there was my dog, Chester, happy to see me.

I let him outside, he did his business, and we went back into the apartment. I filled up his water and gave him a fresh bowl of food and a couple of treats.

I sat on the couch, he started to get comfy in his bed, and we kinda went to our routine. I was gonna take him for a walk to the park after supper today, maybe play some catch.

Then he had a weird movement and I looked. He hit the wall and fell over and twisted. Then he proceeded to have, what I beleive, a stroke. He became very unresponsive, paralyzed almost. I held him and petted him for about 15 minutes, telling him I loved him and I was gonna miss him. That he was 'Chester the Champion, my handsome boy'.

Then he died. eyes rolled back, tongue out of the mouth, heaving a bit but no breath in or out.

So today, my dog died. I'm going to go out to the country with my dad when he gets up here. We're gonna find a nice place to bury him.

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Originally posted by B14ckM4g3:
about an hour ago I got home from work

there was my dog, Chester, happy to see me.

I let him outside, he did his business, and we went back into the apartment. I filled up his water and gave him a fresh bowl of food and a couple of treats.

I sat on the couch, he started to get comfy in his bed, and we kinda went to our routine. I was gonna take him for a walk to the park after supper today, maybe play some catch.

Then he had a weird movement and I looked. He hit the wall and fell over and twisted. Then he proceeded to have, what I beleive, a stroke. He became very unresponsive, paralyzed almost. I held him and petted him for about 15 minutes, telling him I loved him and I was gonna miss him. That he was 'Chester the Champion, my handsome boy'.

Then he died. eyes rolled back, tongue out of the mouth, heaving a bit but no breath in or out.

So today, my dog died. I'm going to go out to the country with my dad when he gets up here. We're gonna find a nice place to bury him.

Hope your day has been better than mine.

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Dude, I have a dog too and...I'm so, so sorry. That's terrible, I really feel for you

Next to that, I'm almost embarrassed to post the conclusion to my Goodwill story. I just received a call from the manager of the local shop that listed the comics... they sent my package out to another customer who resells them. The guy apparently bought like 20+ lots around the same time and wasn't really paying attention to what was what - he just took the good ones and sold them off. So, long story short, the guy had no way to return the lot because he had already dissected it. The manager is refunding my entire purchase amount, and told me to also keep the comics I did receive. So, that means they are probably also refunding the person who they should have gone to... I'm estimating they're going to eat about $40 between the $20 it sold for (I know the auction link now) and the $10 to ship each of these. On top of that, he was sincerely apologetic (almost over the edge). I thanked him several times and tried to keep it light

He doesn't know it, but I'm going to send them an appreciation card and a $50 check. Talk about customer service.

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Originally posted by B14ckM4g3:
about an hour ago I got home from work...

Hope your day has been better than mine.

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Man... I hope you're doin' OK, bud.

Very sorry to hear about that =(

If I had a 40 oz I would pour it on the ground to remember your homie.

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Originally posted by B14ckM4g3:
So today, my dog died. I'm going to go out to the country with my dad when he gets up here. We're gonna find a nice place to bury him.

Hope your day has been better than mine.

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I have never really had a dog I could call my own, but losing a pet sucks hardcore nonetheless. My condolences dude.

~Revenger

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Someone should start a Mafia Game it seems WW has lost interest.

Nder, Ryan, someone~! lol

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Its basically the same thing...just different flavor.

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I'm not one to normally participate in a 5k, but this one could have potential:

http://runforyourlives.com/

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Originally posted by revenger:
Would Leshrac and/Inca actually see me for an offer for Motl if I was to personally to go to Berkley, Ca (thats where he lives still, right?) to make him an offer? Would be a waste of $$$ if he just flat out said no to the interview, proposition.

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Revenger, I added a question about buying motl to my message to Leshrac about the rule change, and got no response. I don't think he's interested, though why he wouldn't be is beyond me.

Today, through a chest injury, I passed my yellow belt test! As is the case with everything I do, my instructor's biggest criticism was simply that I need to calm down and let things happen. I gained a new confidence in my ability to kick today, too. It was my first time kicking a target in weeks and I managed to knock a classmate back a few feet with my side kicks (he was holding a padded shield to absorb the shots) and kicked 5' high with my round kicks. We did some staff practice afterwards, which was a nice way to wind down after a long day of techniques.

Thanks,
Jazaray

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Originally posted by Jazaray:
So... who're the people asking Mr. Tom Martell to send first?!

Thanks,
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Originally posted by Tranderas:
Goas, I was surprised not to see a long essay defending the virtues of getting a master degree after I told you that the academics around me have told me it's not worth it for my field.

Revenger, I added a question about buying motl to my message to Leshrac about the rule change, and got no response. I don't think he's interested, though why he wouldn't be is beyond me.

Today, through a chest injury, I passed my yellow belt test! As is the case with everything I do, my instructor's biggest criticism was simply that I need to calm down and let things happen. I gained a new confidence in my ability to kick today, too. It was my first time kicking a target in weeks and I managed to knock a classmate back a few feet with my side kicks (he was holding a padded shield to absorb the shots) and kicked 5' high with my round kicks. We did some staff practice afterwards, which was a nice way to wind down after a long day of techniques.

With my last major piece of undergraduate coursework done, it's time to start looking seriously for a job. I still want to work for Riot, WotC or YUM! Brands. I honestly don't know who else I'd apply with.

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In today's job marketplace I'd recommend applying to a few more companies than three. I imagine WOTC probably gets gigatons of resumes too.

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Originally posted by Tranderas:
They're based in a city I want to live in (Louisville, KY, two freeway exits away from my culinary school), and they also own Wendy's which is amazing. Honestly, it's a great company. We follow their international strategy very closely in class and it makes sense how they're doing KFC in China and India.

Saying "apply more places" when I've expressed that the number isn't the problem, it's knowing where I would actually want to work, is definitely helpful. And that was definitely sarcasm.

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Originally posted by Tranderas:
Saying "apply more places" when I've expressed that the number isn't the problem,

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Except that is a problem. It is likely you will need to procure a job that isn't on your list before and/or until you get one that is. That's called the real world. The only thing that's going to keep you afloat in it is getting used to that notion.

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Originally posted by Tranderas:
I have enough money tucked away to wait it out awhile. I don't have the ability to deal with stress to work a job i hate just for the paycheck. I've been in school off and on since 2005 for the express purpose of not settling for whatever I can get, dammit.

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Originally posted by revenger:
Would Leshrac and/Inca actually see me for an offer for Motl if I was to personally to go to Berkley, Ca (thats where he lives still, right?) to make him an offer? Would be a waste of $$$ if he just flat out said no to the interview, proposition.

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If he's willing to hear offers, I'd be interested in putting money towards it as well.

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Originally posted by Jazaray:
So... who're the people asking Mr. Tom Martell to send first?!

Thanks,
Jazaray

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