There are times that people will laugh when I run by with Stella Nutella. Sometimes, it will trigger all of those silly teenage insecurities: Why are they looking at me? Do I smell? Do I have snot all over my face? Did I just step in something? And then I realize that they just saw this crazy face.
She’s just so happy. That tongue hangs out and there is a hint of a smile and her eyes get so big… I guess I would giggle too.
But then, there are times when we are out for a walk or at a dog park and people will stop to tell me how pretty Stella is. Yep, well I have lip gloss on and she just licked her butt, but whatever.
I think Jim needs to tell me I’m beautiful more. I mean, just look at this face!
I run with Stella 2-3 times a week and its always with a leash because I’m running through neighborhoods and area trails and there is always someone on the trail. Stella is a good dog, but she will jump up on people when they want to say hi (because she gets crazy excited) so that’s why I keep her on leash. It still surprises me that so many dog owners don’t get control of their dogs on the trail. I don’t mind if the dog is off leash if the owner has good control over their dog. But just this morning 2 dogs jumped up on me while running. I don’t mind if I’m at a dog park or out for a leisurely stroll, or at least if the owner is close by or making some sort of an attempt to handle their dog, but none of that happened this morning. It’s not like I was blazing fast or that I felt like I was so important that I couldn’t take a moment to pet the dog. I don’t know, I was just so annoyed. I got home and stretched before everyone woke up. Stella licked my face and then I realized that she just licked her butt.
Good Morning!
