[We've been running low on guest posts lately as everyone gears up for the holidays so I decided to share a recent post from one of my favourite bloggers, Lauren from Half Deserted Streets. Enjoy this excerpt from her post about her needs and make sure you click over to read the full story - you won't regret it. Check out this post for the details on how to contribute a guest post.]

I fell in love yesterday. True, absolute, can't get enough of it love. I looked into his big, adoring eyes and I know he felt the same way. And even though he tried to teeth on my fingers, I didn't mind - they were love bites. He barked mournfully as I slowly walked away, telling myself repeatedly not to look back.

I looked back. I always do.

The thing is, I need a puppy. It's not a want or a desire, it's a need. A can't get it out of my mind, find myself daydreaming about it while trying to type, basic need.

Read the rest of the story here.