Sunday, January 10, 2010

Honestly snow, F*** off!

I hate winter. It makes me depressed, I don't feel like leaving the apartment, and I become antisocial. And to make things worse, it's been snowing non-stop for a week! Please someone make it stop! I'm hoping that in a few weeks that the weather will become warmer (because every winter there seems to be a trend of heavy snow and then a week or two after there is spring-like weather that appears out of nowhere.) Well, I'm hoping for the freak, out of nowhere weather. And to make things even more worse, I'm working fewer hours this month because many of my classes are ending so I'll have a lot of free time, and I'll be getting a lighter pay check at the end of the month...
But let's recap the weekend to change the subject!
Ok I asked for opinions about getting a puppy from several people including readers, family and friends and I think the unanimious answer was to wait a little longer. So, even though I considered your advice and thanks so much for it... I didn't listen. We're getting the puppy! On Saturday we visited a breeder who was only 10 minutes away from the wedding we were going to that night. I had contacted the breeder last week, telling her a little about us and what kind of dog we were looking for. Apparently she has a puppy that is really to leave the nest, who is about 10 weeks old and is looking for a home. So Christophe and I stopped by her home to visit the little guy, and I think both of our hearts melted when we saw him. He was soo tiny and cute, just the sweetest little thing you've ever seen and he loved attention. He wasn't shy or scared of us which was a good sign, and he seemed to be very comfortable in our presence. I think he'll be a perfect fit for our lives. We'll be picking him up either next weekend or the weekend after. I know it might seem rushed but don't worry y'all I've been preparing to have a puppy for a long time and I know that I'm ready. I was just waiting for the "yes" from Christophe. And we won't be in this apartment forever. The good news is that by the time we move, he'll be potty trained (hopefully!) and we can find a much bigger apartment for all of us.

As for our money situation... We have one fonctionnaire in this house which means a guaranteed monthly salary, plus my salary and I usually do pretty well. We'll be able to provide everything this little guy needs! I'm so excited :)

4 comments:

islandgirl4ever2 said...

HOW EXCITING!! Yay for the new puppy!! You'll have to post lots of puppy pics so we can all be jealous.. hahaha! Just kidding!
Congrats, tough!

About the snow.. I TOTALLY agree.. though it hasn't snowed everyday here.. it's cold so the snow stays! It's pretty but in Cali. they have 74F and I"m sooo jealous! I'm ready to be gone for two months next year from Jan- March (just to the beginning of March in Costa Rica!
Snow, snow, go away.. like NOW!!!!
C-ya!
Leesa

Amber said...

Woo hoo! Sounds like a fun new adventure. Can't wait to see pictures of the little guy!

Katie said...

Thank you both! Pics will be posted shortly!

@Leesa- You are lucky that you'll be escaping this weather next year in Costa Rica. I'm very jealous!

au soleil levant said...

Congrats on the puppy! But come on guys, snow is awesome! Enjoy it while it lasts!

And I love the new banner pic, btw. Wish I knew how to make one of those for myself.