Shadow of the Day

Writer's Block: Really, Truly

2009-03-15T18:22:30Z

Do you believe in true love? What about love at first sight?

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I believe in true love, yes. Love at first sight? No, make that lust at first sight.

Writer's Block: Your Theme

2009-03-15T18:18:12Z

If your daily life had a theme song, what would it be?

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"One Step Closer" by Linkin Park

I had just found out my grandma has cancer. We don't know what stage it's at in the moment but it fucking sucks. And it's difficult cuz my mom went through hard core depression and I pretty much lost her emotionally. But she's better now and now my grandma, her mom, has cancer, will i lose her again?

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-03-11T21:41:00

2009-03-12T02:57:07Z

So, I finally have an interview at a dog grooming place. It's pretty close to my house. 10 minutes or a bit more tops. That's good news. I'll also be chillin with my friends friday. Friday the 13th. Scary movies, original, right? I just gotta find a movie that'll scare them shitless. It's always funny. I know it's a bit mean but I can't help it.
Other than that, there's not much new. Life is going very slow for me right now. I hope I get that job or better. I GOTTA DO SOMETHING!

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-02-26T18:49:00

2009-02-27T01:06:52Z

I finished school. I have my dog grooming certificate!

I took an enneagram test. It basically tells you your personality. And it was pretty close. Okay, I'm lieing. It's exact. Kind of depressing in some parts.
Type Six
The Loyalist
The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. At their Best: internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing themselves and others.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-02-11T20:40:00

2009-02-12T02:49:11Z

Today, Corey came into school at 1:00 because he was hanging out with someone. Then when he finally came in, he bathe and dried another student's dog, she had to tell him to dry it again because it was still wet. Then he bathe and dried my dog, a poodle. He came to me with the dog, the topknot was wet and curly. I'm like, dude, it's still wet. Go back and dry it again. I was nasty about it but he's been doing a half-assed job ever since he started.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-02-08T22:35:00

2009-02-09T05:10:03Z

School is really crazy since I'm nearly done. I really really really have to start studying for the test. Otherwise, it'll come in the last minute and I won't even be prepared.
At school, this guy asked me out. I know in my heart and my head that it's not gonna work out. He's not my type and I'm not into him like that. When he kissed me (yes, he kissed me), I felt nothing. Sometimes I hate guys. I don't like hurting their feelings when it's like that.
I finally had a girl's night out on friday. Well, one was missing but she was very tired so we just said go on home. She's pregnant so yeah. But we had fun. Went out to eat then went bowling.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-01-25T23:24:00

2009-01-26T05:59:42Z

I saw Hotel for Dogs today. That movie was cute. My friends are quite the sobers so of course they cried.

Anywho, I did five dogs on saturday. I was completely exhausted. I had to deal with a cocker spaniel whose paws were rotted. It was sad. He seemed fine walking on it but having someone touching it, that's a no-no. At least he was completely and utterly shaved down so I didn't have to do much to stress him out. He was screaming when I put him away. Apparently he didn't like being alone. I hate hearing the screams, it hurts my heart like a son of a bitch. I somewhat expected the grooming world to hurt but I didn't think it'd be this bad.
Okay, I need to get back to a happier subject. I could mention how owners who don't know anything about grooming a dog but do it anyways. One owner I'll mention, has a toy poodle name Alexander. Cute dog. Apparently the top knot was too much so she pretty much put a chainsaw through it. Okay, maybe not but it looked so deformed and bad, I couldn't fix it. She'll just have to grow it out if she wants it fix. It was all choppy and just not even at all.

VENTING!

2009-01-22T05:35:55Z

I haven't updated lately. Sorry. Not like anybody reads this anyways. Anywho, grooming mellows the hell outta me. Unless somebody bugs me and/or rushes me. I am fast at grooming but when a dog is really matted, that makes it difficult. I just wish owners would realize that a dog being matted can be painful for them. They will rip it out if it becomes too annoying. If the owners are too damn lazy or too damn busy to brush out their dog, then get it shaved down or don't even own a dog. Actually cats should be included in there. It might not be as attractive but it will make it easier for the owner AND the dog. But then again, if you'd just brush your dog once a day or night for that matter, it might not be as time consuming as you would think it'd be. I believe I've finished venting.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-01-15T11:22:00

2009-01-15T16:36:25Z

I don't have school today. Yeah! I'm getting better at doing a top knot on a poodle. I'm still completely confused on those pom poms on poodles. And making columns on rear legs. It's the area around the hock I can't seem to get! Everything else, I'm good.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-01-11T15:07:00

2009-01-11T21:25:04Z

School was decent yesterday. We had six dogs. I was the only student there. So that totally sucked. Whatever...

Sunday and Mondays are my days off. That's good.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-01-10T07:40:00

2009-01-10T13:52:13Z

I need to learn how to stay sane. I love being a dog groomer but the owner of the training place really pisses me off. Or should I say "pisses me ofahfah"? Basically I'm taking before and after pictures of dogs i've groomed to bring to interviews. I had one dog, a schnauzer, who needed a full groom. The owner wanted the beard alot shorter because water was trailing all over the place. I took a before picture and had it all ready for an after. Just needed to scissor the dog. Well lovely ol' Carolyn *owner of the place* took over and did everything. I'm just standing thinking "wtf!". Then, she had me work on a different dog. Had another student work on one dog and she was supposed to work on a poodle. I had my dog done. She asked if I could bathe the poodle and not do anything else because it bites. I'm not fragile! But I said okay because I had time. When I was done, my mom came to pick me up. Carolyn in the last minute decided she wanted me to scissor the poodle. I asked her, "what am I supposed to do about my mom?" She said, "can't she come back later?" Besides the fact that it's a 30 minute drive from my place to the school, I lied and said I had a doctor's appointment and needed to be there right away. She pissed me off to the point of no return. I can't stand her!!!!!!!!! I really don't want to go to school today but I really want to finish and get the hell out.

permanentrec0rd @ 2009-01-02T15:32:00

2009-01-02T20:43:57Z

I should really start updating on this thing. I have so far only one month of dog grooming school. My right knee and ankle hurts because I'm so damn clumsy and fell. I'm actually getting started on writing a book. Right now I'm getting my characters together and putting information in for them so I can get to know them. It'll be the whole vampire falls for a mortal girl. You know, the usual.

permanentrec0rd @ 2008-10-17T20:42:00

2008-10-18T00:45:33Z

So so busy. Tomorrow is going to be insane. Twelve dogs, three groomers including myself. I'm exhausted already just thinking about it!

permanentrec0rd @ 2008-10-16T00:17:00

2008-10-16T04:33:05Z

Whoops, I had forgotten that I had this account. I've been super busy with school. I'm not complaining, I love it! Dog grooming is a challenge but fun. How strange that I can learn it all and have a career in just four months. Bah, I'll update tomorrow. I need to sleep.

permanentrec0rd @ 2008-10-06T11:31:00

2008-10-06T15:40:54Z

First entry, qui. I start school for dog grooming tomorrow and I'm quite nervous. I'm not known to stick to things. But we'll see how that'll go. Grandma gets to come home from the hospital today and I'm not happy. She's still in pain. It's a blood clot and apparently, the doctors are gonna see it through. Dumb, egh? But after all that, I still feel like dancing. They finally find out what's causing the pain. That's all that matters right now even if she's hallucinating. I'm not joking about that. The pain is unbearable to her that she can't think straight.
Anywho, I got things to do. Gotta get ready to go to my sister's and watch TRUE BLOOD!