Saturday, January 8, 2011

You win some, you lose some ...

First off, my experience with Finley has been great. I love the little guy to pieces, even though he can be a total devil dog. I thought pugs were couch potatoes, but not so my pooch... Oh boy. But I love him and we started potty training today. He's a smart pup, and out of 10 "businesses", he managed 8 outside, and 2 inside on his puppy pad. Christmas was wonderful. He got a gazillion toys. Of course, first day with me he fell off the bed and I'm not sure who was more traumatized by it, poochie or me. He's such a squirrely little brat that I trip over him at least once a day, but so far it's been all good and no one has gotten hurt.

However, I'm  really not in the mood to write much lately. I know this should be an extremely happy time for me, but I've had such hassle at work and the woman who was supposed to be my mentor. Well, she was anything but and pretty much had it out for me since mid-October, leading to me becoming more and more anxious and stressed and finally, this past Friday, I got "laid-off". And I know, it was all her fault. I think this was the most miserable experience I've ever had! And this for my first attorney job ... thanks for nothing... Anyhoo, that's been the reason I've been so quiet because things really escalated over the last few weeks, but now it's done.

It's frightening to be out there now, with 'child', and no job. I'm hoping that my connections will pan out. I'm trying to look at this as a positive, because after all, I was extremely unhappy since October and they made the decision for me. I'm pretty sure I want to get back into criminal law and leave civil law behind. It was kinda boring for me and I thoroughly enjoy a good homicide... juuuuuuuuuust kidding. ;) I'm gonna give the DA's office a shot again. I just wish I didn't have to worry about finding employment that'll accommodate "motherhood" for me. Ugh.

Anyhoo, I want to close on a happy note (I'm embarrassed that half this post is a 'wank-post' but that's where I'm currently at, bah!). I'm taking 2 weeks off and hope to post tons more pictures of my little devil dog. He's grown so much already ... see for yerselves!






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