Elli's Story

Growing up, like any other child, I always always always wanted a dog. But, I was never allowed to have one because of "allergies" on the part of my brother. I envied friends who had dogs and dreamed of the day when I could have one of my own. I dreamt of how cute she'd be, and sweet, and absolutely perfect.

Life went on and it was coming up to my 21st birthday. This was a special birthday. One that my parents wanted to get me a special gift for. They asked if I wanted earrings or a quilt. I chose the quilt seeing as I tend to lose earrings. It was in the months leading up to my birthday that I was thinking more and more about owning a dog. I had even looked after a friends shih-tzu the summer before for a few weeks, and it was everything I had imagined-except that she really wasn't my dog.

I kept telling my parents that I was looking for a dog and one day I might just come home with one. They laughed it off. Then I came across an ad on the website of a local paper. I took a chance and called the number. There was only one puppy left by this time. I decided to drive out to see her, telling myself I was just looking. Of course after seeing the cute ball of fluff I knew I had to get her. So I did. My parents wouldn't believe me. That was of course until the day I brought home my new puppy.

I named her Elli, it was a name I heard a few years earlier and thought was really lovely. She is a tri-colour shih-tzu, and was born January 4, 2008.

Ever since I brought Elli into my life she has been everything to me. I've been thinking a lot lately about what I'm passionate about and what I could blog about that shows my passion, and I've found my answer-Elli.