Adopting a dog – Bringing Harmony home.

We visited the shelter on the Saturday, applied as we left and by Monday afternoon we had a call to say we had been successful and someone from the Waikato council would come round and check the place.
A note to remember when adopting a dog 99% of adoption centres will require you to to have a fenced in area.
By Thursday my fiancée was driving back up to Auckland to pick up our new dog. They de-sexed her that day so she was drugged and sleepy.

Within 4 days while working we had to run out the shops, 4 days before Christmas as well to add to it and get the basics for our new pup.
We knew we needed the essentials,

Leads
Collar
Crate

Food and water bowl
Toy.

We kept it simple for the start as it was hard to grab things in a rush and we didn’t know her personality yet.
We could not get dog food until we picked her up as we didn’t know what the shelter was feeding her. And a dog bed came the week after, but she was completely fine with her crate being from a shelter.
We didn’t splurge out on anything as we learnt that she drinks incredibly messily so we had to go and get her a new water bowl to cater that. We learnt that she didn’t fully know how to play with toys so we adapted what we bought her and taught her how to play slowly.

Her first couple of days she was unsure, sleepy, and cuddly as heck. Slowly we became a family as she learnt this was her new life. And for us being thrusted into this dog life meant there was no turning back. She was officially ours and I think the fact wed been talking about it for a while and thinking about it for years meant we didn’t second guess our option. There was no returning. She was ours to the end.

I thought id save money during lockdown, with you know. Everything being closed. But somehow, I ended up spending waay to much money.
I think I justified it with the fact I got my pay-out and never treated myself and the fact I wasn’t buying food or random little things all the time I treated myself on other things.

My first treat to myself was my first film camera. Id been searching for one for over a year now but just couldn’t commit. Ive searched Junktion’s website weekly and I finally caved and bought this beauty.

Its not a straight point and shoot but the description said it was good for beginners. I’m excited taking photos and hoping they’ll turn out okay. Im excited about learning something new. I wanted one for a long time as im not a massive fan of technology and I didn’t want my kids seeing all the photos through a phone. Its one of my favourite past times going through all our old family photos. I want my kids to be able to do the same. If you live in Auckland I would recommend taking a trip into Junktion on Krd or at Takapunas Farmers markets, otherwise they do ship.

My second purchase was a cheeky one. I was buying yoga mats on warehouse and I saw Easter chocolate was all under 5dollars due to the fact we were all on strict lockdown over Easter. I took a gander and saw an egg that id always wanted to buy. A 1kg chocolate egg. And you bet for 5dollars I bought it! My inner child came out. I knew id never buy it at full price and its not often these are on sale. So I couldn’t resist. But damn when you’re alone and you have a 1kg chocolate egg and no one to share it with! I have lots left and I’m kind of regretting my choice! 

Now I thought I was done buying after my chocolate egg and yoga matt purchase but then it was my partners birthday so while I bought him a few bits I treated myself to a new cardigan. My last one was bought 5 years ago so I felt like it was time for a upgrade and this one seems perfect for the winter chill that keeps coming. 

Its big, its warm, its comfy. It came in multiple colours however I went for my classic black, because you cant go wrong with black. Although I was very tempted to go for grey.

At the start of lockdown I also caved and bought Revitalash serum. Before lockdown I went and got a Yumi Lash lift and the lash lady kept telling me that I should invest in some as I had a few broken lashes. I knew this as I’m an eye rubber. But I caved and bought some. I bought a small one which says it will last for 6weeks when used everyday. Now although I bought it to strengthen my lashes it honestly has worked. My eyes don’t feel as dry anymore, I rub them way less. And when I put mascara on it looks like I had my lash lift done yesterday. I would highly recommend to anyone. Even if you’re just wanting stronger lashes.

I’m hoping now we’re almost in the new normal and back out in the world I will actually save money now since I’ve got my spending itch out of the way. Plus I’m now wearing a uniform so I don’t need new clothes to wear everyday. I’m excited to see my bank account go up. She says.