It was my last day at the pet store and, I have to admit, it felt a little bittersweet. I'll miss everyone there - the playboy, the kid, the diva, the earth mama and the enigma. I have contact numbers (and vice versa) for all of them, but life generally gets in the way. I won't have time, come fall semester, for dining and chatting. I may be able to get in a few lunches a month with the playboy (once school starts) and I'll be able to hit the bar with the enigma every once in awhile, but my time will mostly be dedicated to veterinary medicine, my daughter, my Bear and myself. In that order.

I'm looking forward to work tomorrow, though I don't know how I will handle it. I'm a very empathetic person, and being around sick/dying animals eight hours a day might quickly wear down my defenses. It will also, on the other hand, remind me what I'm fighting to accomplish and just how much I can really help them out.

I know this is short, and I apologize. I'm tired and I must be up early. I'm finally joining the working stiffs. Speaking of stiff...

Have I told you I love my Bear lately?

This entry was posted by Mellie, on Wednesday, August 03, 2005.