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Miles did the exact same thing when he was a (smaller) puppy. All my clothing had holes in it, and I would spend half my day crying about how I have the worst dog ever. But he eventually grew out of it.

I think the main thing was not letting it get to me, as hard as that was! I would pretend like nothing was even happening. Turn and face the other direction, not say a word. And let him jump all over me and pull on the leash to his hearts desire. When he'd stop, I'd continue with our walk. And man did it HURT. I don't know if my method actually WORKED, but he did eventually stop acting that way.

On the occasion he'll get a streak in him while we're on a walk now and he'll sprint forward then come back and jump on me and bite the leash, but this is usually if he has a lot of energy due to only getting one walk because of the bad weather or something.

Don't worry, it'll be over soon.

Ok, I really just need to vent, maybe I'm overreacting. Maybe I'm not. Anyway....I think my boyfriend has anger issues.

For example, today we went to Costco (woohoo! I love that place!!), and we were bringing things in from the car, and the sleeve of his shirt got caught on a nail or something sticking out, and it put a small hole in it. I can understand being mad about this, but what does he do? Start cussing up a storm, and slamming things down on the counter, and banging his fist on the cupboards and throwing his shoes at the chairs, and basically acting like the most immature person ever.

And this is just an example of how he acts.

The other day Miles chewed a corner of one of his records (A TINY BIT), but it was brand new, and I didn't want him to yell at the dog, so I gave him the money to buy a new one (even though the record itself was fine, but he likes his records and cd's to be in tip top shape. I think he likes those more than he likes myself sometimes. )

Oh, and one time he had his laptop laying on the ground, and Miles accidentally stepped on it and broke a key off. Oh god, all He** broke loose. He was throwing things and pounding on the floor, and he even pushed the dog. I had to take Miles for a walk because he was freaking out so bad (my boyfriend, not Miles). This is the only time he has pushed him, because I told him he better not touch my dog again, or I'll be gone, but sometimes I wonder why I deal with this Sh**. I love him when he's normal, and doesn't get mad about things, but sometimes I really wonder if it's worth it. He knows he has anger issues, and all he says to me when I talk to him about it is, "I can't help it". And That's pretty much the end of it.

Anyway, I just needed to vent. I think I feel a bit better now. Thank you for listening.


P.S. We've lived together for a year and a half, and we don't even talk about getting married, and having kids someday. Which is fine with me. I don't want to marry his angry a** some days. hahaha But at the same time, I can't imagine living without him. Confusing? I think so!!!


Ok, now I'm done.

Oh my gosh. This is all too funny.

Unfortunately, I don't really remember our Senior pranks. That's sad that I can't remember that....it wasn't too long ago. hahaha

I do remember some people put a mattress in the bottom of one of our pools. And that's the only thing I can really think of. Oh, and the seniors threw water balloons at everyone when school was out that last day. Not really a prank, but something I remember. hahaha

She is getting married in Bologna.

I have done some research. I think I will fly space available (I work for Midwest Airlines, so they have agreements with lots of other airlines for space available travel.) I talked to someone that has done international travel space available and they said it's only like 100 dollars each way. But of course there is the possibility of not getting on the plane if it's full!!! I travel space available all the time in the US, but I've never done it internationall y, so that's kinda scary, but as long as some people speak english, I can figure it out!!!

She said I should take a train from Milan or Rome to Bologna. How are the trains there? I know it is a popular form of transportation in Europe.

If you want to send me your trip report that would be great!!!

Hmmm. Ok....sooooo this girl I work with is getting married in Italy at the end of July and she really wants me to go....(and I really want to!). I've never been to Italy...or Europe for that matter. My only thing is...I would only be able to go for a couple days because of work. The wedding is July 26th and I would only be able to take off work July 24th-July 28th. I'd have to be back to work no later than the 29th.

My question is...Should I just forget about going if I can only go for a short amount of time? Am I going to have major jetlag? What is the time difference anyway? And do they speak english in italy? hahaha I would most likely be going out there with a friend from work, but coming back by myself.

Great pics! The dogs all looked great. That is great that 7 pups were adopted. And maybe you'll get some calls about some of the other pups too. People that were at the adoption fair, but didn't adopt right then? Maybe they'll think about the pups and say to themselves, I need one! hahaha Overall it sounds like it was successful!

Wow, has Sammy grown since last time we saw him!!!


And he has gotten so beautiful!!!!!


He is absolutely gorgeous!