Yep, I got a job. I found the perfect lawyer job in the perfect law firm. It was actually one of the firms very high up on my list of desired positions. The firm is extremely dog friendly (I may have mentioned it in this blog before). I interviewed 3 times, the third time I was offered a position as new associate. There are three in-house "Canine Associates" who make a regular appearance at the office. We've got a Wheaten Terrier, a Golden/Corgi Mix and my absolute fave (ever reminding me of Sparks), Izzy the Golden Retriever. I shamefully admit I am playing favorites ... But I think that's solely because Izzy smells a bit like Sparky and his feet have the same texture and Eau de Dawg as Sparky's did ... I'm in love! Izzy is making me reconsider my choice of picking a pug next ... Suddenly I feel the need to stay true to my Big Dog Love and find another lost soul like Sparky was when he first entered my life.
Speaking of the boy ... I purposefully did not report on his anniversary. I had a hard enough time making it through the last week before his "anniversary" and when the day came, I was glad it was over. Part of me was glad I had just started my new job and was on my second day. August 24th will forever be a sad day in my life. However, I am also ready to get past it all and start fresh. My new job allows me to bring my pup (whoever he will be) to work. I can't wait. I have been looking here and there, but now with Izzy in my professional life, I feel strongly about adopting again .... I also got a brand-new car ... I made the decision to sell Sparky's truck, which was a big step and was difficult to do, but in the end, this'll help me move on. Of course I kept all the little blankets and pillows that were his and had been floating around in that car for the last 10 years. Naturally, the new car was purchased with my future pup in mind: big trunk (for plenty of toys), easy to wash interior (for all those muddy mornings or beach days), low to the ground (should I get another older pup), and black ... I love black!
New life, I'm ready! I'm looking forward to picking out my next boy ... I'm convinced that somehow Sparky will guide me through it and plop the right pup in front of my face when the time is perfect.
Lotsa luv Puppyface, miss you Pooper!
PS: Anyone who loves/loved a dog should read "A Dog's Purpose". Such a feel good book with lots of laughter and some tears ... Go read it - I highly recommend it. :)
