First of all, some good news: Bella’s long national nightmare is over. Her staples have been removed and she’s gotten clearance to say goodbye to her cone. (Just in time, too… I think Bella has had enough of my attempts at cone humor.)
Thank goodness for the Comfy Cone, however. I don’t think Bella would have ever forgiven me had I made her wear that plastic one for two weeks. They had a good run, Bella and her Comfy Cone. In fact, Bella’s flashlight costume won her first prize in Comfy Cone’s Halloween contest! This cone, at least, had a (reflective) silver lining.
Moving on… in honor of Bella’s good news and inspired by Parks and Recreation, I think you should treat yo self this weekend. Life can really take its toll on you sometimes, so every now and then it’s important to take it easy. Our dogs seem to know how to live in the moment and enjoy life, and I’m pretty sure Bella doesn’t feel the least bit bad when she decides to treat herself. Talk about a good role model. I’ll help get you started…
- Your punny pet name for the week: Tom Catterford As a bonus, here’s one for the neighborhood deer: Ron Fawnson.
- Start your morning off right. Play this song when you wake up. It’s better than coffee. (No joke, I want to wake up to this song every morning. I am confident that I could do anything after listening to it.)
- You might consider planning a day trip with your best friend. Just get out and enjoy the world. (Note: words cannot even describe how much I love the video linked to here.)
- If a trip’s not in the cards, perhaps you should treat yourself to some culture – spend some quality time gazing at these photos from the Water Droplet Zoo. It’ll make you feel like a real aristoquack.
- After lunch, take in a classic movie with a real cinema buff.
- Don’t worry, your day should include some silly moments too. Enjoy some comic relief, such as these dogs in wigs.
- Why not broaden your horizons and make a new friend today?
- Whatever you do this weekend, remind yourself that there’s so much to be happy about if you just know where to look.
You might be wondering how to cap off a nice day of treating yourself. Never fear, I have it all taken care of. First, find someone to drive you around so you can relax. Then, if you’re into the arts, might I recommend tickets to the ballet?
Not your style? That’s okay. If you’re a sports fan, how about a hockey game?
However you choose to spend your weekend, I hope it’s a good one and that you find some time to treat yourself. If all else fails, just forget about the world for a while and do your own happy dance.
Dogs in wigs! LOL My fridays are always good when I read your blog. 😀
Hooray Bella!
Kari
dogisgodinreverse.com
Oh Coney Island, I will miss the coney, I mean CORNY jokes ;0) I just love no frown friday. So much good link love here. Can't wait to explore them all.
You picked some real gems this week. But I don't know what could ever beat Stella's day trip. That was the best!
Yay for Bella 😉 That dancing dog video made me smile! Thank you – have a great weekend!
Great links! Thanks for the uplifting vibes!
I am sure there is much rejoicing and celebrating going on at your house! Perhaps a pagan dance around the cone later this evening?
I will be laughing about that post of Jen's for a looooooong time! Pantsed by a dog!
Yay glad to hear Bella is doing well! I will definitely treat myself this weekend and it will probably involve more cupcakes and/or home baked goods 🙂
Oh thank goodness that's done! BUT OMD how did I miss that flashlight costume and the video is brilliant especially when the light catches her eyes – too funny! Well done Bella, lots of treats are in order :)) Have a great weekend!
YAY for the coneless BELLA!
Your post is pawesome:) Music made my ears perk up and my mama smile!
Yay!! So glad to hear that Bella is cone-free!!
Someone must have been really bored to make a tutu for a chipmunk…
YAY for Bella getting rid of the cone!!! Give her a good ear scritch from us!
Talking Dogs – Aw, thanks! 🙂
Kari – Agreed. Yay!
Koly – I can come up with some corny jokes so you won't feel deprived. Don't worry.
Pamela – That day trip video was amazing.
Julie – The dancing dog was pretty fun. 🙂
Bocci – You're welcome!
houndstooth – A pagan cone dance? Genius!
Stacy – You can't go wrong with cupcakes!
cate – Poor Bella… I made so many jokes at her expense!
Scrappy – Thanks!
jen – Me too!
Karen – Perhaps inspiration for a future tutorial? Hehe.
Caren – Will do!
So glad Bella can put that cone, and the ordeal, behind her! I'm blown away by the Stella's Shasta Adventure video! The Sundial Bridge shown at the beginning is a regular stop for me and Mason now on our drives between Portland and LA. Makes total sense that they shot that for Sunset Magazine. And that love song to California is awesome!
-Chandra at Daley's Dog Years
I'm so glad for Bella. What a relief for her. And now I have another reason to love Sunset Magazine – that's a fantastic video!
Yay for Bella! I am so happy she can just be Bella and not have to wear that cone of shame. Off you check out your links!
Chandra – Isn't that adventure video the most amazing thing? I am in love with it. I'm so jealous that you get to see that stuff in person!
Amy – Agreed. Loving that video so much!
Mel – Thanks. 🙂 She's pretty happy to be cone free!
Oops, I'm tardy. It's funny the different things that stick out for each commenter. I think brown muppet girl is simply awesome. 🙂
So glad Bella is cone-free!
P.S. Thanks for the link love. 🙂
Elizabeth – I want to be friends with the Muppet girl. She's awesome. 🙂