Things That Happened in October

I ate lots of donuts and drank coffee

I went to the fair

I drank more coffee

I carved a pumpkin without freezing my hands off. Thanks North Carolina for 80 degree days in October.

Maci and I went on many walks.

I got to be Harry Potter for a night.

Maci became my pumpkin instead of my sunshine for a week, because lets be real she is freaking adorable in that pumpkin t-shirt

I also turned 20, drank even more coffee, failed a test, fell in love, got my nose pierced, almost burnt down my apartment, pet a camel, got more crystals, voted for the first time, and spent the weekend in Alabama with my family. To say the least October was a pretty great month. 

I Voted.

I still cannot think about the fact Donald Trump is going to be president without shaking. As this new reality sets in know everything will be okay. It is okay to be afraid but everything will be okay. My heart hurts for all the girls who’s president has no respect for their existence. My heart hurts for the children who will soon not have healthcare. My heart hurts at the thought of a wall dividing us between us and another country who makes us more diverse. My heart hurts for the women that may lose control of their own bodies. My heart hurts for the families who could be driven apart based on where they were born. My heart hurts for all the progress that will be erased. 

Angelica told me yesterday “they can only be closed minded for so long.” This is true. Trump may have control of the White, the House, and the Senate, but he does not have control of our actions. We can spread love, not hate. We can listen to each other. We can fight for our rights. We still get to stand together.  We can see value in each other, even with different opinions. 

Yet I still have hope that in four years we can take back our country. I have hope that we can still spread love to everyone we meet, even if our president does not. We are bigger. We are better. 

The 19th Year

I used this picture because a) I am wearing a crown and b) I love these people more than anything. 

Things I like about my life:

• I am happy.
• I am independent. 
• I have friends who I love and care about deeply.
• I have a dog.
• I live in Greensboro.
• I drink lots of tea and coffee and eat Oreos. 

Improvements I want to make this year:

• Make more me time. 
• Spend more time outside.
• Express myself more. 
• Laugh more.
• Don’t let the small things effect my life in such big ways. 

Somethings I am thankful for over the past year:

• Loving myself.
• Learning a lot.
• Maci.
• My family.

Dog Mom Life: Teeth Brushing

One I struggle to remember to do as a dog mom is brush Maci’s teeth. Dogs need to have their teeth taken care of just as we do and in the long run it will safe you a lot of hassle. Brushing your dog’s teeth helps prevent decay with age, which means less pain for your aging dog and you don’t have to fed them wet dog if you do not want too. Good dog oral hygiene helps with bad breathe because you are getting rid of plaque removing and food (or treats, or toys, or sticks) that may be stuck in your dogs teeth. I try to bush Maci’s teeth once a month with her dog tooth brush and paste. She has the kind of tooth brush with the handle as well as the kind you stick on your finger. I use both kinds because I find it helps me get her teeth the cleanest. I brush her teeth the same day I give her heart worm prevention so it is easier for me to remember. I also try to play fetch with her before I brush her teeth so that she is tried and less likely to fight me. If you can’t get your dog to sit still try putting the tooth paste on their favorite toy and let them brush their owe teeth. On top of brushing Maci’s teeth once a month throughout the month I give her dental treats with help remove plaque. Maci also has a plastic bone the is good for her teeth that she chews on everyday. 

I love this picture because she knows what's coming for her! Her ears are down and everything!

I buy Maci's bones at Walmart, but you can find online them here and here.

 

I use the Petkin brand tooth paste and brushes that I bought at TJ-Maxx, but here is a similar kit.