bonny, you have already gotten good advice here, so I'll just say, what they said.

They tea I bought at tevana before I realized how ridiculously expensive it was, is amazingly delicious. Luckily, I have found it on uptontea for less than half the price, so I can get more without the ridiculous price.

ION, I do not want to go to the dentist today, so I am trying instead to focus on the fact that I get to meet H & G for sandwiches after I'm done instead.

Totally get feeling bad for Pony, and it's a shame you can't express that to her. But I'd really encourage you to examine the urge to "do something for" ex-friend. That really took me aback. It's not on you to fix her or her problems.

... Bartleby _loved_ Pony and so do I. My eyes are stinging with tears wanting to do something for her...

Here is what you do for Pony: You let us know about her, so we send her tons of healing~ma.

Here is what else you do for Pony: You do whatever you need to, to take care of yourself. Pony loves you, she wants you to be happy and healthy. She may not understand why your happiness and health mean you can't be in her life now, but I don't think she has to understand.

POny's person knows damn well what Pony's situation is doing to you. She's taking advantage of both you and the pooch.

She knew that would get to you, which is what manipulators love. Which is hard to grasp if you aren't one.(My stepmother ran over her own foot one time.)

But I'd really encourage you to examine the urge to "do something for" ex-friend. That really took me aback.

No,no, brenda,I did not mean to do anything for the human, though I'm assuming _she_ would expect me to do something for her out of my love for Pony.

Everyone is right. It's a massive manipulation. I really oughtn't have given it a moment's thought. It's just that silly dog owns some real estate in my heart.

Andi, you are so wise. I _have_ done what I can for Pony by wishing healing for her into the world. Anything else would just be destructive.

I think I need a nap. I woke up at 4am and could not get back to sleep, so I'm running a deficit in the clear thinking department.

I am in the office today, wearing new slacks and my new Danskos. I feel like I look more professional than usual. And yet, I'm having a horrible time with the motivation thing. I'm a pile of don't wanna.

Erin, valium is my go-to. I don't know why it isn't used more.

Bonny, you can't really do anything for Pony except loving thoughts. Even if you could see her.

When I first got treatment for depression, my doctor's initial response was to prescribe valium twice a day. On the second day, I almost fell asleep at work. So if my experience is any guide, it could be a good sleep aid. Maybe too good.

valium is my go-to. I don't know why it isn't used more.

I love my Valium, but it is highly addictive (and I think that the withdrawal from addiction is potentially lethal).