I'm a wee bit stressed out at the moment. The stock market insanity is just plain making my job - and the jobs of everyone I work with, this isn't confined to just me - very difficult. I probably spent a good hour and half last night just lying in bed, worrying about stuff. Because that is what I do. Get through the days fine, and then just when it is time to sleep, that's when I get anxious.
This morning I was predictably tired and cranky. And it was raining, which always makes the drive in to work extra special. As I was getting ready for work, Seamus jumped up on the bed and curled up in a little ball, looking as sweet as can be. I was preoccupied trying to find my red v-neck sweater (which is still mysteriously missing by the way) and but he eventually caught my eye. And I stopped, went over to the bed, crawled under the covers, and had a nice long cuddle with him. We just relaxed together, listening to the rain pounding on the roof. It was an excellent and extremely reviving way to spend 10 minutes or so. And lo and behold, the drive in wasn't all that bad, and work was ok and the stock market even rallied (although I wouldn't count on that one to last if I were you.) Behold the power of a good snuggle with a lovable furry friend.
This is exactly why I can't imagine life without a pooch. The best parts of my day are seeing my guys first thing in the morning and coming home to them at night.