![]() ![]() “Are you even human?” they’ll ponder after watching me remain indifferent in the presence of a palm-sized pooch. Supposedly, humanity rests in pet adoration. Those that are decidedly disinterested in four legged-friends are stigmatized outsiders. I’m tired of having to apologize for my opinions or mitigate the intensity of my feelings just to appease the puppy-crazed masses. No, I do not like dogs, and no, I am not a cold-blooded monster. My disdain for dogs comes from how I grew up. My family attempted to adopt a Bernese Mountain Dog when I was eight. Her name was Romy and she quickly became the family chore as opposed to the family friend. Quite frankly, we Gallardos are simply not pet people. Instead of adoration, I felt excessive apathy. Hearing her aggressive howl mid-morning to be taken outside for a walk didn’t exactly motivate me to feel love and affection. Standing outside in the freezing cold every morning with a doggie bag in my hand while awaiting some fresh, warm animal poo didn’t give me a rush of excitement that an owner might feel. Quite frankly, Romy needed way too much attention, which I simply did not have enough to give. I was - and am - in a state of my life in which I would rather interact with real humans than play fetch with furry neighbors at the dog park. Romy required way too much work, and she stripped me of my independence.Īfter owning her for two years, I realized the undeniable: Most dogs are dirty and smelly. You can literally smell when someone owns a furry creature. Maintenance of their hygiene requires time and money that I do not have. On top of that, dogs never leave you alone. Maybe it’s my inner introvert talking, but I don’t want to come home to a dog sticking its nose in my business and begging for attention. ![]() The thought of having to care for a creature that can’t even hold a conversation with me is not enticing. It is a colossal waste of my money and energy. This is where I feel like I need to make a promise: I swear I am not a cold-hearted freak. I just have different priorities than dog-lovers do. I think dogs are smelly, unclean, annoying and, ultimately, too much work. Get Your Kids Moving & Practicing Mindfulness with GoNoodle.The number of Tinder profiles I’ve come across with the cringe-inducing “That’s my dog” bios referencing dog-owner personality shots has made me realize even more emphatically how rare I am to not be interested in swiping right. 339 Ads for statewide races here are non-stop. Start Watching Now & Get Access to Hundreds of Videos Active Learning. I'm not convinced people need a lot of ads to tell them which way the wind is blowing this year. When gas is hovering around $4 and food prices are through the roof and Democrats run everything the issues are pretty clear. ![]() The early results in places like FL would seem to indicate that people get it. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for the Invisible Man with Dracula and Frankenstein's monster at Novem10:33 AM (LvTSG) Posted by: JackStraw at Novem10:31 AM (ZLI7S) = My theory on ads is that they can be effective when there's little other coverage of a race: locals and statewide races that just don't garner much other attention. My theory on ads is that they can be effective when there's little other coverage of a race: locals and statewide races that just don't garner much other attention. Once the news is talking about the race regularly, though, you reach a saturation point where ads simply don't do anything at all. This is why last minute ad buys feel like acts of desperation. Expensive ads that play last minute aren't going to move much of a needle, but there's little parties can do in the final week when they realize SOMETHING must be done. The best money is spent months before to build GOTV organizations. Brand: SmartBuy Gross Out Doodle Monster Stuffed Animal Plush Toy - 17 inches tall 39.99 In stock. Posted by: TheJamesMadison, searching for the Invisible Man with Dracula and Frankenstein's monster at Novem10:33 AM (LvTSG) - Yeah, a clever ad about how the opposite side eats babies probably won't move the needle much by this point. Most folks who haven't voted yet have probably already made up their minds. They'll vote based on who's currently listed on the ballot (D or R) and what their life experiences have been based on who is in charge at the moment. ![]()
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