Zoo In Zanesville & Potential Roommate

If you happened to watch ANY news yesterday, you probably heard about the exotic animal outbreak in Zanesville, Ohio.  Literally the newsroom was a riot.  I was playing step-in reporter and answering phone calls from all over the place. Boston, Chicago, Canada, & New Zealand: just to name a few.  This was one of the LEAD stories worldwide!  Animals included lions, bears, mountain lions, monkeys, & wolves. The man also had nearly an eighth of all Siberian tigers in the world in his backyard, that sadly had to be killed. This is really causing a big stir with "animal lovers" and I'll admit it's a very tragic story;  but what ignoramuses aren't taking into consideration is the safety of the public.  Can you imagine this guy greeting your kids at the bus stop?

The hype was so much fun.  The stress, excitement, and urgency to get the information to the public was so exhilarating.  This may not be very accurate but I feel like this story gave me taste of what it's like doing national news- and needless to say I'm hooked.

In other animal news, I'm thinking about getting a puppy.  And when I say thinking, I've been thinking for about a year.  I'm in one place, my appartment allows pets, I have a lot of free time, & I think it would be nice to come home to something.  I've been reading articles on pet ownership, the demands,  responsibilities, and even long term planning (how puppies turn into dogs, etc.).  I think I'm going to stick with the Labrador Retriever breed, preferably black, but maybe chocolate.  Goody-goody-gumdrops I'm so excited!!! The only thing in the back of my head is taking him out for potty breaks and exercise in the snowy-wintery Ohio weather.  Anyone ever live up North, in the winter, with a dog?

Although this is a Golden Retriever, I don't think I'd be able to turn down any pups covered in powdery snow :-)

Week's End

Wow! This weekend passed in record timing, but it was a great one indeed.

Friday night included a bonfire, campsite, and coyote hunting. Yes, coyote hunting. This girly-girl bit the bullet, painted the face, wore camouflage, and was one with the locals. The moon was very bright, so that helped my fear of darkness, and I went along with people who've done it numerous times before.

Although ending the night empty-handed..(PRAISE GOD)...it was pretty fun, and before the sun set I was able to be surrounded by trees changing colors!

I can honestly say I've fallen in love with the all-too-unfamiliar season "Autumn". Sorry Mom & Dad, but looks like you won't be bringing this girl back into the bland southeast anytime soon.

Saturday was spent the only way it should be in the fall: filled with football! Despite the tragic loss in Winston Salem, the hype was fun while it lasted. Now we're the laughing stock of the top 25 polls. But what'evs, I'm over it. I must say the healing process is a lot easier when you aren't surrounded by the others wounded.

God was extra good to the Ohio Valley this past Sabbath - the sun was so bright and temperatures very comfortable. Spent the afternoon converting a Ohio State fan to a 'Nole was also pretty awesome. Granted she's 5, I'll take what I can get... it just warmed my heart having someone to do the CHOP with!