The Corgi Fairy...

This blog is for the precious Lady George...

We wish her the best and praying for her quick recovery,

we're sending you the corgi fairy to look over you especially when

your Mommy, Daddy & sister Mimi are not around...

...on a lighter note...34 days to go :o)

The Countdown begins...

I can't believe that August is already packing it's bag getting ready to bid us farewell...last thing you know, we have snow on the ground!,

Around here in the woods, the turkeys seems to know that their time of judgement and of horror is just around the corner, like miniature Velosa Raptors (with useless wings), those herd of big fat turkeys noisily graze our pasture but magically disappears when a human being comes a little too close for comfort...turkeys!

The Gladiolas, Mums & Asters are all ready if not in bloom I predict that within a week or two, all those vigorous plants will delightfully show-off their vibrant colors.

Gladiolas, Mums & Aster = Fall!

This brings me to my countdown...sighhhhhhh!

35 days from now, I have to say goodbye to a very special friend that

I have known for ten good years...

..."The Twenties"...

...35 days from now, I will be...

...leaving 29...

...barely in the number of days in the calendar

...leaving "TW" and switching to "TH"...

...will be 29+1...

... thirty years old... (still not sinking in!...lol)

...I surely enjoyed my twenties, I mean- REALLY REALLY enjoyed it(and going to enjoy it to the last minute!), I learned that as a person mature, you seem to appreciate life more, all the good & the bad, all the lessons you have learned, all the procrastinations that you told yourself you were going to do (some 6 years ago...lol), everything counts, now more than ever I think of how my future will be, what to do, where to be, savings and contingency plans (just in case).

I know that it sounds a bit crazy to be dreading turning 30 but you know, it's just one of those things in life that as you move to a new chapter (or a new digit) you kinda look back and tell yourself...I love that part of my life, it's fun, it's adventurous, it's exciting!..

...looking at the bright side of it, now is the time to make the most of what I've learned and experienced during the happy "twenties" now is the time to move on to a different chapter, maybe slightly different endeavors...yes the twenties is fun, it's exciting, it's full of adventure I'm going to miss it but as I move on to this new chapter of my life, It's time to make new exciting stories, new experiences and most of all, learn a lot more of life's lessons that only time can teach us...

...As much as I enjoyed my twenties, I am ready to move forward and face the...th..th...thir...thirrrr...thirrrtttiesss...lol

Who knows, I'll probably have as much fun (or maybe more) in this new chapter!

...35 days to go!

MEME

How do you pronounce this?...is it like the fashion shop BEBE pronounced as (bee-bee)?, or is it like Meme like - "Mae-Mae" or like Mimi the corgi?

anyway, I got tagged I'm sorta-kinda-dreading it since I have such a long middle name/full initial , anyway here it goes...lol

1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts.

2. You must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had.

3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag.

aight, my middle name is Del Rosario (FYI catholic blog buddies : Rosario means Rosary in Spanish) I want to use my Mom or Dad's middle names but likewise, they're long Spanish words.

here we go;

D - Digital Photographer - I love taking photographs, I think it's something that most of us take for granted. A photograph is a second or minute of your life captured on a piece of paper or in my case in a tinie-tiny little xD disk.

E- eclectic -I easily get bored, my brain needs to be entertained often either by colors, interesting location & subject, reading materials or something unusually unique. I sometimes find the yuppie within me prancing around especially when I'm in an art gallery or "Techie" store.(such as - Apple Store, Camera store & Sharper Image)

L- Love's life - Life has thrown a lot of good and not so good things at me but as I grow older, I learn to appreciate a lot of the things & experience that has come my way. Like what I always tell my friends, "Life without adventure is like life lived in a box" We only have one shot in this world( I wonder If Kittie's really do have nine lives?) so why not make the most out of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

R - Road tripper - I like doing road trips even with the price of gas this days, driving long distance is tiring-yes it is BUT the things, views, places and people you'll meet along the way is an experience that makes the whole trip well-worth it ( Ok...stupid drivers kinda spoils it occasionally)

O- Open-minded - why not? by keeping an open mind you'll be able to practice tolerance, patience and acceptance - HATE is the off-spring of a narrow minded person.

S- sweet - I've been told that I'm a sweet person ...lol, I just hope the ants don't go after me

A - Artistic - I love art because it reveals emotion and expressions.

R- Reality show nut - YES - I am guilty...lol - Top Chef, Amazing Race and MORE!...lol

I like reality shows that showcase talent, creativity and quick thinking, It is very interesting to see them function especially with a time frame to follow...

I- Inquisitive - It is never a bad thing to ask questions or read about about a particular object or investigate something. It keeps your brain cells working!....lol

O- Oh My God - my first three words when I saw our first litter of Corgis being born - it is a wonderful day!

Don’t forget to leave a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

New rule:

Tasty things you like to eat using 1st letter:

D - Dumplings, Donuts...lol

E - "Edamame" - steamed Japanese soy beans, Eggplant ( prepared Japanese style), Eggs ( scrambled, boiled, poached), energy bars ( Myoplex particularly)

L - "Lumpia"-It is an authentic Filipino vegetable spring roll, Lamb (prepared correctly), Legumes

R- Roasted Chicken, Beef, Pork, Duck, Nuts, Raspberry Jam

O-Oatmeal Cookies, Octopus, orange, Olive Garden...lol

S - STARBUCKS :o), Steak!!!, Salisbury Steak, Shellfish, Sashimi, Sushi, Stew ( Beef, Chicken), Salad (Macaroni, Pasta, Chicken), Saffron Rice with Manila Clams and Mussels, grilled Scallops wrapped in bacon, Soup #11 & Spam...lol

A- Authentic Vietnamese soups, antipasti, All of the above

R - Real home made Ice Cream!, Rice pilaf (I was told that I have a killer fried-rice recipe...lol)

I - ICE CREAM!!!, Italian food, Indian Food - Beef & Chicken curry!, "Il Cafe" -coffee

O - more cOOkies.., Ok, enough, I'm getting hungry...lol

Glory Dee, if you're reading this - TAG you're it...he he he

Here we go again...

This morning while having my cup of coffee, I decided to read the reader's section of the newspaper. As usual the typical political views and annoying local government F**k-ups are expressed by the local newspaper subscribers. Browsing through the whole page of the paper, one particular issue caught my attention...

...Responsible Pet Ownership, this issue has always been a topic that I am very much interested about, don't get me wrong, I am not an animal activist at all nor have any desire to be one. The lady expressed her frustration with the stupidity of some pet owners and their audacity to whine and complain about some neighbors trying to catch their wandering kitty or dog then surrendered to the local humane society...

First and foremost, when you decide to add a new family member to your home, you better make sure to realize that you are adding not just a pet but most of all a RESPONSIBILITY for this new addition. Most people are often caught in the excitement of having an adorable dog or kitty to their new home but later regret the responsibility that comes along with it, it is almost like an obsession to get the cute pet like buying a brand new handbag then later left alone and neglected, the poor creature...hmmm...

...If I am not mistaken last I heard, dogs are not handbags and you cannot just buy one and keep it in your closet.

Second and this is absolutely one of the most annoying and frustrating for me...Responsibility doesn't end at home!!! When you decide to take your dog for a long walk in the park or at the trail...PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG!!! Trails and Parks are not doggie toilets and there is absolutely no excuse for leaving your dog poops on the trail unless of course you're just a lame-lazy-stupid pet owner, Walking your dog is a good exercise not just for your pet but also for you, why not double the effort and try to stretch your back and reach for your pets poop and not leave it for somebody else's shoe! This is basically the same reason why a lot of our nice parks and trails doesn't allow dogs anymore, It is a shame and lack of respect for other responsible pet owners. Parks and trails are made for everyones enjoyment, please be responsible.

Lately there has been a lot of buzz about breed specific legislation, this means banning a certain breed of pet in a community. I have always believed that there is no such thing as a bad dog only STUPID owners, from the moment that you bring that dog into your life, it is a commitment. Love it, Discipline it most of all TRAIN IT!...if you cannot do any of this, just buy a stuffed-toy doggie in the store, I guarantee you that you are doing a good thing for every responsible pet owner.

Our shelters are getting crowded day by day, Cats & dogs are being bred unscrupulously and irresponsibly by people who think that breeding is a profitable business - If you are a responsible dog or cat breeder, you know that it is not!, most of the time, your loss is more than what you'll gain. If you are a puppymiller who couldn't careless about the quality of dogs that you sell out in the public- then probably you'll gain some money, but to sell an unhealthy dog to someone is something that will eat my conscience through out that dogs life not to mention the heartache and vet bills that you will give that unfortunate family.

If you're thinking of getting a pet, please weigh your options and really think about it before committing to getting one - It is a life long commitment, don't let the cuteness of those pups shadow your logical thinking, unless you are really ready to get one, unless you are certain that you can responsibly take care of one, unless you realize the commitment that comes along with it, then probably you should hold-off before adding a new "living creature" into your life.

P.S.: If you want to support the shelters, donate to your local humane society, don't waste your money to the HSUS, ( Humane Society of the United States) mind you the HSUS people are seating their ass comfortably in a (probably) multi-million dollar leased bulding in NYC, the saddest thing though is they only spend a small percentage of this donations towards the protection of animals...hmmmnn...they probably should stop sending those address label stickers, calendars and umbrellas and just use the money for what it is meant for...darn'it!...

Here are some links that tells about the millions of dollars donated by unsuspecting people to the HSUS, It is easy to get carried away with their propaganda's especially if there is a poor little dog and a sad sad story about him.

http://btoellner.typepad.com/kcdogblog/corrupt_politics/index.html

http://talk.rgj.com/viewtopic.php?t=37505

Okay, it is now the 17th and no new blog. Neil! Get on over here and give us a blog. And where is what's er name, Goldie-dee, Laurel-lee, you know? I have not heard a thing from your teacher buddy way over yonder on that island.

So, I see there is much to do with Corgi shows and politics. Tsk tsk...the girls are lounging and just rolled their eyes at the mention. Do the other owners get huffy and judges snooty? I hear that these things can and do happen. It sounds so much like admin. at my school district. Maybe they are one and the same, do you think? (gasp-hand over mouth)

Well, are we all going kayaking next weekend? You must let us know--we are slow and old and decrepit...and forget easily these days. So give us notice, gracias.

We are painting this weekend. I don't want to---but it must be so.

Neil....

Hi Neil:
Where are you???? Tacoma, at your Corgi show?

I am stepping in from across the prairie here. What you guys up to? I am home with a tummy ache...sniff sniff...and and the girls are sacked out and and I can't eat a thing., sniff sniff.

So up here in the land of I-dunno, we have had cooler weather and I am much pleased with this. In fact so pleased I actually got outside yesterday and did some weeding and barking. Woof woof...gotcha! Okay it wasn't that funny everybody. Anyway, I put down some fresh bark and got Hubby He Man to get the lawn rig out and make crop circles. It was then we BBQ'd some pork mojo and I think I over did it with the garlic and jalapenos this time. I woke up with a horrendous tummy ache...you know the kind; you're not sure if you should stick around and wait and see where this thing is going...like will I be running promptly to the reading room? So, here I am stuck inside on a gorgeous cool summer day and bored as all get up. I can't believe I just said that because I go back to work on the 29th and counting every precious day at home. So it must be a tummy-ache thing, you know?

I took some quizzes on the internet like a science quiz, are you smarter than a 12 year old quiz....how ugly are you, and I failed miserably. I am now the ugliest and stupidest old lady in the northern panhandle. Not only do I have a tummy ache, I have a headache, so I going to plop my ugly rear end down on the sofa and see if I can remember how to read.

Since I can't remember when you said you were going to the Corgi show, I am going to guess, like on the quizzes, that you are not home and out of town??? Did I pass?

So now you have a new updated posting for your blog. Have a nice day,

The Ugly Stupid Secretary.