Another Dead Bird

Well Rufus killed a bird. Grabbed the bird off the grass and placed it on the patio table to rest. It was breathing hard. Then it rolled onto its back and stop breathing. I set it in the tiger lilies.

Hot Enough to Have Beach Day Again

Went to the beach on this beautiful, hot day. Water was great. Heard a family nearby cry they were bit by a fish. Yeah, it happens when swimming in lakes with fish stocked.

Had quite an experience at the snack stand. Had group of kids preparing to leave stare at me while I was eating. Unsure if they were admiring my chicken strips or the SpongeBob kick board I had next to me. Yes, I have SpongeBob kick board though seen few episodes because I bought it when I took niece and nephew to the beach when they were kids. Shame they grow up so fast.

Audition

Had an audition to Assistant Teach with the lead instructor at the Pilates studio that is required to be a certified instructor (have to complete 34 hours). I gave a 20-minute private session with the lead instructor. I failed. I gave the directions for the exercise plan I created, but forgot about the spring changes, and then I failed to explain why we are doing these exercises (work the abs, squeeze those glutes). They concluded I need more practice teaching with people without any Pilates experience. Don't I have friends or family to ask? I explained I have asked everyone I know. Had 3 people lined up to do a session, and all 3 backed out on me. I need to start practice teaching classes as an apprentice instructor to complete the certification because nobody will be my practice client to complete my 70 hours of practice teaching. I can't be an apprentice instructor until I complete 10 hours of assistant teaching. Can't be an assistant teacher because nobody will let me practice teaching with them.

You know, I'm starting to think I will not be certified by January when the program expires. Just as well, since everyone around me is just waiting for me to fail again, like my business I had to close. Or self-publishing books to sell 3 copies. I'm just a loser who fails at everything I do.

Happy Birthday Nephew

Celebrated nephew's brithday at a restaurant. Had a lovely dinner and ice cream cake at a reataurant. Being of age, he ordered a beer while everyone else had soda pop. He wasn't driving home like the rest of us.

Groomer Day

Brought dogs home from the groomer. They gave Rufus a tie. Last time he came home with a bandana. This time Anna came home with a bow tie. So cute.

One More Bird Saved

Goldie brought a bird inside. Heard it squawking in the kitchen. Picked it up off the floor and set it on the patio table. A little sparrow. It sat frozen staring at door. Checked later and it was gone. Must have flown away.

Keeping up the Strength

I was asked how I find the strength to keep trying and never give up.My dogs and cats are my reason why I never I give up. I give up all hope that life can get better and they end up in a shelter. Welcome to Adulthood.

Spokane, Washington fires

My aunt and cousin live outside Spokane. I think my other cousin is in Seattle. I pray they are safe. They are the kind of relatives who don't communicate, so I have no idea if they are okay or not.

PS. I found an online map and their address is not in an evacuation area. Relief.

Day with Great-Nieces

My sister is watching her granddaughters for a week and broguht them over for a day trip the science center. We had lunch with my brother, his wife, and my other sister before going over. Girls had so much fun. We split in teams following one great-niece as they played around with the science experiments. Made a paper rocket. I enjoyed the planterium shows. They enjoyed watching a snapping turtle get fed. Bought souviniers and snacks in the gift shop. Wonderful day.

RIP Sam Neill

RIP Sam Neill. I remember him playing Cardinal Wolsey in The Tudors, Merlin in Merlin, and Vasily in Hunt for Red October.

Fun Day

Went to the beach today at a city park lake. The water was warm and sun was hot. Got bit by a fish. Ate some ice cream (refreshment stand sells soft serve).