What a hangover

Really, as I get older, it's that much harder to bounce back... Do they make Canine Alka-Seltzer?

Anyway, the new year is here, we had a great time (although, Ryan shot me the stink-eye when I grabbed Tracie for a New Years kiss... with tongue... don't go crazy, I'm a dog, we lick).

After a day of recovery, I had time to reflect on some resolutions for the new year. Yeah, I know- people always make grand resolutions and never stick to them (myself included) but if you don't make them, talk about them, or think about them... nothing will ever change.

- PAY IT FORWARD:
While I was sipping on complex wines and Champagne's that tickled my nose, I realized how fortunate I am to have such a great life. In addition to my vacation to Brooklyn, I come from a great family who shower me with love, affection, and designer dog clothing. I was watching some commercial w/Sara Maclachlan w/footage of pups who were beaten, in cages, and without homes... Made me realize that I'm a lucky pup that should volunteer more of my time to those less fortunate... I tapped into mom and dad's account and made a donation of 1 w/lots of 0's next to it (hope they understand).

- WATCH LESS TV:
This may be tough... I love TV but everytime a dog comes on the screen, I freak out. I don't know if I'm threatened, intolerant, or just an angry dog... but damn, it stresses me out.

- FINISH WRITING MY NOVEL:
Okay, it's been 3 days and I totally have writer's block... I started on the streets of Paris, raintime in the spring... a French Bulldog walking down the Champs Elysees', passes quickly by a American Bulldog on a chain... he growls, she shudders... true love... BUT THEN, I thought- what of it was a German Schnauzer... nahhh... maybe an Italian Greyhound, lean- fast... YEAH, but not in Paris, maybe VENICE and she's on holiday... But why would a Frenchie vacation in Venice? SEE WHAT I MEAN? It's impossible to stay focused!

I've seen what mommy reads w/her bookclub- I need to inject some canine prespective.

Hopefully, mom & dad will be supportive of some late nights on the laptop, charitable donations, and more reading- less tv.

A special BELATED Birthday to Lilly! Can't believe she's 6 already... Man, I remember 6... In dog years, that was- i dunno, like last week.

They grow up so fast...