I talked about a puppy with my mom the other day, too. She's the one who hasn't wanted a new dog after Luna, not just yet. I'm more than ready because I know that no matter how long I wait for "the right time" I will still remember Luna. I will never forget that dog.
A new pup would just bring some love and life into my life which I badly need, and hopefully it would also fill that empty spot that Luna's passing left in me.
So I kinda got a permission to look for a dog next year... x'D