oh . , Mariah , I hope your pooch will be feeling better soon.
You're so right about spending the extra cash on something nice for yourself,.....something your not renting,...for that little space and time.
if you are able to keep your bike out of the elements, ..that's a huge plus. I can clean, and lube the chain and gears myself, but have a heck of a time making adjustments to the shifters, ....the mechanics at the bike shops do a great job. It's always worth it to have a smooth sounding drivetrain to me. If it's not , I feel like I'm doing all this extra work ( mentally at least )
That , and keeping my tires fully inflated. That one thing alone makes for easier rides.