It's been awhile, yes it's about a dog!

Geez.  Time flies.  It's been months since I've written an update.  It doesn't feel that long, yet it really has been. I've had lots of ideas of things to write about, but never a convenient time to do it.

I cracked up throughout the movie of Marley & me.  I thought, how can you write an article about a dog and your adventures all the time?  Well, I took my brother's dog Mia for a walk camping a few weeks ago.  And I was immediately full of ideas for a blog post.  Funny, huh?  Dogs seem to remind you of life lessons...

1. She was excited to meet new people.  No judgements made on appearance, smell -- she wanted to meet everyone.  I try hard to have a smile on my face and to welcome new faces.  But without licking them. I enjoy meeting new people and making new contacts.  Bringing people together. 
2. No matter how much leash you gave her, she wanted more.  This was the biggest lesson I still continue to think about.  
1. There are those in my life that are comfortable with the amount of leash given, they live within their means.  Their lives are steady, within reason, don't mind the leash. 
2. Then there is me --- I'm Mia.  I feel like I'm constantly battling that leash line. For good things and bad.  For example: 
1. I constantly look for new opportunities.  New things to challenge myself, to grow, to make improvements. I view this as positive.  
2. But many days I feel like I'm at the end of my leash --- because I push it.  Constantly "bettering" things, people, myself. 
3. I need to learn to live within boundaries a bit more. Boundaries of not choking myself with the leash. 
4. Thankful my husband is one that is comfortable with the amount of leash given, as we balance each other out.
3. Mia continually was caught up in her leash.  This slowed her down from her goals.  All she could see is what was up ahead, not the hazards around her that got her tangled. Sometimes we need to stop and think through things.  Pause... regroup.... tweak things. 
4. Mia seemed to find every gross thing and check it out.  I seem to find all kinds of ways to waste time in "crap". My nosy nose helps me waste too many hours. 
3. When the walk was over, she was tired out.  She rested.  I'm trying to learn how to build in rest to my life as well. This is hard for me.  I like to push the leash, to see if I can literally break free.