2010 BCHS Pet Walk

This was my second year participating in the Beaver County Humane Society Pet Walk. This year I raised $150 for the event, which was significantly more than I raised last year.



Just like last year, I went with my Aunt Karen and her Golden, Annie, because its just wayyyy too much stimulation for Zion.



Each year they have a few contests, best pet costume and best trick. If you think I abuse Zion by making him wear a costume for a few hours, I wonder what you're going to think about these people...






Even though Zion can't participate, I still love being a part of this event every year... look at the animals I get to help!

Fourteen Years

This post come a few weeks late, things have been pretty busy! But just a quick update regarding Mex and her aging.
On Augst 29th, Andrea turned fourteen. Fourteen is such a wonderful age, right?
Anyway, here's some pictures!





For her birthday I drew her a wonderful portrait of herself. I must say, the resemblance is striking.

New School, Huge Books!

Well, I survived the first week of vet tech school. And I have to say, I really, really enjoyed it!
The teachers are very friendly, the location is great, (Starbucks and McDonald's in walking distance!), and the bus ride in really is not bad at all. I actually kind of enjoy riding the bus, if you can believe it!
I get to eat lunch everyday in the beautiful park across the street, too.




Unfortunately the park comes complete with crazy, moocher pigeons that will kill you for a Dorito.
The only other misfortune is the GIGANTIC, HUGE reference book we have to use. The older students call it "the bible."






But, all in all, school, (and the new job), are great!

The Hour I First Believed

The Hour I First Believed
By Wally Lamb

The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb may very well be the saddest book ever. The story spans several hundreds of years and several generations. There's times where you will hate each character and love each character, but by the end you wish them all better than what they've got.
The story begins at Columbine highschool just before the deadly shootings. It explores how a couple involved copes with the tragedy and the effects of chronic PTSD. While Columbine may be where the story starts, it continues to explore hundreds of years of family legacy and betrayal.
The Hour I First Believed is a heartwrenching story that can't be summarized in a few paragraphs. It will make you laugh, cry, and most importantly, believe.

A New Leaf... Or 'Do.

I planned this. I knew it was coming. But when I broke two hair ties in one day, it finally gave me the motivation to just do it.




I swear I lost at least 5 pounds when it all got cut off.






I'm planning on donating the extra pounds to Locks of Love. Hopefully it's long enough. Anyway, I also used my waiting time to purchase a new pair of sneakers. Unfortunately, I lost the rights to them almost immediately upon their entry into the house...



Since I value my life I think I'll just let him keep them.