Junior's paw prints

我的人生意义

2009-08-12T22:58:00.003+08:00

最近，开始思考自己人生的意义。

洪先生语录：“工作是为了赚钱，赚钱是为了买自己喜欢的东西。”

所以，人生最终还是为了钱，因为有钱，才有快乐。

最起码，用金钱换来的快乐，能带给人短暂的幸福。

很肤浅吧？

从这秒开始，我的人生意义，就是灌溉下一代。

希望这新的使命，能激励自己重新为生活冲刺！
Gambateh! =)

败犬女王

2009-06-25T11:48:00.013+08:00

最近，疯狂地“拼”，拼什么呢？拼命追看台湾偶像剧咯。剧情讲述一个33岁女子，与25岁男子的爱情故事。男主角与女主角因8岁的差距，从当初的“不敢”交往，到最后成为能维持远距离恋爱的情侣。姐弟恋的剧情，不禁让我想起了韩国的偶像剧，“我叫金三顺”。唯独不同的是，“我叫金三顺”那些让人开怀大笑的画面，仍旧烙印在脑海里。相比之下，“败犬女王”的诙谐部分比较弱，好笑的部分，都只集中在戏的前10集里。尽管如此，看了后，心头却涌起了想在30出头，和20出头男生谈恋爱的冲动。（呵呵，想想无罪！=P）

若有空，建议大家不妨看一看这偶像剧。因为，你或许也会不自觉地爱上这位气质熟女。

王瑾华（刘德华MTV“冰雨”的女主角）

败犬女王里的主题曲，选用了梁静茹的“没有如果”。歌曲轻快，相当符合剧情，也蛮有意义。引用大结局里的一句话，“爱要即时，没有如果”。置于片尾曲“爱情之所以为爱情”......简直好听得“掉渣”！最后，若你想知道，究竟“败犬女王”是什么？给你们一个小暗示。谜底就在剧情里！

你是100%地爱着你的另一半吗？

2009-06-17T09:52:00.007+08:00

昨天，遇见了好久不见的朋友。他说每一段感情，他都不会投入100%的感情。
听了后，我思索了好久。

现代人，是不是都因害怕受到伤害，才选择不对每份感情投入100%？
我问他，没投入100%的感情，那你是否曾真心爱过她？

他说，这就是男人与女人的perception difference。每个人对付出100%的定义都有所不同。
没投入100%，不代表他不爱她，只是他选择了一条后路，好让自己在抽离恋情时，能够完全放下。

我想，我明白他的意思。

在这瞬息万变的年代，人们都比较实际。结果导致了“要对自己仁慈”的做法攀升。现今爱情里，父母那一套100%付出的做法，似乎也快濒临绝种。

无奈地，这就是现实。毕竟童话故事的"Happily Ever After"不是每个人都能拥有的。
你是哪个年代的情人？

New Flat

2009-06-04T09:33:00.002+08:00

Okie, guys.... I've gotten a new flat! Sounds like a big toy right? Anyway, the estimated date of completion for this flat would be in Oct 2012, and earliest by end of 2011. When all's done, you guys will be invited over to warm the house! The best thing about the flat is, it's 2 LRT stops away from my current workplace! *victory* Which means, sleeping late and waking up later is going to be a dream come true!

I can't express my excitment now. But I can assure you, I'm financially Stressed!!! Was doing some financial calculation these few days and had realised.........................................
for the next few years, LKL can't anyhow splurge!!! Boohoohoo! That's something rather depressing, isn't it? Nontheless, I believe this is part and parcel of everyone's life!

Today, I got to know a friend's pomeranian had gone to the rainbow bridge. Striker is considered lucky to have had a lovely 1 year with you. Some dogs there are not as fortunate!

Result's out!

2009-06-01T21:03:00.003+08:00

Oh yeah!

Last night, I dreamt that I just passed my exam with C's and D's dominating the result slip.
Today, when I was about to leave NIE for the NIE 2009 conference, Sandra sms to say result is out!

So out of convenience, I used iphone to check my result. hehe! Drum roll----------------------2nd lower honours! haha! If you are wondering why am I so satisfied with 2nd lower honours, the reason is simple. I'm really easily contented when it comes to academic stuff. *wink wink*

Anyway, this week I will be in NIE for NIE conference from Mon-Wed. Then Thurs, Fri I will be back in School for meetings. Though conference's hour is quite long, but I certainly enjoy the occassional doze-off treats(sth I don't get in school meetings!=P)!

Okie, looking forward to meeting my NIE TX, XY! =) Let's have some catching up session!

Also, haven't seen my honey and dear for quite somewhile!!! Miss u guys!!! :P (P.S. don't let ning + yi gege see this k)

Sigh.......Can't this week just

fly?

酒醉的战役

2009-05-30T09:35:00.002+08:00

有些人，借酒后吐真言
也有些人，借酒醉，伤害人

对于醉客之意
清醒的人，往往选择不加以理会
半清醒的人，常常却是听之有意

但是，清醒的人，却介于醉客是同事兼好友身份，
纵容醉客口无遮拦地伤害半清醒的人，
YY：“别笨了！你真的相信XX会和你结婚？”

清醒的XX，一言不发，沉默应对
半清醒的人，用笑容包扎心痛
离开前线

酒醉的战役，
终于让自己清醒

Disclaimer.

最后一场校园暴风雨

2009-04-22T14:56:00.002+08:00

Yes,I finally finish reading through the 文化notes for the first time! Didn't know how I maganed to do that, but I thought it was a great achievement! And I'm rather proud of myself. With purely scanning and understanding, nothing had been registered in my pea-brain. Still, I just HECK care, for what's the difference between a 2nd lower and 3rd class pay?

Okay, 人生要看得开，才会活得愉快。每个人对人生的要求不同。我对课业的要求则是，顺顺利利能够毕业，就要阿弥陀佛了。老爸星期四回来，星期一又要去云顶。嗨，因为学业忙碌，他每次回新，我都没太多时间和他吃饭聊天。心中一直带着愧疚。但值得欣慰的是，这次考试，将是是我人生当中，最后一场校园暴风雨！为此，无论这回的风雨多大，路有多崎岖，我也会一步一脚印地向前跨进。

亲爱的朋友及姐妹们，加油啦！

刘若英一次幸福的机会

2009-04-02T16:13:00.005+08:00

刘若英一次幸福的机会

在那么有限的生命中

能被所爱的人深深爱过

或许不该再奢求再怨什么

世上的遗憾本来就很多

在艰难的说了再见后

你真的不该再紧紧抱我

刚才还能体谅的放开你的手

不代表我就够坚强洒脱

我们曾有过一次幸福的机会

当玫瑰和诺言还没枯萎

别说抱歉我不后悔

曾经逆风和你一起飞

我们曾有过一次幸福的机会

似乎就要拥有爱的完美

你说别哭我说不哭

然后我们都流下了眼泪

很久没听到这首歌，几年后再听，顿时产生很多感触。原来人生，要有遗憾，才会完美。

万年青的回忆

2009-03-27T01:14:00.002+08:00

万年青需要支撑，才能生长。当万年青的“支柱”倒时，万年青不会立即死亡，反之，它会以超强的生命力，找寻另一根支柱，继续生命。

那天清晨，支撑万年青的棍子倒了。万年青一夜间失去了支柱。本以为万年青会因此死去。
事实总出乎人的预料之外。

几天后，万年青，已依偎在另一根新木棍上。

倒下的“旧支柱”暗泣。守候着万年青，伴它度过狂风暴雨，见证清晨细雨，顿时皆成了过去。

旧支柱本是能独立生活的，但万年青的出现，使它背起了支撑万年青的重负。本以为万年青很需要支柱，会胜过于支柱对于万年青的依赖。但事实表面，总是欺人。

为了惩罚被万年青的脆弱外表欺骗，狠心把万年青砸了扔掉。

誓言，永远不再种植万年青！

Yawns

2009-02-11T12:17:00.002+08:00

Hi all!

This is Junior here! Woof woof!

Countdown to ECP outing.....................10 more days!

Anyway, mummy just heard a bad news!

Stipend will only be out on the end of Feb or early March!

Sad........means I won't get my shoe shoe and new gentle lead anytime soon........ Depressed.. OK, time to go back to sleep.

Signed off.

ECP BBQ on 21st Feb(Sat)

2009-02-04T12:06:00.003+08:00

Woof woof, any sponsor for a new pair of dog shoes(size 2)??Mummy says want to bring me go ECP for BBQ on 21st Feb, but my red shoe shoe spoil le!Sad sad....

KL:
There will be a BBQ at East Coast Park on the 21st Feb(sat). Attendance is compulsory! Pls revert back for attendence.

Last day of third semester

2008-10-31T10:44:00.003+08:00

Yesterday was the last day of third semester. Tingling depression? Ironically, these two words seemed incompatible.

Recently, many friends are encountering "matter of the hearts". Yet, I can only helplessly 'encourage' them that if they need a listening pair of ears or a shoulder to fall back on, I'm always available. Sometimes, I seriously hope some scientists can create a magical pill which can alleviate heartaches or even, repair wounds of the hearts.

Girls love chocolates, as much as they fear them. Which is why till now, chocolates is still not the best long term solution to heartaches, unless they are blessed with an inborn skeleton bone structure that never spare spaces for the development of fats.

After hearing all the life stories, witnessed so many break-ups, I decided to take a step back and reconsider if marriage is a "must" or a "want" in my life. If marriage is a "must" so as to please both family parents and relatives; a route to having future offsprings for company through my ageing elderlyhood; or even, a reason to stop relatives' gossips and curiosity on when can they stop giving me angbaos during CNY,

PERHAPS

I need to question myself again.

开心，原来很简单

2008-10-30T23:13:00.002+08:00

这几个星期，妈咪很少跟我玩。
她总是很迟回。我的晚餐都是外婆和舅舅准备的。
妈咪说：“学校很多报告要赶，时间不够。好累好累！”
看见妈咪这样，我也很伤心。

慢慢的，我越来越不想吃饭。
每晚只知道趴在木门前，眼睛紧随墙上时钟的秒针移动，直到听到“铃铃”的钥匙声，我才赶紧冲去门前，兴奋地摇晃尾巴。

前晚，妈咪回家后，发现我的食物还在盘子里，她一气之下，把我关进厨房。昨天，她注意到我又没吃饭，于是，一整晚都不理我。当我去“敲”她的房门时，她竟把灯熄了。

但是，她不明白的是，我不吃饭，不是因为我耍脾气，而是因为，我想要她多注意我！

今天，妈咪又迟归。可是，她并没有骂我，反而还喂我吃饭。

开心，原来很简单。

2 Dogs for adoption

2008-08-26T19:09:00.002+08:00

Dogs for adoption

1. Fifi
Breed: Miniature Schnauzer
Age: 4-5years
Size: Small
Gender: Female
Additional info: Sterilised, paper-trained, good with children & pet, understands basic commands.

2. Jojo
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Age: 1 year 11 months
Size: Smaller JRT
Gender: Female
Additional info: NOT Sterilised, paper-trained, good with children & pet, understands basic commands.

For more information, visit the website below.
http://www.petschannel.com/adoption/
Otherwise, you can also pm cancanma on her blog:
http://cancanma.blogspot.com/

Only serious adopters shall be screened.

Though cliche and "preachy", dogs are life-time companions!
Even when the whole world forsakes you, they will always be there.

However, if they can't be in part of your world, please be kind.
Spare them a chance to find a home. They will be grateful.

For keen and sincere adopters, please do cancanma a favour by stating:
1) your age.
2) schooling or working- if working, your profession?
3) residence: HDB/private
4) Any previous experience with dogs?
5) Who will be the sole care giver for the dog?
6) Reason for adoption.

Please understand that screening potential adopters is an essential part for rehoming dogs. Screening is just like conducting a job interview. Ther interviewers need to know which applicant is suitable for this job before a decision can be made.

Rehomers are doing this 'job' out of goodwill. Thus, we would greatly appreciate if adopters can cooperate through providing accurate information.

Hortpark outing with L.A.B & manager!

2008-07-09T10:06:00.005+08:00

Being an urban city, Singapore is geographically disadvantaged by her size. However, this flaw of hers is fully compensated by the enchanting serenity of nature.

11th of July, L.A.B(not so famous band yet) together with their manager, Sandra made a trip to Singapore's Hortpark. Being urban dwellers, nature walk is really an eye-opener!

Map of the day and our only map-reader, Miss A.

Group photo-taking session

The wait was so long till Miss B dozed off.

Being on a tight schedule, we proceeded with our journey.

Great discoveries unveiled.

Discovery 1: Miss A can be the ambassador for energiser!

(Sustainable energy power that never runs out.)

Discovery 2: Miss Lala is a bad actress.
(Given scene: A quarrelled couple.)

Discovery 3: We had been tailed!

(Paparazzi, Miss B caught red-handed!)

(Victory for snapping down Miss B paparazzi evidence.

Kudos to Miss A!)

Discovery 4: Miss L has severe Myopia.

Discovery 5: Hunger is the best chef on earth.

(New advertisement: Go Organic! Eat Raw!)

Discovery 6: LAB's needs intensive stamina building!

Discovery 7: Miss A is taller than Sandra!

The above was specially brought to you by Junior,

designated editor for L.A.B fanclub magazine.

The furminator-deshedding tool

2008-07-09T10:06:00.003+08:00

Was reading my friend's kitten blog when I saw this.

Hereby presents .............*drum rolls*

The FURMINATOR! (webby link)

This simple tool can effectively reduce your pet's shedding by 90%. The crux of it? It removes the thick dead undercoat and gives shine to the top coat! Sick of having dog fur stuck on to your clothes? This product might just be your solution!

If seeing is believing, here you go!

A note to all, this product DOES NOT work for all breeds of dogs and cats.
Below breeds of dogs aren't recommended to use this tool. For a complete list of cat breeds unsuitable for this product, do check out the FAQ section, question no. 3.

Dogs not suitable for this product

American Water Spaniel
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Bolognese
Chinese Crested
Coton de Tulear
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dandie Dinmont
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
LÖwchen
Maltese
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli

Lastly, thanks chendol for blogging about this product!

Interested? Order the product here!

[Solemn]: Lu Zai

2008-07-05T10:50:00.001+08:00

Lu Zai came over to stay with YZ for two weeks as his owners were out of town. When he came over, he was nameless. YZ named him Lu Zai, due to his physical resemblance of a deer. Being a miniature pinscher puppy, he’s only slightly bigger than a palm’s size.

The first night at YZ’s place, Lu Zai was kept in the courtyard. When Mou woke up in the middle of the night, he was shocked to discover a new room mate! Skinny Lu Zai had settled himself comfortably on Mou’s laundry bag, snoring away in his lalaland. Apparently, this smart chap had managed to sneak in through the kitchen’s back door and figured his way up to the second floor!

Lu Zai was also a fast learner. During my stay there, he learnt to respond to our callings and even managed to master commands like no, sit & fetch. I brought Junior’s baby toys over and gave Lu Zai a basket to sleep in. As most puppies love to have toys scattered all around the floor, I purposely littered the floor with new toys. To my amaze, Lu Zai actually went around the room, picking up all the toys and returning them back to basket. Unconvinced by this rare sight, I lifted up his basket and poured his toys all over the floor. Once again, I was dumbfounded. I tried this several times, until Lu Zai got impatient and rooted himself to his basket and ceased my prank.

When I returned back from JB and saw how Junior ill-treats his toys, I can’t help but compare Junior to Lu Zai. Lu Zai had protected his bed and toys and treated them as rare gems. Used toys, old t-shirt and a simple basket with rugged human clothes chipped in to provide warmth through the cold night. All these, were gems to him. Junior under comparison is a litter-bug, constantly waiting for his mummy to return his toys back to the toy basket. On a superficial level, Junior is deemed more fortunate. But, when we probe deeper beyond this level, some would feel Junior had lost a more precious gift called “cherish”.

Lu Zai was sent home ten days ago. On the 2nd July, his owners called to inform us that Lu Zai was gone. According to them, Lu Zai had died probably because the neighbor’s children fed him wrong stuff. Upon hearing this, my heart sank.

In the first place, which adult with a right mind working would entrust a 4 month old puppy to the hands of some underage daredevils? What is their harbored intention? Deliberate negligence that sounded accidental? Sorry if I sounded so harsh. Fore, their so-called 'negligence' costs a life, and it’s a pup's life.

Looking back, the two weeks stay at YZ place was probably Lu Zai’s gift from God. At least, he was blessed with the chance to experience unconditional family love. God had been fair to him, I’ve no more complaints. I just pray that mankind can be more responsible towards their pets, or at least, be humane.

To Lu Zai,

You left too sudden, without a chance to say goodbye. Gone so sudden, before I had the chance to even cry. But, don't frown my boy. You won't be forgotten even if time flies. For you've already left your prints right here, in my heart and mind.

movie: 10 Promises to My Dog

2008-07-01T22:24:00.001+08:00

10 Promises to My Dog

10 Promises to My Dog (犬と私の10の約束, Inu to Watashi no 10 no Yakusoku) is a 2008 Japanese movie based on the book by Hare Kawaguchi and directed by Katsuhide Motoki.

Plot

A 12-year-old girl named Akari gets a puppy and names it Socks. She loves Socks and spends practically every moment with him. However, as she gets older she's able to spend less and less time with him, due to a busy life and having to move away. She leaves socks with a childhood friend but eventually she's reminded of the promises she made to him as a child.

Catch the trailer here!

Dog's 5 stars kibbles - ORIJEN

2008-07-01T19:14:00.002+08:00

Was browsing through doggiesite forums and came across this brand of dog kibble.

ORIJEN 6 FRESH FISH with SEA VEGETABLES

ORIJEN 6 FRESH FISH with SEA VEGETABLES is a Biologically Appropriate Real-food Kibble (BARK) diet and is formulated with a biologically correct (70/30/0) ingredient ratio of 70% fish, 30% fruit and vegetables and 0% grain.

For more information, please visit their website here.

Reviews

Some general web reviews on this product.

After reading through the reviews from the websites above, I gathered that this product is bowl licking good, as a result, some dogs are gaining weight! For skinny digs, this is great news. For obese dogs, owners are advised to be cautious, in prevention of over-feeding.

Grains vs. Protein

Overall, most reviews are appalled by this grain-free product. However, what is so great about grain-free product? Below is a sum-up about grains and protein (more info available here).

Grains provide mostly carbohydrates, with limited amino acid (protein) profiles. Extra carbohydrate intake, above the immediate needs of the dog (which occurs often with grain-based diets) prompts internal enzyme factors to store that extra carbohydrate (sugar) as fat.

Protein, being an energy producing nutrient, has a more important role in providing amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of tissue. As such, amino acids are necessary for the proper formation of skin, hair, muscles and the cells that make up many other organ systems. In addition, amino acids are used to make enzymes, which along with vitamins and minerals, are necessary for proper metabolism.

After Junior finishes his current Solid Gold Holistique, I will be switching to this brand. Heard that the market rate for this product is around 30-40 SGD per 2 kg. Pretty costly, but I suppose 一分钱一分货，if the result is good, it's worth it . Anyway, this product is currently available in Singapore's pet shops, those who are interested, do check out this website.

My first day at HOME!

2008-06-28T17:01:00.000+08:00

1st May 2005

After an hour car's journey, I arrived at an unfamiliar place.

This place is scary!

No friend's barkings

no parents' callings!

No play biting,

no visitors patting.

I want to get out of this place! =(

Suddenly, my detective alert sounded.

!!!Beep Beep Beep!!!

Food's detected.

Escape plan put on hold.

Brb!

After I gulped down my lunch, someone

wrapped me up with a blue towel!

Oh, please remove the towel,

it UGliFIED me!

Shoo please!

Yawn, let me take a short nap before I escape.

-----1 hour later-----

When I woke up, I found a friend named Ernie.

Sadly, he deceased 3 days after my arrival.

In my vague memory,

his head was found underneath the sofa,

his body still lying around my cage.

This was our last picture together.

Sobsob, I miss u pal. =(

God bless you Ernie.
Sorry my play-biting went overboard.

Okay, time to go to bed! Tada all!

Sleeping in Progress....ZzzZzzz

And the boy forgot all about the escape plan.

The END.

Opposite sex attracts?

2008-06-25T14:39:00.002+08:00

Okay, once again we are facing a mars vs. Venus topic. All along, we were brought up with the mentality that north and South Pole attract. Yet, the most frustrating fact is, this theory is starting to invade the animal and human world as well.

A general summary for the video below. Me, my bro and Eunice brought Junior for grooming. There we met a marvelous and gorgeous Japanese Spitz named Kimberly. Despite being a boarding dog, she’s allowed to roam freely as her temperament is friendly! Anyone is allowed to pat her and also entitled to free lickings!

However, after greeting us (me and Eunice), Kimberly only glued herself to my brother. How unfair? Isn't it?!

Words aren't convincing enough, I’ve attached the video below to prove my point!

Sleepy Junior tricked!

2008-06-25T14:39:00.001+08:00

Sometimes, I wonder if Junior's my son. He is such a light sleepy, easily awaken by the slightest sound. Yet me, sleep = KO= concussion.

One day, after an hour of intensive photo-snapping session, the sleepy boy dozed off seconds after the last shot (& right in front of my camera).

As usual, I'm up to mischief. Watch this below to find out what I did!

2008-06-25T14:39:00.000+08:00

I believed this video was taken when Junior just turned one. Back then, he had absolute no problem in learning tricks. Of coz, the mastery of tricks is always at the expense of treats (and money too).

Looking back now, everything seemed worth it. Young puppies have sponge-liked brains similar to children. The earlier we expose them to tricks and commands, the more beneficial it is for them in future. For instance, Junior recognizes terms like "ball-ball, bed-bed, poo-poo, pee-pee, mum-mum, walk-walk, leash, kitchen, toilet, bad-boy etc". All these terms will come in handy overtime.

One great example would be him throwing temper, when being left alone to guard the house at late nights. Most of the time, when we reach home, his expression shows all. If he gives a guilty look and evidence was found, he gets a combo punishment, which is whacking and sc0ldings. This is the time when commands like “bad-boy, pee pee toilet, go kitchen” comes in handy! Basically, “go kitchen” is used when he gets confined.

Enjoy the video!

Junior in sweet pinky shoes!

2008-06-11T18:57:00.000+08:00

This is the first time Junior had his paws protected with shoes. Look how freaked out he was.lol. Lifting every step with care and hesitation. Have a good laugh guys. *A gentle reminder to lower your speaker to avoid horrendous background laughters!

This was taken 5 minutes after the first video. The power of treat is miraculous! Hereby presents the glutton Junior!

Junior's self-introduction

2008-05-28T12:25:00.000+08:00

Hi all,

I'm Junior Lim, also known as "Nior Nior or Boyboy." Being born on the 2nd Feb 2005, I'm now a full grown papillon with dazzling ear fringes!

Having inherited my dad's tri-colour coat, I'm definitely a charmer. Adding on to this, I'm a cheerful dog very generous with smiles.

Here is a picture of my puppyhood. Mommy was grumbling when she uploaded this picture.

M:" Last time, even the smallest collar can't even fit. Sigh, now everything also needs to be extra large"*shakes head*

Me: "Mummy, I'm helping the world to reduce waste food!You should be glad you have such a sweetie whose so ego-friendly"*grinz with yellow teeth*

And here's the prove for the evovle in erm...size.

3 months old

After 3 years