Here is the link to my pics from the cake show. This is just what I felt like posting tonight; there's about 10X more that I have but did not post. Here you go!
http://www.irishfiddler.us/Cake_Show.html

Well, I am kinda bummed today. I must have an issue with my water because this morning I got up to feed fish before work and Red the Betta was sick. He had some white stuff on his snoot, color was bad and he wasn't swimming much. When I got home.... he was dead and attached to the power filter inlet. Never thought I would miss a fish but I really liked him. He had character and was the prettiest Betta the pet shop had. Glad I got a couple of pics of him before he passed.

The rest...

It's been 3.5 years since I became a staff employee and my pay rate has never changed. Last November I asked for a raise and was told that it's not a good time, ask again in January. Now it's almost March and I can't bring myself to ask again. I'm afraid to ask. I need it and think I deserve it, but with the economy as it is I'm afraid to open that can of worms. They've cut many jobs, cut hours and closed clubs because of it.

It seems simple. I call my boss and mention the...

Wow, I just realized I meant to do this for several weeks. Why the delay?
The owners of the sushi restaurant I started working at in November have now retired, as of February. Then the restaurant closed for two weeks, while the new owners put their spin on the building.
It formerly looked like the Taco Bueno it started as, with some Kirin Ichiban banners and Chinese lanterns situated perfectly for 5-foot tall people. I'm 6'0", standing head and shoulders over everyone else who...

Well, I hadn't bought anymore fish after the last of the Neon Tetras disappeared due to money right now. The same friend that gave me the fish tank setup stopped by however and brought me over 7 new fish for my tank to play with Red.

I have 3 of these orange Mickey Mouse Platy's along with 3 Dwarf Gourami's. I also got some type of bottom feeder but can't remember his name.

And of course, Red wasn't too happy about his new roommates. He chased them around a bit poking...