Recently, I've lit fireworks (thanks to Bri and Jimmy for that), rode the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland, and got my pup!
This is Cobie - and he is absolutely perfect. People told me that having a puppy would be a hard thing, but it really is not as bad as they made it sound - which is wonderful.
I've learned pretty quickly that a puppy is as good as you train it to be. He needs to be set up for success. It's like having a child. You don't leave your kids around things they can destroy or hurt themselves with, and when you do see them get into the wrong things, you correct it. I take Cobie with me everywhere! He loves people, and does really well around the animals he has met, so far.
We play a lot! He is extremely active, and that keeps me active. He loves cuddles, and since my life is now lacking that, I do not mind cuddling him. HA! We have training sessions each day and he is excelling in "stay" and "sit." As he begins puppy classes, I hope he learns more just as quickly as he has picked up the first two commands. We have a mini grooming session each day too, which consists of cleaning his ears, brushing his teeth, brushing his fur, and touching his eyes, paws, and gums so he gets used to that sort of thing for his vet and future groomer. Yep...definitely like having a kid. He is perfect.
I've got 11 more things to complete - including the need to add 1 more item to my list - so bring on the ideas!
Next topic: Happiness.
I was hanging out with a friend, when a guy came up smelling completely of alcohol. I am positive the man is an alcoholic (confirmed by the same friend). The smell is sickening and all too familiar. That smell, the craziness of that lifestyle - it's no longer part of my life. I'm free. I found that I don't need to place my worth in people, and instead find it in God. The fact that, to Him, I am worth dying for.
I no longer have to search hard to find something to make me smile. Happy things are all around. I can breathe without fear. I no longer feel sadness over my situation, but instead hope for what is coming. My heart is healing and God is helping me rebuild and giving me perfect peace. I am rediscovering things I am passionate about and working hard to achieve my goals. I have the love and support of tons of amazing friends and family members.
In short, I am experiencing happiness. Not fake, smile just to get through the day, happiness - but real honest excitement for life and for my future.
Life is beautiful.
In other news: "You breathe on average about 5 million times a year."
(Read more cool facts here.)
-jennilea
