:-(

Well, here goes. This past weekend, into today has been HELL. My little Dachshund Hershey woke me up Saturday morning whimpering and shaking. We didnt know what the hell was wrong, so off to the vet. He was diagnosed with a back injury, given meds and told to have limited movement. By Sunday afternoon, it was getting worse. He had limited movement in his back legs. So back to the emergency vet we went. I had an emergency consult with a neuro surgeon today, and was told if he didnt have emergency back surgery, he would never walk again. His back half was completly paralyzed. So into surgery he went. 3 hours later, and 4000 dollars later, he comes out of surgery. Now comes the wait. The surgeon seems to think that he has a 90-95 percent chance that he will be able to walk again. We dropped him off at an overnight clinic, and will take him back in the am. They expect about 3 days before he will show any positive signs. Some people might think I'm crazy to go thru this. It's really not an option for me. I'm very attached. Hard to imagine how these little animals can get under your skin, and effect you in such drastic ways. So for all that know me, I may not be around for some time. Keep your fingers crossed. Thanks!

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Its that time of year again!

A bit of a brag!

Well, since this is a spot to ramble on about whatever, I choose to post this. No smart-assery today. I have something to announce that I am really quite proud of.

8 months ago I was accepted into a fraternal organization. I am known to the world as a "Free and Accepted Mason". I am a 4th generation Mason. My Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, and Father are all Masons. I finally came to a point in my life where it was something I wanted to explore. My time had come. To become a Mason, one must first want to become a Mason. It's not something that you are asked to join. Its something that you have to seek out, and want to join. Can't say why I decided to try, I just did. I was accepted and for the past 8 months I have been learning all the lessons necessary to make it official. I can't explain too much, as I am sworn to secrecy regarding certain things, but there are 3 degrees you must pass. I have taken classes and memorized all that was required. These classes were 3 times a week.

Tonight, I will finally be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. This is the culmination of all the effort I have put forth for 8 months. It means so much more to me that my Father and Grandfather will be a part of this ceremony. So I state it here in my blog, that this is one of the more important things to happen to me so far in this little life of mine, and I am supremely grateful for the experience. This entire process has changed my outlook on things, and I hope to pursue even more.

Plus lux,

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I never got THAT memo!

OK, so the son of my wonderful secretary comes running into my office the other day screaming, "Do you hear that??" To which my obvious reply was no, I dont hear shit ( you pimple faced little Timmy). He laughs, and runs out my office screaming in hysterics. So now not only am I pissed off that I was interrupted while posting on the forum... I mean, taking care of some very important reports, I am now intrigued at wtf he was rambling on about. So I walk down the hall to get an explanation. Apparently, the little worm has a ringtone on his phone that "adults cant hear!" WHAT? Ok, so now it hits me like a ton of bricks. I AM AN ADULT!! WTF I NEVER GOT THAT MEMO. NOONE EVER TOLD ME THAT I GOT INTO THIS L337 CLUB CALLED ADULTHOOD. Can I revoke my membership? I dont want to be an adult. I wont, I wont, I wont. Wait, if I am an adult, I dont have to ask permission to stay up late. I can buy the newest video game whenever I want one? I CAN DRINK ALCOHOL? Maybe this isnt so bad. I just wish someone would have told me that I was no longer a kid. Next thing you know, someone will be calling me old.