What goes up...

...Must come down

I need this!

Hi all just an update on Toby. The surgery was a success but the recovery part is also even scarier. He still cant move his back legs but the doctor said that it will take a while for him until he starts walking again. With the amount of money that is accumulating over time regarding Toby's operation it's begining to be almost too much for my family to handle alone. I've been posting these flyers all over the Internet--different dachshund message boards, CraigsList, Meetup.com, MySpace, My-Donation.com, everywhere! I also recylce cans in order to raise a little extra cash. Every penny counts! I'm even going to work full-time at Chili's just to help pay it off! I'm even contemplating on giving up my internship over the summer so I can dedicate my time towards making enough money for the Tobster.

Toby has brought so much happiness to my friends, family, and especially me. I feel like it's my duty to take care of him and give him another chance to live. I'm not giving up on him!

So I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for the support, it really means a lot to me.


Toby needs your help!






My dachshund Toby was recently diagnosed with intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). He ruptured one of his disks and had to undergo extensive surgery to help him gain mobility again.


Approximately one in four Dachshunds will experience a disk problem during their lives. Because the Dachshund's back is extra long, the spine is vulnerable to injury. When a dog jumps from a high place, landing first on its two short front legs, the force is transferred down the spinal column from the top, compressing the vertebrae and disks, greatly increasing the chances a disk will herniate, or squeeze out from between the protective vertebrae, compression and possibly injuring the spinal chord.


The price of Toby's operation is gradually going higher everyday he is at the hospital and we need your help! Any donation would be greatly appreciated. For those of you who have pets or have lost one should know how much they are a part of your family and Toby is a big part of ours. We greatly appreciate your generosity and prayers in hopes that Toby will have a successful recovery. THANK YOU!!! in advanced.



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Can't wait 'til Toby comes home!!

Today was one of the scariest days of my life! Even though I saw signs of Toby acting not like his usual self, I still did not react to it. I forget that dogs can't tell you how much pain they are in until they cannot stand it any longer. That's why I was surprised to see him lying helplessly in bed and not being able to walk. His heavy panting and rigamortis look made me want to bring him to the emergency room right away. Especially after looking up stuff on the Internet and speaking with an on-call doctor, I knew that it was serious. My parents wanted to wait til morning but Toby's condition looked like he was not going to last all night. I told them to look at him and tell me that you want him to suffer like that and once my Dad took a look at him he automatically agreed with the late-night visit to the ER.

Neil and I rushed Toby to the Sorrento Valley Emergency Vet Care and waited impatiently in the waiting room. It seemed like forever but all I could think about was if Toby was o.k. Coffee couldn't even calm me down. I couldn't even hold the cup from shaking too much!

It so happens that Toby had messed up his spinal cord and required immediate surgery. As the doctor explained to me what happened I couldn't believe it. Toby must be going through so much pain right now. I knew from the second I stepped into the ER that this is not going to be cheap. But I will do anything for that dog...ANYTHING! Money can be replaced but not Toby.

As I saw him for the last time before we went into surgery I had to be brave for him and fight my tears. He'll be fine and I will see him in no time. Until then, please pray for him.

We love you TOBY!

Rock Show

The Used was the perfect antedote for a stressful week--Cramming for tests, sending out graduation invitations, getting my hours done for my internship, work, and planning our grad party...It was a bit overwhelming.

First thing on the agenda, FOOD! We originally wanted to go to IN-N-OUT but the line was really long. So instead we went to Del Taco (The same Del Taco where we saw Quinn from The Used), a number 9 and a steak taco please! Where else can you get a burger and mexican food at the same place? Mmmmmmm

Next on the agenda, ALCOHOL. Thank you Black Angus and their Happy Hour(s) for providing us with the liquor and beer. Surprisingly, it was pretty empty, just a few people trickling in before the show started. There was this one guy in particular that stood out when he said "Three shots of Jager and keep it commin'" Wow, while Neil and I sipped on our cocktails filled with marachino cherries we felt like pussies compared to him. So, what do we do? Order a shot of tequila! haha (I didn't finish mine but Neil "put it away" for me). I knew Neil was officially drunk when he HIGH FIVED a pregnant lady with a shirt saying "Bert this is your baby!"

We were feeling pretty good and hyped up for the show. Straylight Run played and I only really wanted to hear one song and they played it! Then we left and found ourselves at the smoking area. What were we doing here?! We don't smoke! Apparently, last night we did hah.

Now back inside for The Used. Man I love these guys. They never fail to amaze me. But their set seemed pretty short to me. I guess keep it short and sweet, I'll see them again for sure in the future. What a night.

Ok

I'm over being emo now :)

Thought of the day: I should really start expanding my vocabulary. I tend to use the same words all the time. I sound like a broken record.

As for the drug bust at San Diego State. Thanks guys for ruining our school's reputation, unless it was already ruined. You decide.

Can't wait to watch THE USED tomorrow!!!

Do you?

Do you ever have one of those days where you're just depressed? Like things just aren't going your way or you feel like you can't do anything about it and all you have to do is just be depressed? No matter what, you try to do something to distract yourself but nothing seems to work. Just nothing appeals to you, like trying to eat with a stuffy nose, you need your sense of smell to fully enjoy your food. All you feel like doing is NOTHING while the world around you is in complete chaos.

I'm not really sure what is really bothering me. I guess it's just a bunch of different things jumbled up in my head that I can't seem to put my finger on just one thing.

I don't know what to do.