. My plan didn't really work but I did hold it in.

I stayed at B's last night bc L went to Oleana for dinner. It was very good, especially the enormous baked alaska she got for dessert. Tonight I think L and B are going to the shops.

The other night, L and M watched two really good SVUs, one of which Olivia went undercover to catch a creepy guard. very good episode. the girls had egg rolls and i had a yummy chicken stick thing.

Sad times

We are all sad at the red house. Jackie wasn't getting better and he was put to sleep yesterday. I hate B and everyone being so sad so I'm trying to be cute and well behaved and cheer them up. I hope it works.

L bought me a new spray collar which I hate. It's been making me bark less except when I get really excited. I just want everyone to be happy again. L is looking for a border terrier puppy for B. I found out they call girl dogs: "bitches" and boy dogs "males." doesn't sound very nice to me but what do i know?

L, M and I are sleeping over B's house tonight and they are going to Delfino. not sure what else is on the agenda for the wknd. L finally got those space bags she's been going on about but i don't think they save too much room.

Rumor W. and Becker

Before I talk about my weekend, just a few thoughts. How come Rumor Willis isn't in college? Her only claim to fame is having famous parents. According to Wikipedia, she is an "American Actress" but what has she been in lately? She didn't even get to be Miss Golden Globe bc the awards were cancelled. She should really be enrolled in college. That bugs me and L.

Secondly, a quick note on Becker. L watched the show again while running on the treadmill this morning. Becker is all upset bc his girlfriend dumped him and moved to Chicago but he's not talking about it to his office staff or the people at the coffee shop. First though, Red (not sure her real name, that's what Becker calls her) got an A in her pysch class and she's all happy that she won't have to work in the coffee shop the rest of her life. But then, she goes into NYC to celebrate and finds out that the security guard at the Empire State Building was a pysch major and she gets all depressed. Also, Anita from 3C comes to Becker's apartment bc she sliced her hand and she is a hooker and it turns out was a pysch major in college too. kind of stupid episode since they were not giving going to college a very good reputation. So after all that, perhaps Rumor doesn't need to go to college or i guess just not be a pysch major.

This weekend, L went to Long Island so I stayed at B's. so fun except I got in trouble a bit bc i snuck out after B came home from the supermarket and she couldn't find me anyore. I can't wait to see her tonight. L did really well in gin much to T's dismay on the boat--he hates to lose--but she only won $2 in the easter egg game. She had a great piece of Carvel Easter Bunny cake but had the foot which hardly had any crunchies in it. She also ate yummy quiche and bagel and lox. We are both looking forward to seeing M tonight and watching The Hills.

Becker

So this morning while running on the treadmill, L watched an episode and a half of Becker. She could not get over how dated the show was (in addition to ridiculous). Becker smoked cigarettes in a coffee shop. She's not sure how good a doctor he would be. While he had a waiting room full of patients, he was complaining to the receptionist and a nurse about a charge of $11.47 on his phone bill that was made to Chico, California. That was the whole premise of the show--him trying to get the charge removed. And then when he called the number, this little boy answered who said that he had two mothers. Becker said, oh right, it's california, what do you expect.

L has a blister on her big toe post run and thinks it may be time for some new sneakers. Perhaps her and M will go to Marathon Sports, where L just learned M loves for some reason.

L just went to Petco and I can't wait to have one of the treats she bought me. She also bought some bacon flavored sauce to mix in with my dog food since I'm being picky lately and not eating. She hopes this helps but is only going to give me a little so i don't get pudgy. I have to go to the vet in a few months and want to get a good report.

This weekend she is going to Long Island so I'm going to stay at B's again. I've been told that I can't get in any fights over toys. we'll see.

Road Races

Boy, I'm glad that L didn't know in advance that dogs could enter the 5k she ran on Sunday. She may have wanted to drag me along and most likely, I would not have been a fan of the sheep dog they patted. I don't like any dog with more fur than me. L was amazed how knot-free that dog's fur was so she made a vow to brush me every night. So far she has been true to her word, much to my chagrin. I don't like when she brushes my tail or ears but she says that they are as smooth as silk now.

Last night I was a very good girl when her and T walked to UBurger. I don't know what it is about Comm Ave but I never fail to get compliments. First some couple came up to T and said how cute I was and asked what kind of dog i was and then when we passed by Cornwalls, a worker was outside smoking and said I was so cute. He thought I was a maltese though. Apparently his girlfriend has a maltapoo. One of my ribbons came out of my hair but I still look good I think.

Ran into Freddy outside

He just got his first haircut--geez, I've been getting them for years--but to me and L he didn't look any different. J, his owner, said they hardly cut anything but did cut his nails which he needed. He went to some place in Brookline, no Continental Shoppe for him. J, as always, noticed my haircut and commented how he loves how they left my tail so long. I think he might have a doggie crush on me. I was very friendly to Freddy which made L happy. M told her that Sam only has one eye and is old so I should be nicer to her. I told her that I can't make any promises. L still doesn't like Sam's owner who sounds like she has a British accent even though she is from Brookline.

Funny, at Angel Memorial, L saw another resident, R and her crazy frizzy hair. She was toting the cat in the cage that I barked at once in the garage and R gave L us a dirty look.

We slept at B's last night; so fun but L and B had to take Jackie to the vet and they were said when they got home. I was so excited to see Jackie when they got back.

Tonight, L and M are going to watch Lost. L's had a cold all week and her coughing is starting to annoy me. I think she is on the mend though which is good. The girls are running a 5k on Sunday but L hasn't run in weeks so it probably won't be too pretty. I'm going to skip it.

Oops

I was having a grand time rolling around outside the blue house but when I got out everyone started yelling that I smelled and was filthy. I thought I smelled good but I heard L and especially T saying that I smelled like a horse and wasnt allowed back in the house. Next thing I know, L is pouring buckets of water over me and shampooing me. And, it wasn't warm out either. I learned my lesson, well at least until next time I smell something of interest.

Yesterday, L had the day off so we slept in a bit but I didn't know she wasn't going to work so I kept trying to wake her up. We then drove to T's who was cleaning her house and M&A played with me a bit. They went to Cabot's but L & B got the fat free hot fudge which wasn't very good. next time they are going for the full-fat stuff. Last night, L went out to dinner with C at Eastern Standard (second time this week) so I hung out at M's house and I got a very good report.

On Tuesday night, L went out with TW and L, a girl from the building, and I stayed over B's house. so fun. L had a slight headache the next day though from a few drinks. I don't know why she does that. so silly. She is still obsessed with finding french macaroons and is stalking bakeries to no avail. Also, she is all about scrapbooking supplies but I haven't seen her get to work yet. I think she just likes the paper and idea of it.

Finally, we ran into the blasted golden retriever in the lobby and I barked like a maniac. We got dirty looks from the owner but I didn't care. she bugs me.

Cat fight

L tells me that I have to learn to share my toys more. She says that because I'm an only dog, I never learned to share. I can't help it but I really don't like it when Tina takes my toys away. I got really mad this weekend and kept growling at Tina after she tried to steal the stuffed animal that I was chewing. For the record, she started it. And, if you want to get nitpicky, they are toys from my house any way. But, then I felt horrible because Tina got really upset and I scared her. She refused to go outside with me but at the time, I didn't care because I was mad at her. I felt bad later and we made up.

Last night on our walk to UBurger, a homeless man whistled at me and said I was the cutest dog he's ever seen. I sure don't get tired of hearing that.

L was in SF for a few days so I spent some time at B's which is fun. On Friday night, we all stayed in and got caught up on the last two episodes of LOST. the girls really liked it but it was a bit scary for me and Vincent wasn't even on. They had burritos from Anna's but they didnt' share with me. On Saturday, we stayed at the house and T and his mom from NY came to visit. M babysat while they went to lunch. Then Saturday night, we all slept in Brookline. Jackie wasn't feeling well so B was sad but luckily he was better on Sunday. The girls had sushi (one kind was horrible) and we all watched the boring Oscars. I hadn't seen any of the movies though so I really didn't care what won.

L and M signed up to run a 5k in South Boston in March. This is good bc it will force L to start running again and not be lazy.

Princess

that's what L said I should be re-named after my visit to the groomer's on Tuesday. I look so slim and beautiful and am getting so many compliments. L is relieved that it was just my fur making me look so fluffy and not extra lbs. I didn't enjoy it, but I got a good report. The girl told B when she picked me up that I was good as always. I have two bows in my hair now too.

L got chastised a bit bc the lady says she needs to brush me more bc i was so matted in places. She says she is going to but we'll see if it happens. I've been staying at B's house bc L is in San Francisco for a meeting. She gets home tomorrow morning. We are going to stay in on Friday night with M and get caught up on Lost episodes. The girls have two to watch.

Last night, L and two girls from work went to dinner at the Slanted Door, some well known Vientnamese place. It was only ok. She's had better. The hotel was only ok. The bathroom was so tiny that the sink had to be in the main room and she kept banging her elbows in teh shower. She is coming home on the red eye tonight and hopes she can sleep on the plane. Today at lunch L ordered a turkey ruben, somethign she typically would never order. not much on the menu though and she figured she should enjoy herself. probably a zillion calories though. She keeps threatening tha we have to start running again. L has to de-clutter the apartment a bit this weekend too.