2012 really was a great year. Even the parts that were "bad" afforded me great times. Case in point - leaving TV Asahi for another job was a true highlight, but some of the experiences I had as a producer were memorable and incredibly enjoyable. In the spring (I think it was spring, who remembers that far back?), I produced a segment in San Antonio, Texas on the K9 military dog training facility at Lackland Air Force Base (TSA's puppy program). The dogs are increasingly bred there (as opposed to being shipped from Europe), raised and trained. The pups go through rigorous nose, obedience, attention and agility aptitude tests and are weeded out starting at a young age. Fun fact - the dogs who don't quite make the cut are put up for adoption. The waiting list is years.
While on the AFB, we got the unique opportunity of meeting a brand new litter of pups. Today, I found myself watching a video I took of them. ....on repeat. It has been that kind of week, you know?
It also got me thinking about Texas. I'd love to go back sometime soon. Even if it's just a random, long weekend, and I fly solo. I'd love more time to explore the storied Alamo, more time to devour homemade chips and salsa at every hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant I can find, more time to peruse the scenic boardwalk, and more time to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Texas. There are cities and towns and places and moments that tie us to somewhere and leave us wanting more. Something about San Antonio did it for me. My guess is these pups had something to do with it.
Is there a seemingly arbitrary city you'd like to visit or visit again? Why does it speak to you?
While on the AFB, we got the unique opportunity of meeting a brand new litter of pups. Today, I found myself watching a video I took of them. ....on repeat. It has been that kind of week, you know?
It also got me thinking about Texas. I'd love to go back sometime soon. Even if it's just a random, long weekend, and I fly solo. I'd love more time to explore the storied Alamo, more time to devour homemade chips and salsa at every hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant I can find, more time to peruse the scenic boardwalk, and more time to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Texas. There are cities and towns and places and moments that tie us to somewhere and leave us wanting more. Something about San Antonio did it for me. My guess is these pups had something to do with it.
Is there a seemingly arbitrary city you'd like to visit or visit again? Why does it speak to you?
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