India 2010: Day Four

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Day four in twilight zone.

It's already our fourth day in this culture rich land, and time flew by in a very meaningful way.

We had the privilege experience a vast variation of yogic topics, and to learn them from various masters. My first attempt at sutre neti has failed, but at least I've tried and I know I will try again. And again. And again, until I could master the art of cleaning my nostrils with a string. Hubby had much better luck with his, and can now show off his photos with one end of the string hanging out of a nostril and the other out of his mouth.

Another memorable moment came when we practiced with Master Nandu, who had once taught in Hong Kong, and is now stationed back in India. His classes were fun and tough, but we had a great time moving along to his instructions. It was also an amazing experience practicing alongside the same group of friends, sweating, swearing, laughing and groaning with each other.

All in all, it was an amazing day. An amazing time indeed.

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India 2010: Day Three

Monday, October 25, 2010

Day three of our first pilgrimage to India, the motherland of Yoga.

It has been an eye-opening and humbling journey so far. Our first day was spent on the road, from Hong Kong via Singapore, then all the way to Kolkata, the home of our yoga master, Debdatta Biswas, or, affectionately known as Deva in the Hong Kong yoga community.

After a full 16 hours on the road, we finally arrived at the luxurious Swisshotel Kolkata at 3:30 am Indian time, which would be 5:30 in the morning in Hong Kong. Tired and hungry, we only had about six hours of sleep before heading out in the morning to our final destination: the Punyalakshmi Hotel, where we will be spending the next five days drenching ourselves with yoga, learning the ancient art from local masters.

It was a good three hours ride on a busy and bumpy road through villages, and we even had the opportunity to taste freshly made Indian tea on the way. The hotel is located in an alcove by the Bay of Bengal, where the River Ganges met the sea.

We were transported back in time the moment we set foot onto hotel grounds - it spelled "fifties" in every sense: from decor, to amenities, to technology - imagine having no Internet! This must have been what our parents had when they were in their teens!

We were spell bound. And the rest of the day went by very slowly, as if we were suspended in time.

有隻蚊、有隻大肥蚊

有隻大肥吸血蚊，吸不到血就發爛乍，真可笑。

唉，除咗當睇笑片之外，都吾知可以點講。

天呀，乜呢個世界真係有咁豬嘅大苯賊嘅？


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The process

Enjoying the process of renovating my own home.

The way we wanted.

Exactly the way we wanted, to be exact.

It may have seemed impossible at first, but things are slowly coming into place.

Just like the tiles that are being laid. Piece by piece. Slowly, but steadily.

And it could be done.

And for me, what matters now is not the result, but the process.

The process of researching, sourcing and planning. Of learning the what's and why's and how's. The process of meeting and talking to so many generous fellas who were kind enough to share their knowledge with me.

And now, the process of seeing the fruits of our labor growing.

Bit by bit. Day by day.

Tile by tile.

And this is already my reward.

^_^




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放馬

人，總有一種貪得無厭的天性。

做錯事、理虧，本來應該好慶幸其他人沒有追究，讓事情淡過去，就算罷？

無奈人心總不知足。

見事情淡了一點，沒人追究，無風無浪的，就妄想可以再來一次。或許之前的手段不夠、角度不對，今次定會做得好：呃得準、騙得狠。

千方百計、旁敲側擊，總會有一條門路拿到一些大大小小的好處吧？

你以為呢？

你真的以為你虛假的真面目被揭穿之後，還會有人會相信你的片言隻語嗎？你真的認為他人可以愚昧至真偽不分，謊言當真嗎？

活了數十個年頭，騙子、無賴、惡霸，我都遇過不少。凶神惡殺的、可憐吧吧的，各式其式，我都見識過了。正所謂「多你一個吾多，少你一個吾少」，你想怎樣我亦心裏有數。所以，着數，你是不會拿得到的了，再擾攘下去也只是白費心機而巳。

本來心想：「放人一馬就等如放自己一馬」，但世人始終都是如此不知足，不見盡頭不甘心。

既然如此，我大概應該改說：

放馬過來。

Come on baby, give it to me!

哈~!


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Kenjo

What I had tonight at the super delicious, ultra yummy, Kenjo:

starter: 1/2 Hirame Usuzukuri;

nigiri sushis: 2 Engawa, 1 Hirame, 3 Hotate, 1 Mirugai, 1 Kani, 1 Awabi, 1 Baby Kindai tuna, 1 Sake, 2 Otoro, 5 Anago, plus 1 humongous slice of Futomaki.

What Mr. Hot had:

Starter: 1/2 Hirame Usuzukuri;

Nigiri sushis: 1 Engawa, 1 Hirame, 2 Hotate, 2 Aji, 1 Tai, 1 Mirugai, 1 Kani, 1 Awabi, 1 Baby Kindai tuna, 2 Sake, 2 Otoro, 2 Anago, 1 Uni, plus 3 humongous slices of Futomaki.

Top that up with two Asahi Super Dry and many cups of Japanese green tea, and the bill comes to.....HK$1,800 including tips. That's a little over two hundred US.

For that kind of freshness, quite worth the price.

But of course we won't be doing it everyday.

So.....happy birthday Mr. Hot! (and happy yum yum day to Mrs. Hot - me.)

Hee hee.

Happy Bday big little man!

Four year old, eh?

And still cute as a pie.

Kimba the Destroyer.

He's sooooo happy today.....nice long walk by the waterfront, then yummy (and huge!) rabbit leg for dinner.

Rounded up with a new "duck wife" that's being dried in the dryer as we speak. Spanking clean and warm for him when he's finished dinner.

He knows it, you know. Somehow he knows it's a special day for him. You should see how cheery and bouncy he is all day.

Especially now, after he saw his wifey going into the dryer.

Happy birthday our jolly little prince.

Love you lots.





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Lesson learned

Taking a break at Buck-buck, sipping their new Milktea cream frappé, browsing through the brochures that I've just collected from the vendors on Portland Street. Grohe, Kohler, Toto, etc....

Learned another valuable lesson today - trust my instincts, and do not, ever, doubt the presence of the Divine. And, nevermind what other people say.

Despite my unwillingness to take a break from teaching, somehow, circumstances came to a point where I had to take the summer off. I was a bit reluctant at first, and the thought of not having anything concrete to do was slightly depressing. It all came clear now, and I finally come to truly appreciate how the Divine has everything all laid out for me.

The initial reactions: anger, betrayal, and disbelief, were short-lived. My damage-control mode kicked in almost as immediately as reality sank in, and I was able to rationalize the situation and begin moving forward right away.

And now that possible damages have been contained, I'm able to take a slight step back to analyze the whole situation a bit more thoroughly, to look into the why's and what and how's.

It's no big deal afterall. I'm still here, happy and healthy. Hubby, the kids, Lolita, are all good. It's just a little complication to an otherwise simple renovation, that's all. Nothing is lost, except a friendship that I would've treasured. But well, if it's not meant to be. What the hell.

This wasn't too bad a thing afterall, honestly. If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have realized how lucky and blessed I am. Lucky to be able to see through the ordeal and to walk away from it without nothing more than a scratch. Blessed with the intelligence to let go and move on, and not to lose sleep over such a small nuisance.

I am truly grateful for this lesson learned, as this will only make me a stronger and wiser person.

Cool!

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Homebound mama

It's August already and we've been home for almost a month! Out trip seemed like a dream - and a sweet (and delicious) dream indeed!

To sum it up, Turkey was totally amazing and we will defintely be finding excuses to go back again soon. Egypt was intense and memorable. Neither of us have ever been in such immense heat and seeing such immense sights! It's really a trip of a lifetime, and for me it will also, probably, most likely, be a trip once in a lifetime. Will I go again? Errrr...unless I've seen everything else that's to see.

And we've been super busy since! Hubby has started teaching in his new place and is having a blast. I'm taking a break from teaching but also busy with moving and renovations and caring for the kids.

Yes.

*sigh*

Tinsel has another outbreak of rashes again, and she's been to the vets thrice already. Thanks to auntie Annie, who referred us to Dr. Cheung, she's finally feeling better and, hopefully, on her way to recovery. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Honestly, homebound mana is not really that fun coz there ate just too many tedious things to attend to. However, I'm trying not to rush anything, and simply enjoying each day as it comes, one little thing at a time. It seems to work out alright so far, but of course I wouldn't mind a little daydreaming of yet another holiday if possible!


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Missing Turkey already

Last day of Immersion II with Chris and I couldn't believe that time has already flown by so quickly.

It has been an amazing trip and Turkey turns out to be one of the best places on earth. I can totally see myself living here for sure! People here are so nice and welcoming that sometimes it feels awkward, but I'm getting used to it!

Food is just great. Cannot say enough of that but I'm slowly but steadily gaining weight. Guess that's the hidden danger for anyone who stays here for long!

To top it all is another inspiring journey with Chris and Ozlem, and the welcoming kula here. There is truly something beautiful growing here, thanks to Anusara teachers like Naz and Kate, and the all the lovely souls at Cihangir yoga.

Istanbul may be a big city with it's share of touristy traps and big city traffic, but it still retains a very strong sense of Turkish hositality. A smile here and a nod there. A hug and two pecks on the cheeks.

The Agean cities may be very touristy, but they are a treasure trove of ruins and history. Mesmerizing stories of days passed. With a very blue and very clear sky and sea in the background.

Cappadocia may seem bland after the first two days with its endless caves, but this is where I felt the closest to Mother Nature. The simple but natural way the locals lived their lives, with such intimacy with nature. Taking and returning everything from the earth. Making use of the resources so rich at hand. And the contentment of living such a simple life. It is a place for contemplation, a place where I could, as well, become intimate with nature. A place where I could pause and ponder.

Oh, good times have gone by too quickly and we will be leaving for Egypt tomorrow morning. Another exciting adventure awaits, but wait, I'm still not done with Turkey yet!!!

-AM

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Changes

Changes in the air.

An amazing yoga holiday.

Yet another move, with massive renovation coming. Gosh, packing, cleaning, unpacking, repacking, cleaning and unpacking. Again.

I'm going to be one hellava busy momma.

But first, time for a nice long shower and some quality time with the kids.

Nite nite'


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Brief update, folks...

....and a very brief one indeed, considering the amount of things that has happened since my last post in April.

Okay....where should we start..,,

Live.

Well, been totally cut off from my parents since the incident back in February, and am actually not in the mood to reconnect again anytime soon. Don't really care what people think. Since when did anyone ask me what I think, or how I feel, anyways? If I'm supposed to cherish every moment with my parents because they're old and can go anytime, then how come no one is appreciating me in return? I can very well drop dead in the next second too. I do deserve a teeny tiny bit of respect and happiness too. And maybe this is the lesson of my life - learning to accept that there are things I cannot change in life, and learning to let go. I've made peace with myself in this regard, and can honestly say, I'm happy as it is now. Life is far from perfect, but I've done my part, and I'm grateful with whatever I have, right now, right this moment.

Hubby has his fair share of wacko-werks, having to deal with his dellusional mother who still believes that someone in the household can shit golden eggs. Well, that may be the case when her husband was still alive, as he was a truly successful entrepreneur, making heaps and heaps of money in his days. Yet he has passed away for almost two decades and she has been cheated mutliptle times since then. Now that her wishing well is starting to dry up, she turns to us for her crazy spendings. As in USD 25000 per year of life insurance premiums, times three, or four. Yes, we are talking about three or four or more life policies that she's bought for herself. We don't even know how many she's got for real, as the story keeps changing. Not that she has no place to stay or no money for food etc..., but all she's whining about every single freaking day, is not having enough money to pay for her insurance policies. It's like, every single conversation gets redirected to money. Money, bank, money, money, money. Oh gosh, just the thought of it is driving me crazy. I'm lucky they usually communicate in Japanese and I can stay out of it. At least most of the time. Poor hubby.

Home reno is still pending. Taking over the unit next door in a few days, and will be working with my architect friend on combining the two units. It will be months of work and we will be moving to another temporary place in the meantime. Gosh, sounds like fun....!

Lolita. One pretty lady with a pretty heart. She's doing good, taking good care of everyone and starting her own vegetable and herb garden on our balcony. Butterhead, Romaine, Argulla, Basil, Rosemary, Cilantro...you name it!

Kids. Well, they are doing ok, except with a bit of scratching which is usual around this time of the year - they are still not used to the heat and humidity. I've started giving Lingzhi pills to them three days ago, and am keeping my fingers crossed. Poor babies, itchiness is so intolerable! I wish there's something I can do to help!

Work. Interesting. We are both teaching some classes at the DB studio, but this will end soon, as the studio will close down at the end of June. Hubby has already been hired by the Big P, and will start there after our trip to Turkey and Egypt. As for me, I'll probably be on my own, teaching independently and organizing events etc.. I have no concrete plans yet, but I'll just take each day as it comes.

Play. Oh gosh! Couldn't be better! Loads of amazing, like-minded friends, met through yoga and through the kids. Breaking bread and laughing mad. Some of the kindess, sweetest souls that we've ever met. And don't forget we still have a list of long time buddies from years back! We're so blessed and so loved that we cannot ask for more, really!

And of course, the up-coming Grand Trip. Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, plus.....! Egypt: Cairo, Giza, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor and more! Not to mention, Immersion II with Chris in Istanbul! So much to see, so much to do, so much to eat, and, so little to spend. We will be so rich and so poor after the trip! So culture and experience rich, and so financially poor. But, hey, what the heck!

At least we are living life to the fullest!

Ciao!


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Life as it is

Life as it is.

Is sometimes filled with such awe and wonder that one can't but help to say, oh wow! What a life I have!

Yet, it has its equal share of heartaches and disappointments, moments that threw us in the shadows, moments of tears and sorrows.

But instead of mourning over losses and asking why things have happened the way it happened, maybe we could take this time as a time of reflection and ask ourselves what life really wanted to teach us.

Is it letting go, non-attachment to things, people, events, whatever that has been emcumbering us from being our true selves?

Is it the realization that there is goodness in everyone and everything, even in the darkest of situations, so we should always "look for the good"?

Is it acknowledgement that we are all but a part of the greater, and that there is no need to sweat the small stuff, so to speak, as Life, as it is, has it all planned out for us?

Yes, for us. You, me, he, she, everyone of us.

Live life. As it is.

Enjoy.


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Eyes sweet eyes....

.....gentleness, trust, love, and most importantly, contentment.

Tinsel, my little princess.

Kimba's Big Sister.

My marshmallow.

Hugs,
AM







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He's the Man!

Time really flies.

It seemed like yesterday when we took that little bundle of ebony fur home.

The little rat looking pup which we have finally named, Kimba.

Kimba the white lion. Brave, strong, and fearless king of the jungle.

He has lived up to his name in many ways. From Legg Calves Perthes disease, to a Femoral Head Osectomy, to Cryptorchid, and finally, Reverse Sneezing. Yet, he remains his happy and jolly self. Friendly, confident, loving, and trusting.

My little bundle of love.

My Little Man.

Kisses,
AM








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I miss you, Mommy

Fell asleep with Kimba cuddling up by my feet, only to wake up a little while later because someone's persistently licking/sucking my ankle!

Told him to stop, which he did, but only until I fell asleep again. Then the licking will start, gradually, lightly.

I was so tired that I finally gave up on trying to stop him, and he eventually fell asleep while suckling my ankle.

Meanwhile, Tinsel clawed and pawed her bed, flipped her pillow around, and made funny noises.

It was only until I woke up, acknowledged her, that she finally calmed down to sleep.

Wow, you guys do miss me, don't you?

I miss you both too - lots.

Kisses, mom


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Welcome home...

....Mommy and Daddy.

First, the "Welcoming dance" - squealing, dashing, jumping, pawing, running around and around in a frenzy - for about 15 seconds.

Then, sit up tall, shoulders back, sit bones rooting into the earth - in front of the largest suitcase.

So what have you gotten us this time, Mommy and Daddy? ^_^

- Tinsel and Kimba


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Enroute....

....to Hong Kong



Two movies and an inflight meal later, I'm still awake.

Darn.

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Bye bye Vancouver....for now

A blissful ten days flew by in a breeze.

Yoga.

Friends.

Wine and dine.

Doing what we love doing, living, breathing, laughing (and eating).

Life could not be better.

Thank you all, for such a wonderful time.

Thank you Chris and Ozlem, for another amazing journey.

And of course, thanks to those back home, for taking care of the kids so we could have had such an amazing and worry-free holiday.

Oh, I'm getting misty in the eyes....

-AM


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Vancouver 2010

Day 1:

- checked in at the crappy hotel...errrr...motel...no, no fleas, yet;

- dim sum at Top Gun;

- crashed in till LATE;

- dinner at Gyoza King.....slurp....sashimi, chicken gyoza, tontoro, hotate, and yummy ramen;

- tea, lotsa them, at G's place, chatting into the wee hours, catching up while the three kitties and one human (hubby) snored nearby;

- mc D drive-thru for sausage and egg breakfast;

- back to no-flea pad to crash in again.


Day 2:

- Late afternoon snack at BBT;

-True Carnivores to place order for the kids;

- LD for my customary stroll;

- plan A: Ajisai, but unfortunately it's closed on Mondays;

- plan B: Torarenbo - oh no, uni and toro sashimi, engawa, rolls, and sake! If only they had anago too....;

- back to no-flea pad, work a little, crash in.

Sweet dreams, world!

Meanwhile, I know I'll be dreaming of these.....







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Scrub, clean, pack and move!

Two days of scrubbing, vacuuming, steaming and cleaning out our new place.

Two days of packing and slowly moving our things over, little by little.

And two more days to go before the movers will come by for the actual move.

Stressed? Yup. Super stressed.

Tired? Yeah. Achy tired.

Yet I'm still up at 4 in the morning, having just finished reading "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest".

Well, can't help it, it's such a good read. And it's simply irresistable, especially with Kimba snuggling by my side.

Taking a pause, to enjoy myself a bit. Stress? What stress?

Namaste,
Am










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It's a joke...

....and I don't freaking believe it!

Mom is still "angry" at me for "siding with an outsider against her mother", as she has called it, and totally cold-shouldered me when we bumped into each other last night.

Well, expected.

But what surprised me was my dad, who hung his head low and scurried after his wife, ignoring us when we addressed him.

I mean, he was the instigator of this ordeal, you know. If it wasn't for him and his big mouth, mother wouldn't have gotten into a big rage over a friend (who wasn't even directing her comments at my mother anyways!). And if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have gotten yelled at when I tried to explain things to my mother, who's obviously still thinking that cold shouldering me will make me feel bad.

I can't believe how dysfunctional a family I got until now, and it's such a joke. A Mickey Mouse dad with a Lion Queen mother, plus a self-pitying, borderline psychosis younger sister.

I wonder how "crazy" and "schizophrenic" I am in normal people's eyes, since, I'm from the same blood line afterall?

Honestly, something like this would've bothered me a lot in the past, but now...I'm just a bit disappointed. And I can't help but smile and ask, "is this some sort of modern day Adam's Family or what?"

Oh well.

Saturday, Feb 6, 2010: Openess

Openess.

The theme for both of the classes that I'm teaching today, one Open Level Power Yoga, and one Pre-natal Yoga.

Connecting with my students in a way that connects them to each other, even when they are not together in the same studio. Sharing this little secret of mine without actually telling them what it is.

Handed in my notice today. Hubby too.

Finally. Taking the leap.

I'm excited. I'm thrilled. I'm, afraid.

Afraid of the changes that's coming ahead. Of the uncertainty that awaits. Of the challenges that I'm about to face.

Yet, I feel free. I feel light and bright. And loved. Much loved.

What have I to fear when I have so much support and so much love around me. Backing me up, giving me the courage to dive in and to make change. Allowing me to feel safe, to feel suported, so I could maintain this openess, to welcome whatever life has planned for me.

Friends, teachers. Thank you all. For all your kindness and trust in me. And thank you hubby, for backing me up on this one.

Love you all.

You know who you are, people.

^_^

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2010 Resolution

This may seem a bit late, but i've just never gotten around to post this. So here it is, something that I've put down a few weeks back, in January.

My resolution for 2010:

First and foremost, to walk out from darkness and into the light.

Completely let go / detach from of all negative influences around me.

Enjoy my life the way I'm supposed to, not the way people wanted me to.

All in all, to live and breathe responsibly, healthily, and happily.

But what/why/how/when?

Finish off reno and move into our bigger and better new home.

Revision of class pay and working terms at the studio. If not, change, or take a break from teaching.

Travel, travel, travel! Yoga, yoga, yoga! Yoga retreats? Workshops? Immersions? Hmmm....

Get health insurance done for parents and in-law, so they'll be covered and we won't have to worry anymore.

Finalize any ramaining financial planning so we will be secure for the next little while.

Time out with the kids as much as I could.

Breathe. Laugh.

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Berserk, again

Well this is actually a belated post.

Mom went berserk on me again.

This time, over a simple comment that I made trying to calm her down from wrongly accusing some innocent soul of bad-mouthing her. As I was there, I knew that whatever the conversation was about, it wasn't directed at her. I just couldn't understand how the information could've gotten so twisted and how Mom could've heard about it. Guess I'll have to ask my smartie pants of a father to find out why and what he has told her. What did he say to have gotten her so reactive and upset, really? So worked up that I couldn't even clarify the issue with her.

And now she's full blown pissed at me again.

*sigh*

What can I say? It's been like this all these years, me taking everything, from irrational beatings when I was a kid, to periodic mental toutures like this.

Honestly? I don't give a damn anymore. I know I have given all I can and it's time to take a step back and let go.

If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.

What the heck.

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Life sweet life

It's been super busy and crazy lately, as things in my life is taking a turn, for better, or for worst, as yet to be seen.

I have been hibernating within my comfort zone for quite a little while now, and getting comfy-ier by the day. However, when things are meant to be, they're meant to be.

All I wanted, was to learn and grow, both as a teacher, and as a student. To take everyday in as life presents itself. Simply put, to enjoy being.

But some people just can't leave me alone. Some people who either believe that I'm really dumb just because I have been caring and giving, or that they're so wise that everybody else has to listen to them.

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to allow anyone to shove their own idealogies into my life. Nobody, absolutely nobody, can have a say on what kind of yoga I should practice, except myself. And I really detest dishonest, manipulative people.

I'd rather step out of my comfort zone and do what I wanted to do.

It may be a bit radical and daring, but hey, at least I'm going to be true to myself.

And I always believed, that life has it all planned out for us.

So sit tight. Heaps of changes coming in the days to come!

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Happy birthday Granny

Granny's bday today, and all the humans went out for dinner to do a little celebration....wonder why we can't tag along......but anyways, Mom came home a little tipsy and crashed in on the couch.

Shhhhhhh...let her rest....she's been quite tired lately, staying up late to do something that she calls, "the papers", whatever that means. I'll ask her to post my blog for me later, when she's awake.

I've been doing a bit of sniffin around tho, and Mom's breath smells of this.....


.....some yummy sweet crepe with pudding sauce....and a hint of chestnut....with an undertone of red wine.

Hmmmmm....wish I could be there.....

-Tinsel


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Tea time

Yummy cake with tea.

Hmmmm....




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Midnight shuttle

Midnight.

On the shuttle bus heading home with hubby.

Really enjoyable yoga date, then yummy late night sushi.

I'm wearing a big, content, smile.


Tung Chung MTR station in the rain

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Sad...

I'm sad.

Sad and disappointed.

My loved ones using me then shoving me to the side.

Claiming that I took some things when I've never ever laid my hands on them.

Accusing me of over-spending on our new home-to-be when I haven't even started.

I mean, Hello, Mom and Dad, I'm your daughter too, so please give me a call every now and then and not only when you need a ride or an errand, pleeease.

And sorry, my dear Mother-in-Law, I don't have your family jewelry in my safety box and I can't shoot jewelry from my behind no matter how hard you pressed me.

And to my hubby, if you really want to save every penny then you should contribute your efforts into renovating the place. I mean, you'll save a huge load if you would measure, design, source, and even, do some of the reno works yourself. But, would you? If you're not even willing to deal with the reno guy, then how can you expect a woman like me to do everything without some professional help. Either you participate, or you'll have to contribute financially, it's just that simple. Things do not fall from the sky, you know.

I'm only a human being and I am not Ann-Almighty. I have feelings and limits too so please don't push my boundaries.


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Doggie party...

...or doggie potty？

Got a call from my mom late last night (Jan 2) saying that both Latte and Mokka were having the runs. Mokka was better but Latte was getting it really hard, pooping blood and puking at the same time.

Sister took them to a doggie party the night before and they were given loads of snacks and human food.

Sister claimed that her friends' dogs were all doing fine.

But obviously not poor Latte, or Mokka. Especially not at midnight when most vet clinics were closed.

Dr. Yim was out for surgery, so we had to call around town to find an alternative, only to find out that another two more vets were also in surgery. We were lucky to have found a reputable vet available in the end and were able to take poor Latte in for his care.

Thanks so much, Cindy and Andy, for calling around for me - really appreciated it!

Thanks Sue, for accompanying my dad to the vet while I waited in the car.

And of course, thanks to Belle Belle, Jessica, and Lolita for keeping me company while I waited and snacked at the street stalls.

And sorry guys, for cutting dinner short!

And last but not the least, thanks to sister for calling to monitor our progress while she lounged out at home. Maybe next time you should clean up after your own poop, instead of giving lip service, you know. Having a sore throat is not an excuse for leaving the dogs to your 70 year old dad, especially at such an late hour. You're only a cab ride away from the vet's.

Oh and I almost forgot, your "other half" does have a car, doesn't he?

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2010: Planet of the Apes

My resolution:

I will be a good ape.

I will be a strong ape.

I will be a flexible ape.

And, hopefully, I will be able to evolve back into an human before the end of the year.

What am I talking about? Well, been practicing alot (maybe too much) hip openers lately - so go figure!

And here I am, celebrating the last few moments of 2009 with hubby (as an Ape couple), at a lovely but unpacked Thai Restaurant.

Bye bye 09 - and hey you, 2010!

Happy New Year!!!




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