September - a helluva month

So September is always a busy month for me it seems. First, it means the coming of my birthday...9/11/1975, yep, 9/11. After that day, obviously things changed, at one point I even considered not celebrating my birthday on 9/11 just so we could focus on that day and not my birthday. Then I realized that what happened that day strengthened this country, gave us a re-focus towards what we need to be watching for, and it was bad, but was, in its own way, good. So I got over the not celebrating bit, and although, I still don't feel like I used to about my Bday, I at least observe it and respect it. Also in Sept, there is another Bday that is important to me, and that is the Bday of my little nephew, KHazy. This little firecracker, is an absolute trip, and he is a little power house of love. His smile is infectious, his lung capacity for belting out a good scream is impressive, and like all Hazy men, he is quite strong for a little person.
The birthday party was a great time.
I got to meet the newest member of the Charlotte branch of Hazys', GHazy. When it comes to dogs, I have always had a close relationship with dogs. Had them all growing up, in college, after college, everywhere I go, I am always making friends with dogs. Now, that doesn't mean that I walk into every situation thinking that I am automatically going to become best buds with any dog I meet, but I definitely believe that if you act like you are afraid of dogs, think that you are afraid of dogs, and really are afraid of dogs, then the dog in question will be able to tell and will react appropriately. Its one thing to be wary of dog(s), and another to be afraid of dogs. Enter GHazy. Now I knew that she was a Rottie, but I didn't have any idea how big a Rottie she was. As I saw her sitting/laying on the ground, I was impressed on how big yet beautiful she was. Having to acknowledge her almost first, since anyone, not known, showing up, could find themselves under most severe scrutiny. So I made a B-line for her, so that I could let her smell me, acknowledge me as a "no Threat" and move on. And I would advise anyone, who is semi-afraid of dogs, to think about that. Greet the dog, let the dog smell you, pet the dog, and you are done. I had a great time petting and loving on GHazy. I was very close to having her role over for more direct tummy rubbing time. Next time GHazy, next time.
And as everyone knows, Football begins in September. Usually right around my BDay. Usually my younger brother KSHazy offers the opportunity to take me to a game, which he did, but I could not go, but plan on taking him up on it in the future. Wedding season is still in effect during September, and not to mention the finale of Top Chef, the beginning of a new season of HEROES, and the getting ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
So as I begin to focus on my fantasy football league, you may begin to see less of me or more of me, it all depends on how well I am doing. But as I stated in a earlier post, I will still try and post.
~R