My Happiness at Home

I never really thought I would be one to say that I now find my entire happiness at home. Then, the cliche comes along and it's quite hard to deny this saying...

Home is where the heart is.

It may be one of the most used up quotes, but I have to admit that it really couldn't be more accurate. See, I always craved adventure and going out in my younger years. During that time, there was a also a vast, empty void that I was trying to fill. I was out and about, finding ways to keep the happiness going. As an adult, I understand this more - it's like an addiction, I needed to go out and do something for dopamine. My happiness was temporary, I had to keep it going.

I am truly grateful for where I am now. My home life may not be lavish, my house doesn't have the white picket fence, and my husband and I both work hard to make ends meet - but it's fulfilling. Having our puppies, our other pets, my hobbies, and of course my best friend Bear. I know we can get through the ups and downs of life.

I think Ein is a thief.

Okay I always joked that he grew up with an absent dad. Partly true. When we decided to purchase the house, I also, of course, decided it was the perfect time to add a new puppy. Hello Ein, yes that's you. Unfortunately, that is also the same year that COVID struck - memories of 2020.

Bear lost his job the same month we bought our home. Ein came home with us the following month, it was a commitment I cannot back out of. He was already part of us. Come January, Bear started his new job where he entered the world of trucking. Until about the end of February 2021, he was away most of the time. By March, we both determined that it wasn't the job for him - neither of us were made to be away from home, and we valued our family and personal time very much. That being said, he found a new job locally that lets him be home everyday.

As for Ein? Maybe it was too late.

Maybe, just maybe, mommy spoiled him a tad bit too much.

Or maybe... just maybe, he's just a corgi being a corgi.
​Hey, a lot of people say he is one of the best behaved, goodest corgis ever!

Winter doesn't seem to be as cold or snowy as the previous years, but then I'm still stuck literally inside the house most days. Now, now, it's not a bad thing - it's time to do some arts and crafts indoors. I really think I have too many hobbies, I wish I had more time in a day. 

No wonder they say hobbies are for rich people. The regular working folks earn money for the hobbies, only not to have the time to do them. Okay I'm being dramatic again, but, am I really wrong? I am not really that off base. Since it's not that cold, it's not like we can do things in the snow and what not. 

Now I have some time to do some paintings and create my bookmarks and little pieces of art and what not. Also, note my fake fireplace with crackling sounds.

We really got to have a real fireplace when we finally have the opportunity to buy a new home.