update!

so, we took hudson to the vet today. it was our first trip there with him and we were nervous that he would freak out.

in fact, he did fabulously - nevermind the part about how to ran into the back room and whined when we wouldn't let him jump up on the counter in the waiting room to say hello to the receptionist. but he did GREAT!

they gave him 3 shots and he didn't cry one time.

they took a blood sample to test for heartworm etc and he didn't even whine.

they poked and prodded him and he does NOT have an ear infection. the vet said he probably just had a virus and should be fine.

he got tons and tons of treats and love and petting from the staff there.

we have to go back in a few weeks for the follow up shot for his lime's disease vaccine. and then we can take him hiking!!!

he is one expensive, spoiled, happy dog.

after the vet, we took him to the dog park. there were about 6 other BIG dogs there! usually it is a bunch of tiny yippy dogs that are too afriad of hudson to play with him. but all of these dogs were ready to run and play. it was great.

so, now he is all wrapped up in the blanket he stole from our roommate, asleep on the floor in our room, all tuckered out.

i heart him.


in other news: i have a job interview today for a better (hopefully) job that will get me more hours so i can afford stuff . . . stuff like my massage license in RI.


AND i drove up to boston yesterday to see my sister sara during her very long layover on her way to ireland (LUCKY!) to visit our other sister (DOUBLE LUCKY). we think we found the apartments used in the filming of The Departed. And we ate at the Cheers bar (mmmmmm caprise on pannini) - the one that the outside was modeled after for the show. we walked passed the one that the inside was modeled after, but didn't go in.

My sister will fly back in this weekend and spend the weekend (and her birthday) with us in Providence. the best part?? we are going to see BRIGHT EYES on saturday! yes! one of my favorite musical artists is playing in providence and i get to see it with my sister on her birthday!

so excited!

love you and miss you all,
t

and p.s. i made the yummiest mango salsa (or maybe it was more like pico de gayo) last night . . . i took pictures. i will post them in a few weeks probably . . . you know me