MILESTONE FOR CHLOE

I'm on leave today, so spent the whole day at home with Chloe. As usual, she'd follow me around the house, poking her nosy little nose in everything.

However, something big happened today! Chloe went down the stairs all by herself! It came as a great surprise 'cus all the while, she has been a little chicken that would never try no matter what.

She learnt to go up the stairs after around 2 weeks staying with us. But she could never, never get down. We tried all means just to train her but nothing works. She would just stay up there, whining for help - regardless of the circumstances. So we finally came to the conclusion that perhaps she's too small and the steps are too big for her. Just let her be and we shall carry her down each time.

Then out of a sudden, after a whole month, she transformed into a pro!

She was actually upstairs with me, when I realized that she's missing. Searched every nook and crany, and she's just not there. Feeling puzzled, I called out to her. And to my surprise, I heard her downstairs and in no time, she started walking up the stairs and appeared right in front of me. I almost couldn't believe my eyes!

I tested her after that and she became her usual dependant self, wanting to be picked up. But I continued to walk and just left her there. Few steps down and she followed. :> When I turned back to check on her, again she stopped and gave me the "Me? Me?" look. Hehehee... But I carried on and again she followed. From that moment on, there's no turning back. She's finally learnt the skill!

JUMPSTART TO MODELLING CAREER

The title sounds great, isn’t it? Hahahaa...

Well, yea... I did actually model for a photo shoot, but for the company that I’m working for. Not for Guess, Estee Lauder, or whatsoever... Sorry to disappoint you! Hehehee... But soon, soon... :P

The pictures taken will appear in the company's website, brochures, forms, etc. So yea, I’m kinda like famous now. :P Hehehee...

Oh c’mon, c’mon... Don’t turn the page... I’ll stop bragging. :P

Well, the thing is... This is even harder than wedding pictures. ‘Cus for wedding pictures, every single pose is properly choreographed. You know, there’d be people telling you where to look, which exact angles your head, arms, legs, hips, etc should be. And you just stick to it, like a mannequin, till the shot is taken. And next, new pose again. So that’s about it for the rest of the day.

But for the photo shoot this time, other than where to look and stand, we’re expected to move and speak – with grace and all that. Not forgetting, to move slowly, for the photographer to capture the right moments.

To add to it, there were the 3 of us. So we kinda like have to coordinate with each other, making sure that we sync and stuffs like that. It is especially funny when we had to walk, ‘cus we had to like walk very close to each other to create the connection – at the same time, looking at each other and talk. Most importantly, the walk will have to look natural. But how to be natural, when we have to be very careful not to have our hands knock each other’s butts? :P Hehehee...

So it’s a really great and fun experience. Can’t wait to see the pictures! Hopefully they’ll turn out fine and I don’t appear too awkward. Hehehee...

Last but not least, autograph, anyone?

PROPERTY INVASION

We were back home in Penang for Dumpling Festival and early Father's Day celebration. Got back here last night.

As usual, once home and settled down, we’d be checking the compound, making sure that everything is alright and in place.

To our horror, we found scaffoldings and building materials in our backyard! Obvious signs of intrusion! My gawd... To make things worse, there’s an ugly extension to our wall! Stupid neighbour!

For your info, the wall was built by us on our land, every single penny borne by us. In others words, this stupid neighbour does not have the slightest tinge of right to it. And they dared building something on it, without even consulting us. And they picked to do it while we were away. How sneaky is that??

Like that is not enough. They had to trespass our property by letting their contractors enter our compound, which is securely locked at all times. To enter our compound, they’ll have to use a ladder and climb over. How daring is that? To add to it, they brought along the scaffoldings and building materials, and left them there on our nicely planted grass. With all this evidence, we can really charge them for trespassing!

Seeing all these, we went over to their front gate wanting to talk. Once doorbell was rung, they switched off the porch light and ignored our presence – obvious sign of guilt. That really got us boiling. So we continued ringing the doorbell till they finally appeared.

Cut the story short, this neighbour is really ridiculous! Especially the wife a.k.a. bitch. Anyway, just for the record, she’s a well established bitch with a reputation.

At first, she didn’t even want to talk. She said, “Well, since you’re not really using the wall, might as well we use it first. And when it’s time, only come talk to us.” Then she grabbed the husband’s arm, pulling him back into the house, saying “Jom masuk, sayang.” So it’s like what, end of discussion?? Ignore these people? It’s our wall we’re talking about, you bitch!

Of course we won’t let go and wanna state our points. After all, they’re the wrong ones here – of property invasion. This bitch was really so harsh and uncivilized that we had to shout back at her to make our points heard.

The interesting part was that the husband didn’t even say a single word throughout the drama. And when he had enough of everything, he finally said something, “Ok, this is enough. I’ll get the contractors to move everything away from your compound tomorrow. And I will also ask them to bring down the wall.” The bitch stared at him, like wanting to swallow him up.

So ok, at least he’s more reasonable. And problem solved.

EASTER EGG

Look at my easter egg! :D B brought it back from Barcelona, and I don't have the heart to eat it... But I finally did. :>

Here's my easter egg a.k.a. huevo negro. It's from Xocoa.

And it hatched! :D

CHESTNUT EXPLOSION

We had lunch at the coffee shop at the corner in SS15. I ate Prawn Bee Hoon, yummy... But that's not the story. :P

The story is........ The chestnuts roasting at the chestnut stall by the roadside exploded! To my horror, they exploded right when we walked by. And one of the bits hit my feet and stuck there. It was hot and all, and we thought it burnt me!

I got B a little bit panicky somehow, as I was screaming for my life. Hehehee... Can't help it, ok? It was shocking enough with the noise, heat, debris and everything. To add to it, the chestnut bit was really hot! Straight from the wok. So painful...

By the way, guess what was the first thing that crossed my mind? "Oh no... It's left a burnt mark on me, it's gonna scar..."

So there you have it, my chestnut explosion story. Hehehee... Lesson to learn is to stay away from roasting chestnuts! :D

DURIAN OR CEMPEDAK ??

Durian or cempedak? Cempedak or durian? :D Hrmmm...

Well, we bought some durian and cempedak pancakes in 2 separate packets. But when B brought them to me, he arranged them in such a way that one cannot differentiate them just by looks 'cus as you can see, they look the same! :>

So common sense, I sniffed them to identify the types. As you know, both durian and cempedak have strong, distinguished smells. But guess what? I failed! Hahaa...

How come? By right, it should be easy... But nah... Try it, and you'll see what I mean. :P

HER NAME IS CHLOE

Yeap, as the title suggests, we named our new baby Chloe.

As to puppies feeling anxious about new home, new company, bla bla... Not at all! At least not with this particular one. :P Hahahaa...

This morning, after getting out of bed, we were excited to check out on our baby. You know, just see how's she's adjusting, etc. We took it very slow, to the extend of tip-toeing and speaking with very low voices, not wanting to startle her. But once there, we found an excited little baby, hopping on her hind legs with tail wagging and all smiles, wanting to be picked up. So we were like "Okay... We underestimated her... What a darling!" :>

Anyway, today would be the 1st day of her potty training. I hope she's gonna learn fast 'cus I've heard from friends that puppies can be quite forgetful sometimes - meaning one moment they'd remember and another, they don't. So it's gonna be great challenge because our ultimate goal is to let her roam freely, and she'll need to learn exactly where to go when nature calls.

So we shall see. :>

DECISION ON BABY MALTESE

Remember I mentioned that we were having 2nd thoughts on the baby Maltese, with a lot of concerns, etc? :P

Well, the petshop called on Wednesday and informed us that she's ready to go home. "Just call when you're coming so that we can prepare her!" So B and I were like, "Err... How? This is it."

Anyway, we gave ourselves time till Friday, i.e. today, 'cus even if we're bringing her home with us, it would be better to start on a weekend so that we can spend more time with her - rather than having to leave her on her own for 2 whole days alone. It is a totally new place for her and it may be difficult for her to adjust, and we wanna ensure that we're there to see that she's alright... 'Cus this is a great commitment and if we are to go on with it, then her well-being would be priority.

All that said, what's the decision??

Well.... We're bringing her home! I'm actually waiting for B now, to go together. I am somehow feeling rather anxious, just like a new parent - hoping that everything will turn out fine...