Oh How Lucky Are We

Well first off, I've been on the road for a few days. I was called out on a 3-day trip taking me to SFO and OAK (not sure of the city codes, click on the website at the side of my blog). I would love to blog on the road, but until I get my new battery for my laptop, my blogging will be restricted from home for now. It would be great to share my adventures of flying with you all while on my layovers; however, I still have my old "Clamshell" Indigo iBook as a laptop, which is 7 years old with the original battery. When fully charged, it'll give me a whole 60 minutes (1 hr 15 min on a good day) of power. I have ordered a new battery and should be coming soon in the mail.

We are proud to announce the arrival of Lucky, our new shih tzu! He's the cutest thing. He is a rescue dog and was under the care of my partner's mom in Indiana, who by the way, arrived yesterday also. He's a very quiet and subdued little thing, but I think he's just a bit overwhelmed from the cross country trip and his new surroundings. Once he gets adjusted, I'm sure he'll be the lovable dog my partner's mom describes him to be.

It really struck me this afternoon on my way to the airport .(Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I was posing as the human go-between once again between flight attendants and computer. I can go on and banter about the goings-on about bidding, but I shall not bore you!) I was in a pet store buying dog supplies for our new child. However, it really hit me when I actually purchased a new fetch ball for Lucky. At the ripe old age of 41, I'm finally a caretaker of a living breathing dog. It's a little bit weird actually. There was future ex-boyfriends, fishes, more future ex-boyfriends, and a partner I've always looked after and tended to. All have been pretty self-reliant. But a dog? I am a ready for this? I was so use to having other peoples' pets over, entertain them for the life of the visit, and then they were gone (just like other peoples' kids!) But Lucky is here to STAY! YIKES! That was pretty much the thought processes I was having on the drive home from the airport last night. But once I entered the door and saw Lucky, all my apprehensions started to fade. WHAT A CUTE DOG!

OK, so he's a bit standoffish, clinging to my partner's mom, and runs away from me when I try to pet or pick him up, he's all cute just the same. He just gives me that "I'm indifferent to you" stare followed by the "Who the hell are you?" stare. All cute just the same. I'm sure once he's settled in, he'll be just fine. I am looking forward to the walks, feedings, picking up after his poop, car rides, playing, and just vegging with the dog. Good times!

Now you're next question is where are the pictures? Well, if my partner will bring the digital camera home from work, maybe I can get some pictures on the blog (Darren, I hope you're reading this!)