POV: Henry

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Hi! My name is Henry. I am 50% dalmatian and 50% standard poodle. Also known as a dalmadoodle. I am a little over 4 months old. My mommy’s therapist said she needed a companion for emotional support when my mommy is feeling lonely because of the level of distress it causes her. I am the bestest boy for my mommy. I listen almost every time. She gives me tons of treats and puzzles to keep my brain and mind sharp. She’s taught me lots of things like how to sit, shake, lay, and jump. She’s taught me that my kennel is a safe place open any time. I’m learning that truck rides are so much fun and full of adventure. My brothers and sisters (3 humans, 2 cats) are my very best friends. Although, one brother and one sister don’t really care for me and swat at me when I walk by, but I love them anyway and am always ready to play! My daddy gives the best tummy rubs and can throw my toys the furthest, which I love. It always gives me the zoomies after.

I know I can never replace the ones before me, but I hope they know that I’m doing my absolute best to make them all smile.

Grocery List

List your top 5 grocery store items.

1. Milk

2. Eggs

3. Ranch

4. Bread

5. Meat

Every time I go to the grocery store, I get at least one of these food items.every single time. Here are 5 items at the grocery store that are NOT food items that are always on my list.

1. Toilet paper

2. Dish soap

3. Laundry detergent

4. Kitty litter

5. Garbage bags

With my husband and three kids around I always have to swap these out because they are empty. It’s exhausting living my life.

Lonely is the Name

Is making friends when you’re an adult, really that hard?

People always tell you to hold on to the good friends, stay close, blah blah. But life happens sometimes, or other things happen and sometimes you lose those friends. No one ever really teaches you how to build friendships when you’re an adult, you’re expected to know. But how do we really know?

I’m not really around a lot of people anymore except for family, so how do you meet friends then? It’s a lonely world without friends, even as a busy married mother of three. I really have no one to talk to about my issues, my thoughts, my girl talk. Husband’s aren’t the best at girl talk.

I have no one to talk to about actors I think are cute or how I should wear my makeup for a date night with my husband, or to hangout with when all the kids are in school.

Since my mama’s death I’ve realized, I’m truly alone in this world. With the exception of my husband and children. I have no one on my side, in my corner. My husband is in that corner alone, pouring his heart into mine. And for that I’m so grateful. He is my bestest friend in the world.

But feeling lonely sometimes overpowers that.

Cartoon Addicts

What’s your favorite cartoon?

Of all time? That would be really hard to decide just right off the bat for me. I’d have to really think about it. And since my memory serves no purpose, because I’m unbelievably forgetful, I’d probably have to do some research to remember what all I’ve ever seen.

But as of right now, Bluey is my favorite. My daughter put it on one day out of the blue and I sat and watched a couple episodes. It was so adorable and taught some pretty good lessons while also feeling like a real family with real life going on.

I’m even guilty of enjoying the show while my children have been out playing with friends or at school. It’s quite a charming little show with very good lessons to learn for kids and parents. It’s a wonderful show for any and every one. Highly recommend.

A Slice of Paradise

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

Here lately, my favorite place to go in my town is the library. I love how quiet and calm it is there. I enjoy picking out books for myself and our kiddos.

There’s also a section where some books are for sale. They are pretty cheap, too. So if I ever have a few bucks I grab a couple to add to my collection.

There’s also a “free” section and a “read and return” section.

I stop by there almost every time I go to town.

Nature Thirsty

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

This is a tough question because I haven’t tasted the Earth yet really. I’ve only been to a few states within the United States. I haven’t filled my eyes with the beauty of the world yet so I’m not sure where I’d love to spend the rest of my days. So far, all the places I’ve lived, haven’t really felt like home. Not really even my hometown.

Self Care

What have you been working on?

Myself.

I have been spending the majority of the past few months working on myself the most. Getting myself healthy, physically and mentally. Getting bad teeth fixed, seeing a therapist, regularly seeing my doctor. Taking new medications.

I want to feel like myself again and these are the steps to take first. But I will prevail.

Down To Business

What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?

I have been thinking about this a lot lately, actually. My husband is currently going to school for what he has always dreamed of going for. Me, on the other hand, have no idea what I want to do. It’s a hard decision to make for me. Unlike some people who have known since middle school or before, and stuck with it.

But how did they know? How did they know for sure that that’s what they wanted to do? I have so many things I would love to be able to do, but which one do I love more? How do I decide?

I love cooking, art, photography, animals, and trees, and so much more. How do you decide which one you want to start with at least?!

I’ve been considering Wildlife Conservation because it covers a few of those areas I love so much. I’m a “fun fact” or “did you know..” kind of girl. Wildlife Conservation covers animals, plants, and their environments. Which is the biggest interest of mine.

Major in Wildlife Conservation and minor in Photography..? I think that might be the route I’m going. For now.

Wish me luck in deciding!

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Peaceful Living

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What does your ideal home look like?

My ideal home would be something similar to the photo above.

I want the feel and look of a farmhouse on the outside. The wrap around porch with a swing, a huge kitchen with everything I need, and lots of land.

I want big windows for lots of sunlight. I want a 2 car garage or more. Several other buildings on my land, as well, for any projects or animals we have.

I would prefer to have an open floor plan type for the lower level. Upstairs would be for my kiddos. A finished basement area for our master bedroom and bathroom.

There are so many goals for our dream house that I’m sure will change with time. But for now, this is what we want.

Finger Licking

What’s your favorite recipe?

Cooking and baking are some of my favorite things to do. I’ve always known that I loved baking. I’ve always been good at cooking, but I never thought I would love it just as much. Turns out I absolutely completely enjoy them both.

I have several recipes that I’ve saved while baking because baking requires precision when measuring ingredients. I have a few meal recipes saved as well, but not that many because I usually just throw it together myself without actually measuring.

So far, I think my fried chicken recipe has become my favorite.

I start by prepping the chicken, which includes tripping fat, slicing into tenders, and placing in marinade. My marinade consists of salt, creole seasoning, pickle juice, milk, water, splash of oil, chopped onion, and teaspoon of minced garlic in olive oil. Let sit for at least 30 mins.

In that time, I prep for the next step of making my chicken. I fill a pot half full of oil and set my thermometer in it and turn to medium heat.

I then grab a bowl and beat up 4 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs. Dash of salt and pepper added. In a separate bowl, I add flour, corn starch, and corn meal and mix. Then add salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, creole seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and mix.

Test the oil with little drops of flour. When it bubbles, it’s ready!

Drain half the marinade. Then coat in flour mixture, egg mixture, and flour again. Lay in away from you so it doesn’t back splash on you, and fry for around 4 minutes or until golden brown.

If you try my recipe, I hope you like it and please tell me about it.