Hi all,

I got bad news from my mum last night, my little doggie Chester Bubbles had to be put down on Sunday at the ripe old age of 16 He was the best dog ever and he was really mine until I moved away for uni and work. He fell over on Sat and seemed to have fractured something...he'd had health problems for a long while including a heart condition, arthritis, dog dementia (yes, it actually exists!), bad teeth and just generally unwell. His fracture would require an operation...and unfortunately his little heart would not withstand it, so mum had to make the hard decision.

Obviously I am quite heartbroken even though I kinda knew it was coming.

Here's a pic of him from a couple of months back, he's such a sweetie!
http://picasaweb.google.com.au.....1415347506

I almost didn't come to work today but I forced myself to, to keep myself occupied and not dwell on things. My lovely BF took me out for lunch and asked, "Wanna go to Diva, they might have some new stuff to look at?", knowing it'd cheer me up (God bless him, he's such a sweetie!)

He pointed out this nice necklace, which was a bargain at $2! It has cheered me up slightly and didn't break the bank in the meantime
http://picasaweb.google.com/11.....0969334306

We all have sad days like this. I almost wore jeans and a big fleecy orange jumper and sneakers to the office but decided to make an effort even though I felt sad...it has made me feel slightly "fabber" than I otherwise might have, even though my eyes have looked kinda red all day (I edited the pics so I don't look quite so awful!).

I know it's ok to grieve and take some time to process things when sad things happen but I am glad I came to work today and wore some nice clothes. At least I can look pulled together on the outside, even when I feel a bit sad!

xo