**sigh**

I just want to say that I feel stressed today. Really, it's nothing major to stress about. But sometimes the feelings come and you can't help it. I just feel overwhelmed. I only have two weeks of school left and the thought of finals and papers that is brewing over my head is making me spin. I should be grateful because these classes are a sinch compared to what lies ahead of me come the fall. Nonetheless, I am fretting. I am sad and in agony about what to do with my sookie sam. I love my girl but, I dunno... might have to find her a new home. She is too wild and loud for our little neighborhood, and no matter how often I walk her, play with her or feed her, she won't settle down. We can't let her run free because she has almost made it over the fence and being tied up on a 20 ft. rope will only last so long once the rain hits. It breaks my heart to think of losing her, but maybe it's better for her. I dunno. Lots of other things to think about, alot of other changes... ya, it's absolutely nothing compared to what some people have going on, but to me... it's just one of those days.

Veggies Anyone?

In case the grocery stores collapse and we all run out of money, have no fear, I can help you. I can't give you much variety, but at least you will be able to eat Collard Greens and Cabbage. I grew 50 feet of them for a school project and am pretty proud if I do say so myself... check it out...

Monkey Butt

This is our dog. Her name is Samantha... or Sammy, Sam, Samonella, Sookie, Turkey, Dumb & Dumber, Horse, Big Ears, and usually Monkey Butt. Pretty much anything that comes out of your mouth, she will respond to.

I love her so much, despite the circus she has turned our backyard and our lives into. I make it a point to go out and play with her for a while everyday after school, and clean up the yard from her latest escapade. We usually start Saturdays off by really working on the yard and are so pleased by the time we are done. It looks so nice and peaceful... for about 30 minutes. At any given time, the Big Ape will be dragging bamboo across the yard (we have a bamboo infestation), knocking over everything in her path. She will have found some kind of something with stuffing in it and torn it to shreds, leaving bright green fluff all across the grass. The Sausage Link thinks it's fun and helpful to unstack our nicely stacked firewood and put it where she thinks it belongs. Thinking she is still a little tyke, her favorite thing is to walk tight-rope style across the outside window sill that is about 6 inches off the ground. She likes to make sure Jasper (our other little dog for the time being, and the Dumb in Dumb & Dumber) knows who's boss, and stand on top of him and put his neck in her mouth. This causes Jas to make demon sounds as he tries to break free and run away from her. This is always pleasant at 1am, 2am, 3am and again at 4am. Lately, our curious ding-dong has thought it necessary to bark loudly and intensily (at 2:30am) at a can of spray paint that sits high on a shelf. It must bother her tremendously.

Putting all of her insanities aside, she is mama's girl and I can't imagine not having her. No matter how long or short it's been since she's seen me, the moment she gets a glimpse of me, she goes bizzerk. I step outside and almost hit the ground. The galloot is so strong!!! And she's only 9 months old. Sometimes I get annoyed when she gets mud on my pants or when I see her eat her poop (blah!), but when I look at her little face and see her peaking through the window to see what we're doing, I can't help but love her.