Wtf! Firstly, Tristan’s cert is still unlocated. Blardy Sixth Sense has obviously no sense whatsoever. Despite chasing them repeatedly and them claiming that they’re doing their best, after 2 long months, the cert is still not found. What idiots! Secondly, I had just found out from MKA that it’s too late for me to register my ‘potential grandpups’. Arrgghhh! It seems that in order to register new pups, one must first lodge a mating certificate within 28 days of the mating period, with proper documentation, ie. the sire’s and bitch’s certs. Can u imagine! You would have to register the doggie’s foetuses even before they’ve been formed and born. Even human babies do not require such prior registration. And what with Tristan’s missing cert and the fact that the cert has not been transferred to my name made the whole scenario a lot more complicated. Aaarrrggghhhhhhh!! Unbelievable!
I’m so farkin pissed!!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
countdown: 5 weeks to go
OK enuf doggie talk for now. My last few posts have been abt my pooches. Hehe. I’ve 5 weeks left now. Strangely, the boss appears to be in some sort of denial that I’ll be leaving. He seems to pass on work to me like before and doesn’t seem to take into account the fact that I only have slightly more than a month more to go. The weirdest was yesterday when he said that he’d want to send me out to cut deals for him and asked if I was willing. Errm...wtf! With only 5 weeks left in the company, what is the whole point of training me for that?! Even some colleagues noticed and jokingly say that he must’ve thot that I’ve changed my mind. Hell no! The mind’s not changed...for sure!
Earlier this week when I went on a day’s leave, it seemed that the boss went helter skelter as he could not work out a powerpoint report that I had prepared for him the week before. The next day when I returned to the office, he told me how he had missed me cos there was no one else who could teach him abt the powerpoint stuff. Haha. Serves him right! Being the last min person he is, he indulges in creating chaos for the rest of us making us run around like headless chickens just minutes before he’s abt to go for his meeting to get things ready for it. So he panicked when I wasn’t around to get the report ready despite that I’d given him the report the Friday before for review. Hmmph! I did not feel sorry for him! Tsk...tsk...
Then this morning he called me a snob! Argh…the nerve of him. He sat me in for one of his infamous prep talks and lectured me on how I could go so far with my intelligence and all I need to work on is to bring out my personality which I tend to guard ever so closely – that is until I’ve had a few drinks and my smiley affable personality comes shining thru so brightly (aargghh...vague memories of X’mas party comes flooding back...*yikes*) - and how I ought not to judge ppl so freely – that’s when he said that I’m actually a snob! Hmmph! Well, I gez he did nail some points. I do tend to appear snobbish and guarded most of the time. But it’s not without good cause. That’s becos eversince the beginning of time, he’s infiltrated my mind with cautious thots abt being aloof and keeping my distance from other staff, assimilating a rather cold working environment. So naturally my defenses went up and I’d decided that I had to be v.careful how I thread my way around. Therefore I carry a v.different persona at work and I try not to reveal too much of me to the boss or my colleagues. But alas, at the boss’s X’mas party, I had let my hair down a bit too much, with the help of some bubbly consumption *hic*, and now they’ve seen that other side of me. Haha! Oops...
Sometimes I think that the boss actually cares abt me to give me some good tips on...well...life in general and share some of his experiences with me. He says a lot of positive things abt me and I think he really does think quite highly of me in some ways. But at other times I suspect it’s just a tactic of his to try to gain loyalty and I do not buy into everything he says. Hmm…
Oh well...I can’t wait for the day I say farewell to him and the company. I shall miss a handful of friends I made here but that’s abt it – there are some witches here whom I’ll be most delighted to disassociate from. Ugh! *shudder* Then I’ve lots of soul searching to do...heh!
Earlier this week when I went on a day’s leave, it seemed that the boss went helter skelter as he could not work out a powerpoint report that I had prepared for him the week before. The next day when I returned to the office, he told me how he had missed me cos there was no one else who could teach him abt the powerpoint stuff. Haha. Serves him right! Being the last min person he is, he indulges in creating chaos for the rest of us making us run around like headless chickens just minutes before he’s abt to go for his meeting to get things ready for it. So he panicked when I wasn’t around to get the report ready despite that I’d given him the report the Friday before for review. Hmmph! I did not feel sorry for him! Tsk...tsk...
Then this morning he called me a snob! Argh…the nerve of him. He sat me in for one of his infamous prep talks and lectured me on how I could go so far with my intelligence and all I need to work on is to bring out my personality which I tend to guard ever so closely – that is until I’ve had a few drinks and my smiley affable personality comes shining thru so brightly (aargghh...vague memories of X’mas party comes flooding back...*yikes*) - and how I ought not to judge ppl so freely – that’s when he said that I’m actually a snob! Hmmph! Well, I gez he did nail some points. I do tend to appear snobbish and guarded most of the time. But it’s not without good cause. That’s becos eversince the beginning of time, he’s infiltrated my mind with cautious thots abt being aloof and keeping my distance from other staff, assimilating a rather cold working environment. So naturally my defenses went up and I’d decided that I had to be v.careful how I thread my way around. Therefore I carry a v.different persona at work and I try not to reveal too much of me to the boss or my colleagues. But alas, at the boss’s X’mas party, I had let my hair down a bit too much, with the help of some bubbly consumption *hic*, and now they’ve seen that other side of me. Haha! Oops...
Sometimes I think that the boss actually cares abt me to give me some good tips on...well...life in general and share some of his experiences with me. He says a lot of positive things abt me and I think he really does think quite highly of me in some ways. But at other times I suspect it’s just a tactic of his to try to gain loyalty and I do not buy into everything he says. Hmm…
Oh well...I can’t wait for the day I say farewell to him and the company. I shall miss a handful of friends I made here but that’s abt it – there are some witches here whom I’ll be most delighted to disassociate from. Ugh! *shudder* Then I’ve lots of soul searching to do...heh!
preggars for sure
After weeks of complaining that I couldn’t feel Trinity’s tummy growing and being unsure if she’s pregnant, I am now 95% certain that she definitely IS carrying lil’ pups in her teeny stomach. I felt it! *gasp* Yesterday when I touched her tummy, it suddenly felt so clear that the tummy is somewhat a bit larger and firmly packed - and I’m most certain that it’s not air that it’s filled with. There’s something definitely growing inside her. Her appetite has also regained and she’s not as fussy abt her food. *phew*
Yes, an ultra sound scan is most certainly needed. I shall be a good mummy and take her to the vet one of these days to check out the little ones. Heh. OMG! I’m gonna be a grandma! *gasp* Oh...I could cry... *sob*
Yes, an ultra sound scan is most certainly needed. I shall be a good mummy and take her to the vet one of these days to check out the little ones. Heh. OMG! I’m gonna be a grandma! *gasp* Oh...I could cry... *sob*
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
stud turns one!
Tristan is supposed to turn one this month. Sadly I do not know his birth date. I blame it entirely on Sixth Sense – that’s where I had purchased Tristan from. Sixth Sense is a pet accessories shop – it does not have pets displayed for sale but you can seek for the pets you desire by asking them to look for you via their breeder contacts. That’s how I got Tristan. Sixth Sense is actually owned by Little Kev and Marilyn, his wife – yes, that ex-DJ from Hitz.fm. They normally give rather good friendly service when you’re physically at the store but the after-sales service is somewhat atrocious. I’m absolutely pissed with them rite now cos they have not been able to locate Tristan’s certificate! Arrgghh!!
I paid a lot of money for a pure bred, good quality, certified dog. And I’ve had no complaints abt Tristan’s quality – he appears to be a product of good genes with much better fur and structure than Trinity. But the certificate is missing! Sixth Sense claimed that the breeder had mixed up the certs for the litter of dogs that Tristan ‘sprung’ from. So in order to help them locate the cert, I had to bring Tristan to the vet to scan his microchip no. But despite providing them the microchip no., they have still been unable to locate the cert. In any case, Sixth Sense is totally responsible for its tardiness. It should have kept records of the pups they sold and their identification. What happened between them and the breeder is really none of my business. I just want the certificate!
So I’m totally pissed cos I don’t know when Tristan’s birthday is – so sad! – and it would also affect the sale of his offsprings as they would also be without certs. Morever, it would also affect him as a stud for breeding purposes. Aarrrggghhhh! Well, I’m certainly still insisting on the cert no matter what Sixth Sense has to do to get it, and I prolly should insist on a refund too! And I certainly will not be stepping into Sixth Sense for any other services. Hmmph!
I paid a lot of money for a pure bred, good quality, certified dog. And I’ve had no complaints abt Tristan’s quality – he appears to be a product of good genes with much better fur and structure than Trinity. But the certificate is missing! Sixth Sense claimed that the breeder had mixed up the certs for the litter of dogs that Tristan ‘sprung’ from. So in order to help them locate the cert, I had to bring Tristan to the vet to scan his microchip no. But despite providing them the microchip no., they have still been unable to locate the cert. In any case, Sixth Sense is totally responsible for its tardiness. It should have kept records of the pups they sold and their identification. What happened between them and the breeder is really none of my business. I just want the certificate!
So I’m totally pissed cos I don’t know when Tristan’s birthday is – so sad! – and it would also affect the sale of his offsprings as they would also be without certs. Morever, it would also affect him as a stud for breeding purposes. Aarrrggghhhh! Well, I’m certainly still insisting on the cert no matter what Sixth Sense has to do to get it, and I prolly should insist on a refund too! And I certainly will not be stepping into Sixth Sense for any other services. Hmmph!
training at da park
Tristan’s had his first field training last Sunday. It didn’t turn out too bad. He was naturally easily distracted by his surroundings, curious with every movement around him – the birds, dogs passing by, etc. I brought treats and his favourite rubber ball but he was so toy motivated that I could only ‘reward’ him with the rubber ball when he obeyed my commands. Thankfully he ‘paid attention’ to my commands albeit being v.motivated by playfulness. Heh.
Well, the training method works so far. But he’s still only v.motivated by rewards. I have gotta start phasing out the rewards once he understands all the commands. But I’m still not too pleased with his potty training. I’ve to start instilling more ‘cruel’ methods like locking him up in the bathroom for a longer duration to ‘teach’ him that that’s where the toilet is. Currently, the half hour lock-up is not working anymore – only worked for the first 2 days. Hmmph.
The park in front of One-U is actually quite a nice park for walks with your dawgs. Unfortunately, our weather is not as conducive and the location is not as desirable. There was this girl who was walking her tiny baby poodle – omigosh, it’s such an adorable little thing. I’m not usually a fan of poodles but the baby is oh so cute. Makes me look forward to mah little ‘grandchildren’. Hehe. Oh I’ve yet to take Trin to the vet – what a terrible mummy I am! Yikes!
Well, the training method works so far. But he’s still only v.motivated by rewards. I have gotta start phasing out the rewards once he understands all the commands. But I’m still not too pleased with his potty training. I’ve to start instilling more ‘cruel’ methods like locking him up in the bathroom for a longer duration to ‘teach’ him that that’s where the toilet is. Currently, the half hour lock-up is not working anymore – only worked for the first 2 days. Hmmph.
The park in front of One-U is actually quite a nice park for walks with your dawgs. Unfortunately, our weather is not as conducive and the location is not as desirable. There was this girl who was walking her tiny baby poodle – omigosh, it’s such an adorable little thing. I’m not usually a fan of poodles but the baby is oh so cute. Makes me look forward to mah little ‘grandchildren’. Hehe. Oh I’ve yet to take Trin to the vet – what a terrible mummy I am! Yikes!
Friday, January 13, 2006
hormonally fussy
Trinity hasn’t had a good appetite for the past 2 weeks now. I’m not sure if it’s due to the fact that she may be preggars and so is undergoing some hormonal changes or something else. I’m still unsure if she really is preggars cos her tummy has not grown altho there is a teeny weeny bulge and her nipples are somewhat slightly erect. What worries me most is that she has puked a couple of times. I thot it was morning sickness at first but this morning’s puke looks like gassy juices. So I’m concerned that she may be having gastric problems. Yes, it’s possible for dogs to have morning sickness and gastric too. Initially I thot she was just being fussy abt her dry kibbles. So I tried starving her for half a day to see if she gets hungry in the evenings. It worked just once as she starts to eat up her food in the evening but the next day she’d refused to eat eventho she’s hungry. Hmmph!
She seems to want only human food but even so, she doesn’t finish up her food as before. This morning, I even tried feeding her a slice of cheese, which she used to love. She ate until nearly the last bite and refused it thereafter. Oh dearie…dearie… I have to take her to the vet tomorrow. *frown*
She seems to want only human food but even so, she doesn’t finish up her food as before. This morning, I even tried feeding her a slice of cheese, which she used to love. She ate until nearly the last bite and refused it thereafter. Oh dearie…dearie… I have to take her to the vet tomorrow. *frown*
Thursday, January 12, 2006
click and treat
Last Sunday was the first of 7 classes for Tristan's obedience course. For that first class, we owners were told not to involve the doggies yet. It was simply like a understand-why-your-dog-behaves-the-way-he/she-does session where some theories and tips were shared. The trainer also explained her clicker training method - basically training your dog to understand each command given by you by associating a clicker sound to your command and a reward of treats. Eg, each time you give a 'sit' command and as soon as the dog obeys and sits, the clicker is immediately sounded, followed by a reward of treats for your dog. The reason for the clicker is so that the dog relates obedience to your command. Sometimes as you are planning to reward your dog, your treat may be delayed as you may have taken time to retrieve the treat and by that time, the dog may have moved. By rewarding the dog then would confuse him/her to thinking that he/she was rewarded for the latest action instead of your orignial command. Makes sense ay.
We're suppose to be given the clicker next week but in the meantime to try substituting the sound of the clicker with a 'yes' command. I've tried this method a couple of times with Tristan and I'm impressed that it actually works. So far so good. Hehe...I'm pleased. Hopefully it keeps up. Also we were told that dogs apparently respond more positively to signs as compared to verbal commands. And it's somewhat true cos Tristan was able to follow the hand signals quite well. Hmm....cool. The clicker and treat method is not meant to be relied on forever. Once the pooch understands and obeys the commands, they can be phased out. *Phew* It would be a hassle having to always carry a clicker and some treats around.
This weekend will be Tristan's first class out in the field. Boy, would he have a gala time. I think it would be quite hard to get him to pay attention as he will be so easily distracted by his surroundings. The trainer said it's expected of some dogs. Well, this one for sure! Heh. It'll be interesting to see what happens. :-D
We're suppose to be given the clicker next week but in the meantime to try substituting the sound of the clicker with a 'yes' command. I've tried this method a couple of times with Tristan and I'm impressed that it actually works. So far so good. Hehe...I'm pleased. Hopefully it keeps up. Also we were told that dogs apparently respond more positively to signs as compared to verbal commands. And it's somewhat true cos Tristan was able to follow the hand signals quite well. Hmm....cool. The clicker and treat method is not meant to be relied on forever. Once the pooch understands and obeys the commands, they can be phased out. *Phew* It would be a hassle having to always carry a clicker and some treats around.
This weekend will be Tristan's first class out in the field. Boy, would he have a gala time. I think it would be quite hard to get him to pay attention as he will be so easily distracted by his surroundings. The trainer said it's expected of some dogs. Well, this one for sure! Heh. It'll be interesting to see what happens. :-D
a dedication to the hopeless quixotics
“Mushika vahama modaka hasta
Chaamar karma vilambitha sutra
Vaamana rupa maheshwara putra
Vighna vinayaga paada namasthe.”
In other words...
“You have become mine forever
Yes, we have become partners
I have become yours
Hereafter, I cannot live without you
Do not live without me
Let us share the joys
We are word and meaning, unite
You are thought and I am sound.”
Chaamar karma vilambitha sutra
Vaamana rupa maheshwara putra
Vighna vinayaga paada namasthe.”
In other words...
“You have become mine forever
Yes, we have become partners
I have become yours
Hereafter, I cannot live without you
Do not live without me
Let us share the joys
We are word and meaning, unite
You are thought and I am sound.”
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Parkville Garden
During the weekend, I went house-viewing with Mike at Parkville. It’s still as I remembered and I still prefer the upper unit. But I’m still undecided as to whether I oughta get it. My main reservation is the location. I’m just so used and comfortable to the Bangsar area that I find it so hard to imagine living elsewhere. The convenience of Bangsar has certainly spoilt me!
Having said that, I do like the gated community of Parkville. Driving around inside the area reminds me of the Wisteria Lane community (Desperate Housewives). Hehe. It has that chic community concept with wide lanes between each row of townhouses and at the back of each row of houses is a different garden concept. So it’s pretty neat. However, once you get out of that area, you face congestion and other developments which are not quite as chic – major turn-off. The location is not fantastic and not as strategic as Bangsar of cos. Also the existing access roads aren’t the best around altho I’m given to understand that construction of new roads are underway.
The layout of the upper unit is quite nice – much nicer than the ground unit. I can imagine doing it up quite nicely and there’s quite a bit of space to do a few things. The setback of the unit is that the balcony area is rather small and there are a few wasted areas which have not been properly utilised. A larger balcony would have been lovely and the design could have been somewhat better. Well, one can’t have it all I gez.
I like…
1. …the upper unit.
2. …the gated community concept.
3. …the privacy it seems to contain.
4. …that it’s landed property (somewhat) – no mess about with condo management, etc.
I’m not crazy about…
1. …the location – it’s not Bangsar! Sigh!!
2. …the access roads.
3. …the congestion outside the gate.
4. …the leasehold aspect.
Oh my…I’m in such a dilemma. Hmm…
Having said that, I do like the gated community of Parkville. Driving around inside the area reminds me of the Wisteria Lane community (Desperate Housewives). Hehe. It has that chic community concept with wide lanes between each row of townhouses and at the back of each row of houses is a different garden concept. So it’s pretty neat. However, once you get out of that area, you face congestion and other developments which are not quite as chic – major turn-off. The location is not fantastic and not as strategic as Bangsar of cos. Also the existing access roads aren’t the best around altho I’m given to understand that construction of new roads are underway.
The layout of the upper unit is quite nice – much nicer than the ground unit. I can imagine doing it up quite nicely and there’s quite a bit of space to do a few things. The setback of the unit is that the balcony area is rather small and there are a few wasted areas which have not been properly utilised. A larger balcony would have been lovely and the design could have been somewhat better. Well, one can’t have it all I gez.
I like…
1. …the upper unit.
2. …the gated community concept.
3. …the privacy it seems to contain.
4. …that it’s landed property (somewhat) – no mess about with condo management, etc.
I’m not crazy about…
1. …the location – it’s not Bangsar! Sigh!!
2. …the access roads.
3. …the congestion outside the gate.
4. …the leasehold aspect.
Oh my…I’m in such a dilemma. Hmm…
7 weeks countdown
Time passes by so slowly when you’re anticipating something. 7 weeks suddenly sound so far away. That’s the time I’ve left in this company. And it’s such a drag. Hard to drag myself out of bed every morning. Hard watching the clock till it’s time for lunch. Hard keeping wide awake to pass by the afternoons till the end of the evening. Then come 5.30pm., I’ll suddenly be all awake and ready for non-work activities and the body will refuse to retire eventho it’s time to sleep – well, for some reason, the nites always seem so short. So I end up going to bed past 1 or 2 a.m. And the next weekday will start over again with a sleepy mind and restless body. Aarrggghhh!
Right now, I have a report to finish up for the boss. But I’m so lacking of inspiration and motivation to work on that report. So instead here I am blogging away. Oh dear…sigh! I think I must be allergic to work. Hmm….
Right now, I have a report to finish up for the boss. But I’m so lacking of inspiration and motivation to work on that report. So instead here I am blogging away. Oh dear…sigh! I think I must be allergic to work. Hmm….
new year, new studio
Havana Estudio's new studio has opened last nite. The new studio has 3 dance studios – 2 of them could be combined as one big studio if the need warrants it as they’re just separated by a partition. The combined studio would be awesome for studio parties! Last nite’s intermediate class was carried out at the combined studio as the partition was not installed yet. Space…so much more space… But actually it was just nicely filled as the class was so big that we used up the entire studio. It would be great to hold the first studio party at the new studio soon. Can’t wait. Hehe. Kudos to Sam – you must be proud!
Monday, January 09, 2006
shopaholic anonymous
If they had a SA group thingie over here, I really oughta consider participating. Sigh! I'm such an impulsive compulsive shopper! *gasp* Credit cards. They're really so bad for your souls. Do not be fooled by those cc companies which try to sell you all the benefits that come with a credit card. Light as they may be as you do not need to carry large sums of cold hard cash, they actually bury you deep with heavy debts. Eviiiiillll!! Geez! The woof woof year is approaching. Superstition or feng shui has it that one should always settle all debts before the new lunar year or you'll forever be indebted to your creditor for the rest of your life. Sigh...
On a brighter note, my wardrobe will be filled with a couple of exquisite evening gowns which I've always wanted. *grin* They're now being altered as nature would have it, I do not posses enuf assets to fill 'em pretty dresses up. Sigh! What to do. Hehe. Ooooo....I can't wait to collect them.
Women and compulsiveness - evening dresses are the worst to collect cos you only get the chance to wear them once, then you'd have to store them away for a really long time till ppl forget abt them so you can wear 'em again as if they're brand new. Hmm.... Terrible yet it's one of those things that you cannot live without! Hmmph!!
On a brighter note, my wardrobe will be filled with a couple of exquisite evening gowns which I've always wanted. *grin* They're now being altered as nature would have it, I do not posses enuf assets to fill 'em pretty dresses up. Sigh! What to do. Hehe. Ooooo....I can't wait to collect them.
Women and compulsiveness - evening dresses are the worst to collect cos you only get the chance to wear them once, then you'd have to store them away for a really long time till ppl forget abt them so you can wear 'em again as if they're brand new. Hmm.... Terrible yet it's one of those things that you cannot live without! Hmmph!!
Sunday, January 08, 2006
new year, new blog
2006 - the year of the dawg. It will be an interesting and challenging year as there will be several changes that I need to make to my current disorganised routine. Not sure what the stars have in store for me but hope they're looking up.
Career path - My current job ends end of Feb. I have got to do some meditation for inspiration as to how or where I want to take it further. Heh.
Abode - Am somewhat motivated to get another permanent place - one I can call home for a long time. Think it's time to let go of the old one... *sob*
Passion - Salsa, salsa, salsa...more interesting stuff to happen this year. *wink*
Pooches - Mah babies will soon become parents to cute lil' offsprings - well, I think it's inevitable - I will be a grandma v.soon. Sadly I will not be able to care for them and I still dunno if I should at least keep one. Hmm....
Changes, changes, changes... Well, I cannot rest on mah laurels anymore. Been way too lazy and complacent last year. Hmm....must get a grip and get my life back in some order. Heh.
Career path - My current job ends end of Feb. I have got to do some meditation for inspiration as to how or where I want to take it further. Heh.
Abode - Am somewhat motivated to get another permanent place - one I can call home for a long time. Think it's time to let go of the old one... *sob*
Passion - Salsa, salsa, salsa...more interesting stuff to happen this year. *wink*
Pooches - Mah babies will soon become parents to cute lil' offsprings - well, I think it's inevitable - I will be a grandma v.soon. Sadly I will not be able to care for them and I still dunno if I should at least keep one. Hmm....
Changes, changes, changes... Well, I cannot rest on mah laurels anymore. Been way too lazy and complacent last year. Hmm....must get a grip and get my life back in some order. Heh.
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