Monkey's Magical Treehouse of Awesomeness

[MonkeyGirl18]

I've been officially an "adult" since I turned 18, lol. But I mean, nothing feels different, same ol' me, just another year older.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

That's what I always feel. (Yea, but now you can be legally responsible)

Did you get any cake?

[dragoness129]

Yep, it always seems to take a while to "kick in" that you are older.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

or you look in the mirror...

[dragoness129]

But you do not instantly look older in the mirror...

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I was thinking how my Grandma would say she never felt old until she looked into the mirror

[dragoness129]

Ah. -shrugs- Everyone is different though.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

some people age very well, that is true and these days people can be in their 20's and look like teenagers or in their 20,s and look close to 40....but yea, you turn a birthday and don't feel any older, just paperwork that comes with turning certain ages...

anyway, I hope you age gracefully Monkey and always maintain a youthful complexion!

[MonkeyGirl18]

So, I'm a little sad. I want to see all three of my dogs over spring break but I found out one of them passed away yesterday and now I can't see her anymore.

She died of old age if you're wondering. She apparently wasn't eating and wasn't acting normal and yeah. I guess we really didn't know how old she was. I mean, like, my friend lost a dog a few months to a year ago from old age and he didn't eat much and you could tell because you could see his ribs. I know they wouldn't starve their dogs, either. But apparently my dog just didn't eat, which is one sign a dog is dying, because when they're dying they just simply refuse to eat the food you put in front of them, no matter how much you encourage them to eat.

But, yeah, just kinda sad about it.

[galled]

Very sorry for your loss, Monkey. Sounds like she wasn't feeling well (not wanting to eat). Sigh

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Sad for you too Monkey...Bassy mentioned the loss of your family dog... even though you tell yourself it is probably for the best, the loss is still noticeable and very much felt. I hope you can comfort each other in memories.

[MonkeyGirl18]

In hindsight, I kinda saw it coming although I never saw the worst of it. Although I never thought it'd be so soon...

Her having trouble jumping on the couch, although we think she hurt her legs or something, and other things that I didn't really realize happens to older dogs. I just kinda wish I was able to see her one more time. It was, like, January when I last saw her.... And she wasn't nowhere like she was before she did die.....

Then it starts to make me think of another dog we have that's old and I start to wonder how much longer he'll be around for. We had him since around 03-04 I believe. I'm not entirely sure, but he's been around a long time and he's still kicking, which kind of amazes me, but I still wonder how much longer he'll be.

Then I start getting more sad just thinking about it.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

sometimes we don't want to see it, hoping things will change or get better...the main thing is to do the most with the time we are given because we never know what will happen or if we will meet again or have the opportunities again

[MonkeyGirl18]

Scene: Olive Garden
Doing what?: Eating a salad

I pick up what I thought was a grape......

Then the strong bitter NASTY flavor fills my mouth and I instantly lose my appetite..... It was an olive.

I DESPISE olives.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

<isn't that why they call it "Olive" Garden? >

Although I do know how disappointing it can be to bite in to something and find out its not what you thought...hope it didn't ruin the rest of your meal...