My first dogs.

Since the 3rd grade science project goldfish don’t count, I’ve never really had a pet before. I remember around 5th grade when it seemed like everyone else was getting a pet, and I went on a short “why we should have a dog” campaign. My parents didn’t budge, and eventually I just lost interest.

I had pretty much thought I would never have a pet when I left for Chile. However, when I arrived to my house here, I was warmly greeted (i.e. jumped upon) by Sofia, the yellow lab that “guards the house” (i.e. barks viciously at every child walking past on the sidewalk). A couple of weeks ago, another dog arrived. A little, little one. I think I mentioned her before, but wanted to bring her up again. Her name is Pepita. She is a little black lab, and I adore her. She’s about 7-8 weeks old now, in the stage where she whines about everything and tries to bite you because she doesn’t understand that it isn’t fun…

This isn’t the best picture ever, but I want to introduce you:

She is a great study break companion.

Similarly, blog writing is another good procrastination tool. I should get back to my studying (more specifically, take-home-exam-writing, which means regional-development-planning, ay).

Only 40 DAYS until I leave Chile. That is ridiculous. I finish up my internship at the clinic this week…more on that later.

Love and puppies,
Tiernan