Some close friends have been asking whether our blog is still alive.
Yes, yes! Of course Utterly Our Notebook is still active (perhaps it should be considered as dormant now). Well, our Secretary MM has been too busy. We shall send her a gentle reminder again to update our blog more regularly.
Please remain in touch with us. :)
There's a piece of BIG news in today's papers - the alleged leader of an Islamic militant group accused of plotting to crash an airliner in Singapore has finally been arrested in Malaysia after more than a year on the run.
According to MM, the guy escaped from a high-security detention centre in Singapore by crawling through a toilet window, followed by a swim across the Johor Strait, using an improvised flotation device. He was arrested on 1 April in Johor state. But the news was only confirmed and then announced to the public today. I wonder how the guy felt to be arrested on April Fool's day. Nevertheless, his arrest means a BIG significance to every one of us. It represents an improvement in the security situation in Singapore and the region. We are safer, well... at least for now.
Why would one want to be a terrorist and threaten the peace and lives? I cannot comprehend that at all. By hearing about this guy, he seems to have the great potential in sports. If he had not chosen to be a terrorist, I think he can be a good althetic. With a limp, he had acually managed to run, climb and swim effortlessly during his escape! If he had chosen to become a sportman, *OMG* who knows he could be Singapore's next gold medallist in SEA and Olympic Games!
In all, no matter what we choose to do, we must always be responsible for our actions and accept the consequences. Just like when I always choose to bark at the trepassers (MM: Oops, Frankie is actually referring to the neighbours and garang guni man outside our house), I am all ready to get a severe scolding from MM.
Last but not least, 3 BIG Cheers for Singapore!!! YAY!!! :))
It's 25 April.
So.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
Frankie Boy!!!
May the e-collar on your neck be removed soon and permanently.
(Let's pray harder than ever)
When MM is lying down for a while and listening to a specific type of song, we know she is feeling really tired. There is always a limit in one's physical and emotional abilities. We understand that it is not easy for the humans to handle their regular daily affairs. We dogs also have our own stress. Don't ever think we are having a life full of fragrant roses.
Nevertheless, at this critical moment to regain her inner peace and energy, that will mean MM expects no barking from Wynn Wynn and I. Well, this is tough. But I will try my very best.
Ok, let's enjoy the moment of quiet together...
~ 安静了~
Have you watched or heard of the latest movie "He's Just Not That Into You" in town?
~ Pic from hesjustnothatintoyou.com ~
The movie seems to be quite a rave and catches many people's attention. It is not the usual typical love story. It tells the stories of inter-connected 20 and 30somethings as they navigate their various relationships from the shallow end of dating pool to deep murky waters of married life. In the love game, everyone tried to read the signs of the opposite sex, while hoping in heart that they would be the exceptions, and not the rules...
Why do humans add so much complication in their love relationships? When HE does not call her after the first date, or SHE does not want to develop further with him, isn't that a clear sign to say,"Sorry, I'm not interested."? Doesn't somebody say human is the cleverest animal of all? Look at us, just one "Grrr" from me, Wynn Wynn will get it immediately that I am not interested and that she has to stay far away from me. See, I just need to apply one rule and both of us are living exceptionally happily now.
Humans are really a bunch of complex creatures. I guess they just love to have more troubles to add more sparks to their lives. No matter how, no matter what, I still wish everyone to find his or her ever after exceptional happiness ultimately. :)
Valentine's Day...
a day that is associated with roses, chocolates and mutual exchange of love notes,
when promises are made and lovers are united.
For others...
it is a day when more profit can be made by selling the 'love packages',
when the 'bread' is seemed more important.
For the singles...
it might be a day to feel the weird loneliness, to wonder or to act oblivious.
For us, the two innocent, furry four-legged ones...
it is a day when we will be left at home for the humans are catching "Breakout"
No matter who you are, where you are...
two or four legged,
single or attached,
in love or out of love,
at home or outside
fret not...
Celebrate the day with the love in your heart,
for your family, your friends and most importantly, yourself.
Have a Beautiful Valentine!
Today is 7th day of Chinese Lunar New Year and it is also known as the birthday of all humankind (人日). As such, the whole family had gathered together to lo hei, which is 撈起 in Cantonese, meaning "tossing up good fortune". The humans decided to enjoy the yusheng (鱼生) at home. The typical ingredients include:
fresh salmon, white radish, carrot,
red pepper, ginger, daun limau nipis (lime tree leaves),
Chinese parsley, chopped peanuts,
sesame seeds, fried crackers, five spice powder,
cinnamon powder, dried orange skin,
sesame oil and plum sauce.
When everything was in place, everyone (including Wynn Wynn and me!) gathered around the table and, on cue, tossed the shredded ingredients into the air with chopsticks while saying auspicious wishes out loud to mark the start of a prosperous new year. It's customary that the higher you toss, the greater your fortunes would be!
As for us, we did not get to eat the Yusheng for it is too oily and sweet for us. MM bought us extra fresh salmon instead! Yummy yummy... we just love salmon sashimi!
Happy Birthday to All!!! :)
While all our counterparts rushed to enhance or tidy their looks for the Chinese Lunar New Year, ours was done during the festival instead. Not too bad, at least we can do it in a more relaxing way. MM loved the idea for she did not have to bathe us during the holiday. What a BIG lazy bum we have here... :P
Gon Gon No. 1
Gon Gon No. 2
Starting from first night of Lunar New Year, Wynn Wynn has been having diarrhoea. Luckily no blood was seen in the soft stool.
However, it seems to get worse for the poor girl had visited the 'loo' (our pee-tray in the kitchen) more times yesterday. That's why MM has decided to let Wynn Wynn fast today, upon the advice of Auntie R and Auntie J. Fasting refers to the act of abstaining from food or drink or both, for a period of time. But by understanding Wynn Wynn, we believe she can't go without food for a day. Though her tummy was not feeling well last night, she still finished a small meal of plain boiled meat! Hence, MM has cooked some chicken porridge, hoping that will help to ease Wynn Wynn's pain and stop the diarrhoea.
The Lethargic One
Chicken porridge for Wynn Wynn... then me leh?
~ Pic from picasa.com ~
Here's wishing everyone a fantastic, smooth, prosperous and healthy Ox Year.
Be Bullish.
Don't be Obstinate.
Happy 牛 Year!!!
Dogs are humans' best friends but it may not be the vice versa.
*pouts*
We do get angry too! *GRRRrrr...*
To our delight, MM did not say "byebye" to us after our breakfast this morning.
Instead she said,"Are you ready? Let's go!"
YES! MM's on leave and we were going out of the house to enjoy the morning sunshine, breeze, bird chirping... all under the great blue sky!
A scene of serenity greeted us
Frankie: Ok, you go that way and I go this way.
Wynn: Huh, why? Aren't we going to the park now?
Coz' I thought I saw a pussy cat! Obviously it's a little tiger... *grrr*
Guys... all they know is only about territory issues *shake head*
I shall enjoy my walk at the park alone!
Wow, greenery everywhere...
With one long track ahead...
A big fishing pond...
Not to forget the blue sky and the mysterious trail of cloud...
Tired... let's rest while waiting for Frankie to be back from his 'battle'.
The Gladiator was finally back, but looking tired, messy and sore...
Though we were truly exhausted after the walk, we had fun!
Let's hope for more in the near future. :)
MM received a very nice surprise today. It was a return gift from Baby Amber Lebon and it contains many MM's favourites! The best thing is MM is going to stay back for work tonight again. The gift actually comes at the right time. :)
Happy One-Month Old to Baby Amber Lebon!
May you grow up with all the best things around you. :)
Ta dah! We are proud to introduce you our new addition in the family:
~ Yomi ~
Yomi was a new year gift from MM. Fyi, she was born in Japan. Perhaps that explains why she looks so kawaii (cute)? Heehee... Anyway, Yomi is now a true blue Singaporean, just like us. :)
Though she is small in terms of size and capacity, Yomi is a very capable girl. Within minutes, she can cook us splendid breakfast and dinner!
Unlike me and Frankie, MM said Yomi is so much easier to be cleaned. The best of all, she does not dirty herself all the times. Hmmm... is that statement a bit ambiguous? Does MM mean Frankie and I are always disheveled?
Though what she does seems to make her look like a little Cinderella, Yomi is happy to do the work. To her, it is a responsibility, it is a hobby, it is a play!
Yomi has another special feature. Her two eyes are named "Cook" and "Warm". When she is working or playing, either of her eyes will shine to indicate her mood! The best thing is that her mood always remains happy. Keke...
We are glad to have Yomi with us now. She is our dearest little sis cum buddy!
It's the eve of Christmas and it's been raining non-stop since this morning. Though it seems to be a wet Christmas Eve, hopefully that does not dampen the holiday spirits.
Christmas, a season filled with love, generosity and kindness... Hence, here's wishing everyone, with one of MM's received online greeting cards (this is sharing too), a blessed Christmas and a fantastic year ahead! :))
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Our house is undergoing a mini renovation currently.
MM said the house is only having a small and quick makeover. But Wynn Wynn and I do not think so. The smell of the paint, the drilling sound and the DUST! They seem to float all around us, with no intention to go away. OMG, we hate such 'persistent pesterers'!
We also hate when our movements are restricted.
We really hate when our naps are disturbed.
And what we actually hate most is we get to eat our dinner LATE!
When is this 'nightmare' ending? Sometimes it really takes patience and some little pains to own new and prettier things. Don't you agree?
Hui Jiejie is back from Taiwan!
She bought us cute soft toys which look like... hmm... rabbits(???).
Anyway we love our presents, especially me!
I love to use my 橙橙 as a pillow too.
However, the humans get much much better presents than us.
Isn't that a bit unfair? *pouts*
More photos on Frankie which were taken in July 2005...
... when his furs just grew after recovered from a ringworm infection
... my favourite game "Peek-A-Boo"
... my very first time being SUPERMODEL!
... that's ME - "Becky Ham"
... it takes a lot of energy to be a supermodel ...
... I'm tired ...
If you were a dog and happened to come upon a piece of Gardenia whitemeal bread on the floor, what would you do? Any sane one would definitely pick it up and savour it!
According to Victoria Stilwell (the author of "It's ME Or The DOG"), when a dog finds something and puts it in its mouth, everyone had to accept that the thing is now belonged to the dog. Too bad, that theory does not sink into MM's brain. While I was happily enjoying the taste, smell and texture of the bread in my mouth, MM discovered my deed! And before I could react, the bread in my mouth was gone! Yes, it disappeared! I know dogs cannot eat bread. But a piece is not going to make me sick or cause my death. Humans are simply over-reacted at times.
Though I did not manage to eat the whole piece of bread, at least I had eaten more than half of it. I think it's an early Christmas gift from Heaven. Maybe next time Heaven should drop me a muffin instead. :)
Hmm... bread yummy... and I bao bao...
MM did not come home last night. Yes, the WHOLE DAY & NIGHT! It was her another "camping trip", except it was only a day. And again, dogs are not allowed to tag along. Well, being magnanimous, Wynn Wynn and I decided to forgive MM (Heehee...). Anyway, we did enjoy much more freedom without her around. At least our bathing session is postponed to the next following day. :)
MM's camping site
Nice view from the bathroom
Ohh... can also catch a glimpse of the Singapore Flyer!
Another nice view from the bedroom...
Greenery along the lobby...
The "camping site" looks great! Can someone confirm dogs are REALLY not allowed? I always hate bathing, but I don't mind having my pompom in that bathtub with the whole city's view under my eyes. :)
I am a dog.
I have four cute little paws.
My four paws were given by my parents, so they belong to me.
Since they belong to me, that means I can do anything to them.
But... why do the humans stop me when I am sayang-ing them?
(MM: She means licking.)
Why do the humans scold me when I am kissing them?
(MM: Gosh, that was chewing!)
Why does MM make me wear the transparent lamp shade when I just want to show my affection for my four paws?
(MM: Hello, wetty paws are haven for germs and bacteria! Prevention is always better than cure.)
Doesn't anyone understand?
(MM: I really don't understand. There's nothing wrong with your paws. Perhaps it's time to get you busier.)
Sighz... Life is full of restriction. Life is UNFAIR! *Grrr...*
(MM: I can't agree more on that! Thus, can't you be more cooperative and make everyone's life easier? Sighz...)
Take a rest first while thinking how to fight for my rights!
We have an unexpected guest today! Hmmm... perhaps I should not use the word 'guest' for the humans closed the door immediately when they saw IT. MM said IT might (99% possibility) come in through the gate and that would be too dangerous! I could not agree more on that. After all, you cannot judge a book by its cover.
Nevertheless, we did take a picture of IT through a small gap. Who knows IT might be a WANTED! (MM: Frankie actually means if IT is a lost cat... :P)
Innocent fellow... but better don't be deceived by ITS look!
It just happened with no prior signal.
While searching for some files in one of the home laptops, MM came across our old photos which she thought were lost during the PC crash! That is really a nice surprise! :D
Well, let's revive the memories, one by one...
The very 1st collage (Jul 2005):
One-year old Frankie Boy can be quite girly at times... *Shhh, he bites*
Well, well... she has grown another year older...
Time flies, she turns 5 today!
May you stay cheerful and healthy always!
*Try not to eat too much treats that MM bought for you...
You must watch your weight and they are supposed to be shared hor...*
