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A Photo a Day - “Happy Anniversary Nico!!!”
Sunday, 22 November 2009

About a year ago, I met this crazy dog. Well, he wasn’t crazy when I met him. In fact he was actually “sweet and gentle” and “about a year old” as his rescue group “personal ad” read. Such a good dog, calm, and quiet. The perfect size. Large enough to be active but small enough for my one bedroom condo. A couple weeks later, on 22 November 2008, I brought Nicholas home with me. He was officially my dog. MY dog. ME. I had a dog! His name was shortened to Nico.

Over the last year it has been quite a joy ride. Nico started off as a quiet dog, but I quickly learned he was just scared and adjusting to his new home and all the new people in his life. It didn’t take long before he acted like he ruled my home and started to go bonkers. I’ve had some pretty frustrating times with him in terms of training, he didn’t even pass his obedience class - he got a “demonstrated improvement” which is what they give you when your dog does not successfully pass. He has run away, mostly when at my parents’ (aww, he was looking for me), but soon it became a habit anywhere. He made it very vocal that he didn’t like to be couped up in a crate all day, as I received several complaints (including one very nasty note) from neighbors. He has left hair in every single surface and crack in my home. He freaked out and decided to let every member of the Screen on the Green audience know that he though the movie was very loud. Luckily he settled down once the movie started. He has torn apart many toys, pieces of paper, and pillows.

But he’s also won the hearts of many, especially mine. Nico has fans whenever we go on walks. He is a great motivator when I need to run. He is my personal space heater. He can always make me feel better and I always look forward to coming home to him. He makes me laugh when he does silly dog things. I get defensive when people tell me he’s a nut job (hopefully they say it in a loving way). He makes me laugh when he farts but doesn’t realize the sound (and possibly smell) is coming from him.

I love my dog, even if that makes me a crazy dog lady. So happy anniversary to us, and the fact that you are officially “About Two” today!!!

A Photo a Day - “My Place in the Wedding”
Saturday, 21 November 2009

As happy I was to be a part of such a hectic and big day, I was glad to sit down and spend some time with my boyfriend. (I’m sure the bride and groom were happy to sit down as well!) The flowers in the back are my beautiful bouquet.

A Photo a Day - The Last Single Moment
Friday, 20 November 2009

The night before my friend’s big day, I captured her and her fiance’s last night as single people. They both agreed they wouldn’t miss single life. Lots of luck to you both on Saturday! I’m so happy to be a part of your big day.

A Photo a Day - “Happy Cooking”
Thursday, 19 November 2009

When I bought this super cute custom spice set off of Etsy, it came with this note. Her handwriting reminded me of mine, except neater (I suck at writing in caps). Plus I loved the personalized note. I kept the tag and it is currently hanging on my bulletin board in the kitchen. Happy cooking indeed.

(via creativeinspiration)

I really want this desk/workspace. It just does not fit in my home.

A Photo a Day - “Just Breathe”
Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Just some advice for R as we get even closer to her wedding day!