Why was that particular smell so telling to my dog?
This small, odd interaction has been on my mind all week.
It’s not just about the dog’s behavior—it feels like there’s something about how others notice me, or don’t, in these little ways.
It’s unsettling how much I focus on it.
Maybe it’s the everyday invisibility I feel at work, or how my partner seems indifferent lately.
Maybe it’s just the awkwardness of the moment, but I can’t shake a feeling of discomfort.
My daily life is a cycle of long office hours at a job that’s more about keeping the peace than making progress.
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