Hola!

So I'm guessing if you're reading this, chances are you already know me.

For the benefit of those who don't, I'm Benito. My family took me in a few years back when I was a pup, & they've taken great care of me ever since. Recently Dad changed his job & he's been unable to spend quite as much time with me as I'm used to, so I've been finding myself twiddling my proverbial thumbs. I've already got my own Facebook profile & people always comment on how much my status updates make them chuckle, so I figured I'd give this blogging thing a go to pass some time - at least until Mum goes on maternity leave & can keep me company a bit more.

My intention is to use this page as an outlet for my thoughts & views on the world, as I see it. Humans often seem quick to see things from their own perspective, but are reluctant to acknowledge other beings might be capable of independent thought - that is of any value, at least. That's where I come in.

A little about me anyway: - I'm 3/4 chihuahua, 1/4 jack russell. I was born in Pooley Green, which is a poor little excuse for a village located somewhere between Staines ("Westside!") & Egham. I spent the first couple of years of my life growing up in Woking, which I loved by the way. People always kinda frown when you mention Woking, but I'm telling you - as far as walkies go, it's like a paradise! For a while, Dad was around during the day, & he'd quite often take me for 2/3 hour strolls through Horsell Common. Those were the days! Unfortunately we had to move in 2012, & ended up in Ashford, Middlesex. It's pretty cool & I've made some lovely friends (special mentions go out to Poppy, Snowy & Harry), but I do miss my love-interest, Hope. Dad keeps promising to run me back over Woking some time for a catchup with her, but I have a tendency to get travel sick in the car. Trains however, I can handle. Go figure...

Anyhow, I've been up for half hour now & my eyelids are weighing down on me. I probably haven't recovered from the hour-long stroll to Staines & back earlier, so a sleep is on the cards methinks. Mum's away in Dubai at the minute, so I think I'll try sneak into the bedroom & snuggle up in her duvet. It's a good spot to soak up some rays as well, so on sunny days like today it's gotta be done!