New Journies: A Career and a Puppy
I have never been a 'blogger.' Yes, I'm a newbie to this not-so-new trend. I'm looking for some advice and ideas from anyone out there who wants to comment, no matter where in your own life you may be, whether you're a self pronounced down-and-out-single mom, or a state senator who is considering running for President someday. So here we go...
I'm a black sheep, yet I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who thinks so. I'm not much like anyone else in my family, in fact, I've claimed I've been adopted from a very young age. I love my family, no doubt about it, but I typically feel like I don't belong. Not only do I not feel like I belong within my own family dynamic, but I often feel I, just don't belong...here.
I feel I'm meant to do a million different things, see a million different places, and have a million different experiences, but I'm not doing it. Who's fault is it? No one's but my own, so for now this blog is going to go in a new direction, one that lives in the moment. I orginally began writing this blog contemplating what was going to be happening in my world in the next few months. I had just had a second round interview for new job, a career. A career as a Biologist working for the Department of Agriculture in another county from the one I was working as Pest Detection Specialist (not a career type job). I had been convinced, although I knew I had done well in the interview, that I was never going to be offered the job since I was up against nothing but internal candidates. So, being the outsider, I thought I was doomed. At this time I told myself (I don't know why I tell myself things sometimes, hehe), that if I got the job I would get myself a corgi puppy.
Thinking I was still a possiblity, but was probably going to be passed up for the job, I felt content with my offer to myself. A few days later the job offer came! I about tripped in the parking lot I was walking through while I was on the phone with the 'big boss' of the department. Whoa, lots of emotions flooded my being. Oh man, now I have to leave my current department, which I was completely happy with, yet wasn't getting my advancement opportunity, now I'll be working over an hour from where I currently live which means eventually I'll have to move, which means I'll be moving further away from my family to a town where I know only two people, etc etc. This also meant fufilling the promise I made to myself: a corgi puppy.
Did I really want to do this? A puppy is like a child. House breaking, training, toys, food, vet visits, and everything else. I already have two cats and chickens to care for in my little cottage.
I wasn't pursuing this purchase full force, but began doing some light searching for a worthy breeder. After a couple weeks of searching, I found such a breeder, emailed with her back and forth; she had a new litter of puppies born of both working and show bloodlines. After contemplating with myself, I was on board...I sent a deposit for a female puppy, a new little baby.
I sent this deposit when my unchoosen female puppy was almost 4 weeks old, so I was going to have to wait another 4 weeks until she would come home with me. Oh my gosh, I didn't think I would be so anxious and excited, this must be somewhat what expecting parents of a human child must feel. A grand mix of almost bipolar feelings have come over me. I know this puppy is going to chew up things, some I won't mind so much about, a couple will really anger me. I know this puppy does not come with a remote of controls or directions and will need time and work to train and make her a great dog and companion. I know it will be demanding on me to spend time and put in the effort, much like a human child. On the positive side, I also know that this baby is going to be adorable, loving, entertaining, a friend and companion, and a memorable addition to my signle-woman-in-her-mid-twenites life.
I have already been to a few pets stores purchasing toys, biscuits, training materials, collars, bowls, etc, trying to space out the expenses before baby girl gets here so I'm not so overwhelmed with a massive purchase. I received a new email today, ironically the night before I start my new 'big girl job,' of the growing litter. They are so cute! I haven't picked out which particular puppy will come home with me since I hope she will choose me upon meeting her in three weeks. She shall come home with Saturday November 20th and I can't wait! Whew, big changes, big decisions. My life is really starting to go in a new, interesting, exciting, direction.
So here I sit, the night before my big new job, awaiting my new baby, with much more to write and much more experience, so I guess, for now I will live in the moment, documenting it along the way.
Happy Halloween! Tomorrow, one small step in life, one big step for where my life is heading...
I'm a black sheep, yet I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who thinks so. I'm not much like anyone else in my family, in fact, I've claimed I've been adopted from a very young age. I love my family, no doubt about it, but I typically feel like I don't belong. Not only do I not feel like I belong within my own family dynamic, but I often feel I, just don't belong...here.
I feel I'm meant to do a million different things, see a million different places, and have a million different experiences, but I'm not doing it. Who's fault is it? No one's but my own, so for now this blog is going to go in a new direction, one that lives in the moment. I orginally began writing this blog contemplating what was going to be happening in my world in the next few months. I had just had a second round interview for new job, a career. A career as a Biologist working for the Department of Agriculture in another county from the one I was working as Pest Detection Specialist (not a career type job). I had been convinced, although I knew I had done well in the interview, that I was never going to be offered the job since I was up against nothing but internal candidates. So, being the outsider, I thought I was doomed. At this time I told myself (I don't know why I tell myself things sometimes, hehe), that if I got the job I would get myself a corgi puppy.
Thinking I was still a possiblity, but was probably going to be passed up for the job, I felt content with my offer to myself. A few days later the job offer came! I about tripped in the parking lot I was walking through while I was on the phone with the 'big boss' of the department. Whoa, lots of emotions flooded my being. Oh man, now I have to leave my current department, which I was completely happy with, yet wasn't getting my advancement opportunity, now I'll be working over an hour from where I currently live which means eventually I'll have to move, which means I'll be moving further away from my family to a town where I know only two people, etc etc. This also meant fufilling the promise I made to myself: a corgi puppy.
Did I really want to do this? A puppy is like a child. House breaking, training, toys, food, vet visits, and everything else. I already have two cats and chickens to care for in my little cottage.
I wasn't pursuing this purchase full force, but began doing some light searching for a worthy breeder. After a couple weeks of searching, I found such a breeder, emailed with her back and forth; she had a new litter of puppies born of both working and show bloodlines. After contemplating with myself, I was on board...I sent a deposit for a female puppy, a new little baby.
I sent this deposit when my unchoosen female puppy was almost 4 weeks old, so I was going to have to wait another 4 weeks until she would come home with me. Oh my gosh, I didn't think I would be so anxious and excited, this must be somewhat what expecting parents of a human child must feel. A grand mix of almost bipolar feelings have come over me. I know this puppy is going to chew up things, some I won't mind so much about, a couple will really anger me. I know this puppy does not come with a remote of controls or directions and will need time and work to train and make her a great dog and companion. I know it will be demanding on me to spend time and put in the effort, much like a human child. On the positive side, I also know that this baby is going to be adorable, loving, entertaining, a friend and companion, and a memorable addition to my signle-woman-in-her-mid-twenites life.
I have already been to a few pets stores purchasing toys, biscuits, training materials, collars, bowls, etc, trying to space out the expenses before baby girl gets here so I'm not so overwhelmed with a massive purchase. I received a new email today, ironically the night before I start my new 'big girl job,' of the growing litter. They are so cute! I haven't picked out which particular puppy will come home with me since I hope she will choose me upon meeting her in three weeks. She shall come home with Saturday November 20th and I can't wait! Whew, big changes, big decisions. My life is really starting to go in a new, interesting, exciting, direction.
So here I sit, the night before my big new job, awaiting my new baby, with much more to write and much more experience, so I guess, for now I will live in the moment, documenting it along the way.
Happy Halloween! Tomorrow, one small step in life, one big step for where my life is heading...
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