Dog Days

When I told one of my supervisors in the corporate world that my dog had died the previous night and I would like to take some of my time and leave a half day, she looked at me as if I were nuts.
Needless to say, my request wasn't granted.
Sadie, the newest member of our pack, hasn't been able to hold anything down all week. So, today, I'm taking off early to make a drive to the vet.
And I don't need anyone's permission to do it.
That's what I love about the freelance life today.