Day 40 Back Home

Me and Pea adores flea markets, despite the crowd.
Thanks to my twenty dollar watch which claimed that its first of June instead of 31th, we headed down to town with much anticipation to only find an empty lane,.... which led to a whole afternoon of mockery from Pea.
Not wanting to waste the afternoon, we strolled down to the mall to fight the weekend swamp of shoppers.
Managed to grab the latest Option magazines for Cow, and rewarded myself with Kazumasa Oda's (one of his song's featured in the MV from my previous entry) CD and a book published by Alien. Love them both, worth every penny spent. Though I can't say the same for the clothes I've got,..... I won't go into that, just simply makes my blood boil.

I'm blessed with a special friend

Urban dwellers leading busy lives often forget to give thanks to what they have to blessed with, especially those have been with a canine companion. The unconditional love they offered were sometimes unnoticed. As I update this entry, my canine is quietly sitting next to me, despite not given any attention at the moment, he's satisfied with the chance of napping next to me.
With an average live span of slightly more than a decade, I've always hoped that that could be longer, in the case of my previously adopted Cocoa. I had her for less than four years, she was abandoned on the street when she was ten. Though her time with us was short, I'll never forget her gentleness. And now I've been blessed with Bubble, I'm doing my best to take care of my Miniature Pinscher, pampering him with toys and treats. My time with him is limited as I'm residing overseas and travelling a lot, which made my time with him is even more special now, every hugs and kisses, every walk I have with him, every time he snuggle beside me in bed. He's a godsend, and I'll always remember that.

1：請與我耐心地交往。
Please be patient with me.

2：請相信我。如果你相信我，我就變得幸福。
Please believe in me. If you do, and I'm happy.

3：我也有心靈。請別忘記。
I have a soul. Do not forget.

4：如果我不聽你的話，那時候我必定有理由。
If I do not listen to you, I have my reasons.

5: :請多一點對我搭話。我不會說人的言詞,可是我理解你說什麼。
Please talk to me more often. Even though I don't speak your language, but I certainly understand what you said.

6: :請別打我。請你想起來,如果我認真得與你比力氣，我比你強。
Do not hit me. If you recall, if I am seriously comparing strength with you, I am stronger than you.

7: 我老了之後也我們是永遠的好朋友吧?
When I'm old, are we still going to be best of friends?

8: 我能生活僅僅十年左右,所以請你多一點與我在一起。
I can only live a decade or so, so please spend more time with me.

9: 你每天上學,有很多朋友。可是我只有你。
You go to school every day, have a lot of friends. But I have only got you.

10: 我死的時候，請你在我身旁。請記住,我一直愛你...
When I die, please be by my side. Remember, I'll always love you ...

Credits
Uploaded by youtube user: uchitama
Song title: Tashikanakoto (Sure Thing) by Kazumasa Oda

Jack of some trades

But a master of none.

Recently I've been pondering over this matter, what am I really good at?
Which leads to the next question of what do I wanna be good in?
I've been given the luxury of time to consider, time to try out new interests, but yet any to really master.

Many has been forced into jobs which do not relate to interest, many were led into jobs that provides them with a satisfying salary.

But here I am, asking myself what I'll like to venture into. Still searching, still wondering. Not satisfied being just a Jack.

Random Day

More than relieved that Bubble Lee got his stitches removed today, and two days from now he's a free canine again (vet advised that the E-collar can be removed soon). And due to his three figure medical bill, the vet decided to consider today's consultation FOC *guffaw*.
Got dragged by Pea to a trial facial, was treated with a mask which the lady insisted has a 99% gold content. Effect? Not that apparent on my face, but Pea's quite satisfied with it claiming that her complexion is now more radiant.
Right, I'm the type of person who figit around when confined, facial is no doubt more of a torture than form of pamper. The twenty odd mins on that seat seemed like eternity. And once payment was made, I was outta the salon even before anyone would say Jack Robinson.
While looking for food, spotted a cute lump of fur tied to a pram, its young owner gladly let me take a few quick snap. If Bubble was the one tied there, dog and pram would be gone the moment we turn our back lol.

34 Degrees

With temperature soaring to 34 degree Celsius, its taking a toll not only on the humans but to our recouping canine too.
Prepared a nice meal for my furry son to add a lil comfort to the torture of the Elizabeth collar which he has to put up with. He seemed to be recovering fine, as demonstrated by the return of his appetite. Heading back to the vet on Friday to get his stitches removed, but unfortunately the E-collar will be staying on his furry neck for another week or so.
Was supposed to meet up with Maine and Lavelle today, couldn't make it due to some last minute changes. Sigh, if only I've got a pool to jump into to relief from the heat.... It's good that the Cow isn't here with me,.... one less grumpy old man to deal with (he's now enjoying the cool 'summer' back home).

Disobey

Tried to get a descent quotation for Oakley Disobey from the shops, sadly I've either met shop assistants who have absolute zero product knowledge or those who think I print money for a living.
Encountered one shop assistant who showed me a pair claiming its the model that I'm looking for,.... not only does it look different, he can't even tell the difference between polarized and non-polarized.....
These are the times when ebay serves its purpose *grin* importing from the States. Unfortunately the parcel will be sent to Moo in UK, won't be able to replace my "melted" pair of shades for another month and a half.

Feeling the Blues

I've not cried so hard for a long time.

Din't realise that all the over-whelming emotions were bottled so well till I snapped. All the tensions were too much to contain. Physically and mentally drained, yet without displaying my exhaustion, my folks could not really empathise since it had been hidden all so well.

I've tried my best not to show, I've tried not to vent unnecessary anger on anyone.
But all is too much, ultimately I've reached my limit, and my fuse all burnt out.
Disaster strike just at the point when D gave a nasty remark. I snapped....
The ball of anger started rolling, it hit everyone, even Pea who's just a bystander.
At that moment, I became frank, no more white lies... My tones were stringent though I've tried not to be too harsh but to make my point, it might have came out wrong.

Strangely they were the one who made everyone snapped, they were also the ones who calmed down first, leaving me and Pea to pick up the pieces. All we said were nothing but factual, but their comments on the other hand were hurtful.

Though the six stitches were not on me, the pain's piercing my heart.
Not only having to bear with the pain and trauma which Bubble experienced from the surgery, the burden of the aftermath from the argument has left me even more bleary.

I'm feeling extremely guilty now that I've startled the lil one in the midst of all the commotion.
I'm too worn out for the day, to the point I feeling numb. Its as though I've used up all my emotions which I've bagged up the whole day. But being who I am, I know I'm gotta be fine after some rest, cos I've got a strong shoulder to bear anything that's thrown to me.

The storm has passed, apart from M's snore, it all seemed calm enough to believe that nothing has ever happened. I suppose even a simple life like mine has its not so smooth sailing days.

Pea the Sai Shin (便秘神）

Me Day

Just as I thought today has been forgotten by all, came home to find a parcel on the table.

Even before unwrapping it, with our common wavelength (me and the cow's), I know exactly what's in it (PMSL).
While on the phone with the cow, Pea further surprised me with a cake she kept in the fridge.
For some weird reason, the only two presents I've received from my dearest were all cow related.....
The toy, the mug as well as the card, all spells M . O . O .
Good thing Pea got me a Tiramisu instead of cheese cake,... if not she'd have to finish it on her own.

I've made my mum happy & my dad scream

Mum's Happy
Coz we had an early celebration for Mother's Day with a steamboat feast. Everyone's stuffed, leaving no room for the cake. Went shopping with dad in the morning for the ingredients, he proved to be a more enthusiast shopper than I am, as a result we bought enough food to last us for three days.
Overall it was a great day, apart for the four-legged son of mine. With everyone's attention on the food, he felt rather left out. As if to make his existence known, he's made my lap his throne for the evening.
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Dad Screamed
Naturally jumpy as Cow has described me as, I get freaked by the smallest things, insects, thunder, creatures in horror movies. The Cow had lost a couple of precious lives in Bioshock thanks to me. When zombies and Big Daddies pops outta no where, it makes me jump with a screak which in turn freaks him out.
Three in the morning, with all the lights off and a cuppa in hand, I stood in the kitchen enjoying the rain gently tapping on the window. Just then I recalled that the window in my folks' room is still widely open (we practice the habit of sleeping with doors open to allow air circulation). As I ran in, dad was walking out to check on the windows in the kitchen,.....As I emerged from total darkness and so did my dad, I gave out a faint squeak as we both met at the door. LOL That freaked my dad out, and my squeak somehow magnified his into a scream.
With that lil episode I'm sure he'd be wide awake for the next half an hour.

Crazy Pea

Went shopping at Vivo for a couple of birthday cards as well as one for the coming Mother's Day. Stopped by the gelato stand for a couple of scoops to cool down from the heat.
It seemed that I've been cursed with the flying spoon. As I tried to direct Pea's attention to the pretty lil floor fountain outside the mall, the spoon simply flew outta my grease fingers. Walking back to the gelato stand for a new spoon is outta the question as its too far to walk back to, Pea was kind enough to wash it and back to enjoying my choco-mint.
Having the habit of chewing when I'm bored (pen, pencil, chopsticks..... you name it), the spoon once again attempted to take off to escape from being chewed. Yes, it ended up two metres in front of our seat..... this time Pea burst out of laughter,.... At that point, I've given up, left Pea to finish the rest of the cookie n' cream to prevent further embarrassment.

An Apology, A Self Reflection & A lil Sticky

An Apology
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First of all I'd like to send my apology to Salsa for not able to make it for the upcoming trip due to circumstances. Hope that's no hard feelings. *Hugs Salsa*.
Will get the book and meet up with you soon.


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A Self Reflection
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The heat is killing me, and due to that I'm down with a slight migraine. With a mini class gathering held tomorrow, might have to resolved to popping a couple of aspirins if the pain persist.
Thought of bringing the camera for a few shots tomorrow, but the usual problem,... self consciousness. It's one of those things peeps might consider be flashy. That's the cons of having the camera, I'm too afraid to bring it out with me, not just that its heavy but it might invite unnecessary talks. *sigh* Maybe its just me.
But there were times when peeps asked if its necessary to have such a bulky camera, and its just the way they looked at us that made me feel rather uncomfortable.
Despite that I love my pix, still trying not to let my self consciousness get in the way.

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A lil sticky for (The) Cow
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Since your dinner for the next few weeks' just gotta be pot noodles, I've included a timer at the end of my sidebar just for you. Muacks. Have a great weekend at Sleepy's.

Germaine the 25"

Day by day, my weight is soughing up the scale. That's the price to pay for coming home.
After hours and hours of window shopping, its natural that I'd convince myself to give in to temptation of food, lessening my guilt.
Was out with Germaine today, well she's one of those fortunate soul with a waist of 25" regardless of the amount of food she squeeze into that slender body of hers. My definition of the name Germaine has changed after knowing her, a shopping queen who can swiftly dance in and out of boutiques for hours without a single break, eat any amount of food and not gain weight, and someone who loves her confectioneries. At the end of our shopping fiesta, she ended the day with an oreo cheese cake, while I on the other hand went for apple crumble with two scoops of gelato.
Yes, I'm that fat one in school while she's the swan with curves!!!! No pictures of her, coz she's rather camera shy. Maybe next time.

I'm Lovin' It

Friendship for me had truly stood up to the test of time.
Despite being away, I'm glad that distance did not make us strangers.
In fact, it taught me to appreciate their company whenever we were able to hang out.
Both my classmates from more than a decade ago, they are now two beautiful ladies. We've gone through our fair shares of ups and downs in life, making us stronger than before.
Dear friends, thanks for being just who you are. That's what made you so dear and special to me.

Vera the Child Ambassador

She's sweet, bubbly, and nothing but a lil angel. Not only does she has a great ear for music, with her curiosity, mimicking my actions had been a fun activity for this child Ambassador. Sharing the title with her strong competitor Stewie, this gal's got a bright future ahead.

Shame that my camera ran outta batt just as she calms down enough to be my subject, will be back at Wenli's (Eva's mummy) again and I'd make sure I've got all four batts charged up.

PS: Wenli and hubby, thanks for being such great host and hostess, had a great time catching up with ya.
Opps Wenli, thanks for pointing out the typo :-)