New Addition to the Family

As some of you know, Dox passed away on the 5th around midnight. He was almost 15 years old. My parents went to a local shelter (Pasadena Animal Control) and found a cute little guy who needed a good home. Hank looks like he might be a Dachshund/Beagle mix. He was found wandering around outside an apartment complex in Pasadena. He's already fitting in perfectly. He's four or five months old and already goes to the door when he needs to go out. He's only had two accidents, both being on the rug by the door, I guess we just didn't notice he needed to go out in time. He already knows that an open fridge means food and will stand there while you pull things out.



Ok, my parents have gone little dog crazy lol. When they went to the Pasadena Animal Shelter they originally went to look at a female Dachshund, but found that a couple had already said they wanted her, so they looked at Hank and got him. Friday my mom called the shelter to ask about the little girl and they called her back on Monday and told her that the couple backed out and decided on a different dog and that she was available... so my parents got her. She's 1 year old and LOVES my mom. Her name is Cleo and she seems to be a little submissive, not sure what her background is. The shelter told my parents that her previous owner brought her in because they got a new dog and couldn't keep her, but her submissiveness doesn't fit into that. When you say "No!" she cowards down like she's going to get hit. She growled at me on first contact, but warmed up a little by the end of the night and was letting me pet her. Tonight when I walked into the house she barked then when she saw it was me she ran over and jumped up on my leg. She let me hold her and wanted to jump in my lap while I was sitting down, but Hank already had his head there lol.

Rain, rain GO AWAY!! Don't ever come back!

No, it's not raining, at least not the type of rain you're thinking about. It seems that somehow I've managed to get a dark black cloud over me and it's not just raining bad things, it's in a fucking downpour. I lost my job 2 1/2 weeks ago and still haven't found a new one. I'm going to have to move before the end of the month because I am behind on my rent and have no job to pay my bills. And now, my parent's dog has passed away. He was almost 15 years old. I'm ready for this evil storm to finally go away. I can't handle all of this shit. I need hugs and support, but the people that I need the most live too far away to be able to do that, so their words and hugs online will just have to do.

Rest in Peace Dox

Unemployed

Well, I can finally say screw you O'Reillys! Today I was let go. Am I sad? Nah. I'm actually glad that it's finally over. Yeah, it sucks that I don't have a job and that I have to find one ASAP, but O'Reilly's doesn't know how to treat their employees. They treat us like shit. We work anywhere from 8-11 1/2 hours with NO LUNCH OR BREAKS. You better believe that I'm reporting them for that. I've also applied for unemployment. I kinda knew it was coming. Last week Mitchell (ass kisser) told Anna that I hadn't been pulling tickets and hadn't helped. Well, no, I hadn't pulled tickets, but Gina pulled a bunch and asked me to put them on the HUB shelves and said she'd pull the other tickets, so that's what I did. He saw me doing that too, but I guess that isn't helping. And when Anna confronted me she didn't want to hear my side. She told me "I don't want to deal with this. Just clock out and go home." So I did. They can all go screw themselves. Well, except for the few that are cool. They know who they are.

Sorry I haven't been around much. Life sucks as usual. Been dealing with a lot of shit.

27

Ok, so I am now offically 27 years old. On Satuday, Cara and I went to Scout Bar for the St. Patrick's Day concert. There were 5 bands playing that night, but I only really cared about Faktion. I hung out backstage with them while Deadbold Zen, Feeding James, and Melovine played. I was rocking out at the stage for Faktion, then hanging out with them by their merch while Vallejo played. Jeremy gave me one of his drumstick after they played :D I got the guys to sign it. Then some dude was passing out these cheap Miller Lite St. Patrick's Day hats and I got them to sign that too lol. I also got a very stylish Faktion hat that I absolutely love! Cara got me a few shots for my b'day and she made me some yummy cookies.

Yesterday I went out to eat at Olive Garden with my parents and my grandma. I honestly wasn't expecting that since my parents paid for me to get an eye exam, contacts, and glasses for my birthday a week ago.

Today I'm debating on going to a stupid inventory just so I can make a little more money, but meh, it's my birthday and I don't think I want to spend it with stupid people at work :D

Tomorrow I'm supposed to go have lunch with Cara's mom, Judy (the lady I do silk screening and digital art for), and General Bailey (my old boss from the school district).

Maybe this year won't be so bad.

26 + 1

Monday is my birthday. Not really looking forward to it. I'm actually expecting it to suck as usual. I'll probably be working on the 19th, so it will be just like any other day. Cara and I might get together this weekend. She was talking about getting together for St. Patrick's Day and drink a little green beer. We might also go out and take some pictures on Sunday. So, don't be surprised if you see new pictures in my gallery.

Ranting and raving watch out I'm on my soapbox

I realize that I'm not all that active on deviantArt lately. I had thought about leaving, at least for a while, if not longer... But then Sarah got a hold of me on MSN the day I was going to post a journal saying goodbye for a while and made me feel all loved and stuff and asked me to come back to her chat so she could make me a co-founder. How could I possibly pass up an offer like that? Even when the person I'd really rather not deal with is in that chat. So of course I told her I'd go back into chat, as hard as it may be to even look at that screen name. Some of you know who I'm talking about, and as for that person, if you just happen to read this, I just want you to know that what you did was a fucking sorry ass thing to do. I should have cussed your ass out right then and there but no, I'm too nice of a person, I push the hurt and pain aside and try to be civil and say that maybe we can still be friends. All I have to say now is fuck that idea. Anyhow, I don't know how active I'll be. I've been in a serious bought of depression since the beginning of the new year, ya know, that kinda happens when someone makes you feel like you aren't worth shit. Too bad you can't be a fucking man, grow a set, and deal with what you did to me. But anyhow, I'm getting by. I'm trying not to dwell on shit I can't change. If I can pull myself together and get some art done then I'll post it.

Oh, on another note, my brother, Matt, is going back to Iraq around the end of the month. What a great birthday gift huh?

S.A.D.

It has come to my attention that we are only less then a week away from S.A.D. Just in case you don't know, S.A.D. stands for Singles Awareness Day a.k.a. Valentine's Day.