RIP Neo

For the last few days Neo, my dog, has not been acting himself. On Friday April 27th my mother took him to the vet (note, he lived with my mom while I moved away for college) and the vet told her there was nothing they could do. Neo had an enlarged heart, liver, lung, and his trachea was collapsing. Neo was an amazing 11 year old mutt (part poodle terrier and who knows what else) and he will be greatly missed :) I know it was hard for my mom to tell me this over the phone earlier that day, and hell it was hard for me to hear. But I know he is no longer in pain. I begged my mom over the phone to let me see him one more time, all I wanted to say was goodbye. But the vet said they shouldn’t wait. Now that I think about it, it was probably best I didn’t see him that way and instead that I remember him as the hyperactive dog that he was :)

Neo Angelus, you were an awesome dog. Smarter than most humans and always made me laugh. I will greatly miss you. I drove home after the news and tomorrow my mother, boyfriend (who rode with me since I couldn’t drive, was too upset) will be doing a bit of shopping before I head back to Tallahassee. I plan on getting some painting supplies and painting a portait of Neo. Now it’s time for some cute pictures of Neo :P

When I first got Neo! He was my Christmas gift in 2000 :)

 

One of my favorite pictures of him! Taken around Christmas 2011.

 

Random pictures I took with him outside haha.

RIP Neo Angelus. November 1, 2000 – April 27, 2012 I love and miss you <3!


New Domain?

Since I graduated from college in December I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I need a new domain name or not. This domain was registered when I first became “officially” an art student and was when I pursued my graphic design degree. Now, I am no longer a student. So, does that mean it’s time for a change?

Of course eventually I realized it’s not. I love this domain and even though I am no longer an art student I am still an artist (of sorts). I still love looking at art, taking photos, painting, creating graphics, etc. Now I am a college graduate trying to find a design job. Instead of posting artwork I am working on in school I can post artwork I am working on on my own time. I’m still trying to build a better portfolio, and there’s no reason for me to not to document it here :) Speaking of which, I actually have a new portfolio layout up :D!


My Turn

Thanks to Wm Rowe

My wife is a city girl and always has been. I’m a country boy, born and raised. After meeting in college and getting married shortly after we graduated, we settled in the suburbs as a compromise. While I enjoyed being close to stores, shopping and restaurants, I never stopped missing the country life. I’ll be the first to admit it was the best decision for our life at the time—we were close to our jobs and the kids’ schools an probably saved lots in gas and wear and tear on our cars. Now that the kids are grown and my wife and I are retired, it’s finally time for me to get my turn. Fortunately, with hughes satellite internet, we can move way out into the country and my wife and I can stay in touch with our city friends and family. My wife and I love to keep up with the kids and grandkids on the social networking sites and send e-mails to our friends. Despite being retired we both stay fairly busy so e-mailing is the best way to get in touch with us!