It’s been another month in, another class completed, and I sit here in awe of it all. How has February gone by so quickly when January seemed to drag on into the abyss? Thinking back, with so much to do, it was no wonder the month flew by.

Finishing another general education class for school has got me feeling great about myself. I am not sure if I am getting in the flow of how these advanced classes are going or if this was just an easier class for me to take, but it seemed as if I was able to really master this class this month. It didn’t hurt that it was in writing. Not that I claim any special prowess in writing; however, I do claim to know a thing or two. Enough to keep my head above the water anyways. The ending grade of 99.48% is nice as well.

This month was the supposed month of Love. I’m not sure how well that worked out for any of you guys, but this chronically single gal concentrated her love on her family and dog. By doing so, I was able to help my daughter get a better job and get my dog much needed senior dog vet care. There’s more on that later though. Following a “Love what I got” motto, I was able to spend a lovely Valentine’s Day with my daughter and dog while enjoying some good TV binging and better food. It was a glorious month of spreading love throughout my little bubble and learning to feel great for myself again.

As for my old man Loki, well, he is getting on in his years. My boy is almost 10 years old and definitely starting to show his age. Middle of last year, we thought we’d found a lump on his belly, but it seemed to vanish or was hard to find. Early this year, it came back, with a buddy. So I made him a senior dog vet visit, including cancer blood work testing, to see if he was ok. Unfortunately, the tests came back inconclusive and we are currently waiting for the new tests to be resulted. We are hoping for the best for our bestest boy though.

As the rest of the week marches forward to March and what we all hope is Spring, I look back fondly on the last month. It was a whirlwind of work and love and hope, and I know that the next months are going to bring struggles that I can’t imagine. The classes will get tougher, the job will remain the same, and now with my daughter working, poor Loki will be lonely during the day. But we will make it through this as we always have. With strength, hope, and laughter. So here’s to the future.

Here’s hoping your Winter is over soon. Come on Spring!