Just received an email from Daddy again! OMG TODALI CRACKED ME UP!!
Hi Merlion Yi Yi,
How is your school holiday?? I have not hear from you for the past two weeks, I guess you must be very busy hor. Please start to spend time on your new school books. Merlion Daddy believed you can do better if you put in more effort on your study instead of spending your time aimlessly.
Merlion Ling Ling,
You are even more busy leh, sometime can't even get to see you at home or eat with you..........so missed you at time. Please try to prioritize your time and balance your external commitment. We all like to share our good time together with you. Cheers!!!
Ha ha Merlion Hui Hui,
Don't bullshit, after two weeks, I only got two mails from you??? Cheers!!! Don't forget about my two bottle of wine for my x'mas. I am quite keen to try out the diet program that Billy recommended yesterday. Shall we start together??
Finally, I will be very lonely next week because my Merlion wife is desserting me.............hope she will take care of herself and return safely to us. Anyway, enjoy yourself there and have a good time.
With love to my Merlion cub
L O L O L O L! ! !
Seriously, damn funny please? And he's complaining that his WIFE IS DESERTING HIM, zomggg. Haha, cos Mummy will be away next whole week for a business trip to HK and China! WHAT A BABY!
Maybe can make him bond with Gooby ;) Cos when no one is around, Gooby will be your bestfriend!
** Gooby just looked at me eating my Pau from the balcony. He pressed his nose against the glass, WHICH IS TODALI HILARIOUS!! Too bad I wasn't fast enought to snap a photo!
The Funny Duo
Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 9:03 pm
1 day after APEC:
I was lazing in bed, at 11am plus. Daddy came into my room, after his grocery shopping at NTUC.
"I HATE YOU!"
"Why!"
"Only know how to sleep sleep sleep! My off day then you don't want to go breakfast with me! I still drive you to work every morning! I HATE YOU!"
I was on the bus, on the way home. Received an ultra hilarious sms from Mummy.
I hate u :(
U better march to my rm when u reach hm before u greet yr baby.[Jealous of Gooby!] Greet yr mum first with guilt that u hv totally ignore my 'bitter heart' in cooking the bird nest n forgetting to drink it regardless of my reminder loh!! Very angry :( :( [Really like to use alot of sad face emoticons]
Ai! Sorry mah! I thought I'd savour it properly after work mah! I still love you mah! :D
U rmb u will do it somehow loh! Just find a corner and drink it loh! [Wah like so poorthing, find a corner and drink leh]
U hv totally forgotten :( No excuse :( hula! [No idea what hula means! But still cute!]
OMG NOW BOTH MY PARENTS HATE ME huhuhu.
SAVE GOOBY!
Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 11:33 am
ANYONE CAN TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG?? :(
Woke up this morning and found Gooby licking and chewing his paw. I tried to play with him, but he'd get distracted by the paw. It looks itchy! :(
Can tell the difference right!
It's kind of swollen and red now! :(
I even found a patch of something that looks a bit like his skin!! Found it on his fur, I think he chewed it off!
OHMY, is this serious??
Mummy asked a friend, and she said just apply Tea Tree Oil, and bandage it.
No need to go to a vet. Is it okay to do that?
NEED HELP!!
Please leave a comment here or sms me THANK YOU VERY MUCH x 10000000.
SUAY.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 @ 11:32 am
C A N N O T . B E L I E V E . M Y . L U C K .
I was sitting on the stool, watching the Gurkha. Happily enjoying work.
Then when I wanted to get off the stool, my shoe hooked onto the metal leg rest,
AND MY HEEL BROKE.
Like a drama style leh! Todali like what they always show on TV, lady gets a broken heel, suave man comes to help her, or send her a pretty new pair of shoes.
I broke my heel, just that mine got no HAMSOM GURKHA to come to my rescue. Eb says it's post-Friday the 13th. Sigh.
SO BLEH!
** Btw, there's a super annoying drama queen nearby. Can hear her voice every now and then. "Hola! Hola!"
HOLA GE PI.
Can security just take her away? Tsk.
The Chilli Crab Story.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 11:49 am
These few days at APEC has been quite interesting. Major boredom, but good to be involved in the event. Saw how the media rush for reports, carry heavy cameras, blah blah.
Our counter, as part of promotion, gives out free Chilli Crab mini soft toys, LIKE THE ONE BELOW:
Yep, the eyes very 3D.
I was giving this to a delegate, and then he was like, "Oh! Looks like you!"
LOLOLOLOLOL!
So funny please? I todali laughed out and didn't know what to say! "Yes, very red!"
ZOMG I JUST SAID VERY RED.
I feel dumb but I can't help it! Then he started complaining about his heavy bag, and asked me to try carrying it! LOL! Omg very gao xiao leh.
Now I keep laughing to myself.
Then then then, I cannot stop looking at the Gurkha. Very very mysterious. Very exotic. Feel like giving a Chilli Crab, but I'm scared that he'll shoot me, or stab me with the curve knife. So nevermind, just look can already.
(:
What's black, smooth, and shiny?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
Okay, before you get the answer, [although you might have guessed it by now]
This is Gooby's very messy face. Ugh, really hate all the beard making his gross and stinky!
So since today's my day off, it's time for some grooming! Not by me though, we took him to the groomer! (:
So 3 hours later when we collected him back, WHOA!
Trust me I got a shock! He looks todali different!!! OMG one guy who was collecting his dog asked me, "What breed is your dog?"
Todali un-cute now! But his coat is so smooth and shiny now, I can't stop stroking him! (:
Still love you okay, baby boy.
HOORAY TO EASY BATHS AND BLOWING DRY! [although this is very JIAN]
Shiok Zi Char!
@ 9:49 pm
Really enjoyed the past weekend with the family!
Went on a hunt for a Zi Char stall featured on tv, and we found it! The food was seriously shiok!
Here's the name and address, you all should try it!
顺顺发 94 Henderson Road
Eb finally joined us for our family outing since her concert is over! :D
This dish is called 奶皇排骨王.
No idea what is it, but the sauce is HEAVEN!!
Definitely a MUST-ORDER!
This one's 清炒奶白.
Sweet and juicy!
Another signature dish, 七龙珠.
It's actually scallop wrapped in yam!
Of course, there must be crab!
Fresh and juicy and SLURPPPPS!
Check out Daddy's very shiok face.
Very full!
Went to AMARA for Mummy & Daddy's haircut!
So mafan leh, still go all the way there!
Only for a haircut!
And it's the Express kind.
But according to Mummy, the hairstylists there are awesome.
True enough, that guy managed to transform Daddy from UNCLE to HAMSOM BOY!
Very satisfied with his new look!
Not I want to say, but, DAMN HANDSOME PLEASE!
Todali don't look 51 please?
(:
Then, we headed to IKEA!
Excited for the Swedish candies only!
LOL! Eb pasted her face on the toilet door!
OMG VERY AUNTY.
Still trying to figure out which packet is heavier!
The Wacky Duo.
OMG I love this thing please!
Can put food, laptop, phone, nail polish, Gui Gui, everything!
ALL WHILE SITTING ON THE BED!
GOT MOUSE.
Love this photo!
Nice to hang it at home (:
Here's one by Gooby!
HAHA DAMN ALIKE PLS?!
Waves 14
Saturday, November 07, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
We all went to watch Eb's dance concert last night!
Finally after days and days of practices, sleepless nights, Eb got to show us her performance. She was splendid! :D
Seriously the feeling of looking for her on stage was kind of nervous! When all the dancers came on stage together, I was frantically spotting EB! HAHA!
In the end I found her! (:
TO THE JEWEL OF MY HEART WONG EB, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.
The concert lasted about 2 hours! After the finale, dancers were allowed to come down and like find friends, all that. When I saw Eb running to us, I was so overwhelmed with emotions, that when she hugged me, WE BOTH CRIED LIKE MAD!
OMG I didn't expect that! But I just held her and cried!
I guess I kind of understand how she feels. Like, when Mummy & Daddy nag at her for coming home late, spending too much time on dance, etc.
But she always perservered, and today, they finally saw her performance, and it was efforts well spent!
I was so touched to see her change so much. She may still be the same retard at home, but she has definitely improved alot, as a dancer.
BUT THEN, cos all of us went to support EB at her concert, including BOSS, poor Gooby had to be left alone at home!!!
AHHHH!
That was my greatest worry! It's the first time we're leaving him alone! OMGGGGG. The feeling sucks leh. I so wanted to be with him but I couldn't!
It was a super serious case of separation anxiety when I was at the concert. OMG.
When we left, he didn't even bark, but he hugged my leg! Makes my heart break my poor baby. I was worried that he'd be scared, or he'd cry, etc. When we reached home, he just sat there looking at us. He wasn't sleeping.
The moment I went in, he pounced on me and I gave him a big hug! OMG I MISS HIM SO MUCH LEH.
It's hard being without him! At work, I'd look at his photo on my phone, I'd call home to check if he ate, peed, pooed, etc. Zomg am I mad?
From the Merlion Dad
@ 3:09 pm
Received my FIRST email from Daddy today!
Ok, maybe it's not his first email ever, but the first one to us! Very happy please!
We taught him how to create an email account, and send an email too of course. Here's the hilarious mail!
Subject: the history of merlion Hi Merlion wife and kid,
I am so happy today because I am finally internet savy. Please send at least one mail every week when you are happy. If you are sad, you can send me many mails every day and I will be there for you. Cheers!!!
From daddy with love.
LOL! Seriously what's with the "Merlion wife and kids" thing! HAHAHAHA! I todali feel like a merlion cub now! LOL!
All because of love.
Sunday, November 01, 2009 @ 8:49 am
Gooby keeps barking. Keeps.
I really don't know what is causing it; sometimes it really seems like he barks for no reason. But then again, I try to find reasons for it. Maybe he feels angry that we took away his pee tray to clean? Maybe he wants someone to play with him?
Ok fine, I go in to accompany him. Then the barking stops. He's slightly aggressive, but gets a bit better after I pet him and talk to him. Before I leave, I get him to sit down and be good. He did. But once I was out, he starts jumping and barking again.
It's so loud and aggressive. And in such early hours! At first I thought that if I ignored him, he'd get tired after a while. But he doesn't! Everytime he barks, I'd be very worried and wonder how does Daddy feel. I'm so afraid that he'll get rid of Gooby in the fit of anger. I think he hates him more and more, but I hope that he understands.
What if one day Gooby bites Daddy? He'll be so pissed that he'll fling Gooby against the wall and then he'll die. I must never let that happen.
But then again, Daddy is not entirely the bad guy. Sometimes when I let Gooby into the living room and play with him, Daddy looks at him and smiles. Sometimes, he even pets Gooby and carries him. But then sometimes, he'll stare at Gooby with disgust sneer at him.
Then when Gooby barks, he'll sit quietly in his room and read the papers, looking all stern and disturbed. Seems like he's really angry and trying to ignore Gooby. Then afterwards, he'll come into my room, pat on my head and ask me how come I'm awake so early. In a very nice tone. He knows, he knows I'm awake cos of Gooby. I woke up to pacify Gooby in fear of disturbing him. One moment he's pissed with the dog, and next, he all jovial joking with me. Is he trying to show me that he doesn't mind, when in his heart he hates it?
If not, why the different moods? I rather he express his dissatisfaction or something! Like tell me or something. I'm really confused about how Daddy really feels! :(
OH GOD.
Was it really a mistake to keep a dog? Despite this thought alway coming to my mind when I get frustrated with Gooby, I really really love him deep in my heart. I try to make sense of his behaviour, and I try to understand why he's behaving that way. I hope they understand too.
Perhaps I spoilt him too much.
I'm learning. If you love him, doens't mean you spoil him. I'm learning.
I will do it for the sake of the family. Don't my heart hurts seeing Eb losing sleep because of Gooby? Don't my heart hurt seeing Ab pushing him away? Don't my heart hurt when I hear Daddy call him "Bloody hell this thing".
My heart hurts even more when I slap him myself. :(
I really hate the family tension; and worse, "It's all because of the dog", like Eb said before. I think to myself, isn't keeping a dog supposed to bring the family closer together? Aren't we supposed to love him together, give him loving hugs, feed him loving treats, take him for loving walks, say loving words to him..
But apparently I painted too nice a picture for myself. Sometimes I wonder, why am I the only one doing all these? Not because I feel like the others don't have to "do all the work", but I'm just wondering, are they not part of this? Not part of the loving Gooby, that is.
Why do they only love Gooby when he's all cute and calm, but turn their backs on him when he gets grumpy? Maybe it's really not "We must all love him together".
Like Mummy said, "When someone in the house doesn't approve of him [Gooby], and the person is the head [Daddy], it's really hard to keep him [Gooby]"
Ok, to be frank, it's not "all happy and cute" like the photos you see. Yes, I love him, but I can't say the same for the rest. Daddy threatened to get rid of him when we shift, because "he's dirty, we don't have much room for him, he cannot behave himself, vet bills will be hefty in future.." etc. But can he see my effort in trying?
I cried in protest. I really didn't know how to react or what to say when I heard those words, but the feelings and fear in my heart was too strong for me to fight the tears. I really wonder if Daddy thought that way. And it breaks my heart.
From the first time, from the first time I carried Gooby in my arms, out of the pet shop, it didn't bother me if he was a clearance puppy, it didn't bother me if his owner didn't want to keep him. What matters most is that I'll love him from then on, no?
It didn't matter when he vomitted all over me, it didn't matter when he kissed and licked me with all the saliva. It was a long-term committment, and I'll love him long-term, till that day comes. Now, it's how to gain acceptance?
It's been 3 months; time really flies. When I see obedient dogs out there, I tell myself, "That's how Gooby will be next time." I wonder, "Don't all dogs obey their owners because they love them? Gooby will obey me because he loves me. One day he will."
But it seems like Gooby's temperament is not getting better. He starts barking crazily when someone walks past. But then sometimes he sleep soundly even if we talk and laugh loudly. It's always so erratic. But does that mean I'll give him away? Does that mean I have to get rid of him? NO.
Never, ever.
When I brought him back, I clearly remembering Daddy giving the nod. To me, Gooby wasn't a toy, it wasn't to pass time, not to make life less boring. To me, it was not "for trial", nor to "see whether having a dog at home is suitable".
Even if it's not suitable, I had it in mind to make it suit. I know, I'm in the process of doing that now, but how long is the process going to take?
I still look forward to the day when we can both laze in bed together, when he'll fall asleep in my arms, walk beside me at the park, sit beside me when I do my work.
No matter how long it takes, I know that day will come. Ok, maybe I don't, for now, but I believe it will.
All I want to say is, "Gooby, even if it's you and me, we don't give up. We don't. And I love you."