Comments on: Buying the puppy: Learning from mistakes & failures http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:59:50 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lance http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-626 Lance Fri, 29 May 2009 15:59:36 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-626 You might want to try a cat, they're much less work and less needy. You might want to try a cat, they’re much less work and less needy.

]]> By: Micah &amp; Sarah http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-625 Micah &amp; Sarah Wed, 06 May 2009 16:16:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-625 Just came across your blog as I was looking for some career guidance. You sound a lot like me. I'm 27 and just trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life. I'm not real happy at my current job and I'm good at a lot of things and I just can't figure out the best path to take right now.<br /><br />Look forward to reading more of your writing. my blog is http://micahstubblefield.com Just came across your blog as I was looking for some career guidance. You sound a lot like me. I’m 27 and just trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my life. I’m not real happy at my current job and I’m good at a lot of things and I just can’t figure out the best path to take right now.

Look forward to reading more of your writing. my blog is http://micahstubblefield.com

]]> By: sherilee http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-624 sherilee Mon, 04 May 2009 04:07:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-624 I can relate a lot to your post, both in the pet department and with failure in general. <br /><br />I found it interesting that your friend didn't feel like she had failed in her life at all... either she's extremely young, never leaves her house or has a certain way of framing her life that allows her to see her mistakes through other perspectives--growth, opportunity, someone else's fault. I used have some of those tendencies until I was laid low by a nasty divorce and some career mis-steps. Regrouping and coming back from those kinds of mistakes (a little more significant than wrong-puppy purchasing, but I've done that too!) gives you REAL opportunity for growth!<br /><br />Hang in there. I enjoy reading your blog. I can relate a lot to your post, both in the pet department and with failure in general.

I found it interesting that your friend didn’t feel like she had failed in her life at all… either she’s extremely young, never leaves her house or has a certain way of framing her life that allows her to see her mistakes through other perspectives–growth, opportunity, someone else’s fault. I used have some of those tendencies until I was laid low by a nasty divorce and some career mis-steps. Regrouping and coming back from those kinds of mistakes (a little more significant than wrong-puppy purchasing, but I’ve done that too!) gives you REAL opportunity for growth!

Hang in there. I enjoy reading your blog.

]]> By: Anonymous http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Anonymous Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:51:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-623 Holly, I love your blog--I only wish you updated more than once a month! How's your health? You never updated on that. Holly, I love your blog–I only wish you updated more than once a month! How’s your health? You never updated on that.

]]> By: Simon http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Simon Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:56:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-622 I will be back. Your story intrigues the life out of me. I'm a brand new blogger and you've presented some interesting "pathway" arguments for me. I mean that you have basically convinced me that I need to continue this blogging thing. Thanks! I will be back. Your story intrigues the life out of me. I’m a brand new blogger and you’ve presented some interesting “pathway” arguments for me. I mean that you have basically convinced me that I need to continue this blogging thing. Thanks!

]]> By: Anne Good http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Anne Good Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-621 Dogs take a LOT of work that I think most people don't realize before bring home a new pup. I was one of those people before getting my first dog. Now additional two dogs later I'm finally figuring it out. <br /><br />If you ever get the doggie urge again but know you don't have the time to raise one on your own, shelters are always great places to volunteer. Dogs take a LOT of work that I think most people don’t realize before bring home a new pup. I was one of those people before getting my first dog. Now additional two dogs later I’m finally figuring it out.

If you ever get the doggie urge again but know you don’t have the time to raise one on your own, shelters are always great places to volunteer.

]]> By: Rachael http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-620 Rachael Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:09:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-620 Did you know that 'Amaya' is a Sanskrit term meaning the shattering of illusion(Maya) and the revealing of truth?<br /><br />I honour your honesty and grace in admitting your failure and hope all reading this see that your failure is our serendipitous lesson.<br /><br />Thanks Did you know that ‘Amaya’ is a Sanskrit term meaning the shattering of illusion(Maya) and the revealing of truth?

I honour your honesty and grace in admitting your failure and hope all reading this see that your failure is our serendipitous lesson.

Thanks

]]> By: marta http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-619 marta Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:54:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-619 Humbled and embarrassed? Don't be. At least you realized you weren't ready for the commitment after 18 hours. You did this puppy a favor by allowing somebody who can give her the time and love needed to raise her to her full potential. I am proud of you for wanting to be a dog owner, and realizing you're not ready. One day, both will happen :)c Humbled and embarrassed? Don’t be. At least you realized you weren’t ready for the commitment after 18 hours. You did this puppy a favor by allowing somebody who can give her the time and love needed to raise her to her full potential. I am proud of you for wanting to be a dog owner, and realizing you’re not ready. One day, both will happen :) c

]]> By: Chelle Yarbrough http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-618 Chelle Yarbrough Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:40:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-618 I told hub I wanted another baby. He got me a puppy. I made an appointment to get my tubes tied the next week. My takeaway? There should be a place to get loaner life changers. <br /><br />So, in the spirit of open source, I offer the following available to borrow for the experience: older crotchety cat, little yippy dog, big chill dog that likes the beach, one tween daughter, one driving teen or one awesome, but very typical, husband. Also, as a special bonus, you can have my crazy-busy consulting schedule, travel schedule or church schedule at no extra charge! For any of those come on over and bring two forms of ID for the application. And, really? We're quite flexible with return dates. I told hub I wanted another baby. He got me a puppy. I made an appointment to get my tubes tied the next week. My takeaway? There should be a place to get loaner life changers.

So, in the spirit of open source, I offer the following available to borrow for the experience: older crotchety cat, little yippy dog, big chill dog that likes the beach, one tween daughter, one driving teen or one awesome, but very typical, husband. Also, as a special bonus, you can have my crazy-busy consulting schedule, travel schedule or church schedule at no extra charge! For any of those come on over and bring two forms of ID for the application. And, really? We’re quite flexible with return dates.

]]> By: Susan Pogorzelski http://worklovelife.com/2009/04/buying-the-puppy-learning-from-mistakes-failures/comment-page-1/#comment-617 Susan Pogorzelski Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:07:00 +0000 http://holly.andrewnorcross.com/?p=85#comment-617 Holly - i know I've said this before, but I wanted to thank you for sharing your experience in your post. I really do know how difficult this must have been for you -- dogs have a way of capturing our hearts, and puppies maybe more so because of the desire to take care of them.<br /><br />Mistakes are pretty hard to face. What's kind of harder is owning up to them, admitting them, and doing something to rectify them. I can't tell you how proud I am that you did all of this to the benefit of the animal -- so many people don't do this, and it's not fair to either one of you.<br /><br />I'm so sorry for the hurt you must have felt, but that's also mixed with feeling so grateful and so proud that you made a tough, but right decision. I know you'll know when it's the right time, and when that happens, a great friend will wander into your life.<br /><br />Wishing you all the very best. Holly – i know I’ve said this before, but I wanted to thank you for sharing your experience in your post. I really do know how difficult this must have been for you — dogs have a way of capturing our hearts, and puppies maybe more so because of the desire to take care of them.

Mistakes are pretty hard to face. What’s kind of harder is owning up to them, admitting them, and doing something to rectify them. I can’t tell you how proud I am that you did all of this to the benefit of the animal — so many people don’t do this, and it’s not fair to either one of you.

I’m so sorry for the hurt you must have felt, but that’s also mixed with feeling so grateful and so proud that you made a tough, but right decision. I know you’ll know when it’s the right time, and when that happens, a great friend will wander into your life.

Wishing you all the very best.

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