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What's black, smooth, and shiny?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 10:20 PM
Okay, before you get the answer, [although you might have guessed it by now]
This is Gooby's very messy face.
Ugh, really hate all the beard making his gross and stinky!
So since today's my day off, it's time for some grooming!
Not by me though, we took him to the groomer! (:
So 3 hours later when we collected him back,
WHOA!
Trust me I got a shock!
He looks todali different!!!
OMG one guy who was collecting his dog asked me,
"What breed is your dog?"
I told him sheepishly, "Schnauzer."
"WAH! You had him shaved ah!"
LOL!
Gooby looked quite funny post-grooming, seriously!
It was from this,
To this!!
OMG SKINNY DOGGGGGGGG.
Todali un-cute now!
But his coat is so smooth and shiny now, I can't stop stroking him! (:
Still love you okay, baby boy.
HOORAY TO EASY BATHS AND BLOWING DRY! [although this is very JIAN]
HOORAY TO EASY BATHS AND BLOWING DRY! [although this is very JIAN]
Shiok Zi Char!
@ 9:49 PM
Really enjoyed the past weekend with the family!
Went on a hunt for a Zi Char stall featured on tv, and we found it!
The food was seriously shiok!
Here's the name and address, you all should try it!
顺顺发
94 Henderson Road
Eb finally joined us for our family outing since her concert is over! :D
This dish is called 奶皇排骨王.
No idea what is it, but the sauce is HEAVEN!!
Definitely a MUST-ORDER!
This one's 清炒奶白.
Sweet and juicy!
Another signature dish, 七龙珠.
It's actually scallop wrapped in yam!
Of course, there must be crab!
Fresh and juicy and SLURPPPPS!
Check out Daddy's very shiok face.
Very full!
Went to AMARA for Mummy & Daddy's haircut!
So mafan leh, still go all the way there!
Only for a haircut!
And it's the Express kind.
But according to Mummy, the hairstylists there are awesome.
True enough, that guy managed to transform Daddy from UNCLE to HAMSOM BOY!
Very satisfied with his new look!
Not I want to say, but, DAMN HANDSOME PLEASE!
Todali don't look 51 please?
(:
Then, we headed to IKEA!
Excited for the Swedish candies only!
LOL! Eb pasted her face on the toilet door!
OMG VERY AUNTY.
Still trying to figure out which packet is heavier!
The Wacky Duo.
OMG I love this thing please!
Can put food, laptop, phone, nail polish, Gui Gui, everything!
ALL WHILE SITTING ON THE BED!
GOT MOUSE.
Love this photo!
GOT MOUSE.
Love this photo!
Nice to hang it at home (:
Here's one by Gooby!
HAHA DAMN ALIKE PLS?!
Waves 14
Saturday, November 07, 2009 @ 3:15 PM
We all went to watch Eb's dance concert last night!
Finally after days and days of practices, sleepless nights, Eb got to show us her performance.
She was splendid! :D
Seriously the feeling of looking for her on stage was kind of nervous!
When all the dancers came on stage together,
I was frantically spotting EB!
HAHA!
In the end I found her! (:
TO THE JEWEL OF MY HEART WONG EB, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.
The concert lasted about 2 hours!
After the finale, dancers were allowed to come down and like find friends, all that.
When I saw Eb running to us, I was so overwhelmed with emotions,
that when she hugged me, WE BOTH CRIED LIKE MAD!
OMG I didn't expect that!
But I just held her and cried!
I guess I kind of understand how she feels.
Like, when Mummy & Daddy nag at her for coming home late,
spending too much time on dance, etc.
But she always perservered, and today, they finally saw her performance,
and it was efforts well spent!
I was so touched to see her change so much.
She may still be the same retard at home,
but she has definitely improved alot, as a dancer.
She was the lead in her dance item please!
HOLY!
My dear baby is all grown up (:
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BUT THEN,
cos all of us went to support EB at her concert, including BOSS,
poor Gooby had to be left alone at home!!!
AHHHH!
That was my greatest worry!
It's the first time we're leaving him alone!
OMGGGGG.
The feeling sucks leh.
I so wanted to be with him but I couldn't!
It was a super serious case of separation anxiety when I was at the concert.
OMG.
When we left, he didn't even bark, but he hugged my leg!
Makes my heart break my poor baby.
I was worried that he'd be scared, or he'd cry, etc.
When we reached home, he just sat there looking at us.
He wasn't sleeping.
The moment I went in, he pounced on me and I gave him a big hug!
OMG I MISS HIM SO MUCH LEH.
It's hard being without him!
At work, I'd look at his photo on my phone,
I'd call home to check if he ate, peed, pooed, etc.
Zomg am I mad?
From the Merlion Dad
@ 3:09 PM
Received my FIRST email from Daddy today!
Ok, maybe it's not his first email ever, but the first one to us!
Very happy please!
We taught him how to create an email account, and send an email too of course.
Here's the hilarious mail!
Subject: the history of merlion
Hi Merlion wife and kid,
I am so happy today because I am finally internet savy. Please send at least one mail every week when you are happy. If you are sad, you can send me many mails every day and I will be there for you. Cheers!!!
From daddy with love.
LOL!
Seriously what's with the "Merlion wife and kids" thing!
HAHAHAHA!
I todali feel like a merlion cub now!
LOL!
All because of love.
Sunday, November 01, 2009 @ 8:49 AM
Gooby keeps barking. Keeps.
I really don't know what is causing it; sometimes it really seems like he barks for no reason. But then again, I try to find reasons for it. Maybe he feels angry that we took away his pee tray to clean? Maybe he wants someone to play with him?
Ok fine, I go in to accompany him. Then the barking stops. He's slightly aggressive, but gets a bit better after I pet him and talk to him. Before I leave, I get him to sit down and be good. He did. But once I was out, he starts jumping and barking again.
It's so loud and aggressive. And in such early hours! At first I thought that if I ignored him, he'd get tired after a while. But he doesn't! Everytime he barks, I'd be very worried and wonder how does Daddy feel. I'm so afraid that he'll get rid of Gooby in the fit of anger. I think he hates him more and more, but I hope that he understands.
What if one day Gooby bites Daddy? He'll be so pissed that he'll fling Gooby against the wall and then he'll die. I must never let that happen.
But then again, Daddy is not entirely the bad guy. Sometimes when I let Gooby into the living room and play with him, Daddy looks at him and smiles. Sometimes, he even pets Gooby and carries him. But then sometimes, he'll stare at Gooby with disgust sneer at him.
Then when Gooby barks, he'll sit quietly in his room and read the papers, looking all stern and disturbed. Seems like he's really angry and trying to ignore Gooby. Then afterwards, he'll come into my room, pat on my head and ask me how come I'm awake so early. In a very nice tone. He knows, he knows I'm awake cos of Gooby. I woke up to pacify Gooby in fear of disturbing him. One moment he's pissed with the dog, and next, he all jovial joking with me. Is he trying to show me that he doesn't mind, when in his heart he hates it?
If not, why the different moods? I rather he express his dissatisfaction or something! Like tell me or something. I'm really confused about how Daddy really feels! :(
OH GOD.
Was it really a mistake to keep a dog? Despite this thought alway coming to my mind when I get frustrated with Gooby, I really really love him deep in my heart. I try to make sense of his behaviour, and I try to understand why he's behaving that way. I hope they understand too.
Perhaps I spoilt him too much.
I'm learning. If you love him, doens't mean you spoil him. I'm learning.
I will do it for the sake of the family. Don't my heart hurts seeing Eb losing sleep because of Gooby? Don't my heart hurt seeing Ab pushing him away? Don't my heart hurt when I hear Daddy call him "Bloody hell this thing".
My heart hurts even more when I slap him myself. :(
I really hate the family tension; and worse, "It's all because of the dog", like Eb said before. I think to myself, isn't keeping a dog supposed to bring the family closer together? Aren't we supposed to love him together, give him loving hugs, feed him loving treats, take him for loving walks, say loving words to him..
But apparently I painted too nice a picture for myself. Sometimes I wonder, why am I the only one doing all these? Not because I feel like the others don't have to "do all the work", but I'm just wondering, are they not part of this? Not part of the loving Gooby, that is.
Why do they only love Gooby when he's all cute and calm, but turn their backs on him when he gets grumpy? Maybe it's really not "We must all love him together".
Like Mummy said, "When someone in the house doesn't approve of him [Gooby], and the person is the head [Daddy], it's really hard to keep him [Gooby]"
Ok, to be frank, it's not "all happy and cute" like the photos you see. Yes, I love him, but I can't say the same for the rest. Daddy threatened to get rid of him when we shift, because "he's dirty, we don't have much room for him, he cannot behave himself, vet bills will be hefty in future.." etc. But can he see my effort in trying?
I cried in protest. I really didn't know how to react or what to say when I heard those words, but the feelings and fear in my heart was too strong for me to fight the tears. I really wonder if Daddy thought that way. And it breaks my heart.
From the first time, from the first time I carried Gooby in my arms, out of the pet shop, it didn't bother me if he was a clearance puppy, it didn't bother me if his owner didn't want to keep him. What matters most is that I'll love him from then on, no?
It didn't matter when he vomitted all over me, it didn't matter when he kissed and licked me with all the saliva. It was a long-term committment, and I'll love him long-term, till that day comes. Now, it's how to gain acceptance?
It's been 3 months; time really flies. When I see obedient dogs out there, I tell myself, "That's how Gooby will be next time." I wonder, "Don't all dogs obey their owners because they love them? Gooby will obey me because he loves me. One day he will."
But it seems like Gooby's temperament is not getting better. He starts barking crazily when someone walks past. But then sometimes he sleep soundly even if we talk and laugh loudly. It's always so erratic. But does that mean I'll give him away? Does that mean I have to get rid of him? NO.
Never, ever.
When I brought him back, I clearly remembering Daddy giving the nod. To me, Gooby wasn't a toy, it wasn't to pass time, not to make life less boring. To me, it was not "for trial", nor to "see whether having a dog at home is suitable".
Even if it's not suitable, I had it in mind to make it suit. I know, I'm in the process of doing that now, but how long is the process going to take?
I still look forward to the day when we can both laze in bed together, when he'll fall asleep in my arms, walk beside me at the park, sit beside me when I do my work.
No matter how long it takes, I know that day will come. Ok, maybe I don't, for now, but I believe it will.
All I want to say is, "Gooby, even if it's you and me, we don't give up. We don't. And I love you."
But do you love me?
THE NAIL POLISH REVIEW
Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 5:25 PM
Was shopping around Causeway Point after dinner with the family,
and I finally found L.A. Girl nail polish!!!
OMG IMAGINE MY HAPPINESS!
Did a random search online that day,
cos I was DESPERATELY looking for bright nail colors!
I knew OPI would cost a bomb, so I wanted to look for something mid-range.
I mean, WOULD YOU PAY MORE THAN 10 BUCKS FOR A SMALL BOTTLE OF PAINT?
As much as I would love to have pretty nails,
I wouldn't bear to spend so much on nail polish!! :(
So I was quite glad to find L.A. Girl at John Little!
They were selling for $9 per bottle!
A bit expensive right.
But at least not $15 or something lor.
Considering my bottle from O2 Skin was at 90 cents,
this one is like TEN TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE!
But then, as if to make me feel better, John Little offered a 20% discount!
TIME TO GRAB!!!
I was so amazed by the whole range of colors!
SO FUNKY AND BRIGHT AND PRETTYYYYYYYY.
And these type of colors are usually very hard to find!!
I so wanted to grab a few bottles but in the end I only bought 2.
Heart-pain leh.
Finally found my bright pinky-red and glitter-less navy blue! (:
DAMN HAPPY LEH OMG.
And the quality is great!
One coat and it looks damn thick and solid already.
Shiok, no need to waste more on the second coat.
And it dries fast like mad!
By the time I finished painting my last finger, the first finger was dry already!
Like can scratch the surface already!
Wheeeeeee.
OMG I'M SO SATISFIED WITH MY BUYS.
I think girls out there should try this brand! :D
No more sucky nail colors from Aries, O2 Skin, or whatever random shops.
I even tried THE FACE SHOP, but it was still so-so.
All must paint at least 2 coats, and they take ages to dry! :(
They get chipped off easily too.
Omg I can't believe I'm raving about all these!
But yeah, L.A. Girl is the best!
& Now, I kind of can't stop admiring my own nails!
I think I'm going to support this brand from now on! (:
JAGABEE
Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 10:44 PM
Blogging my love for the snack!
MADNESS!
Seriously if you haven't tried it, you should!
Crazily addictive!
And now, there's offer at NTUC at 2 for $3.25!!
BUY IT NOWWWWW ZOMG.
They should make a 1kg pack, and I'll buy it! :D
Don't you think even their logo is damn cute?
It's a sleeping potato! :D
Anyway, was talking to Min just now, and we decided that this year,
we'll make a Christmas Hamper for each other!
Omg so exciting.
Each hamper shall contain 5 items that we like!
HOLY.
I'm quite sure mine will have JAGABEEEEEEE! (:
The best time of the year is coming again!
I was on the bus on the way to work ytd, and at Orchard Road,
the Christmas decorations are up!
That's fast man.
Can't wait for Xmas this year cos it'll be at KL!
Shopping spreeeeeeeeeee!
Self-Grooming
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 6:23 PM
OKAY I KNOW THIS IS NUTS,
But I cut Gooby's hair myself!
OMG!!
Cos it's so long and annoying, especially when he steps all over his pee.
I didn't want to waste money on grooming so often, so I thought I'd do it!
Looks easy anyway!
Just trim until short only what, no? (:
So I just took a pair of scissors and got started!
Luckily he was quite calm and feeling kind of lazy,
so it was just a bit of distracting him with food and the job was done!
Unfortunately, I only had time to trim the first 2 legs, cos I had to rush for work!
BLEH.
But his legs look skinnier and ALOT CUTER when the hairs are short!
I LIKE!
Continue tmr!
Omo like a JI EXCITED.
Will post pics of him when it's fully done! :D
** Tmr is WATERFALL TRIP to Kota Tinggi!
Super excited like mad please.
And we'll me Mummy's malaysian colleague there too.
Plus her cute sons!
Wheeeeeee (:
WHAT THE.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 10:04 AM
Was planning to go for a swim and it was kind of cloudy.
Checked NEA's site.
SIAN.