The More You Know...

I have to say, when I look back on all the things I have learned in my 21 years of life I can say I honestly learned a lot from my parents. I really did, they have taught me as much as they can about the adult world without keeping me from making my own mistakes. They have taught me that even if you have nothing, as long as you have your family you still have everything. All the normal stuff your parents teach you growing up (unless that was only mine, then it sucks to be you).

But really, looking back on the past 21 years, I realize that I have learned a lot from the animals in my life as well. Yes, when I say animals, I mean my pets. And before you think I have gone bat-shit-crazy, hear me out. I have had my fair share of pets. But there are 3 that have really made a huge impact in my life. I have had 2 cats and a dog that I call my own. I buy their food, I schedule their vet visits, I talk to them in cute voices and tell them I love them while they squirm to get away from me, I kick them off the bed accidentally in my sleep, they’re mine. One of them being deceased for 2 years now, God rest her little soul. But they have all taught me a lot.

Let me first start by talking about my cats. Now, what can a cat possibly teach you? Well, my cats taught me how to be a raging bitch when I don’t want to be touched, how to see in the dark, and they helped me to perfect my resting bitch face. But if we’re being real, my first cat, Belle, she taught me to not give up on someone when they need you. She held on for 18 long and sometimes agonizing years. Two new homes, a baby brother, new cats, new dogs, being let outside, she lived through it all. She was a champ. She always knew when I needed her and always made sure she was waiting for me on my bed to comfort me (but really just let me pet and cuddle her on her own terms). She knew just when she could let go, she knew when I would be okay again and I wouldn’t be abused by the boys I dated or have to cry myself to sleep anymore. She let go a few months after my break up with my abusive ex because she knew I could handle the rest of life with her in my heart, not necessarily in my arms. After this she sent me my baby, Khaleesi, I met her the day after my Belle kitty passed. She has most of the same attributes and a few more than that. She has angst, spunk, and the will to keep going no matter what is in her way. Whether is be a huge German Shephard or just trying to beat you down the stairs. She has the will do anything she sets her mind to, and that is one of the most important things you can learn, isn’t it? And I learned it from my cat..

Now, I get to rant and rave (more than I usually do) about my pride and joy, Opie Winston. He is my little (soon-to-be) 10 month old Boston Terrier pup who grows before my eyes daily. He is the smartest little man that I have ever met, and I’m going to be completely honest, I was never a huge dog person until I met him. Now, I barely want to go anywhere cause dogs aren’t allowed in a lot of places. I am, in fact, a crazy dog lady. He teaches me a lot everyday, and my mom tells me that it is practice for when I have a human baby. I can only imagine what I will learn then, but from Opie, right now, he has taught me so much. He has taught me patience, what true love really is, how I can sleep in just about any position as long as he is sleeping next to me. He has taught me that it is the little things that count the most. I could have the shittiest day at work, dealing with all the worst people, etc, and just seeing his puppy smile waiting for me when I get home, everything melts away. He is all I see and it makes me smile, and I have never been so happy to see a living being (besides my boyfriend) in my life. He has also taught me that time doesn't really exist, all he sees is a sunrise and a sunset. He sleeps when he wants, plays when he wants, eats when he wants, farts when he wants (boy, does he fart….). He doesn't care what time it is, all he cares about is doing whatever it is puppies do. He has also taught me, which has rubbed off on me quite well, that no matter how much you have done in a day, no matter how tired you are, you still always have energy. He could play and go to the park, and run a marathon, and then hike Mt. Everest and he would STILL have more energy than the average human being I know. He can take a 15 minute nap and be back to playing with the 3 other dogs that we have running around our house. He has also taught me that you should be happy no matter what happens to you, because you never know how much a smile can help someone else. Recently, when we were loading him into the car to visit my parents, he jumped too soon and took a lift gate to the noggin. It was like the shot heard round the world, I panicked, I look down expecting to see a crying, upset little pup sitting there. But when I look down he is perched on my leg, puppy smile on his face, waiting for me to re-open the lift gate so he can try again. He is literally the light of my life, and he is always teaching me lessons I believe even the most depressed/lazy/shitty person can use in their own lives. These are the things I learn from my dog…

So in that, I just want to tell all you fucks out there who think that you can’t learn anything from your environment, pet-less or otherwise, you are wrong. You can learn from everything! Your cell phone, put that shit down, and learn. Whether it be from a sibling, a parent, a pet, EVEN YOUR GOLDFISH CAN TEACH YOU SHIT (it still lives even after you forget to feed it for a week). You can learn from everything, so feel free to now go learn some lessons, you’re welcome in advanced for all the wisdom you’re about to unlock *insert wink emoji here.*

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