Friday Thinking

I think most of my thinking happens on Friday nights. I think 90% of my stress with life comes from work and finances. So, when Friday rolls around, I get to volunteer at the Humane Society and reflect on work, money, and life and try to make some sense out of it all.

For one, I sometimes just wished I lived and worked on a farm. I think I could be completely happy taking care of all kinds of animals on a farm. (A happy animal farm- not a bad, mean, meat farm). I sometimes feel the human race has gotten so far away from what is natural to us, and I think being outdoors and taking care of our home, animals, and land is natural.

Kisses and hugs! Sharing love makes everyone's life better. :)

Tonight I printed off my tax return. This has been the most stressful year I have encountered financially with taxes. (again, the relationship between stress-money-work). Sigh. That is why I still drive a 1997 car with no windshield wipers or radio. I proudly own all of the choices I make with money (for example: go to Tucson vs. replace the goodwill furniture in our home that we have from college). But, I do get a little cynical this time of year when I hand over what seems like way more than my fair share. I feel pretty certain that guy smoking a joint on his grandmother's porch (while I am working with his grandmother) in the middle of the day is not paying taxes. And, I think I indirectly paid for his pot.

(and every time I pass him I have to pray to God to help me keep my big mouth shut before I blurt out..."must be nice!" :)

I walked the dogs tonight and just let some of these things go. I decided that I really admire John, kennel employee pictured above. He is my favorite employee at the Humane Society, and I realized tonight that he is just so pleasant to be around, and he does work that matters! I am sure that he doesn't get paid a ton to take care of dogs for a non-profit. And, I bet he pays taxes. He works every day and does meaningful work. What a good spirit. I decided that I want to go calmly through life like John and just do the work that matters.

I walked the dogs, had a great night, and all is settled. The tax bill will get paid, and I am fortunate to work and earn an income. Life is good.

My view from the computer tonight. They are being sweet lovers in this picture, but in few minutes Cayenne kicks Rooney off of the bed.

Breesy just watches from Rooney's her dog bed.

Basically Rooney is getting run over by the women in the pack.