My dad...

So my dad went to the doctor today. He was supposed to be going in for just a routine physical, or at least that's what he told us (my mom and I). So, when he got back from the doctor, and I got back from class, I asked him what they said and he said, "nothing, everything was okay." That threw up a red flag for a start, so, naturally I asked my mom. She said that the doctor said they had to do another EKG and CAT scan so nothing is "for sure" yet, but they said he more than likely has an enlarged aorta and diabetes. Talk about terrifying; I mean one of those is terrifying enough, but to have them both at the same dr. visit...not good at all.

Some time next week they are supposed to call and let him know when his appointment is for the EKG/CAT and we'll go from there I suppose. Oh, I should mention that my dad goes to the VA hospital because he's a wonderful veteran, but the government moves slow...lol not good for getting appointments! For right now though, I'm sticking with terror. I'm scared to death they're going to tell me he's going to die...sigh.

Well, I've vented all I can stand for tonight, I will try to update as soon as I know something.

Class...

So here I sit at almost 4am and I just finished one of three papers to be finished before the semester is over. I'm exhausted. I don't know why but this semester has really been kicking my butt! I'll definitely be glad when it's over. Well except for the fact that I know this summmer brings oodle loads of work, but that's good right? At least I still have a job and that's something to be thankful for in and of itself. So, with that being said, I think I'll put in about an hour of work on my screenplay and then retire to bed and get a WHOPPING 3 hours sleep before I have to be at class and let the fun of the end of the semester crunch begin...yeehaw! lol! Post more later!

Life...

Sometimes life can be a bit overwhelming and this is how I've felt lately. Between work, school and family, I feel like I havent' had much time to satisfy any of these obligations. Hopefully, when this semester is over everything will be back to normal. I am one semester closer to graduation and IF I can get the classes I need I will be done this fall!!!! YAY!!! I thought I would make a short post since it's been a while. I am much better at Facebook and Myspace! ;)

A heart breaking story that needs attention...

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out this website...and make an e-mail. I have posted mine below if you want to copy it and send it. Please help out this poor fur baby!

http://thechaistory.blogspot.com/2008/08/chai-story.html

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Here is my letter:
Mr. Allen Simon,

I am in support of a boycott of your company until you recall the product pimple ball with bell (Item #20227-001, UPC Code 0 4566320227 9), as it is designed is such a way that irreparable damage can be caused by its use.

I will also boycott ALL your company's products until you reimburse the veterinary and rehabilitative expenses (past, present and foreseeable in the future) incurred by the owner of Chai, the dog who had to have his tongue his tongue removed due to the vacuum created by your ball. As well as any other dogs that have suffered the same abuse! It is absolutely appalling that you would dismiss your responsibility for this injury due to the low rate of incidents of such severity among users of this ball. Pet are not property, they are FAMILY, if one of your children were injured, God forbid, would you want them to be treated in such a callous manner? I think not. You would want someone to be held accountable for the defective product.

Referring the handling of this incident to the insurance department is not at all helpful. There is a beautiful baby name Chai, that is suffering in the mean time, while you're "sorting it out." I sincerely hope that people continue to e-mail you until you decide to do the "right" thing. The defective design of this ball in foreseeable usage of this ball is what caused the injury. It is only decent to accept responsibility and make this owner at least financially whole.

No amount of money could ever reimburse Chai's owner for the emotional distress she suffered in coping with the Chai's injury and the threat to his life -- and you could never reimburse Chai for the pain and suffering he has had to endure and will continue to endure now that he has such a catastrophic disability.

Why do corporations always have to reply with an across-the-board NO, even when your responsibility is obvious and undeniable? Just do the right thing: recall this product and make Chai's owner financially whole, before any more family member are injured or killed. (That's right, family members, not property, or things; shame on you!)

In case you have forgotten Chai's story it can be found at: http://thechaistory.blogspot.com/2008/08/chai-story.html

Sincerely,
Jennifer E. Walpole
MY ADDRESS HERE

Sent to: customerservice@fourpaws.com

Parts of my letter came from http://insanenewyorker.blogspot.com/
She's wonderful!!! Check her out too!!

They have announced a recall, HOWEVER, the family hasn't been reimbursed for bills and they state that the recall is due to a manufactering defect! IT IS NOT!!! It is a design defect, there is only one hole in the toy creating a vacuum suction that could kill your pet! PLEASE HELP! REPOST!

Mildly Offensive, but I love Robin Williams

If you're offended by the "f" word this is not the video for you. Otherwise this is the funniest thing ever!!!

The nicest day ever!

So today I begged and pleaded my way into getting to drive my grandpa's old Jeep. When he passed away he left it to my mom and I and it was sitting in her garage begging to be driven. It's an old 1979 CJ-7, maroon, with a bikini top and a V8 engine(and boy do those pipes rattle!). Needless to say, I'm in love! My mom, dad and I drove out to put a sign in the ground on one of the places they're selling and we drove around the lake coming back and it was awesome. It was just a really great, fun, simple day. One of those days where you just laugh and laugh. Great times!! Can't wait until the weather is more like this.

A couple of jokes for Friday :)

After the college boy delivered the pizza to Bud's trailer house, Bud asked, "What is the usual tip?"

"Well," replied the youth, "this is my first trip here, but the other guys say if I get a quarter out of you, I'll be doing great."

"Is that so?" snorted Bud. "Well, just to show them how wrong they are, here's five dollars."

"Thanks," replied the youth, "I'll put this in my school fund."

"What are you studying?" asked Bud.

The lad smiled and said, "Applied psychology."

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Joey was taking Calculus at UCLA. He struggled with it, and worried about failing. Final exam time came, and he studied and studied, but, still he was not ready.

The Professor passed out the exams and told the class that they had only 30 minutes. Every five minutes, he reminded the class how much time was left. This only made Joey more and more nervous.

Finally, after 30 minutes, the Professor said, "Stop! The exam is over. Turn them in!"

One by one, the papers were handed in. But, Joey just kept working on that exam. The Professor decided to wait it out and see how long it would take him.

After another 20 minutes, Joey turned in his exam. The Professor asked him, "What are you doing?"

Joey answered, "Turning in my exam."

The professor then told Joey, "The exam was over 20 minutes ago. You have failed!"

Joey then looked the Professor in the eye, and asked, "Do you know who I am?"

The professor answered, "No."

Then Joey asked, "You really don't know who I am, do you?" as if he were a very important person.

The Professor again, said, "No, I don't know who you are and I don't care!"

Then Joey shoved his exam right in the middle of the other exams, that were on the Professor's desk, and said, "Good!"

You gotta love it :)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!