This could almost fit as well under family or hobbies, but I am starting a new gig tomorrow as a dog walker. The dog is my nephew and he is the sweetest boy. I am a lifelong cat person, so this is a whole new world to me. This will be my first really close, personal, care-taking-type interaction with a dog. He is a 2-year old Shih Tzu with a delightful personality. He belongs to my SIL and BIL, the ones who live with my MIL. SIL finally got a job after a prolonged search. BIL and I took the dog today for a trial walk and went to visit my mother (who lives a short block away). Mom was in heaven and in love with the dog. It was the first time in my life I have ever taken a dog for a walk!
So this is going to be interesting on so many levels. I am a natural optimist, so I'm hoping I can make it work for the best.