Laying on the wrong side of the bed.

If you know me well, you know that I enjoy a good nap. Heck, I love good nap and despite my narcolepsy medication, I can still sneak a nap from time to time.This past week has been weird and on Tuesday night I was getting ready for bed and I felt the need to lay down first (because who really has the energy to wash their face AND brush their teeth). My sweet Sandy decided that she wanted to lay on my side of the bed, so being a good dog mom, I let her. Charlie was in the floor on his bed, as he had nudged the bed from the living room to my bedroom. Laying on the wrong side of the bed is weird. It is this unknown territory, yet it is still comfortable. It amazes how the scenery is different, even though I am only about 12 inches to the left. The angle to watch TV is better, (but I have cancelled my satellite and currently only have an antenna and Netflix access in the living room).
Sometimes just a small move out of our comfort zone can give us a new perspective.
Surgery related: I have returned to the gym this week! I am going to purchase new gym shoes soon, maybe today? I have lost 35 lbs in approximately 9 1/2 weeks. I feel good, although I have been a little fatigued. I will have blood work done next month to make sure my vitamins are working.

Sandy

Charlie

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