While waiting in line at Target the other day I found myself perusing the small impulse purchase section right next to the register, There really wasn't any one thing that grabbed my attention, in fact I spent most of my Time wondering about the type of sporadic thinkers this section must be marketed to. Imagine being the person that is standing in line thinking "SHIT I am out of chap stick, HEY I bet my Remote control Batteries could use refreshing, DANG my supply of Bic lighters is dwindling; I better grab another 6 pack, WOW I haven't played Solitaire in ages; maybe It's time for me to invest in a quality deck of playing cards". I'm not criticizing the idea of last minute register purchases, I just know for me buying impulsively doesn't work because I often suffer from severe buyers remorse and Future Tim is tasked with the duty of rationalizing my irresponsible buys; " REALLY Tim did we need to buy a variety pack of pocket combs?!?!? well they were on sale and now I can afford to lose a couple of them" That is a prime example of the inner dialog when I make terrible decisions, most times I come to the conclusion that I may be an idiot. So in attempt to spare myself the impending grief, I try to not make ill advised or impulse purchases.
Although the majority of my rash decisions do not go over well, I do believe that my hasty decision to adopt a pet is going surprisingly well. I went from just saying I wanted a dog to having one 3 days later, and I don't just have any dog I have Maggie, The most pretty and friendly Collie mix one could ask for, but Being a rescued dog she also has quite a few behavioral issues, but Future Tim is already finding creative ways to rationalize this decision, for example I was worried about her issues with cats but I'm telling myself: "screw cats, who needs to be friendly with something that poops in a sandbox anyway?" Also being a former stray may be cause for concern but I remind myself: "you know if Springsteen hadn't wondered around the boardwalks or hitchhiked across the Midwest he would have never wrote the river and Manfred Mann's Earth Band would be a REO Speedwagon tribute band". Overall I still feel very good about my choice to adopt Maggie and I have nothing but confidence that I can correct the issues that so many have obviously given up on.
In the time I've spent training Maggie she has actually forced a tough lesson on me. In order to manage an insecure or distracted dog, one must always exude the utmost confidence and ability to diffuse any situation, hesitation or fear will actually escalate her insecurity and damage the trust every dog needs to have in their leader. In a way Maggie is reminding me that in life sometimes you must have a blind confidence in yourself; because if you aren't sure about you then how can anyone else be. It really feels good having someone in my life that needs me to be absolute in everything I do, and it is my goal to remember that leader in everyday situations where I find myself lacking confidence or doubting myself. In a way my Maggie is becoming more of a state of mind than a pet.
So I think a valid question would be: what is your Maggie in your life? What helps remind you that you are good at something and puts you in a position of confidence in yourself.
HEY.....SIT!!!
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