It was my mom’s birthday on Monday, so I decided to make her a cake. Well I usually do make a cake, but this time I tried something different I found online. And of course it didn’t come out like it looked in the picture. But it was still fun to try. I think I need more practice. *L* A lot more. I should have tried a pumpkin cake, it being so close to halloween, but stupid me went with a summery theme. Doh! (btw, the glasses on the cake are oreo cookies. I thought that was a cute idea. :p )

Facebook isn’t as boring as I thought. I’m actually getting into it. I have 4 friends (waiting on a fifth) LOL. But it’s fun…now that I’m getting use to it. *thinking of forcing Orion to join*  haha

Well everything else is just hunkey dorey. Actually I’ve been feeling pretty good these past few days *knocks on wood*. Nothing major going on in my life, except for Zoey having cancer. But she’s doing so good right now it doesn’t even seem like she’s sick. I’m just enjoying life…taking it one day at a time.

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Tags: Cancer, Enjoying Life, FaceBook, Smiley Face Cake, zoey
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Zoey had some weird growth growing on her left hind leg (yeah I know, gross). I really didn’t think anything of it. She’s getting along in years (she turned 7 this August) so I thought it was just that…a growth. It happens sometimes when dogs gets older. I’ve had a few dogs in my lifetime to know this.

So she had an operation to get it removed. When I went to go pick her up that evening she couldn’t even get up, so I had to leave her there overnight. Poor thing. As soon as she heard my voice she was struggling to get up, but it wasn’t going to happen.

The next day I picked her up and she seemed happy to see me. She was somewhat out of it, but obviously glad to be going home. All I had to do now was keep her from licking her stitches (which was no easy task) and wait for the results from the biopsy.

Well, to make a long story short, she has Cancer. “Spindle Cell Sarcoma” to be exact. It stinks though because I have no idea how long she has, or when she’ll start getting sick. All I can do now is watch her for signs and make her last days happy.

Zoey, American Mastiff. 7 yrs. old. You can see the stitches on her left hind leg.

The ‘news’ came to me like a punch in the gut though. I didn’t expect that at all, and it’s left me feeling like total crap…

Meeka and Zoey relaxing on the front step together

Categories: Odds and Ends • Pets / Animals • Ugh
Tags: American Mastiff, Cancer, meeka, Spindle Cell Sarcoma, White Cat, zoey
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My Dad isn’t doing too well and it’s been bothering me. He’s been layed up for a couple of weeks now (sciatic nerve) and getting depressed over it. I guess with the Holidays so close it’s really getting to him, plus not being able to do much at all. He’s usually pretty active but now he can’t do much at all. From what my mom tells me, all he does it sleep, go to the bathroom and shower. It’s not like him at all.

So I brought my dog (Zoey) over to see him last night.

When ‘they’ say animals have a way of cheering people up they are so right. What a difference that 30 min visit made.

It’s weird. My dog knows who they are and loves them. If I just mention ‘meme and pepe’ she goes nuts. She’ll either keep checking out the window for them or go spastic when we get into the car to go see them.

I’m glad zoey could cheer him up. I would have left her over there if I could have (even though it would be too weird for me without her here). But my mom…lol. Poor mom. She loves zoey too, but zoey is sooo huge. I don’t dare stay over there too long when she is with me. It’s like having a horse in her house (so my mom says).

(btw…I’m still in that weird ‘funk’ with posting and stuff. I can’t believe I haven’t posted anything since November 20th. Oo)

Categories: Odds and Ends • Pets / Animals • Ugh
Tags: Dad, Sciatic Nerve, Sciatica, zoey
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Every time I go to the gas station my dog flips out. She can’t stand the gas attendant guy. I think it’s kinda funny though because it’s not how she normally acts. It’s only in the car or if someone comes to the door, which is a good thing I guess. I feel pretty safe (as in no one will come close to my car with her around). She really is a sweet dog though (honest *L*).

So I finally decided to get off of my lazy ass and tape it. I have 2 videos. There is the short version and the long version. Take your pick, or watch both.

And this is a rush post. ugh. I suck at multitasking. *L*

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Tags: barking, cujo, gas station, zoey
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I went for a nice walk this morning with Zoey in the woods behind our house. Wow was it nice. No bugs! I love walking in the woods with her, but usually the bugs are so annoying that half way through it I’m practically running home to get away from them. This time I could enjoy it and take some pictures in peace (and I was able to get a half way decent picture of Zoey. Usually I can only get a shot of her butt because she is always in front of me *L*).

The trees look so beautiful with their leaves just starting to change colors. Massachusetts is well known for that (still have a good few more weeks to go before they really stand out). I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else this time of year though. It makes me wonder how people can like living in places like Florida and not be able to enjoy the seasons as they change (especially winter/Christmas…with no snow. Blah…how can they?). I don’t think I could be happy living like that.

So right now I am just sitting here on my lazy ass, enjoying my coffee and watching Life Time Movies (lol). The windows are open because it’s finally nice out there (I was really getting tired of that humid weather). It’s so cool in here. I’m happy… enjoying my (lazy) Sunday. ^^

[check out the gallery for larger photos]

Categories: Pets / Animals • Photographs • Plants / Nature
Tags: autumn, dog, leaves, nature, Photographs, pictures, zoey
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