Turzdays

Or maybe Turdsdayze. Wait, that sounds too much like Thursdays when I really mean Tuesdays.

Hmmm, let's see, well, this is my only day off a week, so I utilized it in many ways. Sort of took a break from the job hunt and got back on the horse this morning. Man it sure felt good. Applied for something like 15 jobs so maybe I'll hear back from one. Maybe not, but it's good to get back in the groove of just searching and sending and seeing what's out there. Always good to be searching and researching no matter what.

After a nice breakfast and some emailing I went to the beach with my neighbor Deana and we took our pups, Lucy and Newman. It was Newman's second time at the beach, and first time off leash at the dog beach. Boy oh boy did he have a fantastic time! I was a little apprehensive to let him off leash, because I've read that Huskies are genetically inclined to run and wander, but I threw caution to the wind and got to see my dog have what might have been the best time of his life. He swam, and ran, frolicked in the water, chased tennis balls, fetched sticks, stole frisbees, and ran like the wind along the Huntington Beach coast. He didn't run away and got along gloriously with the other pups at the beach. I'm so glad we went and this won't be our last visit for sure. I think it's safe to say that Newman's life has improved over the past few months. And so has mine.

I think one of the reason's that people connect so well with dogs is that dogs remind us of simple fun and enjoyment. Seeing your pet get so much enjoyment and satisfaction out of chasing a ball or frolicking around in some water sort of reminds us of the simple pleasures, and that fun doesn't have to be so complex. I'm sure having children is the ultimate reminder of this. I guess I could go on all day about that, but I won't. It was a good time at the beach.

Got home, applied for some more jobs, cooked a nice lunch, and gave Newman a bath. Then read for a little while and took a nap. It was a glorious, luxurious nap at the perfect time of day. 4:30 to 6 pm right before the sun sets to right after. Since our windows are always open you fall asleep in the warmth of the afternoon and wake up in the cool of the evening. I wish I could nap like this every day.

After the nap it was on to the theater with Johnette to see Revolutionary Road, the new Sam Mendez flick with Kate and Leo. It was a good, heady film, and another comment on suburban life, much like American Beauty, only set in the 50s. It was a very verbose film, most of the longer scenes drawn out in one location, and it felt like it should have been a play. Brought up some interesting concepts though and stimulated some interesting conversation between Johnny and I on the drive home.

In the words of Ice Cube:

Today I didn't even have to use my A.K. I gotta say it was a good day. Oooh Waauuu.