Well, I'm glad my brother wasn't here to get sick... hope I didn't worry him too much with the nonsensical phone calls.  Apparently, someone needs to confiscate my phone when I'm delirious as well as when I'm drunk.

Very thankful I didn't find any ridiculous posts of my own on here, and that no matter how sick I got, I was never too out of it to take care of my dogs.... even when I thought they were one giant three-headed dog (Cerberus?  The guardian of hell?  No more mythology for me.) rather than three separate huskies.

It's good that everyone seems to be doing better, since I gather many people were sicker than I was.  I hope none of the city's animals were neglected or abused in the city's temporary madness.

Now that I can go for a run without getting dizzy and falling over, let me know if any of you would care to join me and the dogs for some exercise.  Hate being cooped up.

There are some gorgeous dogs there. It breaks my heart when a perfectly sweet dog won't take a liking to anyone who tries to adopt him though. There are a few like that there at the moment, and I have to keep reminding myself that I can't take in every animal I take a liking to. There are already 3 huskies in my apartment. Too many more animals and there'd be no room for me!

Between the veterinary conferences I've had to go to, and working and volunteering more than usual, I feel like I've been isolated from other human beings. Anyone want to do anything? Dancing, the beach, a run, a trip to the zoo (although that is one of my workplaces)... I'm open to suggestions here, someone please get me out of the office!

Well... the date auction awhile ago was fun.  Wore a gorgeous dress that matched my tattoos, was outbid by Rin, got bid on by a couple of strangers... I owe someone named Ulquiorra a date, I believe.  Sorry for the delay, I was out of town for a veterinary conference.

Rin, a run or a night at the beach is in order, with our dogs of course.  I think I've been going crazy lately.

I'm still interested in helping to clean up the worse neighborhoods in the city, I believe there was a woman coordinating something to that effect?

As for the bad... I miss my brother.  Kiba's gone.  I'm glad he got the job, it's a great opportunity for him, but I've never been far from any of my family.  Having them in the same town's been pretty central to my life.  It's just my mother, my bro, & me, always has been, and Kiba's a bit more long distance now.

If anyone wants to hang out, I'd love to spend some time with someone.  I've taken for granted how close my brother & I've gotten as he's gotten older.  Built-in friend who just... gets me.  Even having my own apartment, I still saw him really often.  I have a feeling I'll be getting a lot of exercise in the near future, since I don't like sitting still when I'm by myself.

Like I told Kiba, there's nothing you can say to something like this.  It's horrible, and there really isn't any way to respond to it.

Hate not being able to do anything.  I've seen a couple people talking about things they could do to help.  I like the idea of cleaning up the worse neighborhoods, and I'll be volunteering myself for anything needed.  (Kiba beat me there... And I like your idea, little brother.  If you'd like some of your paycheck, you can tell them to take half of the advance from mine as well.  I'm always up for a good cause.)  That said... I don't think I'll be signing up for vigilante groups anytime soon, not when I don't know the person in charge and their motivations... With all the things going on lately, I don't feel too much like trusting people I don't know personally.  Which is depressing, since I've always been pretty open and friendly.

Rinoa, I know you're probably glad to have your own place again, but if you ever want to not be by yourself... or rather, to have another person around, since you're never quite alone; Angelo comes everywhere with you... my door's still open anytime you want it.  Figuratively, of course.  I'm not such an idiot I'd leave it unlocked.

The only good thing I have to say today is that I'm glad the veterinary office hasn't been getting the same kind of increased business as the hospital.  Not that it's much consolation, at all.

Might start taking one of the dogs with me to and from work every day.  Can take care of myself, but I think I'd feel better with a nice big wolfish dog next to me.

I'm 26 today.

Never really decided what I'm doing for my birthday.  Uh... Kiba, Mom, anybody else, wanna come over for dinner?  Or we could go out or something.

For now, I'm going to take the dogs for a run, and then to the park.  And hope we don't encounter any squirrels.

The bites on my hand have healed enough that I can use that hand without much pain again.  They weren't too bad, but it made doing things that require two hands a bit difficult.  I don't blame the dog though.  He was hurting pretty badly.  Owner's a complete asshole, thought I was gonna get myself killed for refusing to give ShinRa back his dog since he wouldn't answer basic questions, but the dog's beautiful.

Speaking of jerks, I'm glad to say that my new intern absolutely is NOT one.  I like her a lot, think we'll get along well.

Kiba, Mom found an old box that somehow got lost and never unpacked years ago.  There's a book in it I think you'll like.  I always loved it.  Where the Red Fern Grows.  Few lines in it made me think of you...

I suppose there's a time in practically every young boy's life when he's affected by that wonderful disease of puppy love. I don't mean the kind a boy has for the pretty little girl that lives down the road. I mean the real kind, the kind that has four small feet and a wiggly tail, and sharp little teeth that can gnaw on a boy's finger; the kind a boy can romp and play with, even eat and sleep with.

Just to warn you, you'll probably cry.  I definitely did.

Kiba, you told me you'd finally gotten Haiiro to stop chasing squirrels.  I regret to inform you that you have NOT managed to do so.  I spent 40 minutes yesterday trying to keep him from catching one and pouncing on it.

...Needless to say, I'm not very happy with you right now, and you might want to hide for a few days.



On a more positive note, I'm meeting someone later who's supposed to be interning under me.  It'll be a first for me, but I'm really looking forward to it.  Hopefully I'll do a good job, and he or she'll be able to learn something.