May day!

Well, I am finally working in an office building. Going to work everyday and not flying on a plane to get to work. I have to say, it's pretty nice. I like being able to sleep in my own bed. I like not having to wonder about bed bugs or any other scandalous things that may have happened in the hotel bed. I like having bath towels that are not white. I like being about to hang out with friends during the week. I like being able to eat healthier and not sitting in a restaurant everyday, hoping that it's good service and that there's nothing that doesn't belong in your entree. I like walking into a building and knowing where I will be sitting. But most of all, I like having a puppy.

Her name is, officially, Nora. Or it will be as soon as I get the papers from the breeder. She is a little ball of joy for me. She makes my day everyday. She is never stressed out. She never has to work late or just doesn't feel like hanging out. She is my daily companion. She loves to play and she has just started learning to bark. It is too cute. I laugh every time she does it. It's a half-bark, really. Not bothersome and not loud. But she's a puppy. I'm sure she'll grow into a real bark soon enough. For now, I will enjoy her half-bark and her hyper-ness followed by naptime. Her new game is climbing up on me as I sit on the couch and biting a lock of my hair. Then she pulls back and lets go and starts over again. I have curly hair, which is what makes this game intriguing. She'll pull and let go and my hair will just bounce back. It's like a toy for her. She is a joy. I look forward to going home each day because I know that she will be there and be excited that I am there. It's nice knowing that someone/dog depends upon you and appreciates you for just being there.

Work is coming around. I have enough work to do to keep me busy and I am sure that soon enough, I might just be overloaded with work. I look forward to feel like I am a part of the team in this new position. I need to get settled in my desk. Have a calendar. Motivational notes. Pictures of Nora. All of those things that will make me feel like I have my own space at the office.

I look forward to figuring out my life off the road. I look forward to feeling like I belong here and that I have made the right decision to stay here for now. Only time will tell.