Its my Birthday

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Its my Birthday
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Fri, 10-22-2004 - 10:46am

Today, I turn 30 years old :) Rich and Ike sang to me this morning when we woke up. Tina tried to get Ike to sing with her on the phone, but he kept saying "I will do it tomorrow" or some babble. My parents and family are coming over tonight for dinner, so I have some housework to do. Im making meatloaf. They wanted to go out to dinner but I can control what Im eating here at home better than going to a restraunt.

But the main thing that seems to be happening today is that Dexter, my oldest dwarf hamster, is dying. After doing my morning pet rounds, I realized that Dexter wasnt coming out of his bed, even after tapping on it. So cleaned out his bed and placed him back in it after holding him for a while. He didnt move but he did crack open his eyeballs at me a few times and watched me. He is now resting in his bed on my desk. I just want to be able to watch him and spend some last hours with him while he is passing. Im incredibly sad about this and put Tina through alot of crying on the phone.

Sooo Happy Birthday to me!

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Fri, 10-22-2004 - 9:03pm

Thanks Kerry and Erin :) Strangely...he is hanging there. My family was just here and mom said that he actually looked fine except that he is so skinny. But...hes still kicking but I do think its just a few days at the *most*

On a lighter note, my family pitched in and bought me a beautiful red snakeskin looking satchel. Its an overnight bag. They were gonna pitch in and buy me a night at a spa but it ended up costing too much. So they bought me the bag and a whole set of Bath & Body Works moonlight path. I was touched because it was my brothers idea :) It was the thought that mattered!

So its a good day. Im gonna play Sims for a bit and then go try my new bath stuff!

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Sat, 10-23-2004 - 6:31am
Here I am, a day late. I know you had a great birthday, just wanted to add my "happy birthday" wishes to you. Hope all is well with Dex. :-)Stephanie
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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 5:45pm
hnry_sctt,you vowel-less wonder, - STFU !


AHEM...Shawna, happy birthday, congrats on making it to 30 (what a weierd day it was for me when I turned) and my heart goes out to Furbaby Dexter.

Love Ya,

Amy

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Registered: 07-16-2004
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 6:20pm
Happy Birthday Shawna! I remember turning 30 and really it isn't that bad....in fact I enjoy being in my 30s so revel in it girl!

On a sadder note, I'm so sorry to hear about Dexter. I hope everything turns out for the best.

((((((((SHAWNA))))))))))

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