Last Friday I was left at home all alone despite my 'separation anxiety' condition.. (sheesh.. no one seem to be taking what I say seriously at all!!)... Grandpapa and Grandmama went to attend The Maid's graduation ceremony.. (yes, can you believe it, my very own paw-sonal maid now has a degree in management.. am I honoured or what..??!). I was told that although they'd love to take me with them to celebrate this special milestone in her life, they cannot bring me along cos no pets are allowed.. but hey, I am not 'pet', I am 'family'! Unfortunately, not every human thinks this way so poor lil' me had to stay at home.

The family then went to a nice restaurant for dinner to celebrate the occasion and they didn't get home till 10pm! Since I was not present at the ceremony in the day and there was no way they would leave me out of this important day, I had to pose for some photos with them... naturally I had some solo shots too..

Hmmm.. wonder what I graduated in.. How to Kill a Squeaky Toy in 30 seconds??

(pssst.. did you guys notice something?? The 'stand' for the flowers is actually my E-collar..Hehehe.. Apparently we have found another use for it!!)

After all the photo-taking, I was dog-tired (no pun intended).. Here's a photo of me in slumberland.. I was counting down to the picnic on Sunday morning at Pierce Reservoir with my friends, my godma and my godbrother Scuba.. It's been a while since I met Scuba and godma so I was really looking forward to it. I will post the photos from the picnic shortly.

Sorry I haven't updated my blog much this week. I have been really preoccupied and have many things that I need to think about. So, much of this week was spent lying around crossing and uncrossing my paws and contemplating life at the same time... There are so many things on my mind.. I am one busy fella.

You'll understand what I mean if you scroll down...

I hope every doggy and their hoomans had a nice Easter weekend.. I spent 3 nights staying with my mom and dad cos they don't have to go to work!! For those of you who do not know, I stay with my grandpapa, grandmama and 'The Maid' aka Mom's sister during weekdays when mom and dad go to go to work 'cos I do not like to be left alone at home. Normally I only get to spend the weekends with mom and dad.. but I don't mind that much 'cos grandpapa and grandmama spoils me rotten and they let me get away with anything, even murder (I mean 'murdering' my toys of course)!! The hoomans claim that I am 'spoiled' but I prefer to call it 'separation anxiety'... (doesn't it sound nicer with the medical term??!)

Mom, dad and The Maid also took the opportunity to do some shopping and they came back with bags and bags of stuff.

(I went for a haircut, so my fur looks short in this pic. I think it emphasizes my big, black nose..*sigh*)

These sandals seem to be made of the same material as my Cuz!! Maybe when the hoomans are not looking I can give these sandals some 'attention' --- the only problem is that they don't squeak..

Spot the similarity in the 2 photos.. (sorry, no prize for the correct answer)

(apologies for the quality of this photo..)

Ok, for those of you who guessed that it is my Big, Black Nose, you are correct (*Side note to Boo, I am sure you have guessed correctly right?)

Well my mom thinks that my nose is getting bigger and blacker (if that's even possible)... she's even got photos to prove her point.. So is this like the Pinnochio story or what? I have not told any lies (mum: that's lie #1) so why would what happened to Pinnochio happen to me?? .. It wasn't me who barked at the mailman (mum: lie #2), I did not chew the limbs off the rubber dinosaur or the beak off rubber ducky (mum: that's #3 and #4 and still counting...), I am not the one who pulled out all the stuffings of my toys.. (mum: #5..), I didn't pee all over the house when I am left at home alone (mum: #6... *yawn*), the worms chewed the leaves off grandma's plants (mum: #7....).. Hello, is anyone still reading??

I cannot believe that the weekend is over so quickly and the hoomans have gone back to work. I got to stay with mum and dad for the entire weekend and they only brought me back to grandpapa's place just before they went to work this morning... so I got to spend 2 full days of quality time with them!!

* Boo, here's the doggy bedsheet that I was telling you about... It is mum's favourite cos it has cute little paw prints and cartoon doggies all over it and it is also the same color as me!! (yes, I know it looks quite childish..)

Anyway, I was playing pounce with my dad on the bed when mum took this pic. and my tail is blurry because I was wagging it so hard!!

I can't wait for the weekend to come!! (Oh right, and Fri is a public holiday in here as it is Good Friday so the hoomans have a long weekend..Yipeee...)

Need I say more??

When the hoomans are bored, I suffer cos they think of all the weird things to do TO me.. So what do you guys think of my 'hair band'? It has the 70's looks, doesn't it? This week is Singapore Fashion Festival and well, I'm just doing my bit here...

Yipeee...I've got a Present!!!

The mailman came by AGAIN and he 'escaped' before I had the chance to tell him how I really feel abt him (does any one out there not know that I do not like the mailman??!). The Maid told me that the package came all the way from Australia, from my friend Hammer and his mum!! There was even a card attentioned to moi!

Thank you Hammer, Rose, Hobson and your Mum for the lovely card and gifts! Beau's mum also shared with us a reading that she got from a psychic regarding Beau's disappearance and it brought tears to our eyes.. It really broke my heart to know that Beau's possibily been waiting everyday for the past 3 over years for his mum pick him up to go home. My mummy said that it'd absolutely shatter her heart if I suddenly go missing one day, and I am sure all my blogging friends and their hoomans will share the same sentiments.

My mum said that not many people understands her when she tells them that 'Huskee is not just my dog/ pet, he is my family..' She also refers to me as her 'son' (which I really am in every sense of that word..). Normally they will have this incredulous look on their face (just short of saying 'I think you are nuts'). So while Beau's mum had received support from many people in her tireless search for Beau, she had also faced some nasty folks who do not seem to understand why she is making such a big deal out of a missing dog.

I have the 'Finding Beau' website added to my side panel.. Please also visit Hammer (Beau's brother's blog) to give them some support! Hopefully, I'd one day (in the very near future) be able to change it from 'Finding Beau' to 'Beau is Found'!

Visit to the Vet (arrrgghhhhhhhhh.........) & an Embarassing Incident

The mailman came last week with a letter attentioned to 'Huskee'.... Boy was I exicited at the thought that one of my friends had sent me a letter!! ... alas.. my happiness was shortlived. That was actually a reminder from the vet that I am due to go for my annual check-up and vaccinations! (*Drats*.. did I tell anyone that I really hate the mailman??)

They made an appointment to bring me in this week and no amount of sad looks, pleading and pouting could get me out of it.

Puhhh-leeese Mommy, can I NOT go??

Fortunately the visit to the vet wasn't as bad as I'd imagined it to be but something REAL embarassing happened. I normally do my poo poo business 2x a day, once in the morning and once at night. However on that morning we were rushing off to the vet so I kinda 'forgot' to do my business... Once we were inside the consultation room, they put me on the table and all of a sudden, I had the sudden urge and decided to do my business there... Yes, ON the table in front of the pretty lady vet (talk about bad timing).. The hoomans were so amused and kept laughing while they were looking at me (hey, give the guy some privacy man!). I was TOTALLY, TOTALLY embarassed (but hey, a guy's got to do what a guy's got to do right?!)... *sheesh*

Anyway, since I am considered a 'matured' dog, the vet assured us that my heart is strong (of cos it is strong.. how else could I manage so much lovin'??) and everything else seems fine. The hooman asked the vet abt my paw-chewing problem since this time round, it seemed to be more 'intense'. The nice lady vet advised them to remove all meat from my diet if possible and get me on a fish only diet to see if it'd help. ** Yayyyy!! Ok, lady vet, I am sorry for poo-ing on your table.. **

So for the past few days, I have been having Salmon and/ or Dory fish with carrots and tomatoes (I really hope that the 'Dory' that I am eating isn't the same as Nemo's good friend, Dory.. I wouldn't want to eat up Nemo's friend, or her family members for that matter, you know..)..

Equation:

Minus

Equal

Other than that nice piece of advice, the vet also sent me back with some other vitamins to protect/ build up my immunity.. I don't like taking them, but well, I suppose it's for my own good..

Mum's latest hobby

My mum's taken up a new hobby and been busy with it in the last 2 weeks. I only found out lately that Fu Fu and Baby's mum are also into the same hobby.. ie. making jewellery !! Anyway I have promised Baby that I'd share with her some of the pieces that mum made (please, please don't laugh.. she is only at the 'beginner's stage' and can only do the real easy stuff.)

Mum got drawn into this because Dad's sister, Auntie Jean, is a real pro at it.. She actually conducts classes to teach people how to make these jewellery, so mum's picked up a thing or two from her. Mum also found out that this is becoming a very expensive hobby as the stones, crystals and beads can cost a lot! (Uh oh... I hope this does not mean that she has to cut down on my treats and toys budget!)

This is made by Auntie Jean for mum and dad's wedding in Sep last year.

I hope this hobby will be here to stay for at least a while because mum can be like a whirlwind sometimes and goes through 'phases' as she has little patience. I do remember a time when she was into cross stitch (but if my memory didn't fail me, she did not even complete ONE piece.. grandmama had to complete it for her..).. *snigger*..

** Baby, I will try to take some pics. of the earrings she made and show them to you. Let me know if you like any of them and I will sneak it out for you (but then again, I think the ones made by your mum is waaaay nicer.. ooopps, don't tell mum I said that! **

Baby Huskee (Part 3) - Final Installment *sob*

This is the final installment of my baby pics. cos Mum said it brings back too many memories looking at the pics. and they make her sad... She's sad cos she is reminded of how good those times were and now that I am 7 yrs old, she is worried abt how long we can be together.

Mum read this from Fei's blog and it was so apt and touched her so much she's decided to share it with those who haven't seen it (Eve, I hope you don't mind!!)): “I only need my dog to be healthy and happy; I don’t need him to be perfect or beautiful or so well-behaved. I like him being moody and have his own personality. I like him as he is. I only need him to be healthy and happy. I like him as he is. ” (mum: I found this so meaningful and it describes exactly how I feel towards Huskee..)

Ooppsss.. Got to go. I've got an appointment with the vet for my annual check-up and vaccinations (Ewww...I hate those needles!).. anyway, hope that everything turns out well.. *crosses paws**

My Talented Friend - Fu Fu

The Maid came home the other day singing praises of Fu Fu and she was admiring something she was holding in her hand. Naturally I had to check-out what she was holding (being the busybody that I am!!) and found out that she had received a gift from my friend Fu Fu!! (Not only is Fu Fu my very good friend, he is also my future 'brother-in-law' cos he is dating both my hamster sisters.)

Here's Fu Fu's masterpiece... It must have taken him a lot of time and effort to string all those beads together with his tiny paws. No wonder the hoomans were so impressed with him! He's further cemented his position in my family as the future son-in-law.. Welcome to the family Fu Fu!!

** On a side note, does anyone think I'd look good with one anklet on each of my paws or is that a 'girlie' thing? **

Baby Huskee (Part 2)

Thanks to all my friends for their kind and lovely comments about my puppy pics.. Mum said that all those praises would make my head swell and she'd have to pop it with a pin *Ouch*...that sure sounds painful!!

Bringing out all those pics made mum (and I) reminisce about the earlier days of our 'relationship' and about the times we spent in Australia.. Gone were the days when I was still a cute 2kg pup, and gone were those days when mum was still slim and when dad had a lot more hair.. (Ooops.. I shouldn't have said thaht, should I?? I think I might get in serious trouble for making that statement.. those over-sensitive hoomans!)

Mum and dad were embarassed to show how they looked like 7 years ago, hence I 'chopped' off their heads..

This is mum's fav shot of me.. she's got a big one in the living room next to her weddng pics..

These were taken in one of the parks in North Melbourne (I can't remember the name now)

Mum's putting together the pics for the 3rd (and final) instalment of my puppy pics. (she said that everyone will get sick of me if I don't stop.. Hey, what's she talking about! How can anyone get sick of that cute puppy-face?? Huh huh huh??..)

Mum is now 'recuperating' because of her highly stressful weekend.. they went to visit dad's daddy and mummy and stayed with them on the weekend. Dad's nephew was there too and he was kept everyone on their toes with his boundless energy. He and I have a love-hate relationship.. My barks frighten him and his screams scare the living daylights out of me, so we pretty much leave each other alone!

DO NOT be deceived by his 'innocent look..

Spending the weekend with him had pretty much sapped all their energy and Mum's decided that if all children are as active and mischevious as he is, she'd rather get a puppy!!

Baby Huskee (Part 1)

After much pleading and whining, mum finally help me upload my puppy pics... These are just some of them, taken mainly during the first couple of weeks after I went 'home' with them... (we are still working on the rest).

I went home with them when I was 2 months and 1 day old. Mum was initially very fascinated by the amount of time that I slept sleeping.. subsequently she got so worried she had to check with the vet (now, how dumb is that?? Hello mum, I was a puppy then, remember??!)

Age: 2months and 1 day

This is the day that I went home with mum and dad. Zonked out after all the excitment.. (Mum loves this pic., especially my ears...)

Age: 2months and 3 days

'Sleeping Beauty' in the making

Age: 2 months and 1 week

Zzzzzzzzzzz....

Age: 3 months and 2 weeks

Ok I will go and search for the other pics. of my cute and handsome self and shall share them with you later.. Adios! Everybody have a good weekend!!

Today marks the start of JOEY-PALOOZA .. He is one lucky guy.. I only get ONE day for my birthday but Joey's fall over a span of FOUR days from 3Mar-6Mar!! (Hey, this is unfair.. I want to have a 4-day long birthday too!!)

Bumble-Kee?

Yeah yeah.. got forced into wearing yet another silly outfit. (Why can't they get clothes like the ones that I got from my friends Fu Fu and Jay for Christmas?? At least those have STYLE!!). Since I can't run away, I can only be as un-cooperative as I can by trying to look away (but hey, the woman took so many shots, I kind of raised the white flag at the end so as to get it over with..)

The weekend was pretty boring.. nothing much to do except to lounge around as it was raining a bit. Didn't get to go out as the hoomans were pretty busy too. The Maid went to the Career Fair (what??! She already has a full-time career looking after me right? What is she thinking of??) Mum and Dad went on their last minute Chinese New Year visiting (those 2 always leave things right up to the last minute..) and Grandpapa and Grandmama played mahjong with some relatives who came over.

Now how boring is that? Hmmm... the weather is making me feel so sluggish..

(Mum found some of my puppy pics the other day while she was doing her spring cleaning and she promised to post them soon.. I'm keeping my paws crossed for that one!)