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#Journal of a slightly relaxed Dutch AuDHD Pixy :pixy_party: (Sunday, 27/09/2026).

After all the stress and “excitement” of the previous day, it had taken a bit of time to be able to doze off. In the end, I did manage to get about 7 hours of sleep in total, according to my watch. I was hoping to get an easy, relaxing day. But we don’t always get what we want and/or hope for… When I woke up, it was time to quickly prepare Koa’s meal, so after that, he could go potty. While Koa was eating, I took my meds. We went outside together, he did his things, and then we got to the couch.

Even though Koa still had some of his rawhide snacks, the dude must have checked the calendar and seen that it was Sunday… As he was all over me to get him a tasty new treat! Of course, he had just seen me clean up all the snacks that came in on Saturday afternoon. I had not cleaned them up yet, due to the whole wasp incident. So, I gave in to his “demands”, and made Koa a happy dude again by providing him with a new snack. Which meant that he now had one new snack, one still rather new one, and one that was halfway eaten. I don’t care how much he’s gonna beg me in the future, he is not getting any new big treats until at least one of them has been enjoyed to the very end.

While Koa was busy with his snack, I wrote an email to my sweet friend. After I finished, I got dressed, and then Koa and I went out for walkies. When we got back, I fixed myself some brekkie, and then got to working on my Sunday’s blog post. I edited a snap of the moon that I’d taken on Saturday. When the blog post was done, I started to write a bit for Monday’s blog post. I had written some things to my friend that I wanted to share in my blog as well. So I copied the bits I was interested in, edited them for my blog, and then worked a bit on some AI image generating/editing. Monday’s blog post wasn't done yet when Koa wanted walkies again, but I had made a good start, and had some fun (and frustrations) with the AI bits.

Walkies were OK enough and when we got back, I started writing Saturday’s blog post. I fixed some food for the dude and tried to write some more. But I got hungry, so instead of writing, I started fixing some food. As I wasn’t in the mood to write my journal toot, I was abusing the AI instead, to finally create more alt texts for the screengrabs that I’d made the previous few days. There were still many pictures to go, and I went at it one by one, so that I could add additional info to the snaps when appropriate. It was a slow process, and I still had some snaps to get to when my food was ready.

After food and some more snaps, Koa was all ready for walkies again. He really seems to enjoy them, and I usually don’t mind walkies at all (especially when the weather is OK for them). But I do like to have some time in between them when I can do my things and relax a bit. I know that eating and writing for my blog and playing with AI is not that hard work. But sometimes, I just want to lay down on the couch and do nothing, except watch some telly, for a while. So when I finally get to the point of laying down, and Koa comes to “bother” me with something again, it can annoy me quite a bit. But, I do know that he’s a puppy, and he needs his attention, cuddles, playtime and all that. I guess that I’ve just been so used to Arwen, the elderly gall, who had our routine even better than I had it at times. I need to adjust to having an energetic young dude, which has been more challenging due to my back and hand issues.

We headed out for walkies and when we got back, I got some of that couch time in. I used my phone to create some more alt texts while I was watching Rizzoli & Isles. After some time, Koa got a bit restless again. As the weather was slowly improving, we went to the garden where we played with the balls. While going through the garden, I could smell that the artificial grass needed a hosing down again. So, even though the walkies and ball time had taken quite some spoons already, I got the towel and nozzle and… Koa went nuts!

I love how he enjoys playing with the water-hose, even though I need to be careful of him coming close to jumping me over at times. But things went well enough, probably also because I didn’t try to film it this time (as this does add some extra difficulties). After playing for several minutes, I hoped that the grass would be a bit cleaner again, and it was time to try and dry off the dude. I did my best to get the towel moist and keep my pants as dry as possible. When I was done with the toweling, and I almost needed a towel myself due to being a tad sweaty, Koa went to the grass and let go of a major wee! The rascal!

I gave Koa some kibble and got myself something to eat as well. We tried to relax for a bit, but it didn’t take too long before Koa wanted walkies again. I had been aiming for short walkies, so Koa convinced me that I needed the steps and got me to walk a longer round. Which was nice enough, but also had me worn out by the time we came back. So, of course, I was hoping to get some rest on the couch. I had a bit of time until I had to start filling Koa’s layered food puzzle. But, I didn’t get too much time to relax, as it seemed all the walkies and playing had made Koa hungry again. Then again, we was/is a Lab, they’re always hungry! Haha…

Under pressure of a very impatient doggo, I measured the meat and kibble. I took it to the couch, so I could sit while trying to fill up all the compartments of the puzzle as fast as I could. It’s still a bit of an exercise to me, which took me about 13 minutes to finish this time around. I am glad, though, that it also takes Koa a bit of time as well to empty out all the compartments again… After he had his meal, I finally got a bit of relaxing in. But, my body wasn’t too pleased with the couch. I checked the clock, and even though I ran out of spoons, I found a few knives that helped me to take Koa out for one more walk. A short one this time, but still, it was a walk.

I prepared everything to get ready for bed. Not to sleep yet, but to relax on it with my tablet with a series on. Koa got a little snack to keep him occupied, and we spent some time relaxing. When Koa was done with his snack and he had a bit to drink, he wanted to go outside again. So, we went out, and I was surprised to see Koa take a leak this time. I took my meds and this time we did get ready for sleepy times. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as lucky as Koa, who dozed off within minutes.

As my brain was still rather wired, I used the energy to finish my journal toot from Saturday. After I had uploaded it, I got my Kobo and hoped for some sleep. But, instead of sleep, I managed to read a bit… Around 17:15, I took Koa out but he didn’t do anything. He just wanted to get back inside and get some kibble before snoozing some more. This time I was able to fall asleep. When I woke up again, it was just after midnight and time to get up and start our routine. I got about 6 hours of sleep, so hopefully this would be enough to start our “day” and make it a good one.

Thanks to all for your kindness and support during my "journey through daily life" :bear_love: I really appreciate it :bear_hugs: as it helps me to keep going on bad/harder days! :bear_nuzzle:

:pixy_party: 💜 🍀 🐾

#PixysJourney
#WeirdFolks
#ActuallyAuDHD
#KoaKoolani

#Journal of a slightly relaxed Dutch AuDHD Pixy :pixy_party: (Sunday, 27/09/2026).

After all the stress and “excitement” of the previous day, it had taken a bit of time to be able to doze off. In the end, I did manage to get about 7 hours of sleep in total, according to my watch. I was hoping to get an easy, relaxing day. But we don’t always get what we want and/or hope for… When I woke up, it was time to quickly prepare Koa’s meal, so after that, he could go potty. While Koa was eating, I took my meds. We went outside together, he did his things, and then we got to the couch.

Even though Koa still had some of his rawhide snacks, the dude must have checked the calendar and seen that it was Sunday… As he was all over me to get him a tasty new treat! Of course, he had just seen me clean up all the snacks that came in on Saturday afternoon. I had not cleaned them up yet, due to the whole wasp incident. So, I gave in to his “demands”, and made Koa a happy dude again by providing him with a new snack. Which meant that he now had one new snack, one still rather new one, and one that was halfway eaten. I don’t care how much he’s gonna beg me in the future, he is not getting any new big treats until at least one of them has been enjoyed to the very end.

While Koa was busy with his snack, I wrote an email to my sweet friend. After I finished, I got dressed, and then Koa and I went out for walkies. When we got back, I fixed myself some brekkie, and then got to working on my Sunday’s blog post. I edited a snap of the moon that I’d taken on Saturday. When the blog post was done, I started to write a bit for Monday’s blog post. I had written some things to my friend that I wanted to share in my blog as well. So I copied the bits I was interested in, edited them for my blog, and then worked a bit on some AI image generating/editing. Monday’s blog post wasn't done yet when Koa wanted walkies again, but I had made a good start, and had some fun (and frustrations) with the AI bits.

Walkies were OK enough and when we got back, I started writing Saturday’s blog post. I fixed some food for the dude and tried to write some more. But I got hungry, so instead of writing, I started fixing some food. As I wasn’t in the mood to write my journal toot, I was abusing the AI instead, to finally create more alt texts for the screengrabs that I’d made the previous few days. There were still many pictures to go, and I went at it one by one, so that I could add additional info to the snaps when appropriate. It was a slow process, and I still had some snaps to get to when my food was ready.

After food and some more snaps, Koa was all ready for walkies again. He really seems to enjoy them, and I usually don’t mind walkies at all (especially when the weather is OK for them). But I do like to have some time in between them when I can do my things and relax a bit. I know that eating and writing for my blog and playing with AI is not that hard work. But sometimes, I just want to lay down on the couch and do nothing, except watch some telly, for a while. So when I finally get to the point of laying down, and Koa comes to “bother” me with something again, it can annoy me quite a bit. But, I do know that he’s a puppy, and he needs his attention, cuddles, playtime and all that. I guess that I’ve just been so used to Arwen, the elderly gall, who had our routine even better than I had it at times. I need to adjust to having an energetic young dude, which has been more challenging due to my back and hand issues.

We headed out for walkies and when we got back, I got some of that couch time in. I used my phone to create some more alt texts while I was watching Rizzoli & Isles. After some time, Koa got a bit restless again. As the weather was slowly improving, we went to the garden where we played with the balls. While going through the garden, I could smell that the artificial grass needed a hosing down again. So, even though the walkies and ball time had taken quite some spoons already, I got the towel and nozzle and… Koa went nuts!

I love how he enjoys playing with the water-hose, even though I need to be careful of him coming close to jumping me over at times. But things went well enough, probably also because I didn’t try to film it this time (as this does add some extra difficulties). After playing for several minutes, I hoped that the grass would be a bit cleaner again, and it was time to try and dry off the dude. I did my best to get the towel moist and keep my pants as dry as possible. When I was done with the toweling, and I almost needed a towel myself due to being a tad sweaty, Koa went to the grass and let go of a major wee! The rascal!

I gave Koa some kibble and got myself something to eat as well. We tried to relax for a bit, but it didn’t take too long before Koa wanted walkies again. I had been aiming for short walkies, so Koa convinced me that I needed the steps and got me to walk a longer round. Which was nice enough, but also had me worn out by the time we came back. So, of course, I was hoping to get some rest on the couch. I had a bit of time until I had to start filling Koa’s layered food puzzle. But, I didn’t get too much time to relax, as it seemed all the walkies and playing had made Koa hungry again. Then again, we was/is a Lab, they’re always hungry! Haha…

Under pressure of a very impatient doggo, I measured the meat and kibble. I took it to the couch, so I could sit while trying to fill up all the compartments of the puzzle as fast as I could. It’s still a bit of an exercise to me, which took me about 13 minutes to finish this time around. I am glad, though, that it also takes Koa a bit of time as well to empty out all the compartments again… After he had his meal, I finally got a bit of relaxing in. But, my body wasn’t too pleased with the couch. I checked the clock, and even though I ran out of spoons, I found a few knives that helped me to take Koa out for one more walk. A short one this time, but still, it was a walk.

I prepared everything to get ready for bed. Not to sleep yet, but to relax on it with my tablet with a series on. Koa got a little snack to keep him occupied, and we spent some time relaxing. When Koa was done with his snack and he had a bit to drink, he wanted to go outside again. So, we went out, and I was surprised to see Koa take a leak this time. I took my meds and this time we did get ready for sleepy times. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as lucky as Koa, who dozed off within minutes.

As my brain was still rather wired, I used the energy to finish my journal toot from Saturday. After I had uploaded it, I got my Kobo and hoped for some sleep. But, instead of sleep, I managed to read a bit… Around 17:15, I took Koa out but he didn’t do anything. He just wanted to get back inside and get some kibble before snoozing some more. This time I was able to fall asleep. When I woke up again, it was just after midnight and time to get up and start our routine. I got about 6 hours of sleep, so hopefully this would be enough to start our “day” and make it a good one.

Thanks to all for your kindness and support during my "journey through daily life" :bear_love: I really appreciate it :bear_hugs: as it helps me to keep going on bad/harder days! :bear_nuzzle:

:pixy_party: 💜 🍀 🐾

#PixysJourney
#WeirdFolks
#ActuallyAuDHD
#KoaKoolani

#Journal of a slightly relaxed Dutch AuDHD Pixy :pixy_party: (Sunday, 27/09/2026).

After all the stress and “excitement” of the previous day, it had taken a bit of time to be able to doze off. In the end, I did manage to get about 7 hours of sleep in total, according to my watch. I was hoping to get an easy, relaxing day. But we don’t always get what we want and/or hope for… When I woke up, it was time to quickly prepare Koa’s meal, so after that, he could go potty. While Koa was eating, I took my meds. We went outside together, he did his things, and then we got to the couch.

Even though Koa still had some of his rawhide snacks, the dude must have checked the calendar and seen that it was Sunday… As he was all over me to get him a tasty new treat! Of course, he had just seen me clean up all the snacks that came in on Saturday afternoon. I had not cleaned them up yet, due to the whole wasp incident. So, I gave in to his “demands”, and made Koa a happy dude again by providing him with a new snack. Which meant that he now had one new snack, one still rather new one, and one that was halfway eaten. I don’t care how much he’s gonna beg me in the future, he is not getting any new big treats until at least one of them has been enjoyed to the very end.

While Koa was busy with his snack, I wrote an email to my sweet friend. After I finished, I got dressed, and then Koa and I went out for walkies. When we got back, I fixed myself some brekkie, and then got to working on my Sunday’s blog post. I edited a snap of the moon that I’d taken on Saturday. When the blog post was done, I started to write a bit for Monday’s blog post. I had written some things to my friend that I wanted to share in my blog as well. So I copied the bits I was interested in, edited them for my blog, and then worked a bit on some AI image generating/editing. Monday’s blog post wasn't done yet when Koa wanted walkies again, but I had made a good start, and had some fun (and frustrations) with the AI bits.

Walkies were OK enough and when we got back, I started writing Saturday’s blog post. I fixed some food for the dude and tried to write some more. But I got hungry, so instead of writing, I started fixing some food. As I wasn’t in the mood to write my journal toot, I was abusing the AI instead, to finally create more alt texts for the screengrabs that I’d made the previous few days. There were still many pictures to go, and I went at it one by one, so that I could add additional info to the snaps when appropriate. It was a slow process, and I still had some snaps to get to when my food was ready.

After food and some more snaps, Koa was all ready for walkies again. He really seems to enjoy them, and I usually don’t mind walkies at all (especially when the weather is OK for them). But I do like to have some time in between them when I can do my things and relax a bit. I know that eating and writing for my blog and playing with AI is not that hard work. But sometimes, I just want to lay down on the couch and do nothing, except watch some telly, for a while. So when I finally get to the point of laying down, and Koa comes to “bother” me with something again, it can annoy me quite a bit. But, I do know that he’s a puppy, and he needs his attention, cuddles, playtime and all that. I guess that I’ve just been so used to Arwen, the elderly gall, who had our routine even better than I had it at times. I need to adjust to having an energetic young dude, which has been more challenging due to my back and hand issues.

We headed out for walkies and when we got back, I got some of that couch time in. I used my phone to create some more alt texts while I was watching Rizzoli & Isles. After some time, Koa got a bit restless again. As the weather was slowly improving, we went to the garden where we played with the balls. While going through the garden, I could smell that the artificial grass needed a hosing down again. So, even though the walkies and ball time had taken quite some spoons already, I got the towel and nozzle and… Koa went nuts!

I love how he enjoys playing with the water-hose, even though I need to be careful of him coming close to jumping me over at times. But things went well enough, probably also because I didn’t try to film it this time (as this does add some extra difficulties). After playing for several minutes, I hoped that the grass would be a bit cleaner again, and it was time to try and dry off the dude. I did my best to get the towel moist and keep my pants as dry as possible. When I was done with the toweling, and I almost needed a towel myself due to being a tad sweaty, Koa went to the grass and let go of a major wee! The rascal!

I gave Koa some kibble and got myself something to eat as well. We tried to relax for a bit, but it didn’t take too long before Koa wanted walkies again. I had been aiming for short walkies, so Koa convinced me that I needed the steps and got me to walk a longer round. Which was nice enough, but also had me worn out by the time we came back. So, of course, I was hoping to get some rest on the couch. I had a bit of time until I had to start filling Koa’s layered food puzzle. But, I didn’t get too much time to relax, as it seemed all the walkies and playing had made Koa hungry again. Then again, we was/is a Lab, they’re always hungry! Haha…

Under pressure of a very impatient doggo, I measured the meat and kibble. I took it to the couch, so I could sit while trying to fill up all the compartments of the puzzle as fast as I could. It’s still a bit of an exercise to me, which took me about 13 minutes to finish this time around. I am glad, though, that it also takes Koa a bit of time as well to empty out all the compartments again… After he had his meal, I finally got a bit of relaxing in. But, my body wasn’t too pleased with the couch. I checked the clock, and even though I ran out of spoons, I found a few knives that helped me to take Koa out for one more walk. A short one this time, but still, it was a walk.

I prepared everything to get ready for bed. Not to sleep yet, but to relax on it with my tablet with a series on. Koa got a little snack to keep him occupied, and we spent some time relaxing. When Koa was done with his snack and he had a bit to drink, he wanted to go outside again. So, we went out, and I was surprised to see Koa take a leak this time. I took my meds and this time we did get ready for sleepy times. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as lucky as Koa, who dozed off within minutes.

As my brain was still rather wired, I used the energy to finish my journal toot from Saturday. After I had uploaded it, I got my Kobo and hoped for some sleep. But, instead of sleep, I managed to read a bit… Around 17:15, I took Koa out but he didn’t do anything. He just wanted to get back inside and get some kibble before snoozing some more. This time I was able to fall asleep. When I woke up again, it was just after midnight and time to get up and start our routine. I got about 6 hours of sleep, so hopefully this would be enough to start our “day” and make it a good one.

Thanks to all for your kindness and support during my "journey through daily life" :bear_love: I really appreciate it :bear_hugs: as it helps me to keep going on bad/harder days! :bear_nuzzle:

:pixy_party: 💜 🍀 🐾

#PixysJourney
#WeirdFolks
#ActuallyAuDHD
#KoaKoolani

#Journal of a slightly relaxed Dutch AuDHD Pixy :pixy_party: (Sunday, 27/09/2026).

After all the stress and “excitement” of the previous day, it had taken a bit of time to be able to doze off. In the end, I did manage to get about 7 hours of sleep in total, according to my watch. I was hoping to get an easy, relaxing day. But we don’t always get what we want and/or hope for… When I woke up, it was time to quickly prepare Koa’s meal, so after that, he could go potty. While Koa was eating, I took my meds. We went outside together, he did his things, and then we got to the couch.

Even though Koa still had some of his rawhide snacks, the dude must have checked the calendar and seen that it was Sunday… As he was all over me to get him a tasty new treat! Of course, he had just seen me clean up all the snacks that came in on Saturday afternoon. I had not cleaned them up yet, due to the whole wasp incident. So, I gave in to his “demands”, and made Koa a happy dude again by providing him with a new snack. Which meant that he now had one new snack, one still rather new one, and one that was halfway eaten. I don’t care how much he’s gonna beg me in the future, he is not getting any new big treats until at least one of them has been enjoyed to the very end.

While Koa was busy with his snack, I wrote an email to my sweet friend. After I finished, I got dressed, and then Koa and I went out for walkies. When we got back, I fixed myself some brekkie, and then got to working on my Sunday’s blog post. I edited a snap of the moon that I’d taken on Saturday. When the blog post was done, I started to write a bit for Monday’s blog post. I had written some things to my friend that I wanted to share in my blog as well. So I copied the bits I was interested in, edited them for my blog, and then worked a bit on some AI image generating/editing. Monday’s blog post wasn't done yet when Koa wanted walkies again, but I had made a good start, and had some fun (and frustrations) with the AI bits.

Walkies were OK enough and when we got back, I started writing Saturday’s blog post. I fixed some food for the dude and tried to write some more. But I got hungry, so instead of writing, I started fixing some food. As I wasn’t in the mood to write my journal toot, I was abusing the AI instead, to finally create more alt texts for the screengrabs that I’d made the previous few days. There were still many pictures to go, and I went at it one by one, so that I could add additional info to the snaps when appropriate. It was a slow process, and I still had some snaps to get to when my food was ready.

After food and some more snaps, Koa was all ready for walkies again. He really seems to enjoy them, and I usually don’t mind walkies at all (especially when the weather is OK for them). But I do like to have some time in between them when I can do my things and relax a bit. I know that eating and writing for my blog and playing with AI is not that hard work. But sometimes, I just want to lay down on the couch and do nothing, except watch some telly, for a while. So when I finally get to the point of laying down, and Koa comes to “bother” me with something again, it can annoy me quite a bit. But, I do know that he’s a puppy, and he needs his attention, cuddles, playtime and all that. I guess that I’ve just been so used to Arwen, the elderly gall, who had our routine even better than I had it at times. I need to adjust to having an energetic young dude, which has been more challenging due to my back and hand issues.

We headed out for walkies and when we got back, I got some of that couch time in. I used my phone to create some more alt texts while I was watching Rizzoli & Isles. After some time, Koa got a bit restless again. As the weather was slowly improving, we went to the garden where we played with the balls. While going through the garden, I could smell that the artificial grass needed a hosing down again. So, even though the walkies and ball time had taken quite some spoons already, I got the towel and nozzle and… Koa went nuts!

I love how he enjoys playing with the water-hose, even though I need to be careful of him coming close to jumping me over at times. But things went well enough, probably also because I didn’t try to film it this time (as this does add some extra difficulties). After playing for several minutes, I hoped that the grass would be a bit cleaner again, and it was time to try and dry off the dude. I did my best to get the towel moist and keep my pants as dry as possible. When I was done with the toweling, and I almost needed a towel myself due to being a tad sweaty, Koa went to the grass and let go of a major wee! The rascal!

I gave Koa some kibble and got myself something to eat as well. We tried to relax for a bit, but it didn’t take too long before Koa wanted walkies again. I had been aiming for short walkies, so Koa convinced me that I needed the steps and got me to walk a longer round. Which was nice enough, but also had me worn out by the time we came back. So, of course, I was hoping to get some rest on the couch. I had a bit of time until I had to start filling Koa’s layered food puzzle. But, I didn’t get too much time to relax, as it seemed all the walkies and playing had made Koa hungry again. Then again, we was/is a Lab, they’re always hungry! Haha…

Under pressure of a very impatient doggo, I measured the meat and kibble. I took it to the couch, so I could sit while trying to fill up all the compartments of the puzzle as fast as I could. It’s still a bit of an exercise to me, which took me about 13 minutes to finish this time around. I am glad, though, that it also takes Koa a bit of time as well to empty out all the compartments again… After he had his meal, I finally got a bit of relaxing in. But, my body wasn’t too pleased with the couch. I checked the clock, and even though I ran out of spoons, I found a few knives that helped me to take Koa out for one more walk. A short one this time, but still, it was a walk.

I prepared everything to get ready for bed. Not to sleep yet, but to relax on it with my tablet with a series on. Koa got a little snack to keep him occupied, and we spent some time relaxing. When Koa was done with his snack and he had a bit to drink, he wanted to go outside again. So, we went out, and I was surprised to see Koa take a leak this time. I took my meds and this time we did get ready for sleepy times. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as lucky as Koa, who dozed off within minutes.

As my brain was still rather wired, I used the energy to finish my journal toot from Saturday. After I had uploaded it, I got my Kobo and hoped for some sleep. But, instead of sleep, I managed to read a bit… Around 17:15, I took Koa out but he didn’t do anything. He just wanted to get back inside and get some kibble before snoozing some more. This time I was able to fall asleep. When I woke up again, it was just after midnight and time to get up and start our routine. I got about 6 hours of sleep, so hopefully this would be enough to start our “day” and make it a good one.

Thanks to all for your kindness and support during my "journey through daily life" :bear_love: I really appreciate it :bear_hugs: as it helps me to keep going on bad/harder days! :bear_nuzzle:

:pixy_party: 💜 🍀 🐾

#PixysJourney
#WeirdFolks
#ActuallyAuDHD
#KoaKoolani

#Journal of a slightly relaxed Dutch AuDHD Pixy :pixy_party: (Sunday, 27/09/2026).

After all the stress and “excitement” of the previous day, it had taken a bit of time to be able to doze off. In the end, I did manage to get about 7 hours of sleep in total, according to my watch. I was hoping to get an easy, relaxing day. But we don’t always get what we want and/or hope for… When I woke up, it was time to quickly prepare Koa’s meal, so after that, he could go potty. While Koa was eating, I took my meds. We went outside together, he did his things, and then we got to the couch.

Even though Koa still had some of his rawhide snacks, the dude must have checked the calendar and seen that it was Sunday… As he was all over me to get him a tasty new treat! Of course, he had just seen me clean up all the snacks that came in on Saturday afternoon. I had not cleaned them up yet, due to the whole wasp incident. So, I gave in to his “demands”, and made Koa a happy dude again by providing him with a new snack. Which meant that he now had one new snack, one still rather new one, and one that was halfway eaten. I don’t care how much he’s gonna beg me in the future, he is not getting any new big treats until at least one of them has been enjoyed to the very end.

While Koa was busy with his snack, I wrote an email to my sweet friend. After I finished, I got dressed, and then Koa and I went out for walkies. When we got back, I fixed myself some brekkie, and then got to working on my Sunday’s blog post. I edited a snap of the moon that I’d taken on Saturday. When the blog post was done, I started to write a bit for Monday’s blog post. I had written some things to my friend that I wanted to share in my blog as well. So I copied the bits I was interested in, edited them for my blog, and then worked a bit on some AI image generating/editing. Monday’s blog post wasn't done yet when Koa wanted walkies again, but I had made a good start, and had some fun (and frustrations) with the AI bits.

Walkies were OK enough and when we got back, I started writing Saturday’s blog post. I fixed some food for the dude and tried to write some more. But I got hungry, so instead of writing, I started fixing some food. As I wasn’t in the mood to write my journal toot, I was abusing the AI instead, to finally create more alt texts for the screengrabs that I’d made the previous few days. There were still many pictures to go, and I went at it one by one, so that I could add additional info to the snaps when appropriate. It was a slow process, and I still had some snaps to get to when my food was ready.

After food and some more snaps, Koa was all ready for walkies again. He really seems to enjoy them, and I usually don’t mind walkies at all (especially when the weather is OK for them). But I do like to have some time in between them when I can do my things and relax a bit. I know that eating and writing for my blog and playing with AI is not that hard work. But sometimes, I just want to lay down on the couch and do nothing, except watch some telly, for a while. So when I finally get to the point of laying down, and Koa comes to “bother” me with something again, it can annoy me quite a bit. But, I do know that he’s a puppy, and he needs his attention, cuddles, playtime and all that. I guess that I’ve just been so used to Arwen, the elderly gall, who had our routine even better than I had it at times. I need to adjust to having an energetic young dude, which has been more challenging due to my back and hand issues.

We headed out for walkies and when we got back, I got some of that couch time in. I used my phone to create some more alt texts while I was watching Rizzoli & Isles. After some time, Koa got a bit restless again. As the weather was slowly improving, we went to the garden where we played with the balls. While going through the garden, I could smell that the artificial grass needed a hosing down again. So, even though the walkies and ball time had taken quite some spoons already, I got the towel and nozzle and… Koa went nuts!

I love how he enjoys playing with the water-hose, even though I need to be careful of him coming close to jumping me over at times. But things went well enough, probably also because I didn’t try to film it this time (as this does add some extra difficulties). After playing for several minutes, I hoped that the grass would be a bit cleaner again, and it was time to try and dry off the dude. I did my best to get the towel moist and keep my pants as dry as possible. When I was done with the toweling, and I almost needed a towel myself due to being a tad sweaty, Koa went to the grass and let go of a major wee! The rascal!

I gave Koa some kibble and got myself something to eat as well. We tried to relax for a bit, but it didn’t take too long before Koa wanted walkies again. I had been aiming for short walkies, so Koa convinced me that I needed the steps and got me to walk a longer round. Which was nice enough, but also had me worn out by the time we came back. So, of course, I was hoping to get some rest on the couch. I had a bit of time until I had to start filling Koa’s layered food puzzle. But, I didn’t get too much time to relax, as it seemed all the walkies and playing had made Koa hungry again. Then again, we was/is a Lab, they’re always hungry! Haha…

Under pressure of a very impatient doggo, I measured the meat and kibble. I took it to the couch, so I could sit while trying to fill up all the compartments of the puzzle as fast as I could. It’s still a bit of an exercise to me, which took me about 13 minutes to finish this time around. I am glad, though, that it also takes Koa a bit of time as well to empty out all the compartments again… After he had his meal, I finally got a bit of relaxing in. But, my body wasn’t too pleased with the couch. I checked the clock, and even though I ran out of spoons, I found a few knives that helped me to take Koa out for one more walk. A short one this time, but still, it was a walk.

I prepared everything to get ready for bed. Not to sleep yet, but to relax on it with my tablet with a series on. Koa got a little snack to keep him occupied, and we spent some time relaxing. When Koa was done with his snack and he had a bit to drink, he wanted to go outside again. So, we went out, and I was surprised to see Koa take a leak this time. I took my meds and this time we did get ready for sleepy times. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as lucky as Koa, who dozed off within minutes.

As my brain was still rather wired, I used the energy to finish my journal toot from Saturday. After I had uploaded it, I got my Kobo and hoped for some sleep. But, instead of sleep, I managed to read a bit… Around 17:15, I took Koa out but he didn’t do anything. He just wanted to get back inside and get some kibble before snoozing some more. This time I was able to fall asleep. When I woke up again, it was just after midnight and time to get up and start our routine. I got about 6 hours of sleep, so hopefully this would be enough to start our “day” and make it a good one.

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