Joy is a definitely a hard thing to find and hold onto these days. I've been in a place where it seems there is very little joy anywhere. It's a tough place to be. It's good that you are finding points of light where you can.
Joy is a definitely a hard thing to find and hold onto these days. I've been in a place where it seems there is very little joy anywhere. It's a tough place to be. It's good that you are finding points of light where you can.
I got a puppy this year, I swore I'd never get another dog, and my cat would be my last due to high vet care cost when they get older and sick. I just couldn't resist that face when I seen it highlighted in the local papers pets of the week for adoption at the shelter. I went back two more times looking at that face before I got in the car and made it there ten minutes before closing. I really didn't think he'd still be there but he was, they said come back tomorrow morning and he's yours. He is high energy, a real call of the wild dog and it's been interesting to say the least to watch him. I crack up at him howling at the fire trucks when they go by, he's such a nut but I am loving it, especially now that potty training is over.
What kind of puppy did you end up getting?
He's a Husky mix, I am thinking Lab, been meaning to post up an op, maybe my next one. That is one of his press photos below.
Ah yes, potty training is a special kind of lesson in patience! I'm glad that he is bringing you so much joy. I think we are still a long way away from ever getting another dog.
Any advice on what helped you find some joy?
I'm still working on it to be honest. I think our great niece being born has helped, but that really is just a small bright spot given that she lives four hours away. When I think back to how much joy I used to have when I was younger, it makes me sad. I think the world just jaded me and made me more cynical. I'm not sure how to fix that. Of course my wife makes me happy, but this is something outside of that. I don't think it can be compared or fixed with that relationship.