Snow

Zorra is completely obsessed with the snow, though I assume most dogs are. This is her first winter and her first time seeing snow. When the flakes start to fall outside my window she props herself up on the arm of the chair to get a better view.

Once we are outside she is crazy. Depending on the type of snow her actions change. If it is light and fluffy she rolls around in it and sticks her head in to get a good sniff. If it is hard and icy she digs and digs to get a better sniff and tries to break up pieces and carry these precious treasures inside. If there are icicles, she picks them up and flings them in the air, chases after them, and licks them till they are gone.

Recently, everything is slushy and melting. She seems to like this as well because she enjoys throwing herself at puddles and running and sliding all around. Essentially, I have learned in the short time I have been with her that NOTHING is more enjoyable then being outside. Unless of course she is outside alone, which results in her howling for my return. :-)

I wish I had more time

It has been so long since I last posted. I blame this on graduate school. The truth is I am forgetful when it comes to these things.


Anyway, from the day Zorra arrived to now much has changed. She was extremely shy and scared for the first month. Even now she is scared of new people, new dogs, and the busier streets in our neighborhood. I spent hours the first couple days just lying next to her and allowing her to feel comfortable with my presence. Because of that, she was comfortable with me. But only me. Slowly, we saw her become comfortable with each of my roommates, one at a time. Now she likes a lot of people and did okay at Thanksgiving and Christmas! After 5 months, I think she has progressed a lot!

Arrival

Zorra arrived today. After a long trip from TN in a big truck with many other dogs she was picked up and brought an additional hour away to our apartment. She is extremely timid and nervous right now, though in just the 7 hours we have had her there have been great improvements.

We are dog sitting and Fiji, the small Harvanese, who is surprisingly making this adjustment easier for Zorra. Fiji is leading her around the neighborhood, try to play with her, sharing her food and toys, and showing her that we are safe and nice people. Zorra is already fond of Fiji and following her around. It will be sad when Fiji must go home, but for now I am glad she is here to help.

Only 3 More Days!

Zorra is coming to NH this Saturday! I will be going to pick her up at 1:30 and I am thinking we will spend a little time in NH perhaps hiking before we get her. Also, I feel bad after her two day truck ride, to then get in a car for another hour. I good long walk in the woods first might be nice.

Here's another picture from her foster mom!

Zorra!

A common occurrence in Tennessee seems to be the abandonment of pregnant dogs or black dogs. I am unclear as to why this happens, but this is how Zorra will be coming to live with me. She, along with her mother and her siblings, were left out on the streets to survive when an animal rescue crew found them. Of all the dogs, Zorra was the most trusting of people and the easiest to domesticate. She is super friendly with all other animals and people, and I am very excited to be having her in my life.

Here is a picture Zorra's foster Mom sent me.

Voting

So, I am pretty pissed off because I wasn't able to vote on Super Tuesday. On the City of Boston website I was poking around to see where the closest location was when I was surprised to find it telling me I was not registered. I mailed in my voter registration form just like the government said I should, but there was clearly some confusion. At first I thought, perhaps I got it in too late. I have to admit I waited a bit close to the due date, but the mail is not that slow. Then my mom called and during our conversation casually mentioned something about mail she received saying I was registered in Acushnet.

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You mean to tell me that if I move and register to vote in another town the government can't figure this out! Doesn't this happen quite frequently? So, hears hoping they get this squared away before November! :-(

On another note, this is an awesome video!

So, ilya and i won a contest...

AARP U@50 youtube contest Grand Prize winner! $5000!!