I spent much of the day doing research on dog parties.
See, Genie's Bdae is next week and I figured that perhaps, just perhaps, I can do up a small birthday party for her.
After reading up on ideas for parties and calling a few places, I realised it was simply too expensive :(
For one, a party pack for 6 dogs, including the doggie cake at U.S. Dog Bakery costs $65. And I can't possible let the humans starve, right? Minimum cost for catering the fingerfood is $200.
I'm not spending $300 on a dog party. Hell, I don't spend that much on MY own birthdays.
*big sigh* Maybe I'll just order a small cake for 5 bucks, or hey, bake my own and have a small celebration in the house with the family. It's a miracle she's lived to a year old considering all the rubbish she's swallowed. But it's not fun if she can't run around with other dogs, right?
I figured perhaps this weekend's Westie Club outing will make up as party, sorta. The westie owners from the forum are meeting at Tanjong Beach tomorrow morning. I thought it'd be great fun. I managed to convince Melvin to go (He wasn't very keen cos it's so far). But it all kinda went Kaplut! when his dad said he needed the car. *sadpanda*
*sigh*
And work has just been.. how do I describe it? AAAARRRGGHHHHH.
Right. That about sums it up.
There's been a small outbreak of H1N1 confirmed infections in my school. I'm not going to type the name out here because I *know* they use Google Analytics to track what's been said about the school. I *know* because I get the report regularly on the issues highlighted by our students on their blogs. If anyone from work is reading this, get off my blog, please. This doesn't concern you.
Anyhow. In the past few days, we have had upset parents, students, concerned whoeverdamnelse, calling/emailing the school. Demanding that we stop all classes.
"How can you be so irresponsible?" asked a parent. "My child's life is precious!" And there I was thinking "and sure, only your child's life is precious. The rest of us working staff are chopped liver"
I mean, for fuck's sake, look at the facts. We have over 10,000 students. and to date, less than 20 cases. Count that in percentage and tell me if it's significant. We've already sent all the year 1s home. And yes, the cases are from year 1s only so far.
The bloody virus isn't airborne, you uneducated dickheads, you can't get the virus in your system by breathing in air from the same aircon system. If someone in the next block gets it, you're not going to get it unless he sneezes in your damn face!
Geez.
All this bloody panic for a damn flu. It's JUST A FLU. Get over it people. It's not SARS. It's just about as fatal as the common flu and you don't see people panicking over a common flu now do you?
Fucking annoyed.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
What a busy weekend!
Saturday was spent at K9 Campus with Glenn, Uncle Teng and 2 dogs, Lana and Roxy. Glenn's taking care of Roxy while her owner's place is undergoing renovations.
Glenn had alot of trouble keeping the dogs in line. Looked as though Lana and Roxy (a Lab) were walking Glenn instead of the other way round. They dragged him here and there.. and when they decided to go in different directions, it's like 'Oof!'
I already have problems with Genie, can't imagine being dragged along by 2 big dogs
You should have seen the three dogs (including Genie) romp around that place. I swear Genie doesn't know her size =.= The minute those three were unleashed, they ran off in different directions so fast that Glenn and I were like "umm. Ok. I'll go follow Genie.. umm. where's Roxy? Omg"
Soon after, though, they started running around together so it was much easier to keep an eye on them. I'm surprised Genie didn't try to follow some other stranger. She'd run off to play, but she kept coming back to ensure I was where she last left me.
The characters of those 3 dogs are sooo different!
The minute I held a treat in my hand, I had Genie and Roxy's attention. But Lana was pretty much NOT interested. Roxy would lie down flat and look at me very hopefully while Genie would jump up and down until I told her to sit.
Then those 2 would stare at me and use their Jedi Skills to convey the message "Feed me!"
I guess I must have given Roxy too much food/attention because at some point, I wanted to give Genie a piece of dog muffin and Roxy poked her nose at my hand.. Genie let out this very loud/sharp/angry bark at Roxy. It was quite funny. The bark quite obviously meant "Oi! That's MINE! Get Lost!" Roxy backed off after that.
Funny.
Then Sunday was pretty much spent with Melvin's side of the family (at his Uncle Robert/Aunt Lucy's place). As usual, I felt quite awkward for awhile. I can never find things to talk to them about, you know? Before we even arrived I told Melvin never to stray more than one arm's length away from me in case I need rescuing.
It turned out pretty alright in awhile. His aunts came and talk to me. and I was pretty entertained throughout instead of feeling like an outsider..
Aunt Nancy asked me if I liked the pink dress they picked out together with Melvin's Mom for me. Aunt Lucy looked at my mahjong tiles (yes, there was some mahjong going on) and said "Noo! How can you put the tiles this way" and proceeded to rearrange them for me. Aunt Mary spoke to me about several things, mostly about how she's been too lazy to cook.. and Aunt Blossom talked to me about how she loved Lucille Ball. I second that!
Come to this of it, Aunt Agnes wasn't around. Maybe on a flight.
His uncles were also quite amusing. His Uncle Mun/Uncle Philip/Uncle Robert were challenging Lanny and Leroy to half an hour of cardio. Lanny/Leroy didn't seem to think their uncles were fit. But it turned out they were regular gym goers. And when one of those uncles lifted a shirt sleeve.. umm ya. Muscles. on a 50 year old. Quite Impressive.
They wisely decided not to take the challenge up :P
The food was fantastic. His aunts each contributed at least one dish to the table. And they are ALL fantastic cooks.
The wine was fantastic. I had abit too much. Again.
The Mahjong was fun. We didn't play with money because it was supposed to be 'for people who don't really know how to play' (I quote Aunt Blossom). Sides, Luis, who is 13 this year I think, was playing as well. His parents (Aunt Mary/Uncle Jo) have been teaching him.
The rest of Melvin's cousins were playing poker at the other table. I didn't understand what was going on over there - but I can tell they were having fun because of the shouting/laughing.
See. I told you it was a busy weekend. Fun though. Haven't had so much fun packed in 2 days for a long time now.
Saturday was spent at K9 Campus with Glenn, Uncle Teng and 2 dogs, Lana and Roxy. Glenn's taking care of Roxy while her owner's place is undergoing renovations.
Glenn had alot of trouble keeping the dogs in line. Looked as though Lana and Roxy (a Lab) were walking Glenn instead of the other way round. They dragged him here and there.. and when they decided to go in different directions, it's like 'Oof!'
I already have problems with Genie, can't imagine being dragged along by 2 big dogs
You should have seen the three dogs (including Genie) romp around that place. I swear Genie doesn't know her size =.= The minute those three were unleashed, they ran off in different directions so fast that Glenn and I were like "umm. Ok. I'll go follow Genie.. umm. where's Roxy? Omg"
Soon after, though, they started running around together so it was much easier to keep an eye on them. I'm surprised Genie didn't try to follow some other stranger. She'd run off to play, but she kept coming back to ensure I was where she last left me.
The characters of those 3 dogs are sooo different!
The minute I held a treat in my hand, I had Genie and Roxy's attention. But Lana was pretty much NOT interested. Roxy would lie down flat and look at me very hopefully while Genie would jump up and down until I told her to sit.
Then those 2 would stare at me and use their Jedi Skills to convey the message "Feed me!"
I guess I must have given Roxy too much food/attention because at some point, I wanted to give Genie a piece of dog muffin and Roxy poked her nose at my hand.. Genie let out this very loud/sharp/angry bark at Roxy. It was quite funny. The bark quite obviously meant "Oi! That's MINE! Get Lost!" Roxy backed off after that.
Funny.
Then Sunday was pretty much spent with Melvin's side of the family (at his Uncle Robert/Aunt Lucy's place). As usual, I felt quite awkward for awhile. I can never find things to talk to them about, you know? Before we even arrived I told Melvin never to stray more than one arm's length away from me in case I need rescuing.
It turned out pretty alright in awhile. His aunts came and talk to me. and I was pretty entertained throughout instead of feeling like an outsider..
Aunt Nancy asked me if I liked the pink dress they picked out together with Melvin's Mom for me. Aunt Lucy looked at my mahjong tiles (yes, there was some mahjong going on) and said "Noo! How can you put the tiles this way" and proceeded to rearrange them for me. Aunt Mary spoke to me about several things, mostly about how she's been too lazy to cook.. and Aunt Blossom talked to me about how she loved Lucille Ball. I second that!
Come to this of it, Aunt Agnes wasn't around. Maybe on a flight.
His uncles were also quite amusing. His Uncle Mun/Uncle Philip/Uncle Robert were challenging Lanny and Leroy to half an hour of cardio. Lanny/Leroy didn't seem to think their uncles were fit. But it turned out they were regular gym goers. And when one of those uncles lifted a shirt sleeve.. umm ya. Muscles. on a 50 year old. Quite Impressive.
They wisely decided not to take the challenge up :P
The food was fantastic. His aunts each contributed at least one dish to the table. And they are ALL fantastic cooks.
The wine was fantastic. I had abit too much. Again.
The Mahjong was fun. We didn't play with money because it was supposed to be 'for people who don't really know how to play' (I quote Aunt Blossom). Sides, Luis, who is 13 this year I think, was playing as well. His parents (Aunt Mary/Uncle Jo) have been teaching him.
The rest of Melvin's cousins were playing poker at the other table. I didn't understand what was going on over there - but I can tell they were having fun because of the shouting/laughing.
See. I told you it was a busy weekend. Fun though. Haven't had so much fun packed in 2 days for a long time now.