July 25, 2008 - Utopia

I found my utopia 20 minutes from school at Trader Joes. I am no stranger to Trader Joes; I became a fan during my first trip to Phoenix, AZ and have made a point of shopping there on every return trip. But to have one that I can shop at any time I have a whim, is heaven on earth!

I have never found so many vegetarian options in one place; every aisle brings new delight! Spinach wraps, horseradish hummus, veggie jambalaya, sweet potato fries...I thought I was going to pee myself I was so giddy!

I need to get a HUGE cooler so I can bring food home with me when school ends.

On other news...
Mika and I did a narcotics demo today.

In a large training building there is a wall with several round cubby holes. One of the holes contains a pseudo cocaine scent. The objective is to teach the dog to find the scent and either sit or lay down to indicate when they have found it. Today Mik and I did some foundation work by first teaching her an association between the tennis ball and the smell of cocaine and second an association between the cubby holes and a flying tennis ball. Find the smell in the cubby, find the tennis ball.

She did great for her first time. Lot of drive for the ball, which is just what is needed!