Chandi, Because I Am

love is..

2008-03-17T14:14:00.000-07:00

playing followed by jumping on the person and falling asleep on their stomach. truly, every day, this dog helps me understand the beauty of love and how it can be manifested.

Chandi is Back

2008-03-06T07:46:00.001-08:00

It is quite lovely having our dog back in our studio. She really makes such a huge difference in our life. But, one thing that we haven't had to struggle with in the past two months is planning. See, with Chandi back, our life is beginning to revolve around her.

Who will take her out?
How can we go there?
We may need to get a dog sitter.
Should we just rent a car?

Ahh, the dilemmas. But, we wouldn't have it different. She is just a gem of a dog and every day I spend with her, I feel so blessed.

Oh, and where was Chandi these past two months? She was in sunny California, hanging out with her grandparents and uncles. It is really cute to watch my parents and my brothers react to her. They really love her. Like genuinely love her. And, quite honestly, my mom gets more sad that Chandi leaves more than I leaving. Sweet, eh?

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome BAACK, Chandi!

getting pushed off

2007-11-12T14:31:00.001-08:00

chandi constantly wins the battles between who gets the best spot on the couch or bed. i always get pushed off or i end up with a big bruise on my back. luckily i'm strict about her dog bed. but that always ends up being my place to crash my head. sigh. i wish it was a joke.

chandi the queen.

lowe.

2007-08-22T05:54:00.001-07:00

the more i hang out with chandi, the more i realize how special she is in my life. i truly heart her.

i often wonder if i will ever love anything more than i love T and chandi.

writing about dogs

2007-06-13T03:38:00.000-07:00

have you noticed a spike in the number of articles about dogs in major newspapers? it's quite funny.

love this article and quote

2007-06-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. --Author Unknown

and then check out this article. i knew chandi was smart, but seriously, dogs are SO smart.

newslink...

2007-06-08T18:52:00.000-07:00

if you live in SD, my goodness, adopt one of these pups! they are so darn cute.

http://www.10news.com/news/13461557/detail.html?taf=sand

Balls.

2007-03-26T15:38:00.000-07:00

Chandi is a ball breaker.

She destroys them after ten minutes of playing.

Any suggestions for balls for Jack Russells would be wonderful!

petting chandi

2007-02-12T18:15:00.000-08:00

while petting, she release toxic gases.

sometimes that happens to me when i am petted.

chandi & nyc

2007-01-12T05:23:00.000-08:00

it is chandi's first time in our studio. we went to target yesterday and spent $100 on rugs. because of chandi's disability and our apartment's tiled floors, rugs are a necessity. we still need a few more rugs for the hall, but the main room has two rugs, meaning her ability to run around to find her ball is all good.

this morning we went on our first walk around the block. it took her 15 mins to get off our street. she sniffed and sniffed. every two feet, she stopped to put her nose to the ground and sniff. it was adorable.

i think new yorkers will heart chandi. i think chandi will heart nyc.

i miss my chandi

2006-09-29T05:56:00.000-07:00

since late august, chandi has been with my parents. i miss her tremendously. she is barking and doing doggy things with them.

although i don't want to go home, i do. most of it is because i get to hang out with my cool parents, but really...shhhhh...it's cause i want to be with chandi.

thank goodness for photos. not only is she my wallpaper on my computer AND on my phone. so darn cute. SO darn cute.

chandi, i will see you in a few weeks. woot woot!!!

2006-08-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

All your problems and worries wash away when your dog lays her head on your lap, and quietly falls asleep. It's a Bobby McFerrin feeling.

a new blog.

2006-08-08T19:05:00.000-07:00

i'm going to start converting this blog to comments i hear while dog walking avec chandi.
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yesterday, 9:23PM, penn quarter:

"hey, do you molest your dog? hahahaha."

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no, mofo, i don't molest my dog. wtf.

Craptastic

2006-05-04T19:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Dog Owner Who Fails to Pick Up Their Smoochie's Poo:

Hope all is well with you and Smoochie. Recently, I have noticed that you do not bend down and pick up your puppy's feces. You may not have received the memo, but it ain't cool to let your dog droppings just bake in the sun. I don't care if it's on the grass in the dog park or on the sidewalk, either way it's just digusting. Now, don't give me the environmental argument. I'm a green head too, but I still think it is wrong to let dog crap just fester. So, for the green heads like you and me, just buy biodegradeable poop bags. It's perfect and solves the problem.

If you are not a green head, but you are lazy, well then god damnit, you shouldn't have a dog. We wouldn't allow that type of laziness in parents, why should we expect it from a dog owner?! And please, understand that dog owners are in the same zone. Meaning, you represent us. It's kinda like being a minority. Just effing pick up your dog's s&%t.

Thank you,

C&C

P.S. In case you are a visual learner: This should be picked up by YOU.

Chandi's back, back again....

2006-04-27T19:00:00.000-07:00

"Guess who's back? Tell a friend.
Chandi's back, chandi's back, chandi's back..

dah na na na na na na na na naa."

Having my baby back has been the one of the best things ever for my mental and spiritual peace of mind. Physically it's been bad since I have to run back home and feed her. This cuts out on my gym routine (read: lack of routine) and I have gained three pounds. Yes, it doesn't sound like a lot, but unfortunately on my frame, it is alot. But, enough about me, let's get back to Chandi.

Chandi's changed. I don't know if it was her suburban hiatus that has made her a bit more unfriendly with other dogs, her age/maturity, her nature (JRTs are known to be territorial and unfriendly), or her tormenting times when she was young. Although she is only 1.5 years, she still is smaller than most dogs. And her disability makes her slower than other dogs. I don't know what it is, but it is bothering me a bit. I really thought it was the climate change: suburban v. city life. Now, I'm thinking this is the real deal Holy Field.

I'll take pics this weekend of the pup and put them up. Aww, she has offically passed out right next to me in bed.

Eating Her Present

2006-02-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

God, I wanna eat you! You are so cute.

He Remembered

2006-01-29T07:04:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a gorgeous day and I wanted to spend time with her. So, I brought her to my study time at work. After working for a few hours, she and I were walking home. Because of her disability, I carried her for a large part of the walk. We passed by a building where either a homeless man or woman hangs out. As we passed by, I smiled and he asked me if I had any change. Unfortunately, I didn't, so I told that I'm sorry. As I continued to walk, he yelled, "Wait, is that the puppy?" I turned around and I said, "You remember her?"

"Yeah, she's the one with the funny walk, right?"
"Yeah," I respond, a bit suprised and shell shocked that he remember Chandi.

I bring her her to him. She starts sniffing around his hands. His right had is extended and before he touches her he asks for my permission. I allow him to. She pulls back. He thinks it's because of his cigarette. So, he moves his left hand behind his back for a few seconds and then extinguishes his cigarette. "Oh, god, she is just precious." "Thank you, sir."

"Hey, do you mind if you put her on the ground? I wanna see her walk."
"Yeah, not a problem," as I put her down.
"Oh look at her. What's her issue?"
"Well, she has a brain issue," I said without using the word neurological. I wasn't sure if he would know if he knew what that word meant.
"Hmm, so you mean like a neurological issue?"
"HA. Yeah, exactly."
"So like her snapyses and nerves dont talk to the brain fast enough?"
"Ha, yeah, something like that."
"Oh, look at her trying to come up here with me."

Chandi is struggling to get up the steps.

"Yeah, she can't do steps well."
"Oh, cause of the crazy man that lives here."
"No, just cause of her disability."
"Oh. Man, she is just so cute."
"Thank you. I can't believe you remembered her." He had met her last year and made so many comments about her as I walked by, that I walked back and let him and his friend play with her for a few moments. They thought she was just the most adorable thing alive. They laughed and laughed as she jumped over them and shook her little behind.

"Man, how would I forget about her. She's just so darn cute. Cutie, where you going?" She is trying attempting to smell the Chinese store down the stairs. "Baby, that food is not for you! You can't eat Chinese food. Heck, sometimes I can't."
"Well, it was nice seeing you. I got to go. You take care, k?"
"Yes'm. And you take care of my baby. "
"I will."

I start walking away and then I hear, "Look, I'm still homeless." I turn around and say, "Yeah, I see that. I wish I could do something about that." He shakes his Starbucks change collector. "I'm sorry I don't have anything on me." I make a mental note to look for change at home and give it to him when I come back down.

I walk past the area a few hours later and he ain't there. I wonder what he is doing and if he talking to someone else about their dog or kid.

I found a study buddy

2006-01-07T11:46:00.000-08:00

Let me introduce you to Chandi, my new study buddy. Although she may enjoy being at home and playing with another dog, she loves my attention and company. Therefore, I decided to bring her to my study space located in Dupont Circle. She's a great study partner (currently, she is sleeping).

Baby

2006-01-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

I'm really nervous about the future for Chandi. I'm afraid she has a huge jealousy streak. HUGE. So, how is she gonna react when there is a little Chai running around and I have to direct my attention towards her or him rather than Chand. Oh, man. I'm so not looking forward to that.

Both the running around factor and Chandi being jealous.

center of attention

2005-10-22T11:34:00.000-07:00

like her mama when she was a young one, chandi loves being center of attention. she saw me typing on Mango, she jumps on the sofa, jumps on me, finds the spot between Mango and I and sits her butt down. few seconds later, she lays down, closes her eyes and falls asleep.

she makes my heart melt....

Chandi, YOU....

2005-10-19T19:37:00.000-07:00

Please NEVER scare me like that again. I have spent over $800 for YOU. And I would spend 8,000 bagillion dollars on you if I could. Honestly, you are the closest thing to happiness for me.

I love you baby girl. love you.

I'm Coming Home

2005-09-29T05:24:00.000-07:00

Chandi baby...I'm coming home. I can't wait to see you. I wonder if I can take you back to DC. Oh! That would be so wonderful right now. I need to be with you....someone to play with and hang out.

Love you Chand...and miss YOU SO MUCH.

I miss you chandi!

2005-08-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

Dearest Chandi,

I brought you to my home in September of last year and I can't imagine my life without you in it. I never understood it when people would take days off or call in sick because their pet died. Well, now I understand. As you dig holes in my parents' backyard and run around with my brother all day, I wish I could be there to see you. Every time I boot up Mango, the picture of you in the dress is my background and my heart aches.

When I see another dog, I think of you.

When I see another JRT, I think of you.

When I pass a dog park, I think of you.

When I hear a bark, I think of you. (though you don't bark)

I can't wait until you come here in November. I can't wait to see you, to play with you, and to hug you. Yeah Chandi!!!

Love you baby girl,

Mommy.

A new toy

2005-07-31T09:47:00.000-07:00

Chandi is obessed with this new toy. Of course, she has to sit next to me and play with it. I want to grab that toy and chuck it in the trash.

It's Isaac Mizrahi. Please. My mom bought it for her.

Her bed

2005-07-10T00:30:00.000-07:00

Chandi has a bed of her own. She doesn't sleep with me anymore. She wakes me up at 6:30 like clockwork. I miss sleeping with her. Her warm body next to mine. She is so cuddly. I wish she hadn't peed in my bed. That may the event that changed her destiny.

Oh C, when will you come back and be my teddy bear/dog??

she's so devious

2005-06-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

its so funny. my mind is playing tricks on me. i tell (acutally yell at) my parents that giving our food to a dog is not a good idea. not because our food is bad. actually a lady started dishing out advice at Cosi back in late April about how raw food is great for our dogs, blah blah blah. She then proceeded to given Chandi a piece of canteloupe without asking me mind you!! So add on to the list of when people give you advice..oh no, it's not just for babies, it's for dogs as well.

So, my parents never listen to me (and they wonder where i get that trait from!), and they feed her food on the sly. a lot of the time i figure it out. other times i dont. but what is amusing is that Chandi plays along. She eats the small piece of fruit, chapati, beans really fast. she'll sometimes take the food in her mouth and walk to a different part of the room and eat it secretly. everyone gets a kick out of this.

i don't. why? because she doesn't eat her doggie food. she will wait until the end of the day to get her sneaky, delicious treats from her grandparents. that frustrates me.

but she is so darn cute....

A Note to the Beauty

2005-06-15T08:55:00.000-07:00

My baby is being ignored by her mama. I'm sorry Chandi, really, really sorry. If only you understood my words, I would be able to tell you that more than anything I would love to hang out with you ALL day. You are pure entertainment, you are pure friendship, loyality, and happiness. I love hanging out with you because you represent all that to me.

I am sorry that you only see my shadows. But I hope you understand that these are two months are abnormal and that you remember how it was before...May 20.

I love you Chandi. =)

She's a Tease

2005-06-13T13:27:00.000-07:00

I think there is a conspiracy. I think Chandi has conspired with her dogness that whenever she sees me she will fall asleep right next to me. She wants me to fall asleep. She wants me to be jealous of her life. She wants me to realize that there is nothing more to life than sleeping, pooing, eating, and playing with toys. She teases me with her sleeping pose (laying on her side, with all legs out).

Literally, I look down next to my computer chair and there she is. Sleeping so friekin' peacefully. Well you know what, Chandi, I'm going to ignore you beauty sleep and write about you. HAHA! Now, who has the upperhand? The one with the apposable thumb or the one that walks around on all fours?

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Sometimes I'm both but not most of the time...okay?!!

She's making me jealous

2005-06-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

I think my parents love my dog more than they love me.

Go figure!

Chandi shaved.

2005-06-01T23:21:00.000-07:00

Chandi shaved.
Originally uploaded by rversde23.

Dear loyal readers,

Sorry my blog has not been updated in a long time, my mom sucks. Granted she has been through some life changing events like graduating from law school, moving back home, and preparing for this thing called the bar exam, but still, no excuse is right for this long of an absence.

I have been doing okay. You know, its been tough on me. I was used to being by myself. Now, in California, I have three other loving people to play with me. But, I miss MY time with my mom.

Travelling was good. I was actually really good this time on the airplane. So patient....I heard my mom say that to several people including grandma.

Last Friday I had an interesting experience. I got shaved. Yeah! Grandpa wanted all my hair to be gone and mom took me to a barber shop. They weren't all that nice or good, so I had to come back the following day. The trimmed my hair real short, like a short hair JRT. I like it. I think grandpa really likes it.

Oh, I love my backyard. I can poop, pee, play anywhere. It's all mine! I don't need to share it with anyone else.

Speaking of, I do miss my friends in DC. I miss socializing with my type of people. As much as I love my family, I would love to just to kick back with a few of my pals like Lulu, Buster, Bacci, and many others. Oh well. I didn't even really get to say farewell to them. I hope they don't forget about me.

Please let me know how you are. No comments makes me sad. You know how I love to be loved.

Hope all is well with you.

Woof,
Chandi

the look that kills

2005-05-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

the look that kills
Originally uploaded by rversde23.

Chandi has this amazing ability to be strong yet gentle. Sometimes however, her tendancy to be gentle and submissive is abused by other dogs.

Yesterday, Chandi and I went to the dog park at our normal time of 6P. When we got there, I let her off leash and she ran around with a 1 1/2 year old pug. Then Chandi saw one of her best buds, Bacci, a shitzu. Bacci, usually very playful, had found a dog toy earlier that day and was enamoured by it. Therefore, he wasn't in the mood to play around at that moment. So, Chandi kept playing with the pug. Finally, Bacci's mom hid the toy so Bacci could do some socializing and it began.

They played, jumped, layed around for a good 15 minutes when terror arrived. He is this Welch terrier, 14 weeks old bully of a dog. At first, he wasn't interested in the two dogs but a few minutes later he attacked Chandi. He stood over her, she was on her back, and put his jaw around her neck. She was almost suffocating, yet nothing came out of her mouth. I remember being paralyzed in anger and fear due to this damn terrier. Bacci's mom picked the terrier up and said, "Yea, this is not healthy." The owner of the terrier, Cool Dude, said, "No," to his dog and put it down. Again, it went after C and bit off her ear, her throat and legs. WTF?!!?!? I wanted to yell but was so quiet. I don't where my voice went. We left a few moments later. It was dramatic...more dramatic than I can write. I am irritated at myself because I am supposed to protect her. And I couldn't do my job.

Look at her!! I am going to give the owner a piece of my mind if I see him today. I hate Cool Dude. I hate him more than his dog, because dogs reflect their owners.

Check it out!

2005-05-13T12:51:00.000-07:00

We are on the front page of AskDogLady.com. Check it out!

So, Chandi's favorite thing now is watching me eat my Breyer's popsicles. So, a few days back, I let her lick the end of the fruit stick. She loved IT. And then, today, I let her have a little bit more. Oh man, she loves it.

On a different note, why don't people pick up their dog's poo?? I don't get it. Okay, if your dog poops twice in one walk, I understand not having two bags. But there is this one dog owner who lets his dog poop on the sidewalk and he NEVERS pick it up. And its a big dog, which means big poo links.

If you don't pick up your poo, Chandi can't be going around doing this so freely.

Destiny's Dog

2005-05-12T18:03:00.000-07:00

Today something happened that reminded me of the word destiny. I passed a restaurant around three o’clock, not really hungry, but thirsting a beer. Although I should not be drinking alcohol due to training, the sun was beating hard on my head and nothing appealed to me except…alcohol. To my dismay, a sign was blarring in my face that yelled, “NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND NO PETS.” Great…. But for some reason Chandi always helps me break the rules, and it did. As soon as I sat down, Chandi was going a little crazy trying to find food scrapes and/or crap to eat, smell, and lick. I guess this “odd” dog like behavior caught the attention of a pair of dog lovers. The woman, with a thick Southern accent, said, “Aww, what a cute dog. It’s a Jack Russell right?” “Yeah,” I said trying to pull Chandi back to the table and smiling. Beads of sweat started to form on near the brow.

“Oh, we have two dogs at home and are missing them so much,” the lady said.
“Very cool. What type?”
“Two pure breed labs. We got them at a local animal shelter.”
“Good for you.”
“Yeah, and we are missing them so much right now.”
“Oh, I can imagine!”

Chandi kept doing her dog thing and the man broke a smile.

“Dogs are the best companions, aren’t they?” she asked.
“Oh yes. I love it. I get to sleep with a living toy.”
“Yeah, my husband made them a dog house and they stay in there. However, I am sure they have torn everything in the house!”
“I totally understand. Chandi has bad separation anxiety as well. That is part of the reason she is here.”
The man stared at Chandi a little longer.

“Your dog is mighty cute,” he said.
“Thank you. But, she is quite a handful. How old are your dogs?”
“Oh, they are nine years old,” he said, quite proudly. “They have such character and personality.”
“I know. I never imagined that an animal would have these human type of qualities.”
“Yeah. And ours are siblings.”
The woman interrupted, “We would never get anything but siblings. They keep each other company. I bet she thinks of you as a sister or something.”

Laughter filled the air.

We finished up the conversation after asking them where they were from. They ordered food and it arrived a few minutes later. Fries and beer came and heat rays were still pounding on my head. The man got up from his table and the woman started up the conversation again.

“I’m sorry for disturbing you but I just wanted to say thank you. This is the first time my husband has talked freely in the past week. My son died a week ago,” she sat still sucking on her cigarette.
“No worries. I’m sorry to hear of your loss.” I never know what to say. I don’t think my words would do much.
“I know. It is sad. He was only 20,” she said with a shaky voice.
“Oh wow. I’m sorry.” Again, uncomfortable with words, my only tool I know how to use properly.
She went on to share the story of her son’s death. “But, I just wanted to say thank you. I have never heard him talk as much as he did right now. Honestly, it was so good to hear him speak. Thank you and your dog.”

We spoke for a few more minutes and then her husband came back. Before they left, I kept thinking destiny. There were other people there with their dogs, but this dog inspired the husband to speak. He said words not relating to his son’s death. He laughed (a little), smiled, and shared his stories to strangers. I will never forget that couple, not because of the death, but due to a moment in time we shared. It was destiny. It was fate.

Oh, and thank you Chandi.

She's friendly...thats her style

2005-05-03T18:29:00.000-07:00

Oh, he floats through the air
with the greatest of ease,
this daring young man,
on a flying trapezee...

All she does is jump up and down, run around, lay on the ground, and sometimes get pounded (by other doggies). It is funny how C is so friendly to these dogs. Today, at the dog park, she got creamed by a basset hound. Literally, all of us heard this "BOOM." C lost her balance for a few seconds, shook her head, and started running towards me. Luckily, on the surface, nothing is wrong. I don't know how she has the strength.

This morning, she ran around with a 5 month old white lab. And though the lab was friendly, there is something about Chandi. Its her dog patience and love, because the growling, barking, jumping on top of her (the lab is about 60 lbs) did not stop her from playing with it. She has so much patience.

And even when humans want to pet her when she is doing her business, playing with other dogs, or just laying on grass with her ball, she is jumpy, friendly nice.

I am learning from Chandi how to share, to be patient, friendly, and hold up your head even when a dog smacks you. She is such an amazing creature.

and one more, in case that pose didn't do it for you...

Whatcha Lookin' @?

2005-04-29T12:23:00.000-07:00

Whatcha lookin @?
Originally uploaded by rversde23.

god. isn't she just the cutest thing. i was totally bothering her and being a brat. but she was calm and didn't really whine.

what a sweetheart.

Pain

2005-04-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

when you have a dog, they should make you take the post office pledge. "rain, snow, sleet, or shine, you must walk your dog or they will make your life a living hell." i try, i really do. i must admit though that forcing myself to walk her twice (or thrice) a day is great. it gets me out especially since i am a converted homebody. but i can still complain about my irritation with the need to take her out. its sprizzingly here in DC and walking C is not exciting/appealing right now.

anyway, chand is doing well. she's really getting into her personality. she is chill at home and still a wild child outside. seriously, if you haven't had the opportunity of watching her run around, you are missing out. big time. i wish i had a camcorder and the ability to post it because you would die from laughter.

Wannabes.

2005-04-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

Every single person who sees Chandi walk, run, or interact with other dogs always tell me to put her in the movies, tv, or print. Aww! I'm honored. Really, I am. But, I don't have time, the money to purchase headshots, and the money for a real trainer. Maybe I should try, but shouldn't Chandi have a say? Aren't I forcing her to be someone she may not want to be? Aren't I focusing on her outer beauty instead of her inner beauty?

chandi lives on

2005-04-20T11:08:00.000-07:00

She does. She's still here. She's grown to 11.4 lbs. She has allergies, diarrehea, and boredom. Fortunately, she is the best thing in the world to me. I'm working on her sickness but I tried to kill her boredom by: buying her toys, bones, and a dog walker. yeah. you know me, "doggy ATM."

since we are moving soon, i'm thinking of throwing a "ta-ta party" for her, inviting all the dogs she kicks it with at the park. come on, we all try to humanize the dogs. its fun. its hilarious actually. especially when dog owners dress up their dogs for halloween. i got chandi dressed up for the winter, BUT it was vet-approved. Chandi was tiny and she shivered when it was too cold. when i went to a kerry rally, she wore a kerry sticker.

i digress. she is alive. i'm back in effect. no school, no worries and only packing.

as i (allegedly) say when i'm drunk, "let good times roll."

I Heart Rants

2005-02-06T18:15:00.000-08:00

I hate it when I can't figure out why I am irritated. A menagerie of thoughts go through my head: is it what I ate? Is it because I am a woman? Am I getting my period? Is it because I care too much about people? Or is it because my legs were intertwined with a dog when I was sleeping?

Today's blame: lack of protein. Call me crazy, but I believe in fate. And fate pointed me to the answer. My running bible told me that lack of protein causes mood swings. Fine, I need more protein. FINE.

So, Chandi was dealing with my lack of protein irritation. For some reason, she was bullshitting at the stairs. No, not shitting. Bull shitting. Meaning, she wouldn't go up the stairs without coaxing. And when I am irritated, I'm in no mood to coax. So I pulled her up flight #1. Flight #2 I got angry. And when I get angry, I become a South Indian dad with a bad body odor as frightful as his temper. So, yeah, poor Chandi. But, what about ME!?!? What about poor Chai!?!

I believe my South Indian father routine worked on her and she became obedient for a very temporary time (ahhh, reminds me of my youth). As a doggie mom, you can't stoop down to that level of irritation becoming anger; it only worsens the situation and you loose respect. Yes, this sounds like your teenage-dom. No irritation from now on. More protein.

I Love Her

2005-01-31T13:44:00.000-08:00

So I absolutely love my baby girl, Chandi. I never, in a million years, thought I would be obsessed with my dog, but I am. I'm learning to be proud of this trait rather than bashful of it. Its just that certain celebrities have made having a dog and being in love with your dog pretty trendy. And, although I am trendy, when it comes to this, it has nothing to do with trends.

Currently, Chandi is on my bed, sleeping with her back on the bed and stomach in the air. Her paws are up and her hind legs are spread eagle. UGH. So cute. I need to learn to bring my camera with me everywhere in the house. If I move right now, she will move and I lose the shot.

I wonder if she is like this all the time. Today is special since I'm working from home (yes, this is not work). But, when I'm at work, does she sleep in the crate with her back on the floor of the crate? Does she wake up to every sound outside in the apartment halls? Does she twitch as much as she does when she sleeps on my bed? I know, I sound crazy, but just get a dog....especially a dog as cute as MINE and you will too be thinking these questions.

Ahhh... Chandi