I came back from traveling around the world for 5 months, then one week later, saw a pup online and instantly knew that I needed to meet her.  Sure, I’ve always wanted a dog, but there was something about her face that I just knew that we could be there for each other.  So, two days later we met, I adopted her on the spot, and the past few weeks have been history. 
I may be temporarily insane as a “crazy dog lady” – but coming back, adapting to real life, going back to work, adopting a dog – well, it’s kind of a lot.  But every moment of it has been worth it.