Thursday, January 8, 2009

The Four-Paws Massage

So, I didn't go to work today because I got blasted with another migraine. I haven't been eating much because I haven't really had an appetite the last few days. I don't know why; I suppose that is what triggered things. Thank goodness I have an appt. with my doctor at the end of this month.

When I was younger, I wanted to grow up and have the nice job and lots of money. Now that I'm older, I have a job but it's not that nice and I definitely don't have lots of money. In fact, I've learned that it just makes you broke. I used to get a massage once a month, a nice luxury for myself, until I figured out I was going broke..r. I quit that, and resorted to the "free" ones....love your nieces lots and lots, and in return, you hope to get a nice massage once in a while!

I was taking a nap today with Gracie. She was facing my back. Most of the time we sleep like this. Often, she likes to stretch out her legs straight ahead of her. The front paws touch my back and the back paws touch my butt. It's just the right touch and she stretches like this a few times in a row. This is why I call it the "Four-Paws Massage."

In order to get one, you must have the following:

1. A big dog

2. let him/her sleep with you

3. be good to their paws and in return they'll be good to you.



1 comment:

Lisa said...

I feel your pain! I get migraines quite frequently too and can't specifically determine what causes them. Of course I have medication for them, but they knock me out so I can't function when I do take it (Fioricet). When I get a particularly bad migraine, I fill a bag with ice, wrap a a paper towel around it (to soften the coldness) and rotate placing it between the back of my neck and my forehead. I also drink lots of water (sometimes I am dehyrdated and that's the cause). My dogs cuddle with me when we sleep too! Libby (the little one) like snuggle up right next to me. Usualy back to back. I love it and I actually think I sleep better when she's next to me! Hope you feel better soon!