On the verge

I have been thinking about getting a puppy for several months, but the thoughts became more vivid over the past few days and I am right on the cusp of driving over and looking at some little cutie p'tooties.

First I contemplated breeds. It was going to be either a Pug or a Shi-tzu.











They are both so adorable.

I initially thought a Shi-tzu because they don't shed and I like that idea, but then I thought about the grooming. I spend the bare minimum amount of time grooming myself day in and day out, and I hate blow drying my hair so the thought of blowdrying someone else's is repulsive. So I conclued that it will be a pug. Sure they shed, but there is virtually no grooming and I am much better with a lint brush than a set of clippers.

In the past I have always travelled far too much to even think about having a puppy, but now I am travelling less, but still alone a lot of the time. I started to think that having a little buddy around would be great company and very manageable when it comes to going on the road. I can either bring him with me or put him in a boarding house for a week or so when I am gone.

My friend (whose name will remain anonymous--lets call her 'Mik' brought up a good point regarding how many things I have delayed in my life because of my career and just how much longer am I willing to delay things that are more than manageable? I think she is right and I am in a position now that I could certainly manage a puppy.

I have never had to think about anyone about myself before so suddenly bringing a dependent into my life is a bit stressful. For so many years all I had to do was get myself ready and head out the door. With a little guy in tow, I would have to consider other factors for the first time. As my friend 'Mik' said, it isn't like I am overtaxed mentally though so I should have the mental capacity to manage this element as well. She made, yet another, valid point that if I was the lady with octuplets, she would advise against me getting the dog. That 'Mik' is a smart cookie.

Talking with Hitch about it, he is on board but thinks I should wait until after his season is finished. I have a little spurt of travel coming up and it might just be easier to wait until that is all finished with before I go ahead and get the little guy. My heart is saying 'get him', but my head is saying 'wait'.

I am torn for sure, but I can't stop thinking about it. It is very tempting, but I think I will wait...well, that is what I am thinking at this very moment...2 hours from now I could be in the car heading to pick up a little friend.