Almost there

I have a nice long ride to the city this morning, which means it's time to catch up on the blog. Today I get to do one of my favorite things, site-views. I get to tour meeting spaces, hotels and restaurants to find the perfect location. Manhattan has some awesome venues so I can't wait. Perhaps it's todays objective, but I'm feeling more optimistic than usual.
After last night I didn't think I could be so chipper today.
The dogs were great. Willow and I went for a great walk, but it didn't end so great. We were approximately 2 blocks from the house when another dog escaped from his yard. As he beelined it for Willow I tried to remain calm. I didn't want the animals to feed off my anxiety. Out of no where the other dog turns aggessive. Being the protective dog mom I jumped in between firmly yelling NO! After the owner dragged his dog back to his yard I feverishly checked Willow for marks. I couldn't find anything. Relieved, I told the owner that she was ok. "what about you?" he asked. I didn't even think about me. I wasn't harmed but I wasn't as concerned about me. I just didn't want Willow to associate that dog with others. I don't need two leash aggessive dogs.
She was in good spirits for the rest of the day. We're going back out tonight, this time with lots of treats.
To unwind from the craziness ofthose 30 seconds, I went for a run. I've trying to get a run in during the week, but it's been so hard to work it in. Last night I just went, and it was guilt free. Perhaps that's why today seems so much brighter, despite the impending rain storm.