I think spring this year is like a really bad lady driver. She can't decide if she'll change lanes or speed up. She's constantly swerving and breaks really hard, and i presume she'll keep being unpredictable until Summer takes over. ( this analogy has nothing to do with my driving)
Mango and I have had long nice walks this weekend, gave her a nice bath on Saturday-- all ready for the week ahead! Just love it when her doe-like eyes just gaze at me, really manja. Been doing alot of swimming- she's a natural and she loves the water!
Gah, it's week 3 and counting!! I'm just really glad i get long holidays... that's the part about my job that i love. And also the little things- had mini-serious-i-hope-also-inspirational-conversations with my students... really lifts my spirit and hopefully theirs.
ok over and out.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
First week of madness
Back @ school last week after the holidays was nightmarish!
haha, actually i think i was too used to doing nothing... and the week was a wake up call.
I forgot how difficult it was to stand/ walk the whole day, talking for most of the time.
The kids come back after the break still on holiday mode as well, which makes it harder to kick start the syllabus that we've got to cover.
This term's a little shorter (8 weeks?), so much to teach so little time!
Had a bit of a drama with Mango over the weekend as well!
Poor girl had a minor eye injury on thursday- ran into the bushes n smthg might have cut her eye causing it to swell on friday. Brought her to the Vet, just minor thank God, will heal naturally... need to wash n clean the eye and give her anti-biotics.
So now she's her happy self again! She wasn't too happy when she couldn't see properly out of her eye- sorta like one-eyed for a day... she slept mostly out of boredom!
Okay, will update again when the time comes!
haha, actually i think i was too used to doing nothing... and the week was a wake up call.
I forgot how difficult it was to stand/ walk the whole day, talking for most of the time.
The kids come back after the break still on holiday mode as well, which makes it harder to kick start the syllabus that we've got to cover.
This term's a little shorter (8 weeks?), so much to teach so little time!
Had a bit of a drama with Mango over the weekend as well!
Poor girl had a minor eye injury on thursday- ran into the bushes n smthg might have cut her eye causing it to swell on friday. Brought her to the Vet, just minor thank God, will heal naturally... need to wash n clean the eye and give her anti-biotics.
So now she's her happy self again! She wasn't too happy when she couldn't see properly out of her eye- sorta like one-eyed for a day... she slept mostly out of boredom!
Okay, will update again when the time comes!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Getaway
I love how I can just take a long drive to have a short holiday! Made a mini retreat down to Myalup beach (between Harvey and Australind, near bunbury!) Had a great time bushwalking, romping around sand dune vegetation, deciphering animal trails in the sand... Mango had fun at the beach!
Here are some pictures, the rest on Flickr!
Thursday, October 02, 2008
You never really left...
Dear Jean,
When you came into our lives we did not know what to expect. You were a white ball of fluff, your previous owners loved you tremendously- despite your struggles and injury, you always remained cheerful and happy with the little things in life. Jean, i remember carrying you home the first day (dec 2006). You are a part of our family, and we will miss you dearly.
It was really sudden, but i guess there was no long suffering or enduring pain.
Everything will remind us of you- your basket, waterbowls, towels we used to wipe and blow dry you after your shower, your fluffy toys which you loved to play with so dearly.
How can i say i'm sorry? For being so far away when you left, i never even got to say goodbye. You were always there for me when i was feeling down, when i slept on the floor mattress you would come lie on my pillow next to my head. You were so faithful Jeanie baby, always waiting for us to get home and always happy to see us.
I remember how you got sick once, too weak to lift your head, too tired to wag your tail. Even after your spay operation you were so glad to be home. I cannot imagine how much mommy and daddy miss you. When at last you gave in, on the way to the hospital.
We can cry and cry, that we couldn't bring you back, that we will not hear your footsteps in the house, or you wolfing down your food in the kitchen.
Empty spaces where you should be, in the corner watching Dad doing the housework, lazing by the tv, bringing your toy and insisting we play with you, lying down to sleep on the bed.
Is it selfish of me to want you back? To cuddle you one more time? To bury my face in your baby-shampooed fur? We all need you so much, you have taught us so much... but now you are resting. No more hobbling around, no more pain...
Where are you our jeanie? Do you miss us? Do you know how much we miss you? Will we see you again? I think you are still here, forever etched in our memories... still wanting boiled chicken, some sliced apple, hagling for a quick playful romp.
Our little white fluffy angel. We will see you again soon.
I love you so much,
Your big sister mishi
I lay on my bed sobbing after the news of jean came thru my phone via sms this morning.
Mango came to snuggle beside me almost to say "Don't worry mama i'm here" , she knew i was upset- such is the unconditional love of dogs.
If only dogs lived longer lives, I know one day this sorrow will return. But for now, i will love Mango with all my heart.
When you came into our lives we did not know what to expect. You were a white ball of fluff, your previous owners loved you tremendously- despite your struggles and injury, you always remained cheerful and happy with the little things in life. Jean, i remember carrying you home the first day (dec 2006). You are a part of our family, and we will miss you dearly.
It was really sudden, but i guess there was no long suffering or enduring pain.
Everything will remind us of you- your basket, waterbowls, towels we used to wipe and blow dry you after your shower, your fluffy toys which you loved to play with so dearly.
How can i say i'm sorry? For being so far away when you left, i never even got to say goodbye. You were always there for me when i was feeling down, when i slept on the floor mattress you would come lie on my pillow next to my head. You were so faithful Jeanie baby, always waiting for us to get home and always happy to see us.
I remember how you got sick once, too weak to lift your head, too tired to wag your tail. Even after your spay operation you were so glad to be home. I cannot imagine how much mommy and daddy miss you. When at last you gave in, on the way to the hospital.
We can cry and cry, that we couldn't bring you back, that we will not hear your footsteps in the house, or you wolfing down your food in the kitchen.
Empty spaces where you should be, in the corner watching Dad doing the housework, lazing by the tv, bringing your toy and insisting we play with you, lying down to sleep on the bed.
Is it selfish of me to want you back? To cuddle you one more time? To bury my face in your baby-shampooed fur? We all need you so much, you have taught us so much... but now you are resting. No more hobbling around, no more pain...
Where are you our jeanie? Do you miss us? Do you know how much we miss you? Will we see you again? I think you are still here, forever etched in our memories... still wanting boiled chicken, some sliced apple, hagling for a quick playful romp.
Our little white fluffy angel. We will see you again soon.
I love you so much,
Your big sister mishi
I lay on my bed sobbing after the news of jean came thru my phone via sms this morning.
Mango came to snuggle beside me almost to say "Don't worry mama i'm here" , she knew i was upset- such is the unconditional love of dogs.
If only dogs lived longer lives, I know one day this sorrow will return. But for now, i will love Mango with all my heart.
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