New beginnings

Life is sweet! We just moved into a new apartment complex and we both just LOVE it! My parents are AWESOME for all the help that they have been in getting us in this wonderful place; They help us out so much (I wish I will be half the greatness they are when I'm a parent). I found out that one of my more enjoyable co-workers lives just around the corner in the same complex, so it's great that we at least know someone we can turn to if we need anything; its also nice because they have 2 dogs and that will help Buddy with his socialization needs. So far, its been a very quiet neighborhood and we haven't had any problems yet. I love it here! We got a screaming deal and our place (despite being 30 years old) has new carpet, paint, vinyl floors, windows, blinds, etc. that makes it look and feel very new. The staff is wonderful and the repair men who were here earlier are very well trained and friendly (they are going to install all new fans just because he said they "looked old". lol, only like 3 years old.) its great!

I'm teaching classes all on my own now and so far I'm doing great! One of my students pet parents even told me she has noticed a HUGE difference in just the one week she has been training her dog. This boosted my confidence hugely! Last week (her first class) she was telling me that she didn't even want another dog, but her husband and kids insisted they get one, and like all pets, she was stuck taking full care of it. She told me that this was her last hope for this dog before giving it up, so I'm really happy that she is satisfied. She told me that the dog was now more mild mannered and his chewing, barking, and digging has been more under control. She was saying things like "this is how I want one of our dogs to be" and "I can love Ranger (the dog) more and not see him for his mistakes". She even said she no longer felt like she wanted to get rid of Ranger and that he could stay a part of her family. I was so happy I felt like giving her a big hug! This is the reason why we call dog training "Saving Lives" and I now have my own story as proof of it.

Tony is enjoying his job (not the cleaning part) because he is very much appreciated. Last night he was telling me how the manager was opening up to him and saying that since Tony started working there, things have actually been getting done (despite Tony's 10 minute tardiness which no one seems to mind). He told Tony that everyone seems happier and more excited to do their work, and that the inspection guy (I think it was an inspector of some sort he was talking about) even said that the deli has never been so clean in the 7 years and mentioned that it has only been that way since Tony started to work there. Tony's manager said that everything is in much better working condition and in the mornings (Tony works evenings) things run so much smoother for the morning workers and they have commented that someone in the night shift is doing wonderful clean up and organizing jobs. Tony also said that everyone at work seems to love him and always tries to talk to him. He said that yesterday a regular costumer even said that Tony was the nicest deli worker out of everyone else and that he was happy that Tony was the one serving him. I love to see Tony happy; It seems like this is the job for him. There is even talk that Tony may become the next deli manager. YAY!


Life is Good! :)