Well, that was Fun

I got home about an hour and a half ago after a full day of work and three games of volleyball that we managed to lose in excruciatingly close fashion. They were one of the better teams, so to not win at least one was disappointing after playing so well as a team. That leaves us at 11-10 for the year, decidedly mediocre.

Anyway, I was very sweaty and pretty tired, so I decided to go ahead and walk the dog before I went inside to clean up. It was a little earlier than usual because she is very easily spooked and it is therefore much better to walk her late when there aren't a lot of people and other dogs around that she is unfamiliar with.

I was tired enough that I decided to chance it. We got about four blocks from home when two joggers came around the corner right at us. I saw them making the turn and tried to cross the street with the dog before they got to us, but there were two cars coming, one in each direction, so I couldn't. Then my dog noticed the joggers and pretty well freaked out.

She flipped around and slipped off of her collar and leash and ran in the opposite direction. At this point it is nearly dark out, but she is a white dog, so I see her turn down the wrong street. After close to an hour of looking, I finally found her and she slinked up to me. I am very relieved she didn't run out in front of a car or get lost.

All is well that ends well (except for losing three volleyball games) and she is safe and sound. Oh, I also got a phone call from a long time friend tonight. Apparently I forgot their birthday was today, so I feel like a complete bonehead for that. Very fun evening all around, and I am still a sweaty, tired mess.