Saturday, August 20, 2016

Learning to be a big girl

This blog is difficult for me to write because I have to admit something very personal to you.  I am scared basically all the time.  I put on a good face of being strong and able but the truth is it is completely fake.  So recently my boyfriend of 4 years and I broke up and I am faced with living on my own, which I have never done before.  I have lived with my parents, and lived with my roommate but never completely by myself.  I have learned a lot about myself in recent time.  First, I am completely capable for doing most things on my own.  Second, it is OK to ask for help when I need it from others, and third there are a million and one ways to get just about anything done.

I was worried that I would not be able to pick up dog poop on my own and dispose it.  We only have one poop station at our apartment building and it is up on curb so I cannot reach it.  Thanks to Amazon.com I found the perfect solution, flushable poop bags.  

https://www.amazon.com/Flush-Puppies-Flushable-Certified-Compostable/dp/B004K4ZV1K/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1471712560&sr=1-2&keywords=flushable+poop+bags

I have used these for a week now and they are priced comparable to other bags, are just as durable, and do not clog the toilet.  They tear easy off the roll but they do not have scented bags and i wish the did.  
  Further I have learned that my apartment building has fabulous maintenance men who just about run when I call them.  Normally I would be so nervous about letting strange men into my apartment and I still am but I pray before they come in and I make sure that the dogs are on guard

The other day, Cody darned out the door other day and I freaked out.  I started to chase him around the complex and I was stared.  I prayed to God to make him come back.  When literally almost immediately two people came to help me and we were able to get Cody back in the house.  I am so blessed to have good neighbors and God to count on.

It got me thinking that I need to count on God to protect me and help me when I need it.  Also it I am capable and that people are flawed, so I have to count on God more than I do I people.  This is a harder life, I believe God will not fail me.