Mono & Research

Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with mono.  It sucks big time.  My doctor told me that I needed to rest and to listen to my body, but what do I listen to my body for?  How do I really know when something is too much, and when I should be doing something?  It really sucks.  My constan exhaustion has caused me to be quite irritable and I have sworn at a worker already (which is unheard of for me) because he was not listeing to me and pushing me way too far.  I appologised to him, but I still feel that he had it coming to him.

Because I am not sure what I can and cannot do I’ve really been taking it easy.  My days consist of sleeping and resting as much as possible.  So I’m reading, watching TV and movies and doing stuff on the computer and the internet… so while I was on my computer the other day I came across an extremely fascinating blog.

STITCH – the weBlog of a service dog in training

Some of you may know Sue Ailsby, a highly respected dog trainer known for clicker-training seminars.  I have come across her blog.  (click the title and you will be directed there) I find her site fascinating on many levels.  This blog is specifically about her service dog Stitch, and her training.  It’s amazing… I forgot to mention that Stitch is a PWD. The EXACT breed of dog I’d want for a SD (service dog!)  So I have been reading up about her adventures with Stitch and the progress Stitch has been making.  I am so glad that I am doing research well in advance because the PWDis known for it’s endless energy, and is not a dog for everyone.  Breeders and dog behaviorists reccomend that first time dog owners don’t get a PWD, however, I do know what I am in for and I will be prepared.

I believe that many first time dog owners get dogs because of the novelty and they don’t realize how much time and effort should go into owning one.

I should log off or something because I do have mono, and I am getting tired!  Hopefully I’ll sleep well tonight!  And as always, if you have ANY comments or suggestions please send it my way!  I enjoy getting comments!

~ by aspiebabe on July 3, 2009.