Life in Texas....with new friends

So, I have been back in Texas for one month. Life has been rather busy and eventful. I moved into an apartment. Ok, i am living with my mom, but it has been cool. I finally started working. I have worked for the past week. I am the "permanent substitute" at a local high school. Basically, I fill in wherever they couldn't get a substitute. I have been doing odd jobs, from attendance to secretary to English to Math to computer to study hall. I personally enjoyed study hall. I had that today.

Well, one of the things I really wanted when I came back to america was a dog. I got one yesterday. Her story is rather sad. She was a stray, found by a friend at his mechanic shop. (She was just hanging out b/t the fence and the railroad.) So, he took her home last Tuesday. I found out about her on Wednesday. On Thursday, we took her to the feed store to get her shots and run some tests. The vet looked at her and guessed that she was about 5 years old. Later, she looked at her some more and said that she was probably a breeder b/c she is a good cocker spaniel. The vet guessed that "Lady Freckle" was at a puppy mill and when she couldn't have puppies anymore, she was let go. Obviously, she has had a hard life. SHe really wants attention, and is jealous when someone else gets my attention. She is really scared, but I think she is getting more comfortable. We are learning to communicate with each other. Last night, she insisted on sleeping right in front of my bed, so I put an old pillow down for her to sleep on. I will take her to get groomed on Sunday. Her fur is really matted. It is depressing to see a cocker spaniel look like she does. i think when she is cleaned up, she will be really beautiful. Here are some pictures of her....:D