I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

I can't believe I've left this blog dormant for fifteen months (well, I can, but I choose to ignore all the reasons why). I've survived a move to Adelaide (where I'm currently based), spent many weekends traipsing across the country (Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne), and grown up a little in the process. But, dear reader, let's leave all aside for now and focus on the reason I'm back... I'm here to introduce you to the dog that inspired me to get back on board.

Meet Wendy.

I had the pleasure of encountering this sweetheart of a bulldog last Saturday while I was in Melbourne. I was outside having drinks with Laura at My Mexican Cousin (next to MTC's Southbank Theatre) when this hulk of a thing came waddling up to the counter very excitedly. I couldn't contain my excitement and asked her owner whether I could pat her, which she said I could. I called her over and she was as enthusiastic as I was, as she rubbed against me and turned her bum towards to me and wagged her little tail. I asked what her name was, and had to laugh when I was told it was Wendy - while it seemed like the least suitable name to give a dog that looks like her, it's absolutely perfect given her nature... And what an adorable little jacket she has on.

Trust me - she was much happier than how she looks here!