Back In Jackson

This morning I got off of work at 8:00 am. I could not sleep last night. Probably because I was lying on a cot and the men in the room had the television blasting. I told myself on the ride home that I will lift my spirits and begin to focus on making my situation better. I need to understand that this will not happen in a day but I do need to take affirmative steps. I have not exercised in a week and I feel as though I have gained weight. So my intentions are to exercise tonight. My friend and I have been calling each other more often. I don't know why. I think he thinks I am not too happy. I also think he is checking in on me to make sure I am not going over the deep end. I told him today that I wanted to adopt a dog. I have a fish but I can only interact with a fish to a certain degree, if at all. A dog is more attentive. I would get a cat but I am allergic to them. I love cats. They are the most independent creatures on the face of the earth. My friend told me instead of getting a dog, I should consider getting a bigger fish. He doesn't think I have the time to train a dog. He is right but I think I just want a companion and a dog is loyal to its master. I saw a dog today and it walked up to me waiting for me to pet it. I played with him for a while until he moved on to the next person that came in. He was a friendly dog. Otherwise my day did not entail much. Just a drive home and some sleep. Maybe tomorrow will be promising. Till then....