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Now that I’m getting older (that darn biological clock is ticking loudly) and found the man I want to grow old with I want to start a family – after we are married, of course.

I’ll be able to cross this one off my list on June 6, 2009. My boyfriend proposed to me and we are getting married!

Not only did I accomplish this goal but I left the boyfriend who I was extremely unhappy with. I now have a full time job & support myself. I live alone in a house I rent and pay my bills all by myself. I was terrified to do this all on my own but I am doing it, and it is sooooo worth it.

I need to get a job so that I could care for myself if needed. My boyfriend has been “bringing home the bacon” for years and while I like that I can sleep in every day, :) I hate feeling like I am not contributing. I hate feeling like if he left me tomorrow I would be screwed & have no where to go, nothing to call my own. It’s time to find a job and start contributing towards my future.

Adopting a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue group is one of the most rewarding experiences. It feels good to save a life and make a difference to that animal!

Until there are none, adopt one!

I love my dogs and can’t imagine my life without them!

Getting a dog is definitely worth doing if you are committed to being a responsible pet guardian. It is a big commitment taking in a pet & shouldn’t be something done on an impulse but if you are prepared it can be the greatest thing ever.

A good place to find adoptable dogs is www.petfinder.com. The greatest dogs I have ever had are rescued dogs/mutts. :)

Don’t buy pet store puppies as they DO come from puppy mills/commercial breeders. A responsible breeder would NOT sell their pups to a pet store…they would want to know that their pups are going to good hoomes.

Learning to drive a stick shift was really hard for me. I finally had no choice but to learn how to drive one when I bought a new 5 speed car. I’ve always been proud of this accomplishment! ;)

I volunteer my time to the local Humane Society. I take pictures of the animals to post on Petfinder.com and walk dogs and socialize the animals. I serve on the board as the Secretary and also foster animals. Humane Societies and rescue groups all over are seeking animal lovers who want to lend a helping hand.