So, I have never been a dog person, not really an animal person altogether really. I have to say that I am in love with my dog though. My big house is no longer lonely, I don't have to feel crazy when I am talking to myself, and if i want to run around in the backyard in the rain, i have someone to do it with who is having just as much fun as i am. Just hearing the tinkling of his collar around the house makes me feel content. He comes whenever I call him and is so quick at learning new tricks. He has already made friends with the dog next door so even when Chris and I are not home, he is not lonely either :)

On the other hand, Ichiban is no good at giving advice. I layed on the floor next to him and tried for the millionth time to pick a medicine specialty because i am really running out of time now and he had nothing to offer. Now instead of booking flights to Cincinnati or Salt Lake or taking the plung and changing my whole school schedule from Med-Peds to Surgery, I have spent the whole afternoon making CDs.

This is our new puppy Ichiban (pronounced eecheebon). He is a five month old Shiba Inu which is the smallest of the Japanese Spitz breeds. He has adapted to our family quite quickly and is a super happy dog. He already loves all the toys and the bed we bought him. He slept all night through his first night home (last night) and he and Chris went runny this morning.

The begining

Well, I know that our life is not that interesting but I also know that we do not talk to our friends and family near as much as we want to or should and this might be a good way to communicate with everyone. This year should be a big one for us. I will be traveling all over the US to find a residency (see poll), Chris is beginning his career in finance, and we have just purchased an amazing new puppy (see pics). I know i am not near a funny or creative as my sisters but I hope everyone enjoys reading about our happy times.