I did not do much this weekend. There was a moment on Saturday night that I want to share. So I put on a movie because I felt like I couldn't go to sleep so early on a saturday night. Then who better to watch with was my dog, Roki. She came up next to me on my bed, and just put her head on my chest and watched the movie with me. Honestly, its the best part of my night when she comes up and is ready to cuddle and go to bed. She just knows when I need her or need a distraction. She makes me laugh, and yes can drive me crazy sometimes but man do I love her.
Roki is about a year and half old dog. She is an akita lab mix. So yes she is a big dog that sheds... A LOT. But I wouldn't change anything. Now let me tell you a little back story about Roki. She was born in August of 2014. Her mom is my cousin M'Lee's dog. I didn't think of much when she had the puppies. We already at two dogs in the house and so honestly a puppy wasn't thought of. Well the first weekend of October my aunt Suzette was over (who is M'Lee's mom) and she was talking about the puppies. We learned something about the puppies that changed our thoughts and would change our lives. We learned the puppies were a mix of Lab and Akita. Now another back story, my dad, who passed away in August of 2013, wanted an Akita so badly but never got the chance to have one as a pet. Once we thought about it, we had to have one. We knew that if dad was alive we would have gotten a puppy no matter what. When we decide on wanting one, my aunt tells us that all the puppies are called for. What? Nooo! We were sad to hear this because now we were all puppy hungry. Luckily, a little while later, we find out that two people have backed out and we had a choice between a boy or a girl. We chose the girl. A week or so later, she became part of our family.
Roki is a nickname for her actual name. Her real name is Rock Me Amadeus. Now laugh if you must but once again there is a reason. My father always joked about naming my youngest brother Rock Me Amadeus. Then it became a big joke and we know thats exactly what he would have named her if he was still here. So we do call her Roki (Rockie) and yes we had to spell it funky, because why not right?!
Now you know how we got her. Now to explain how she changed me. First, I did not like our dogs too much. Whitney was a sweet dog, however she did not like a whole lot of new people, and so that got frustrating at times. Zoey can be a good dog at times, however she barks at everything which is frustrating as well. I loved them dont get me wrong, these little features just bugged me. Once Roki joined it changed. I saw more than just the annoying features and enjoyed having the dogs around. Second, I just felt bitter about almost everything. I honestly don't know what it was. I guess some of it could be that at the moment I didn't have a job, I was suppose to be able to get a job with my so called bachelors but nothing was coming. Then I was sad that I was done with school and actually had to join the real world. Then this little dog came into my life, and things changed. I just had a better feel of life. I can't really explain it. That moment I come home and see the excitement on her face that your back is the best thing. Third, she teaches me more things about one day being a mom. How consistency is important, how she isn't going to be exactly what I want at times, she needs consistent attention, and also she needs a consistent bedtime. Yes she needs to be in bed by a certain time or if not she is up for hours.
The coolest part is that we have the one pup who looks and acts the most Akita out of all her siblings. Which I think is definitely not a coincidence. She has the cute ears, curled tail, and the mannerisms like acting like a cat, must have anything in her mouth at all times, and so loyal.
I honestly know that Roki was meant to be my dog. And she has taught me so much in this year and a half that I can't possibly write all of it or explain all of it. Now you might think I am crazy for saying this about my dog. I would say maybe it was not a dog for you that changed you. It might be a child, or an experience that made you realize so much about life. For me it was my dog. I am excited what the next years will bring with her and more life lessons I will learn from her. Now for some it might be a dog, others another experience but whatever it may be I hope its helped you the way Roki has helped me.
Roki is by far one of the best gifts that has come into my life. We are both learning and growing together everyday. I owe so much to her and I get a lot more years to repay her. I thank my Heavenly Father for bring this blessing into my life. He knew what I needed and who I needed. He is pretty awesome like that.
