It's been a long time since I've gotten to blog. I've found myself in Toronto, Ontario living in the hip and young area of Yonge & Eglinton (also known as Young and Eligible -- but more about my neighborhood later).
As the winter winds down, I've come to a reflect on my first true Canadian winter and all that I've experienced. My winter would have been a totally different experience if it were not for my "nephew" Maximillian McGregor (my baby sister's dog whose stay for a while has turned into an 8 month and counting stint)!
Living in an apartment means that I must take Max out twice a day regardless of the weather so that he can release the energy that comes with being a 12lb minipoodle.
And it seems that regardless of the temperatur; whether it be -30degrees with windchill, a 15cm snowfall from the night before, or a snow storm that continues throughout my walk time...Max is not daunted. We often have playdates with other dog owners so as to maximize the playtime and to help wear him out. However, Max with his bundle of energy is often not ready to return home though I'm frozen to the core (and he being 12 lbs must be as well).
So this morning as I awoke and peered out of my window to decide what to wear, I gaze out at what will hopefully be the last snow fall for the year (this is however Canada so I can't be too hopeful). I think back on all the walks I've taken and the beautiful scenery I've got to witness early in the mornings when only a few are outside to breathe in the crisp morning air, and the snow is still fresh, untouched and beautiful and I'm grateful to Max. Though I'll still be annoyed when he seems more interested in playing in the snow and eating it than doing his "buisness" it was an even more beautiful winter because I was out exploring it's beauty.
Though it's tough to say ... and I know I'll regret this when my sister reads this blog but, Thanks Maximillian!!
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