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Grendel

My life as the new mom of a schnauzer puppy.By Emilie Wapnick

It’s 6am.

I’m sitting on a futon in an apartment that’s brimming with potential, but presently bare. My brain is fried from the heat of the night. My body aches from carrying that microwave home yesterday.

Over the last three weeks, my work has suffered, my social life has suffered, my sleeping hours have diminished.

But lying beside me, snoring softly, is a little bearded schnauzer.

And everything is okay.

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Published on June 18, 2012
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Emilie Wapnick (she/they) is the founder and creative director at Puttylike and The Puttyverse, where she helps multipotentialites build lives and careers around ALL their interests. Unable to settle on one path herself, Emilie studied music, art, film production and law, graduating from the Law Faculty at McGill University. She is the author of the award-winning book, How to Be Everything (HarperCollins), and her TED talk has been viewed 8 million times. You can learn more about Emilie here.

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  1. Holli says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    So sweet, and sounds much like being a new parent;) Everything is okay even when it’s doesn’t feel like it.

    Reply
    • Emilie says

      June 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Yeah, it is remarkably similar to parenthood I think. Constantly removing things from her mouth, watching her at every second, worrying and feeling guilty when I leave the house.

      But yes, lots and lots of love and snuggles which makes it all worthwhile.

      Reply
  2. kim says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    I love that feeling being around my furbabies! Its wonderful!

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    • Emilie says

      June 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Heh yup! What kind of furbabies do you have, Kim?

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      • kim says

        June 18, 2012 at 9:11 pm

        I have a Pittie named Cheba and a chihuahua mix named Precious (although Princess or Queen probably would have been a more apt name.)

        and I gotta say, Grendel is just the CUTEST! I had a schnauzer mix when I was a kid. Love them.

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        • Emilie says

          June 19, 2012 at 1:15 am

          Aww so darling!

          And thanks! Schnauzers are awesome. I had one growing up too.

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  3. Alison says

    June 19, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Like, like, like! Animals have a way of making things ok, like you say, just by being there, trusting us and carrying on. Don’t know where I’d be without mine but I know life wouldn’t be the same. Good luck bringing out the potential of your apartment – clean slate, how fun!

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    • Emilie says

      June 20, 2012 at 1:12 am

      It’s so true. I was all worried about uprooting her, but she handled the move better than I did! 🙂

      Thanks for the comment, Alison.

      Reply
  4. Eileen says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:37 am

    Such a sweet face! What would we do without furballs?! A elderly relative asked me recently if I was planning to ever get married + I replied “maybe when interspecial marriage is legal? ” LOL. No one could ever love me as much as my Oscar!

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  5. Donna says

    June 23, 2012 at 4:57 am

    Grendel is Gorgeous:) Best Wishes for your New Home!

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  6. Lakshmi says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Best wishes for your new home, Emilie!

    I am in a similar position regarding the empty apartment with lots of potential, having relocated from Portland. I miss the cool weather, lush greenery, clouds and rain:) although I must say, my new location in the Bay area has lots of trees, too. No pets yet though.

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  7. Cynthia Macey says

    September 7, 2016 at 2:37 am

    OMG! I have a Schnauzer myself ( Darwin Einstein Macey) and he just melts my heart. Gives me so many kisses and calms me down when he stares at me with his beautiful brown eyes.

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