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Name: GL
Birthday: 11/14/1985
Gender: Female
Interests: drawing, art in general, Kingdom Hearts(!!!!!), hanging out with friends, playing video games, road trips, dogs/wolfs/foxes/other canines, writing adventure stories, studying science (esp. biology/life sciences) for leisure, swimming, animated movies (2D - none of the over-used 3D crap; most of them at least), computers, Sims 2, and more.....
Expertise: dunno yet... drawing??? ^.^6
Occupation: mostly a graphic design studen
Industry: animation/cartooning (I wish t
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Yahoo: &m=g&t=0) foxyblueluv85 (send me an offline message that you're from Xanga...)
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8/16/2006
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I can't really believe this dreadful day came...  Earlier this evening, my beloved Sheltie, Spunky, passed away.....
The only "happy" thing is that he went real peaceful... He seemed fine during dinner, then while I was doing some bills, I just went passed the kitchen to get a drink, and I noticed that something was just "off" about him. I looked at him more closely, and it just struck me... He seemed like he wasn't breathing anymore, or even moving at all. He didn't even respond to anything I did (I gently tapped his nose with my shoe).
I was just so upset about it, I just left to go upstairs to my aunt. After she was on the phone with my mom, she wondered why I was crying. It took me quite a while to tell her, but eventually she just "guessed" it. We prayed a bit, and she told me what we'll do.
We didn't really do anything to Spunky for the next couple hours (I was too sad to look at him), but around 1:15 or so, we wrapped him up in an old beach towel and placed him outside. Tomorrow, my aunt's going to call the Humane Society to pick him up.
I am taking this really hard... Spunky's been my a lot of things to me since I first got him..... He's been my best friend when I felt like I never had one, a brother who'd look after me, and even somewhat like a son for me to nurture and take care of throughout his life. My aunt told me that at least I have pictures and memories of him...
And I just feel like saying this; memory-wise, I remember back when I was six, I got this little Sheltie puppy. He's gone through a bunch of names his first couple days; from Pumpkin to finally naming him Spunky (though, his full AKC name is "Love Joy Spunky"). I was too excited to see him; love at first sight if you will, and the very first thing he did, I'll never forget, was while exploring the new people he met, he noticed some mustard on the floor and he tried licking it up to a point of almost ripping up carpet bits. Throughout his "teen" times (when he was around 2 to 4 years old), he'd always get himself in deep trouble with my mom (peeing on the carpet, shredding my toys, scratching doors, tearing up our couch, etc.), and she'd always chase him with a broom. Eventually he grew out of it and we moved a couple times, from Livonia to Nashville to Virginia Beach. He's gone a long way, but he's always stood by me. Our closest times were when I'd put out my arm and he'd instinctively go under and wait for me to put my arm down for a hug, and when I'd teach him tricks (even when he was 12!); some of his funniest was when he'd do a wave for a treat and sit at the door until I let him outside. He wasn't too good at it when he was younger, but I eventually taught him to sit-up; I was so proud of him when he did his first! I also remember a time in Michigan when we were out for a walk; I'd actually just pull him in a wagon (and we wouldn't care if people thought differently), and we did the same here in VA Beach (in a wheelbarrow though). For a brief time, he's even been sort of a "mascot" at the local Sears; I brought him in the pet store next door to meet Rusty (another Sheltie we met there), and he attracted more customers to Sears, and he was declared the store's little mascot. So he's accomplished something kinda great. His favorite game between the two of us was "chase the hand" where I'd tap his paws and he'd try to catch my hand; he'd bite it, but not like an aggressive one, but moreso like a "Ha! I got you!" sense. Ever since we've lived here in VA Beach, I'd take him to the Oceanfront whenever possible, and he'd actually love it there (ironic to how he hates being around water; he enjoys walks right by the waves)! He's proven himself as such a strong and hardy being too; one time, he was with me as I needed to put A/Cs in another house. He had to stay in the car, but as I was walking back to the car, he jumped out the window and I ran to him, fearing he might've been hurt. But on the contrary, he was running up to me, like the jump was no big deal to him (I still did a quick check on him though, and he was fine - no sprains or broken bones!). It seemed like nothing could bring him down, and hasn't for several months later. Then in August 2005, it was a turning point in his life. He began developing cataracts, but he's been on a perscribed medicine to help him. My mom agreed to let me have another dog. We got a Pomeranian, and named him Tyler, but I didn't like the idea of him being "Spunky's replacement" or anything, so I sold him to someone a month later (December 2005). However, once I own a dog, it's extremely hard to get over, so I ended up getting another Pomeranian, Angel, in April 2006. Spunky didn't care much for her (she's really hyper), but she loved him once they met. They've been together since (from napping next to each other to playing outside), and I viewed her more as a companion for Spunky when I was in class or something. Spunky fell sick earlier this year for a couple weeks, but he got over it (even after everyone said it's hopeless for him, but I believed he'd get well again). He remained normal until a couple weeks ago. I thought it was just like before; however, earlier turned to a different fate... The last memory I have of him alive was when I noticed him last night, crying (he was barking like he was really sad). I patted his head, hoping it'd calm him down and gave him a drink of water. My actions made him wag his tail, and it made me feel a bit better about him. This afternoon, I noticed Angel giving him a lick-kiss on his nose, and Spunky was kind of accepting it. Though, I was oblivious of what would happen to him...
I didn't want to put him to sleep though; IMO, it just gives me the thought of him being on like, death row and have a lethal injection put in him like he was some kind of criminal or something. I don't like how vets play God and have the say of when an animal should die; it's just to disturbing to me... Especially if Spunky's mixed in to the thought... I set it to God's own hands to let him go when it really is his time.
It's rather odd though..... Traditionally, people teach dogs. But Spunky was very different... He was the one who actually taught me lessons. He's taught me that I never needed to be the one to look for love because I've been having it for almost fifteen years from him. So don't ever tell me that dogs don't have a soul... Because you've never met Spunky, and I truly believe he had one.
I know I'll miss Spunky everyday for the rest of my life, but at least he's no longer going to feel miserable. And I'm hoping that when I go, I'd be able to visit him there, you know. My dad loved Shelties, and I bet he's keeping Spunky company for now. But who knows? Maybe Spunky's spirit is still here with me, continuing his loyalty, and just lounging at the foot of my bed...
 I just wish I could've told Spunky I love him for one last time.....  And I always will... Y^Y No dog can replace the spot he has in my heart. | | |
| Halloween was a big day... Well, not really, but it has key points.....
First the bad part of it... I got caught for speeding by the police.  Wasn't on purpose though; I actually hate speeding... You know the down steepside of bridges? Well, while driving down it, the car sped up a bit. Last time I was looking at it, I was going 40 mph, then at the bottom, I notice it was 45-something (analog sucks). The speed limit is 35, but there's a 5 mph allowance. When I was caught, I was told that I was going 48. >.<# I have a summons, but I'm hoping to just pay a fine for it instead...
Anyway, I got something to cheer me up from that... I got my Final Fantasy XII game. ^.^ I pre-ordered a collector's edition (and a stadegy guide) back around late-August/early-September...  I tried it out, and it is super hard! o.O6 I keep dying, and now I've started a new game and leveling up to prepare myself; I won't go down in Lowtown until I'm about a level 10 this time... X-D LOL! Vaan needs to do a lot of work to do.....
Oh, yeah... So far, Recks is my favorite character (he's hot); too bad he dies in the beginning... ^.^6 Reminds me of Roxas in KHII, but he doesn't necessarily die... Don't underestimate my game character likings though; Sora's still number one in stats, and is going to be hard to beat down.  hehee 
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Futurama Volumes 1-4
By Billy West (II), Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Lauren Tom, Tress MacNeille, Phil LaMarr, Maurice LaMarche, David Herman, Frank Welker
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Just felt like posting my Gaia Online URL here...
http://www.gaiaonline.com/profile/index.php?view=profile.ShowProfile&item=5097680
You know... In case anyone might want to check it out or something. My friend Josh somehow got me to join it... Well, he just mentioned it, and I just joined it this evening. ^.^6 I used to be a mere lurker there though.
I need to get used to it though...
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| Just as the subjects say... There's really just two main things that I want to update on my Xanga journal...
First off... Like it says in the "Currently Gaming" thing, I finally have "Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories."  YAY! More freshly-squeezed Sora goodness! It's actually kinda hard! o.O I keep dying in Olympus Coliseum (IMO, Hades is impossible!). Cards are hard to figure out... ^.^6 I'll get used to it though... I need to if I'm ever going to finish on my KH fansite..... More details later once it's leaning more to being done.
Anyway, the second thing is kinda minor, but I felt that I needed to put it in anyway.  I was over at the commissary earlier this evening, and there was a blackout when I was in the middle of shopping. Quite a few people were kinda lost in their way, but I kinda introduced them into using cell phones as a flashlight... Wasn't really on purpose though, but while getting some milk, I used mine to look at the dates with my phone, and people just started copying me after I did it. o.O Weird... People are really sheep..... X-D LOL! Lights got back on though, like just when I was about to leave. ^.^6
Well... There are the two events for today. ^.^6 Other than it raining outside, what else can I say? Other than, it might be doubtful that I'll update tomorrow night... I'm going over at my friend's place for a sleepover-party-thingy. LOL!
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BTW, I found the pic online somewhere (Googled it) and I added the text part (with a bit of a resize to fit in here better). 
