the men who won the title for being the 'fastest' clapper? in the world, quite cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAzsc6hP9zc&feature=player_embedded
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
sometimes you thought you have done enough
but to find out later no matter how much prevention you have done, it might still happen.
I was woken up by my mum's angry screaming today as she thought Muffie being extremely naughty by refusing to come out of the kitty litter...
I was alarmed as soon as I heard all the information from what I could collect bits and pieces from her over-the-top hysteric complaints about how much she does for me and Muffie and how she kept pushing him out of the kitty litter but he kept on going back....
Persians especially male neutered Persians are very prone to UTI and when it is left untreated, can cause many serious life threatening cases....
So I cleaned up his litter and stay with him the whole day, Poor Muffie was quite stressful, didn't do his favourite nap, walking around, kept going back to the toilet only to pass small amounts of urine. I tried to get him to drink water but he would just sniff then walk away.
I kept on calling all the vets in the hope one of them would open on Sundays but the only one I could found was the animal emergencies at Mt Waverley and it was charging $150 minimum. I was tossing all arvo if I should wait until tomorrow to take him to the cat clinic where he usually gets checked or get to the emergencies asap but they have no idea of his past history... Later in the arvo Muffie followed me to my room and slept for a few hours peacefully for the first time today, I then thought he might be alright since he stopped visiting the litter every 5 minutes, so I also went to work for a while.
By the time I got back home, mum told me Muffie has been going to the litter again while crying in pain. To my astonishment I saw his urine has blood in it, I had to rush him to the emergencies... it was extremely worrying. The emergency hospital is probably the most unpleasant vet there is as all animals went are seriously ill and require immediate attention.
I had to fight back my tears alot seeing poor pets in pain, Muffie was so restless and miawing non-stop. so I had to sit next to him and kept on patting him to make him feel a bit more secured.
After about 1.5hr of waiting, the vet finally checked him and obviously he has FLUTD (which is like humans' UTI) the good thing is because he could still pass urine so this means the crystals (if there is any) has not blocked his urethra.... she didn't want to give him any treatment other than one injection to relieve his pain as Muffie hasn't been eating so no point... (I hate this because pets unlike humans know sometimes it is necessary to eat bitter medicine or forcing oneself to drink alot of water so we can get better, he just doesn't want to eat or drink because he feel sick and I can't even make him!)
I have to wait until tomorrow and take him to the Cat Clinic and do a thoroughly check up.
At least I know Muffie's conditions is not critical and hopefully the injection has made him felt better....
I was thinking what I would do if Muffie was seriously ill, I felt so bad that I was out late Friday and yesterday.... there was so much "i should have" but really I could not really prevent this from happening as Persians male cats are more prone to get it more than any others... I tried to give him the best cat food, regular check ups, making sure plenty fresh water around... Still he got it at the age of 3!! I suppose I should have changed the kitty litter much more often... my poor darling I was bashing myself the whole day...
I know how painful FLUTD can be, and I wish I could have taken the pain for him... I wish him be better as soon as possible... he is like my baby and I don't want him to suffer from anything. xoxox
I was woken up by my mum's angry screaming today as she thought Muffie being extremely naughty by refusing to come out of the kitty litter...
I was alarmed as soon as I heard all the information from what I could collect bits and pieces from her over-the-top hysteric complaints about how much she does for me and Muffie and how she kept pushing him out of the kitty litter but he kept on going back....
Persians especially male neutered Persians are very prone to UTI and when it is left untreated, can cause many serious life threatening cases....
So I cleaned up his litter and stay with him the whole day, Poor Muffie was quite stressful, didn't do his favourite nap, walking around, kept going back to the toilet only to pass small amounts of urine. I tried to get him to drink water but he would just sniff then walk away.
I kept on calling all the vets in the hope one of them would open on Sundays but the only one I could found was the animal emergencies at Mt Waverley and it was charging $150 minimum. I was tossing all arvo if I should wait until tomorrow to take him to the cat clinic where he usually gets checked or get to the emergencies asap but they have no idea of his past history... Later in the arvo Muffie followed me to my room and slept for a few hours peacefully for the first time today, I then thought he might be alright since he stopped visiting the litter every 5 minutes, so I also went to work for a while.
By the time I got back home, mum told me Muffie has been going to the litter again while crying in pain. To my astonishment I saw his urine has blood in it, I had to rush him to the emergencies... it was extremely worrying. The emergency hospital is probably the most unpleasant vet there is as all animals went are seriously ill and require immediate attention.
I had to fight back my tears alot seeing poor pets in pain, Muffie was so restless and miawing non-stop. so I had to sit next to him and kept on patting him to make him feel a bit more secured.
After about 1.5hr of waiting, the vet finally checked him and obviously he has FLUTD (which is like humans' UTI) the good thing is because he could still pass urine so this means the crystals (if there is any) has not blocked his urethra.... she didn't want to give him any treatment other than one injection to relieve his pain as Muffie hasn't been eating so no point... (I hate this because pets unlike humans know sometimes it is necessary to eat bitter medicine or forcing oneself to drink alot of water so we can get better, he just doesn't want to eat or drink because he feel sick and I can't even make him!)
I have to wait until tomorrow and take him to the Cat Clinic and do a thoroughly check up.
At least I know Muffie's conditions is not critical and hopefully the injection has made him felt better....
I was thinking what I would do if Muffie was seriously ill, I felt so bad that I was out late Friday and yesterday.... there was so much "i should have" but really I could not really prevent this from happening as Persians male cats are more prone to get it more than any others... I tried to give him the best cat food, regular check ups, making sure plenty fresh water around... Still he got it at the age of 3!! I suppose I should have changed the kitty litter much more often... my poor darling I was bashing myself the whole day...
I know how painful FLUTD can be, and I wish I could have taken the pain for him... I wish him be better as soon as possible... he is like my baby and I don't want him to suffer from anything. xoxox
I know i am a mean mummy making fun of you, please get better darling muffie!!
Monday, September 28, 2009
"I love beauty... it is not my fault"... Valentino
Had a very quiet weekend.
oh my, how long has it been since I drop a note here...
I feel the same thought when I looked at my unbelievably messy room.. I think I am seriously considering paying someone to clean my room properly because i will described it 'disgraceful' right now...
To my defence, 90% of messiness were from my clothes and it is all due to the lack of wardrobe space...
Anyway, I didn't end up doing much this weekend other than caught two movies... which is a good break from the usual actions/plans packed weekendd. Watch Surrogate on Friday and didn't like it very much... interesting idea though.
Watched Valentino, the last Emperor today. I love love loved this movie!
Valentino is not a brand that has been extremely popular especially in the recent years IMO, while Karl Lagerfield takes Chanel to the next level by giving a twist on its classic tweed suits as well as elaborating bags/shoes collection, Valentino has remained rather unfazed with the fashion trend changes and insisted on making something he believes in... timeless beauty in classic designs. He wants to make women beautiful. That is his sole goal.
I think the movie is a documentary for a couple of his last collections, mainly haute couture as that is probably his main focus. The dresses showed in this movie are breathtakingly beautiful. They are exquisite made, almost all hand sewn by experienced seamstresses over long hours. Valentino joked that he bought one sewing machine for 100 of the ladies and still no one used it. I see delicate fabrics got patterend and sewn together, going through sessions of fittings and emerged beautiful garments... almost like a piece of artwork. I cannot really describe how moving I felt seeing these amazingly gowns being made. They are truly timeless and does not follow trend. I do admit I am a big sucker for romanticism and Valentino's designs are right up there for me... Admittedly I never bother to check out his collections as I used to dismiss them being too mature. however after watching this movie, I see a man who holds such a strong view and vision on what he believes in. It is indeed beautiful.
On another note, it is interesting to see the interactions of Valentino and his long time business partner/lover of over 45 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. It is amazing how long they have been together even just from lover point of view. Giammetti seemed like a very charming man, while Valentino takes on the design part, we see Giammetti looks after pretty much every other aspect of the brand. He was asked repeatedly in the movie about whether he is happy to be Valentino's shadow and has gracefully answer them with pride about helping on the side. Both Valentino and Giammetti were always dressed in immuclate tailored suits and perfect hair in every scene of the movei. They sure know how to dress impeccable at every occasion. Valentino might have been portrayed as someone who has great ego and at times very difficult to deal with, however Giammetti has been able to calm him down and comforted Valentino's insecurities.
Hm.... I just realised somehow I have been typing this like an essay. Overall, it was a very enjoyable movie, I was teary at some scenes on how beautiful those gowns are. It is quite sad to see not all great designers are great businessmen, considering after Valentino's retirements and its not so successful collections thereafter, the future of the brand Valentino remained uncertain. His retirement certainly marked ther end of an era. I have recently also watched September Issue and loved it heaps also! I am so happy there are quite a few fashion house/mag documentaries around. They are so fascinating..
oh my, how long has it been since I drop a note here...
I feel the same thought when I looked at my unbelievably messy room.. I think I am seriously considering paying someone to clean my room properly because i will described it 'disgraceful' right now...
To my defence, 90% of messiness were from my clothes and it is all due to the lack of wardrobe space...
Anyway, I didn't end up doing much this weekend other than caught two movies... which is a good break from the usual actions/plans packed weekendd. Watch Surrogate on Friday and didn't like it very much... interesting idea though.
Watched Valentino, the last Emperor today. I love love loved this movie!
Valentino is not a brand that has been extremely popular especially in the recent years IMO, while Karl Lagerfield takes Chanel to the next level by giving a twist on its classic tweed suits as well as elaborating bags/shoes collection, Valentino has remained rather unfazed with the fashion trend changes and insisted on making something he believes in... timeless beauty in classic designs. He wants to make women beautiful. That is his sole goal.
I think the movie is a documentary for a couple of his last collections, mainly haute couture as that is probably his main focus. The dresses showed in this movie are breathtakingly beautiful. They are exquisite made, almost all hand sewn by experienced seamstresses over long hours. Valentino joked that he bought one sewing machine for 100 of the ladies and still no one used it. I see delicate fabrics got patterend and sewn together, going through sessions of fittings and emerged beautiful garments... almost like a piece of artwork. I cannot really describe how moving I felt seeing these amazingly gowns being made. They are truly timeless and does not follow trend. I do admit I am a big sucker for romanticism and Valentino's designs are right up there for me... Admittedly I never bother to check out his collections as I used to dismiss them being too mature. however after watching this movie, I see a man who holds such a strong view and vision on what he believes in. It is indeed beautiful.
On another note, it is interesting to see the interactions of Valentino and his long time business partner/lover of over 45 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. It is amazing how long they have been together even just from lover point of view. Giammetti seemed like a very charming man, while Valentino takes on the design part, we see Giammetti looks after pretty much every other aspect of the brand. He was asked repeatedly in the movie about whether he is happy to be Valentino's shadow and has gracefully answer them with pride about helping on the side. Both Valentino and Giammetti were always dressed in immuclate tailored suits and perfect hair in every scene of the movei. They sure know how to dress impeccable at every occasion. Valentino might have been portrayed as someone who has great ego and at times very difficult to deal with, however Giammetti has been able to calm him down and comforted Valentino's insecurities.
Hm.... I just realised somehow I have been typing this like an essay. Overall, it was a very enjoyable movie, I was teary at some scenes on how beautiful those gowns are. It is quite sad to see not all great designers are great businessmen, considering after Valentino's retirements and its not so successful collections thereafter, the future of the brand Valentino remained uncertain. His retirement certainly marked ther end of an era. I have recently also watched September Issue and loved it heaps also! I am so happy there are quite a few fashion house/mag documentaries around. They are so fascinating..
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
....
The direction you take in life is influenced by not knowing what lies ahead of you. Sometimes knowing what to expect can hold you back; but most of the time, not knowing where you’re heading can drive you further in life, love, and the universe.
from http://kissesandpunches.wordpress.com/
from http://kissesandpunches.wordpress.com/
a cutie quotie made me smile
"Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar."
Monday, August 10, 2009
randoms
perfect to start with Muffie sleeping on my bed, he slept though the whole Sunday. I am amazed he doesn't get tired sleeping.
My first buy of Diptyque candle, caved in @ Belinda. Chene oozes a rich oak aroma, warming for the cold days, but I saw today @ GWE another Diptyque Lavender w something else, and it smelled absolutely divine....
my lovely KW leatherette jacket, so happy i tracked down a sz4! they fit like a glove.
The Givenchy e/s palette, I think it is the holiday edition, loving all the little silver beads, they move as you tilt them around.
Nine pretty brown e/s which i don't think I will be using, should try to sell it because no point me keeping them and not use it...
Err... purchase from US from the Friends/Family sale. Really cheap compre to Aussie prices, so stocked up some brushes
Uni!! Love love luuuuuv them!! all the way from Tassie, give me them anytime anywhere of the week and I would happy eating them and nothing else!
I think it is lightly grilled kinfish fin? oily part with spring onion. melts in your mouth.
Lightly grilled Scallop, beautiful and tasted wonderfully fresh.
Sashimi entree: the pink ones on top are Toro! and my Fav ika.Sunday, August 9, 2009
another quick recap
So it has been nearly 3 weeks since I last updated something.
I actually managed to have a very relaxing weekend, one of the first that I do not start to get stressed about Monday during Sunday. I do have a long list of things to do tomorrow. I am glad I finally discussed different matters to different ppl that are related. it made me realised things I was too busy to notice and I was faced some facts i would need to deal with. I do appreciate everyone's feedback as I strive to improve at what I do and contributee more at my job.
Sunday night as usual with Muffie sleeping next to me.
The only different is that my dear baby is @ Bangalow India for work, he woud not return until next week and it is weird to have to spent weekends without his presenance.
I do think i am doing better this time in comparision to his trip to Las Vagas. I guess it is because i know he is there working hard not partying non-stop. I have had a really busy week at work, I pretty much past out after I got home so that leaves me little time to think about. I miss my baby bad though.
I actually managed to have a very relaxing weekend, one of the first that I do not start to get stressed about Monday during Sunday. I do have a long list of things to do tomorrow. I am glad I finally discussed different matters to different ppl that are related. it made me realised things I was too busy to notice and I was faced some facts i would need to deal with. I do appreciate everyone's feedback as I strive to improve at what I do and contributee more at my job.
Well onto the more interesting stuff: New shoes for the week:
The black patent croc pair are extremely high and so difficult to walk, I had dinner with Soc on the night I first wore it, I swore I was walking like a cripple and that just didn't look good at all... =.=!! regardless I love this pair alot because it is height!! i don't need to walk that much in the office anyway...
I also recieved my ASOS order which the main thing was this Marc by Marc Jacobs avitor sunnies, bought it on sale! bargin!! I actually really like the style of avitors and I am glad my face is rather suited for this sort of frame. The sunnies is a tiny weeny big for my face but it is so light I don't think anyone notices except me.
Asking Muffie to modelled for me, my good boy always let me make fun of him, he has this 2 minutes tolerance timeframe to which in this two minutes he would patiently let me do whatever outragerous stuff on him while not move a thing. But once the time frame is past he would get really annoyed and started to paw me.... i guess by the time I put on chloe on him it was kind over the 2 minutes lol.
I do want to post more photos but this super slow connection is killing me. it is so slow and this stupid windows message kept popping up just annoys the shit out of me! Damn!! SO i am going to try to read those magazines that have been piling up beside my bed before falling to sleep.
nighty night. :)
Friday, July 17, 2009
my staple bag
I wonder why i didn't buy this sooner,
perfect size for everday and the calf leather is just divine...
drop me off to the fairyland
so.... it has been a long while since I post anything here.
i don't know.... my life has been so busy I just don't have the energy writing up anything when I get home late at night
a couple weeks ago I went back to my old blog @ youthwant and read them all over again
I was amazed at my great chinese writing lol
and realising it is really great recording something in my life because I honestly won't remember in the next month
Anyway, work has been extremely busy these weeks while reaching some sort of stress peak this week. I have been doing alot of thinking and I wonder if it is because my personality or am I really not able to be better organised with my workload.
I was so stressed early this week I couldn't eat and couldn't sleep properly... sometimes I even thought I was about to have an anxiety attack. Of course I learnt to keep my mouth shut in the office, I mean this is not an easy topic to speak to anyone about. And honestly I am not sure if anyone can really understand how I feel. Not that they are expected to.
I was so stressed early this week I couldn't eat and couldn't sleep properly... sometimes I even thought I was about to have an anxiety attack. Of course I learnt to keep my mouth shut in the office, I mean this is not an easy topic to speak to anyone about. And honestly I am not sure if anyone can really understand how I feel. Not that they are expected to.
There was even a point that I wonder why am I doing all these and getting all stressed for? I can just quit and do my share trading earning a bit on the side, further my studies while work on a carefree job.... one job that i would not care more than my personal life. Just a stress free job and get paid on time. I don't know what I am holding on right now.
Enough of the rant, daddy is back to Ozland and I have hardly seen him. Tonight I managed to arrive home before he gone back to his bedroom however not much conversation was exchanged. Perhaps I was/am feeling a bit down also. I somehow ended up wondering in NAP and bought the below which is an absolute bargin as these are going for over 700 in Australia. What happens to the beautiful patent black Chanel glasses with pearls on the side then...?
I was also eyeing this beautiful crystal beads necklance but after all ACB sounds like a new brand from US and I guess i can get something similar here so I past it on.
The urge of shopping kinda of haunt me all night tonight for some unknown reason. I should really get off my laptop before doing anymore damage.... Having said that I bought a lovely tibi dress a while ago but ended up return it as it was too big for me. However now i look at the photo i thought it might be okie. the 60s necklane is just so cute. oh well.
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