Initially I had difficulty in understanding whether its a guy or a girl. I forgot that Sardara had mentioned it as 'Kudi' and also am no canine gynae. I sent pics of the pup to my best half for sex determination and finally she concluded that its a Bitch. I felt good! The presence of a woman in the house is considered auspicious as per Hinduism (Yeah! A believer!) and I somehow felt that we had a connection. She was cute and adorable at first sight.
Now we had to decide a name for her!
I initially named her 'Samantha' or 'Sam' inspired from the movie 'I Am Legend' but she was unresponsive of the name for initial couple of days. An alternative was required.
Now being a typical corporate guy working in an IT company, I decided to name her with IT skillsets like Java, Python or even Hadoop. Yet she was unresponsive to them.
She has the most beautiful and expressive eyes, I know now that she can relate to my mood and behave accordingly. Say when I am listening to my favourite rock music, she tries to play with me because the type to music registers to her brain as a happy one. She knows when to leave me alone thats another good part. I wish I knew when to leave her alone, else I would not have had the cuts and bruises in my arms. She has her own sweet way of expressing her love for me by nibbling away my ears in the morning. And yes she consoles me when I am crying by holding my hand with her paw.
Yet the need of the hour was the name. One day while uttering gibberish names and having a conversation with her (the pup) about her name, I called her as 'Peeche' and she responded. Now it stuck. She only answers to 'Peeche' or 'Peechu'. Yet officially on papers she is known as 'Mishti' (a name suggested by my best half and I liked it).
Peechu is not just a bitch, she is a poet as well. I have seen her sitting on the balcony and looking at the world outside with dreamy eyes as if the next Sonnet is under construction. Her idea of the perfect mischief is to nibble away the carton containing my books (I have still not unpacked properly). And if you disturb her when she is sleeping, you are better off dead!
Peechu gave me something which I will forever cherish - Friendship, unconditional Love and a lifetime worth of commitment. Enough for a man you see!
1 comment:
God bless peechu.
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