OK..finally got some time to blog...actually should be sleeping right now.
Things are actually going well lately. First off, Cube is doing better. Been visiting him in Doggie Hospital. Doctors say he's doing better (supporting his weight and stuff)...but whenever I see him, he's happy...although still dragging his lower half. Gotta love the fact that his nametag says Will Bite. He's a good dog...well mostly. ^_^
In other news, Things are looking good on the job front too. I'm almost 80% sure of a new career is LA. Been interviewing with this company in Westwood. Initial phone interview was good, followed by a 2 hour interview with the Sr. technician, Principal, and Vice President of the company. This last week I've had phone interviews with the Boston IT guys (1 hour) and Human Resources (30 Min). All that is left is for my recruiter to finalize the offer. More relaxed environment than teaching (although I'll miss it) but still a family-like atmosphere in the office. I'll let you know how it goes from here...but I am excited.
Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Thursday, July 18, 2002
Just a quick blurb...since I need to sleep soon.
I guess good news comes all at one time. I got the phone calls from the Vet this morning about Cube's test and surgery. Everything went ok. No problems. Right now he's recuperating at the vet and going thru physical therapy. (Doggy physical therapy...didn't believe it existed...but yeah.) So things are well with him, as well as the rest of the family.
I also had a phone interview with a company earlier today (july 17). The must have really liked me because they asked for an interview the next day (that would be today now…july 18..past 12am now). So I'll be heading to Westwood for an interview. Pretty prestigious company. I'll let you know how it goes. ^_^
I guess good news comes all at one time. I got the phone calls from the Vet this morning about Cube's test and surgery. Everything went ok. No problems. Right now he's recuperating at the vet and going thru physical therapy. (Doggy physical therapy...didn't believe it existed...but yeah.) So things are well with him, as well as the rest of the family.
I also had a phone interview with a company earlier today (july 17). The must have really liked me because they asked for an interview the next day (that would be today now…july 18..past 12am now). So I'll be heading to Westwood for an interview. Pretty prestigious company. I'll let you know how it goes. ^_^
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
I Guess it Pays to get a Second Opinion.
Well...things are a bit better today. I was a bit resolved and prepared myself for losing my best friend. It all seemed to be a bit too much to bear. Anyways...after talking to my sister and dad, I decided it that we should take Cube to the specialist just to get his/her opinion. So I woke my mom, sister and cousin up this morning and asked them to take Cube to the surgeon.
Well...news is good...at least right now. The doctor diagnosed that the likely cause of his pain is a pinched nerve. He also said it was a common procedure and based on his evaluation Cube would have a 65-75% chance of recovery. The only thing that hit me was the cost...no cheap by any means...gonna have to save up for a while here. When it comes down to it though...I know it will be well worth it. He's not exactly out of the clear yet...but at least my spirits are up a bit. Anyways…how can you say no to this face. (paste link in browser...geocities won't link. Sucks)
http://www.geocities.com/sasami514/pics/acubpic.jpg
Side note: On a humorous side...while I was using the restroom at the Vet...I noticed this norman rockwell-ish painting showing a little girl and a cat. The caption "pussy's picture". Coincidence...I think not. ^_^
Well...things are a bit better today. I was a bit resolved and prepared myself for losing my best friend. It all seemed to be a bit too much to bear. Anyways...after talking to my sister and dad, I decided it that we should take Cube to the specialist just to get his/her opinion. So I woke my mom, sister and cousin up this morning and asked them to take Cube to the surgeon.
Well...news is good...at least right now. The doctor diagnosed that the likely cause of his pain is a pinched nerve. He also said it was a common procedure and based on his evaluation Cube would have a 65-75% chance of recovery. The only thing that hit me was the cost...no cheap by any means...gonna have to save up for a while here. When it comes down to it though...I know it will be well worth it. He's not exactly out of the clear yet...but at least my spirits are up a bit. Anyways…how can you say no to this face. (paste link in browser...geocities won't link. Sucks)
http://www.geocities.com/sasami514/pics/acubpic.jpg
Side note: On a humorous side...while I was using the restroom at the Vet...I noticed this norman rockwell-ish painting showing a little girl and a cat. The caption "pussy's picture". Coincidence...I think not. ^_^
A boy and his dog.
Warning…depressing post. I’m not even sure why I am posting this…but it seems to me things become a lot clearer once I start writing about it. This is not a “happy happy” post either, so be warned.
Here begins the story of Cube, my dog. I kinda wanted a dog as I was growing up, but was always told by my parents, “if you can’t clean your room, how can you care for a dog.” I sufficed with that reply, until one day a dog chose me.
It was the summer before my senior year in college (1996). Till that time, I was content with my one loving relationship with my girlfriend (Christine) of three years. We were visiting her cousins when I first met Cube. The two cousins had just gotten him from a friend and didn’t realize how much time it would take to care for a dog, especially since the apartment complex didn’t allow pets.
(Cube was named after the rapper ICE CUBE, their favorite artist. Since then he’s been called Cube, Cubee, Cubosity, Pubosity, Piquito Puppy, and Baby. The name and all different versions stuck, so I never really change it. )
So again, we were visiting Christine’s cousins when first met him. I was just sitting on the floor hanging out, when he jumped up into my lap. He kept jumping up trying to lick my face (soon to be know as a trademark Cube move). Eventually he wore me out and “attacked” with his affections. That was the beginning of it all.
The cousins were going to be gone one weekend, so I offered to take care of Cube. Being that I had a house, it was a lot easier to just bring him there. Soon after all my roommates fell in love with him to. Smart dog with an attitude, Cube did his own thing. Besides that he is cute as hell. He has that genetic trait of broken ear that just makes him look even more adorable. That weekend stay eventually became forever.
When I brought him home the first time, my parents simply responded with “he’ll be your responsibility.” Secretly I know he became as much a part of their life as he is mine. He is the guardian of the house, since he is home more often than any of us. While my sister was going through school, he was the caring friend always happy to see her walk in the door. He loves seeing people, although at times he could be a bit bi-polar. Usually pretty nice, but sometimes he’ll snap at people. He would jump in the car with dad to go pick up people or follow my mom around the kitchen hoping for something to drop. When he first came home, we would have him stand on his hind legs reaching for food and doing tricks. I never really taught him any tricks, but he did learn to fetch on his own. Sometimes he’d bring the ball back, sometimes he wouldn’t (as seen in the tennis balls all over the house.) And at night, he was the one who would jump on the bed, readjust the blankets, and sleep through the night.
I guess its time to come to the sad part of this story. There have been many happy times with Cube and honestly times I wish he wasn’t around. I guess its just like any relationship. (luckily you don’t have to tell a girlfriend not to pee on a computer…at least I hope you don’t) Well overactive dog has enjoyed jumping up on chairs, tables, stairs a bit too much. As of Friday he suffered his third “back sprain” that has incapacitated his hind legs. The first two times, we all got scared, but luckily medication and rest was able to rehabilitate him. This most recent time though, the medication doesn’t seem to be making a difference. I worried about it all the way down from Norcal, so I prepped myself for the worse case scenario.
And I guess its now decision time. Since the medication isn’t working the only other options right now are surgery or euthanasia. Since the damage is in the Central Nervous System, a quick decision is required. Surgery right now will give a 30% chance of recovery even after a year of physical therapy. That is of course if Cube is cooperative with the physical therapist. Euthanasia is obviously more immediate...and more heart breaking.
I see him here, sleeping peacefully in the corner of my room. He acts without a care, continuing to try to jump into people’s laps even with his bad back. Other than the fact he drags his back hind quarters, he doesn’t seem to be in any pain. This is what makes this decision even more difficult. So the question remains, what to do? I’ve been trying to talk to many people to get their opinion. Will he be happy? Am I prolonging the evitable? What will be his quality of life afterwards? How much can I honestly dedicate to him to rehabilitate?
My mind says that letting him go would be best for everyone. No one at home, including myself can dedicate the required time and attention to him, especially for rehabilitation. It would hurt a lot in the beginning, but eventually we will cope. My heart won’t let me do it. This is my best friend. The love of my life. He is a big part of my family. I look at him and don’t want to imagine life without him. I knew at some point in time this would happen…but you still don’t want to think about it. He is so much like me. Its just like killing a part of me.
I’m gonna sleep on this…but even then it won’t make it any easier. I thank everyone I talked to for your time and sympathy. I leave you all with this story to help make things easier. A Precious gift of Life and Love.
Warning…depressing post. I’m not even sure why I am posting this…but it seems to me things become a lot clearer once I start writing about it. This is not a “happy happy” post either, so be warned.
Here begins the story of Cube, my dog. I kinda wanted a dog as I was growing up, but was always told by my parents, “if you can’t clean your room, how can you care for a dog.” I sufficed with that reply, until one day a dog chose me.
It was the summer before my senior year in college (1996). Till that time, I was content with my one loving relationship with my girlfriend (Christine) of three years. We were visiting her cousins when I first met Cube. The two cousins had just gotten him from a friend and didn’t realize how much time it would take to care for a dog, especially since the apartment complex didn’t allow pets.
(Cube was named after the rapper ICE CUBE, their favorite artist. Since then he’s been called Cube, Cubee, Cubosity, Pubosity, Piquito Puppy, and Baby. The name and all different versions stuck, so I never really change it. )
So again, we were visiting Christine’s cousins when first met him. I was just sitting on the floor hanging out, when he jumped up into my lap. He kept jumping up trying to lick my face (soon to be know as a trademark Cube move). Eventually he wore me out and “attacked” with his affections. That was the beginning of it all.
The cousins were going to be gone one weekend, so I offered to take care of Cube. Being that I had a house, it was a lot easier to just bring him there. Soon after all my roommates fell in love with him to. Smart dog with an attitude, Cube did his own thing. Besides that he is cute as hell. He has that genetic trait of broken ear that just makes him look even more adorable. That weekend stay eventually became forever.
When I brought him home the first time, my parents simply responded with “he’ll be your responsibility.” Secretly I know he became as much a part of their life as he is mine. He is the guardian of the house, since he is home more often than any of us. While my sister was going through school, he was the caring friend always happy to see her walk in the door. He loves seeing people, although at times he could be a bit bi-polar. Usually pretty nice, but sometimes he’ll snap at people. He would jump in the car with dad to go pick up people or follow my mom around the kitchen hoping for something to drop. When he first came home, we would have him stand on his hind legs reaching for food and doing tricks. I never really taught him any tricks, but he did learn to fetch on his own. Sometimes he’d bring the ball back, sometimes he wouldn’t (as seen in the tennis balls all over the house.) And at night, he was the one who would jump on the bed, readjust the blankets, and sleep through the night.
I guess its time to come to the sad part of this story. There have been many happy times with Cube and honestly times I wish he wasn’t around. I guess its just like any relationship. (luckily you don’t have to tell a girlfriend not to pee on a computer…at least I hope you don’t) Well overactive dog has enjoyed jumping up on chairs, tables, stairs a bit too much. As of Friday he suffered his third “back sprain” that has incapacitated his hind legs. The first two times, we all got scared, but luckily medication and rest was able to rehabilitate him. This most recent time though, the medication doesn’t seem to be making a difference. I worried about it all the way down from Norcal, so I prepped myself for the worse case scenario.
And I guess its now decision time. Since the medication isn’t working the only other options right now are surgery or euthanasia. Since the damage is in the Central Nervous System, a quick decision is required. Surgery right now will give a 30% chance of recovery even after a year of physical therapy. That is of course if Cube is cooperative with the physical therapist. Euthanasia is obviously more immediate...and more heart breaking.
I see him here, sleeping peacefully in the corner of my room. He acts without a care, continuing to try to jump into people’s laps even with his bad back. Other than the fact he drags his back hind quarters, he doesn’t seem to be in any pain. This is what makes this decision even more difficult. So the question remains, what to do? I’ve been trying to talk to many people to get their opinion. Will he be happy? Am I prolonging the evitable? What will be his quality of life afterwards? How much can I honestly dedicate to him to rehabilitate?
My mind says that letting him go would be best for everyone. No one at home, including myself can dedicate the required time and attention to him, especially for rehabilitation. It would hurt a lot in the beginning, but eventually we will cope. My heart won’t let me do it. This is my best friend. The love of my life. He is a big part of my family. I look at him and don’t want to imagine life without him. I knew at some point in time this would happen…but you still don’t want to think about it. He is so much like me. Its just like killing a part of me.
I’m gonna sleep on this…but even then it won’t make it any easier. I thank everyone I talked to for your time and sympathy. I leave you all with this story to help make things easier. A Precious gift of Life and Love.
Sunday, July 14, 2002
Got back from the trip to Norcal with not so good news. I'll save that bad news for a later post.
Norcal Highlights..
Well...its been a while since I've made that drive solo...and thank goodness for Sam being there...to keep me awake. Hey...it had been a long day. Arrived in Davis and passed out.
Staying at my brother and sister's house felt just like that. I try to respect their space...and just keep to myself. Woke up sometime in the afternoon...and went to the mall. Arden Fair Mall..
--tangent blog on Arden Fair Mall--
Man...I couldn't believe this mall...and maybe it was just Sac. So many girlies...but I was seriously bothered. Lil 12 year olds with enough make up and ish to look 30. Oh goodness. And there was this one girl...looked cute...thin as hell...and really I mean thin as hell. I'm serious if she fell, she could have broken something. Girls with tats all over. ewww. really bothered being there.
---end side note----
So that night made it to Christina's party in SF. The drive to SF wasn't too bad. Made it in time for dinner. Cool meeting up with norcal friends (Milly, Biggwould, Steve Lee, Lily, Anita, Denise, Minh, Tony, Alan, Denise, Rox, Anna, Kalen, Elena, and of course Christina). Special thanks to Milly and Justin for kicking with me most of the evening. Its been too long. And milly at your next party...just make sure to invite me...then I'll see if I can come up for it. ^_^
The music was cool (well...in the beginning). Felt good just to be out partying again. Some freaks on the dance floor...nice....although I stuck primarily with the APO people I knew. IT was great just seeing everyone again...and visiting norcal.
So the next day was spent primarily relaxing. Went to lunch with my sister to Ludy's, the traditional place for Ribs for the Iota Phi Close family. I remembered the first time I had been there was right after Will's activation. This whole trip has been a nice time just talking and getting to know my sister better. After that watched Zoolander...and met up with Will, Rosina, Christina, Sara for dinner. Not much to do that day...just relax. It was also that day that I learned the bad news about my dog being hurt.
I spent Sat thinking about my dog at home. Felt bad that he was hurt and I was so far away. Decided that we needed to head home that night. Spent the morning with family. Costco and Ice Cream parlor. Finally got a hold of my friend in Sunnyvale and decided to meet him at work before heading down. I've know Feras for sometime now...met him while I was working at Fry's in Anaheim. He's gone on and cleaned up his act and is now the Department Manager at the Sunnyvale location. Its been a couple years since I last saw him, but I had to do it...since he just got married. I was happy for him and just wanted to make sure I got to see him before I headed home.
When Sam and I finally got to Sunnyvale, he was busy as usual. He couldn't leave from work..so we just caught up a bit before sam and I left...with the promise that he would head down to visit soon.
So overall, it was a nice trip to Northern Cali. Realized I don't like driving over bridges. Spent a lot of time just thinking about things. Subject for a different blog. Otherwise...I think thats all for now. Time to check on Cube.
Norcal Highlights..
Well...its been a while since I've made that drive solo...and thank goodness for Sam being there...to keep me awake. Hey...it had been a long day. Arrived in Davis and passed out.
Staying at my brother and sister's house felt just like that. I try to respect their space...and just keep to myself. Woke up sometime in the afternoon...and went to the mall. Arden Fair Mall..
--tangent blog on Arden Fair Mall--
Man...I couldn't believe this mall...and maybe it was just Sac. So many girlies...but I was seriously bothered. Lil 12 year olds with enough make up and ish to look 30. Oh goodness. And there was this one girl...looked cute...thin as hell...and really I mean thin as hell. I'm serious if she fell, she could have broken something. Girls with tats all over. ewww. really bothered being there.
---end side note----
So that night made it to Christina's party in SF. The drive to SF wasn't too bad. Made it in time for dinner. Cool meeting up with norcal friends (Milly, Biggwould, Steve Lee, Lily, Anita, Denise, Minh, Tony, Alan, Denise, Rox, Anna, Kalen, Elena, and of course Christina). Special thanks to Milly and Justin for kicking with me most of the evening. Its been too long. And milly at your next party...just make sure to invite me...then I'll see if I can come up for it. ^_^
The music was cool (well...in the beginning). Felt good just to be out partying again. Some freaks on the dance floor...nice....although I stuck primarily with the APO people I knew. IT was great just seeing everyone again...and visiting norcal.
So the next day was spent primarily relaxing. Went to lunch with my sister to Ludy's, the traditional place for Ribs for the Iota Phi Close family. I remembered the first time I had been there was right after Will's activation. This whole trip has been a nice time just talking and getting to know my sister better. After that watched Zoolander...and met up with Will, Rosina, Christina, Sara for dinner. Not much to do that day...just relax. It was also that day that I learned the bad news about my dog being hurt.
I spent Sat thinking about my dog at home. Felt bad that he was hurt and I was so far away. Decided that we needed to head home that night. Spent the morning with family. Costco and Ice Cream parlor. Finally got a hold of my friend in Sunnyvale and decided to meet him at work before heading down. I've know Feras for sometime now...met him while I was working at Fry's in Anaheim. He's gone on and cleaned up his act and is now the Department Manager at the Sunnyvale location. Its been a couple years since I last saw him, but I had to do it...since he just got married. I was happy for him and just wanted to make sure I got to see him before I headed home.
When Sam and I finally got to Sunnyvale, he was busy as usual. He couldn't leave from work..so we just caught up a bit before sam and I left...with the promise that he would head down to visit soon.
So overall, it was a nice trip to Northern Cali. Realized I don't like driving over bridges. Spent a lot of time just thinking about things. Subject for a different blog. Otherwise...I think thats all for now. Time to check on Cube.
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Oh man..its been so long since I posted. I just looked at this site and I still have posts from May.
Anyways... Anime Expo was really cool. Had a lot of fun hanging with the Ventura Anime Club/Crew and regulating on all the otaku fans. Overall people have been really cooperative. Trust me...lining up over 3,000 people for a limited engagement show is no easy task...so I have to give much props to my crew (SDF1 Type R) and the whole security team for their good work. Plus there were some pretty fine ladies there too.. Got an email. We'll see what happens from there.
Right now I'm taking care of things before my trip. Sucks to get back to work and remember that we recently switched text books. Material is all still the same, just have to find it somewhere. Plus this is a new week and a new class. They seem to be very good, just quiet. I do need to look for something new though because I just realized that since I have been part time, I've lost sick days and maybe benefits.
So where am I going...well...heading up to Norcal for Cheesy's Bday/Grad. I told you I'd do what I can to make it. Why does it have to be on a Thur though? Anyways...I'm gonna try to meet up with my friend Feras also. He just got married and was supposed to visit..so instead I'll head up there.
well...until next post.^_^
Anyways... Anime Expo was really cool. Had a lot of fun hanging with the Ventura Anime Club/Crew and regulating on all the otaku fans. Overall people have been really cooperative. Trust me...lining up over 3,000 people for a limited engagement show is no easy task...so I have to give much props to my crew (SDF1 Type R) and the whole security team for their good work. Plus there were some pretty fine ladies there too.. Got an email. We'll see what happens from there.
Right now I'm taking care of things before my trip. Sucks to get back to work and remember that we recently switched text books. Material is all still the same, just have to find it somewhere. Plus this is a new week and a new class. They seem to be very good, just quiet. I do need to look for something new though because I just realized that since I have been part time, I've lost sick days and maybe benefits.
So where am I going...well...heading up to Norcal for Cheesy's Bday/Grad. I told you I'd do what I can to make it. Why does it have to be on a Thur though? Anyways...I'm gonna try to meet up with my friend Feras also. He just got married and was supposed to visit..so instead I'll head up there.
well...until next post.^_^
Wednesday, July 03, 2002
Humm..this space has been relatively quiet. Sorry everyone..just been busy working and stuff. Trying to figure things out. I'm actually going to Anime Expo this weekend so I'm probably going to be offline all weekend too. I will write more when i come back. But here I leave you with a few parting gifts.
Happy 4th of July
and
Ray taking Sake Bombs.
Oh Yeah!!! Celebration.
PS..Hi everyone that is gone. Still miss ya.
APO peeps..see you at CPW or maybe SRW.
Grace - Remember no European dwarf women for me. They may fit in the carry-on..but you know my taste in women. ^_^ Have fun.
Thanks to Kelly, Linda and James (and my sister)...for the movie yesterday. Mr. Deeds was cool.
Thanks to my cousin (assistant Manager) for the Sneak Peek for MIB2. It was cool.
Justin and Cheesy..I'm seeing what I can do to get up there next week. Miss ya all.
John...hope things go well with that Job opportunity.
Anyone else I missed...well...sorry..miss ya too ^_^. (really...)
Ok..I'm off.
Happy 4th of July
and
Ray taking Sake Bombs.
Oh Yeah!!! Celebration.
PS..Hi everyone that is gone. Still miss ya.
APO peeps..see you at CPW or maybe SRW.
Grace - Remember no European dwarf women for me. They may fit in the carry-on..but you know my taste in women. ^_^ Have fun.
Thanks to Kelly, Linda and James (and my sister)...for the movie yesterday. Mr. Deeds was cool.
Thanks to my cousin (assistant Manager) for the Sneak Peek for MIB2. It was cool.
Justin and Cheesy..I'm seeing what I can do to get up there next week. Miss ya all.
John...hope things go well with that Job opportunity.
Anyone else I missed...well...sorry..miss ya too ^_^. (really...)
Ok..I'm off.
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