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So, Ruby (Pictures: 1 , 2 , 3 ) has extended her stay with us a bit. After bringing her home last week and discovering what a perfect dog she is, neither neophobic nor I had the heart to take her into a shelter, so she's been staying with us. That said, Ruby still needs a home. Either a foster home or a permanent home will do. After getting to know her, I'd have to say she'd be a perfect...

So, a neighbor of ours has recently had two of his roommates move out on him, one of them leaving behind her dog, Ruby. He's in the process of moving out himself (he's not the one on the lease), and moving to an apartment where he can't bring Ruby. Rather than leave her abandoned in a house without food or power, and not wanting to take her to animal control where she's likely to be put down, he's...

So, a neighbor of ours has recently had two of his roommates move out on him, one of them leaving behind her dog, Ruby. He's in the process of moving out himself (he's not the one on the lease), and moving to an apartment where he can't bring Ruby. Rather than leave her abandoned in a house without food or power, and not wanting to take her to animal control where she's likely to be put down, he's...

This has been one hell of a week (in a good way). On Monday, I had a second interview for a job, which ended with a verbal job offer. Not bad for only being in the job market for about 2 and a half weeks. Tuesday was my birthday, with an excellent bacon-themed meal prepared by neophobic . Wednesday was my first day at the new job, and all the craziness that entails, followed by a Flaming Lips...

Just received this from the shelter director where neophobic and I volunteer: Hello everyone, We are desprate for financial help to do transports up North to save countless homeless unwanted dogs. So far, I was able to take 27 dogs in December, 64 in March and 57 in May. I'm hoping to take at least 40 on this trip (next weekend). All the expenses have been coming out of our own pocket...

So...my nephew, Gabriel Martin, was born yesterday. Yep...he's gonna be called a groundhog for the rest of his life. Today marks two years for neophobic and I. Happy anniversary, baby. Though if I had known we were getting married on the "Day the Music Died," I might have suggested a different day. Had a great time at a friend's watching the super bowl. Just wish we'd gotten home a bit earlier...

So...one big thing that I (somewhat intentionally) neglected to mention in my last update is that neophobic and I are strongly considering buying a house. With our lease expiring in mid-February, and housing prices what they are, we were hesitant to spend another year in a place we didn't own, but didn't know how doable it would be for us to buy a house. Well...it appears that question has...

It's funny how I decide to make a post, and have all these things in my mind to post about, but then immediately upon clicking "Post an Entry," they evaporate from my head. Interesting times this new year. Some good, some bad, but interesting nonetheless. neophobic and I are getting a new computer at home. She fell in love with her iMac at her previous job, and considering that our current...

The past couple weeks have been a whirlwind. Frankly, I'm exhausted, but I can't get to sleep early enough to do anything about it. That said, I'd rather be busy than bored. So...a recap of the more important things. Animals (apologies to anyone who's read most of this in neophobic 's LJ) Last week, neophobic , ldysteph , and I (as well as Shanna and Dave, but they don't...