I’m doing it! I’m on my way! A couple days ago I posted my resolutions for the New Year. I made a bunch of resolutions that I was sure I would stick to because I didn’t want to feel like a failure at the end of the year. I didn’t want to find I’d made a bunch of resolutions that I couldn’t keep.
Then I started getting worried about resolution #4. “Get loves from at least one cute girl on every walk.” You see, most of my resolutions just depend on me. Well, me and my person, but it’s easy to talk her into things. I just have to start jumping and eventually she gets tired of it and gives in.
But resolution #4 depends not just on me, but on someone else as well. Not only do I have to find a cute girl on my walk, but I have to talk her into giving me loves. I can usually do this be being my sweet, charming self but that doesn’t work every time. What if she’s scared of dogs and doesn’t want to come near me? Or what if she’s in a hurry and has no time for loves? Personally I can’t think of anything better to do with your time, but some people don’t agree with me.
There are lots of reasons that my charm might not work, but I’m proud to say it worked today. I do have to admit I had an in. The cute girl giving me loves is my neighbor’s granddaughter. I bet she’s glad they have me for a neighbor.
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Bassetmomma
January 2, 2012 at 10:40 am
You are a real charmer Bongo! No wonder your resolution #4 is working out!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 11:02 am
Thanks Bassetmomma. I do love getting those loves from cute girls.
jaxart4animals
January 2, 2012 at 10:51 am
Bongo you look so happy when you’re getting loves 😀 I’m sure you’ll have no problem getting more loves from cute girls.
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 11:03 am
Jaxart4animals, I’ll keep working on getting those loves. Some days are really bad though because I don’t find any cute girls on the trail.
thesweetkitten
January 2, 2012 at 10:56 am
What a sweet and charming dog you are!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 11:14 am
Thanks Sweet Kitten. I wish I could meet you on my trails and get some loves from you.
thesweetkitten
January 3, 2012 at 1:30 am
I would certainly give you lots of loves, Bongo!
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:14 am
Sweet Kitten, you have to come visit me. I’m waiting for your loves.
Lindy MacDuff
January 2, 2012 at 11:49 am
Bongo, I just don’t know how anyone could resist you! I haven’t been following your blog for very long but I am glad to see today’s photo because it shows your size next to hoomans. Know what? I love big dogs the best! That is a very sweet picture of you with your neighbor’s granddaughter. I’ll bet she’ll be your friend for life! 🙂
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Lindy, I wish my neighbor’s granddaughter lived closer so I could get loves from her all the time. I just get to enjoy her while she’s here for a visit.
Mom
January 2, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Although I admit that I am envious of the fact that you are, indeed, on your way to checking off all of your New Year’s resolutions (I have yet to shed a single pound, you see), I have to point out that getting loves from a cute girl should be no challenge. Not convinced? Take a long look in a mirror, Bongo: you are irresistible! If loves you want, loves you’ll get!
Happy New Year, and may all your walks in 2012 be full of cute girl loves!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Thanks Mom. I think I’ll drag my person out for a walk now so I can look for more cute girls to get loves from.
sandylikeabeach
January 2, 2012 at 12:49 pm
You’re doing better than most people at keeping their new year’s resolutions!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Sandy, the trick is to pick your resolutions carefully.
Uptown Dog
January 2, 2012 at 12:50 pm
That’s a great goal for 2012! I love getting hugs from kids when I’m out for a walk. You look so happy in that picture!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Uptown Dog, I’m always happy when I’m getting loves. I bet you are too. It’s the best.
Mary and Roxy
January 2, 2012 at 1:19 pm
You are walking in the red rock too!! Love your cute picture!!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Roxy, I love walking in the red rocks. Thanks.
For the Love of My Dogs
January 2, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Great job, Bongo–nice to see you’re keeping up with your resolutions. Cute photo 🙂
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Thanks Deannamelanie, I made sure I only made resolutions that I wanted to keep.
Tanner & Beth
January 2, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Those are some great resolutions!!! Most of them are part of my daily routine already. So I know you will enjoy them. I like the “cute girl” one though. May have to think about adding that to my list.
Doggy Kisses,
Tanner
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Tanner, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Definitely add the “cute girl” resolution to your list. It’s great getting all those loves.
Higgins
January 2, 2012 at 1:36 pm
You are so cutie patootie, that I see no worries about getting lovies from cute girls!!! :o)
~Higgins
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Thanks Higgins. I bet you could get a few loves too.
tbnranch
January 2, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Wishing you a wonderful new year, filled with lots of love!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Thanks Amy. I hope you have a wonderful year too.
philosophermouseofthehedge
January 2, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Bongo, you are an inspiration. Hug on.
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Thanks Karen. I just got back from another walk – and guess what! I found another cute girl to give me loves.
Leslie
January 2, 2012 at 2:56 pm
That’s an adorable photo and a remarkable goal! You’ll be an excellent ambassador for cute girls who might be afraid of dogs. Good luck in accomplishing all your resolutions!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Leslie, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cute girls who give me loves are the best! I hope I can take any dog fears away.
whatimeant2say
January 2, 2012 at 3:05 pm
That’s such a great picture, Bongo! Way to go on your resolution!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Thanks Wonderbutt’s person. If Dimples ever wants to come around for some loves let me know.
Wayside Artist
January 2, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Bongo, you are very good and sensitive to consider how younger people might feel about how to help you keep your “love” resolution, but sometimes intention counts too! You are well on your way. I’m not a girl anymore, but I’m sending you a cyber ear rub.
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Nanina, thanks for the ear rub. Loves from you are very good.
colliesofthemeadow
January 2, 2012 at 4:15 pm
Bongo!
What a great story and great picture! You sure look happy and that grin is fun to see!
May all your resolutions work this year! 🙂
God Bless You!
The Collies and Chuck 🙂
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Thanks Chuck and the Collies. I’m working really hard on those resolutions.
2browndawgs
January 2, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Glad you found someone to give you loves. If you can’t find anyone on a walk, we guess you could just visit neighbor girl. 🙂
the 2 brown dawgs
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Brown Dawgs, I’m looking for loves anywhere I can get them.
Jennifer Triplett
January 2, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Great job getting loves. Thanks for the tips. My person left her computer on. I thought I’d never get a chance to blog to you. Keep up the great work Bongo! – Duke
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Hi Duke. So glad your person left her computer on. I hope these tips help you. Getting loves is the best!
rumpydog
January 2, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Oh Dog! You look SOOOOO happy! You’re the luckiest dog I know!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Thanks Rumpy. I’m always happy when I’m getting loves.
Jen
January 2, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Sounds like you are off to a great start Bongo! You appear to be quite the charmer, your neighbor is lucky to have you!
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Thanks Jen. I’m off to look for more cute girls now.
Misty Shores Chesapeakes
January 2, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I can’t imagine anyone not giving into your charm Bongo! So glad you were able to fulfil #4 of your resolutions 🙂
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Thanks Misty Shores. It feels really good to be getting my resolutions fulfilled.
Bailey
January 2, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Hey Bongo! So glad you got your cute girl!
Happy Happy New Year to you! 🙂
Woofs & hugs, ❤
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Bongo
January 2, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Bailey, Happy New Year to you too. It’s great getting loves from cute girls.
tylersat99
January 2, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Look how cute you are and always so happy why wouldn’t every girl you see want to give you a hug? Our Mom would give you a huh for sure. We think that should be a very easy resolution to keep 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 12:21 am
Lexie and Mica, I hope I meet your mom on my trails someday so I can get loves from her. I think this is cute girl thing is my favorite resolution.
Vanilla Bean
January 3, 2012 at 12:04 am
such an inspiring resolution!…just couldn’t resist to click for a close-up of the photo…any yep that is one nice shot… so tell me…are you wearing a collar that says: cute chick magnet…? 🙂 – Vanilla Bean
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 12:23 am
Thanks Vanilla Bean. I like that idea of having a collar that says “cute chick magnet.” Maybe I could get even more cute girls. I’ll have to get my person to get me one.
angelswhisper2011
January 3, 2012 at 1:10 am
Dear Bongo, it’s impossible to resist your charms and good nature. I would love to have you as my neighbor, and I would cuddle you every time I saw you, that means if you like to be cuddled by an older “girl” 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:12 am
Angelswhisper, I would love getting loves from you.
Bassas Blog
January 3, 2012 at 1:28 am
Well done Bongo. Don’t worry about your resolution – you are a natural charmer 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:13 am
Thanks Bassa. I got loves from another cute girl on my last walk.
misswhiplash
January 3, 2012 at 2:41 am
Is it possible to have a cyber love? If it is then I’m your gal! I would send you loves everyday without fail, and a pat on your lovely head and a tickle behind those cute little ears… Then I would send you lots of hugs as well
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:15 am
Patreciau, cyber loves are almost as good. I’ll send some back to you too.
eripanwkevin
January 3, 2012 at 3:43 am
Wow! Look at your face, Bongo!!! You look really really happy to be cuddled by the pretty girl! BOL! I’m ver jealous of you and your charm! I never been cuddled by girls except my mom, granny and auntie! Besides, they are NOT GIRLS! ( Ooops! it’s a secret between you and me, Bongo!)
All right, I have to learn the charm from you this year! 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:17 am
Kevin, maybe I should start a charm school. Getting lots of loves on walks is the best. Everyone should get to enjoy that.
Dianda
January 3, 2012 at 6:37 am
What a cute little girl!
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:17 am
Dianda, she was a very cute little girl. And very loving.
Chancy Mumsy and Crew
January 3, 2012 at 7:46 am
Oh, sweet Bongo they have to be overjoyed that you are their neighbor…who could ask for a sweeter one…we are sure happy you got that hug. We would love having you for our neighbor. Hugs and nose kisses
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:18 am
Chancy and Mumsy, I would love to be your neighbor too, because I know I would get lots of loves from you. Hugs and nose kisses back to you.
Snoopy@snoopysdogblog.com
January 3, 2012 at 8:09 am
Hey Bongo,
That’s a great New Year Resolution and somehow I don’t think you’ll have much of a problem with this one buddy!!
Have fun,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:19 am
Thanks Snoopy. Want to join me in this resolution?
KatiesCameraBlog
January 3, 2012 at 8:37 am
Congrats, Bongo! My dog would love that resolution too, but we don’t have enough kids around here. Love the photo! You look so happy! 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 11:21 am
Thanks Katie. I have the advantage of living near trails where lots of people come to hike. It means I get to meet cute girls from different places.
Sunshine
January 3, 2012 at 4:35 pm
SWEET and simply charming Bongo!! You have a big smile going on in your photo buddy and it’s great!!! 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Sunshine, I’m always happiest when I’m getting loves.
Nel
January 3, 2012 at 8:04 pm
You two make a lovely duo. 🙂
Bongo
January 3, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Thanks Nel. That little girl is pretty cute.
bumpyroadtobubba
January 5, 2012 at 2:59 am
I would stop and give you loves for sure!
Bongo
January 5, 2012 at 9:27 am
Bumpy Road, loves from you would be very special.