Oli the Aussie

Pretty girl in red 🌷
I brought Juniper to her first Tulip Fest this year. A tradition that Oli and I had for nearly a decade.
The experience was so bittersweet. Within the first 10 minutes in the fields, I had to sit down and cry and mourn Oli. Juniper did her usual thing of staying on my lap, or directly at my side until I regulated once more. She’s always been so untuned to my emotions, and I’m so thankful for her. I spread a small amount of Oliver’s ashes in the fields so he can still attend the festival every year. I wanted to be respectful and not add contamination to the flowers, but felt it was necessary for a part of him to rest there.
This was also the first time I actually took photos of Juni with my camera. I just couldn’t find the drive or desire to do so until then. I do regret this since I don’t have such nice pictures of Juniper’s adolescence, but grief is really a bitch. However, she was such a photogenic rockstar. Following her Uncle’s steps at being my little model ♥️

Aussie dog tulip fields spring Australian shepherd

We are heading to London today! Our first time leaving on a trip without Ms Juniper Berry. has the perfect toys for her to experience some of London herself! She’s going to have the best time hanging out with her bestie, Kida. I’ll share their fun in my stories while we are gone ☺️

Dreaming of an adventure 🏔️
Real talk. I used to love going hiking and adventuring and taking photos of Oli in the beautiful backgrounds. I still essentially love those things, but I haven’t had a desire to do them.
These days I want nothing more than to stay home and read. I still love doing the adventurous things, I just don’t have the desire to go out and do them.
I was talking to my therapist, wondering if it’s depression or a change in interests. She determined that I’ve always been on the go, I currently drive all day for work and my job is also nearly a 24 hour a day commitment, since dogs are in my home. She sees it as the winter season is my time to hibernate, be cozy and recharge. I can see that but I guess I’m having to get used to that.
Here’s to being more adventurous again once the weather warms and the rain subsides.
Can anyone else relate?
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