Dogs...

Spent new years at home. The folks had gone for some official party which I had no intention of attending. So I chose to stay at home and watch TV. Ended up seeing 'Revenge of the Sith' with Goran and Beagle. Honestly, I wouldnt have welcomed the new year with anyone else. Dogs truly are man's best friend. They are probably the only beings who will give you unconditional love. You can have the worst possible day, but when you come home your dog will still welcome you like you have conquered the world. Truly amazing! They give so much affection and ask for so little in return. I sometimes wonder what I've done to deserve them.

Goran, my labrador, is a wicked darling. He is intelligent, demanding and very very affectionate. He knows what he can and cannot do. And is very naughty. Especially when he wants to go for a walk or wants to eat something. The snap above is of him protesting about not being taken out. But he listens, which is something that Beagle simply refuses to do.

Not that Beagle doesnt understand what you say. It's just that he couldnt care two hoots. Independent minded, thats what he is. Loves to roam and is always looking for a chance to run out of the house. The best thing about Beagle is that no matter what time you come home, and regardless of your condition, he will faithfully come and greet you. Goran, on the other hand will probably just raise his eyelids and twitch his tail.

Dogs, they're certainly better company than most people. This Xmas and New Year I wondered which of my 'friends' would take the trouble of wishing me. Something told me that A would not call. Initially, I thought that I might feel let down but suprisingly it didnt matter to me at all. It was almost like I had a bet with myself and when I 'won' the bet I was liberated. How things have changed in the last couple of months. I still am very fond of her, but I no longer expect anything in return. Are my emotions getting 'doggified'? Lol... Maybe I have become more mature, but it no longer bothers me when I dont hear from her. After I got back to ISB, I learnt that she had left her cell behind and hence couldnt call me. Sounded plausible. And while I believe her. it really didnt matter either way. I would rather speak to Family Man (who called me from the Arctic Sea during a storm). Does this mean her funda of 'diminishing returns' is kicking in? Am not sure. Friends dont need to be in constant touch with each other and our relationship is bigger than wishing each other on these occasions. Who knows what the reasons are. The bottomline is that I am happier. And thats what matters to me. Am not sure what the future will hold for A and I. I am hopeful, but it no longer is all that important. I have come to realize that no one is indispensable to me. While life without A is not something I look forward to, there are plenty of other (interested) fish in the sea. So lets see. :-)