Muzzle, Dillards, Commercials, and Cold

So I read up on the rules for the ferry and Daisy can ride the ferry but she must wear a muzzle. I bought her a muzzle a few days ago (at a pet store I just happened across in the city). But Daisy has never worn one. She's never bitten anyone, doesn't bark a lot and is altogether pretty good natured. I tell you, I was laughing SO HARD when I put this thing on. Sweet Daisy was so patient while I made it the right size then spent the next fifteen minutes rubbing her face with her paws, rubbing her face on my legs, staring at me with those ASPCA-forgotten-or-abused-pet eyes. We went for a walk to try and get used to it. She eventually figured out she could still smell with it one but she definitely doesn't care for it. However she does let strangers pet her with it on... Although that may be because she's hoping they will be her savior and take it off. Anyway, she was a good girl and wore her muzzle today. I was very very proud of her.

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So I've discovered this thing called small business. It's what NYC is all about. That's all fine and dandy, but there are hardly any chain stores or department stores to speak of. The one I miss most? Dillard's. I. LOVE. Dillard's. I love the brands of shoes they carry, the lines of make-up they carry, and it is much more reasonably priced than Macy's. Upon realizing I need more of my Clinique make-up, which I have always gotten at Dillards with a free makeover for being such a good customer, I search for Dillard's in NYC. THERE ARE NONE. Seriously?? The closest Dillards is Virginia. Virginia!!! So along with everything, I am going to have to find a new make-up. Or at least a Clinique store...

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I've noticed this weird thing: The commercials here are completely different. We don't have the same commercials for the same products (what few similar products there are). The tactics they employ, the appeals they use are so different than what I'm used to. It makes having the TV on a very fascinating study. Why would they use that actress? Why would they mention that perk? Why would they use that wording? Nothing specific comes to mind but it keeps me thinking. Everything keeps me thinking here. It's all so new and so much to absorb. I wonder how I will ever remember any of it. Don't take familiar surroundings for granted. It's a nice thing to know what is around you. You are able to notice something that changes or something that is off. I don't have that here.

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For those of you who don't check the weather, we have some weird artic norther thing happening in NYC. It is 19 degrees Fahrenheit here. 19. The low is 11. No snow, and if you don't stand too close to the window you could guess it's maybe 60 degrees and sunny. It's beautiful. But very very very cold for this Texan!

That's all the updates I have for now! I have a phone interview coming up here in the next few days for a job at a little retail shop. Nothing fancy but it would pay the bills for now. So keep those prayers going up and I will write again soon.

Thanks, you guys, for reading!! I never thought so many people would care about my life like this and it feels great :) Happy Thursday!