Long time no see :]

I guess I have been lazy not updating the blog and half a year went by... 

Well the time is always now and I'm back on!! 

Anyways.. 

As I was organizing my hard drive, I found some old pictures and I got so excited and started (literally) screaming. I would like to share these and hope you like them as much as I did. :] 

 

AHH baby tofu!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!! 

AHHHHHHH!!!!!  

 

Bonus!

:)

Tofu's Hike

Today I write another adventure that Tofu and I had. I felt bad that Tofu was being kept in the apartment with almost no form of exercise except chasing his own tail or throwing around his dolls. Therefore, I decided to give him a little treat and take him out to a day in the dog park. Surprisingly, there are not many dog parks near my area and the nearest one I went to was not so good. So, on Sunday I found a park that was about 25 minutes away from my house called Runyon Canyon Park.

I went to this Runyon Canyon Park only to find that the parking here is impossible. There is no designated parking for the dog park or any park enthusiasts. After about a good 15 minutes of searching for parking, I had parked. Unfortunately, this guy couldn't wait and went poopy in my car and I shall not disclose the picture because it is just disturbing. So, after I parked and cleaned up his poop, we walked to the entrance of the park.

Now at this entrance, there was no sign that said, "Welcome to Runyon Canyon Dog Park." Instead, all I see is a dirt road going uphill. Therefore, Tofu and I hiked up this trail until I finally saw a sign that said, "Off-Leash Area," but there was no fence and it was just dirt with a trail leading again upward. I was so confused, but it said no dog leash and so I unleash Tofu wondering what is going on. After a few seconds, I realize that this isn't a dog park but it was a hike trail where dogs could be unleashed to follow their trainers. So, though I was wearing sandals and had no hiking material, Tofu and I decided to hike for about half an hour and come back. It was great opportunity for him to be unleashed and still follow me. We were still weary of other dogs as they are way bigger than he is. Yet, he enjoyed his freedom in the blazing sun and that made me happy as well.

The Entrance to Runyon Canyon Park

Uh oh... is this park safe?!

The OK for unleashing the Tofu

Tofu likes smelling anything... even rocks

The bigger dog

Tofu and the scenery... can you find Tofu?

P.S. Today, I was printing out a lot of documents when I happened to see Tofu freaking out over my printer spitting out pages.... I hope the video is in working condition

"Dogs are better than human beings because they know and do no tell."

- Emily Dickinson

Tofu's Long Awaited Adventure

So, it's been a long time since I've written on this blog and there were tons of things I could've written about. For example, my trip to Vegas, Disneyland, Colorado, or even how I finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, but I have decided that I shall do another Tofu entry because he's just darn too cute.

I feel really bad because I feel like I've been neglecting his needs and I really should take him to the vet for his check up. However, even though I may not be home because of the work I do, my brother and grandmother take good care of him. Even though, my grandma wants me to give him away, she has fallen for the innocent face he creates when he knows that he's done something wrong.

Well, I have decided this past Sunday to take him to a park, where he can just be out in the sun and have fun. We went to a nearby park called Pan Pacific Park and just walked around the huge park. We met with couple of dogs and they sniffed each other, so they can get acquainted. It was just a really great time but after an hour of walking we had to call it quits because the weather is just way too hot. By the end of the day, his tongue stuck out as long as his body, but I know he enjoyed the time out in the sun. As a dog owner, I should take him out more often and I feel bad that I can't because of the living situation in my home. However, I'm going to try to take him out at least once a week so that he can just enjoy the sun and have a breath of fresh air.

Now, time for pictures :]

This is Tofu desperately trying to look out the window

Look at his shadow and how flappy his ears are~

After a tired walk and a bath~

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

- Roger Caras

Lemons

As many of you may not know, I am a huge NPR fan and as I was listening to my favorite show, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!: The NPR news quiz show, the host, Peter Sagal, said something very interesting. Even though the host did not mean it to be serious, he said, "Things don't work out the way you want, but it's how we respond to that adversity that defines us." As I was reflecting upon this statement I realized how true this remark is. In life, things will never go the way you plan them to be no matter how carefully you map everything out, but when we are faced with challenges do we give up or do we move head on? These difficulties and obstacles are the hardest times in our life but it is also the greatest lessons we'll ever learn in our lives.

This week I have disappointed a very special person to me, and I am reflecting on my mistake and this saying very much. I messed up big time and I keep messing up but I want to make things better and right. I am sorry and I do regret my actions. I know it's corny but if you are reading this I just want to say I love you and I want to keep growing and learning with you.

On a lighter note, I thought I would post pictures of my dog because that's what I felt like doing for a long time. I feel bad he's been cooped up in my new apartment for a few days because we are not allowed to have dogs. So, I thought I should share some pictures and past pictures of my good but devlish dog, Tofu.

This is Tofu at the dog beach having a blast under the sun



Tofu doesn't really socialize with other dogs but he loves sniffing around and exploring his surroundings :]


Tofu is also a very lazy dog and loves to sleep on soft things like a fleece or a blanket.... bad dog....

"When fate hands us a lemon, make lemonade."

- Dale Carnegie

Who or What is Driving Your Life?

I am not trying to be philosophical here, but it is a great question to think about before the summer or summer vacation starts. After graduating from college I took a good look at myself and was not happy at where I was. I'll tell you about some of the few commodities that have been driving my life. Sugar, late-night snacks, television, couch, and my bed drive my life currently and I don't like it. For the people out there who are okay with these items driving your life, I congratulate you but as for myself I not only want to change but I am determined to change. All of my college life, I made excuses saying that there wasn't enough time because I had to study for midterms or finals but now that I am done with college I should have no excuses. I'll give you a list of "resolutions" that I want to change and the reasons why I think it is important to change them.

1. Diet and Exercise - People say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that long time ago being fat was considered beautiful. However, times have changed being fat is not okay and worse of all it is detrimental to one's health. I am not saying that one should be so skinny that their bones are showing but maintaining a healthy weight is important not only to your body but also to your mind. Therefore, it is good to stay off those sodas and fatty foods and to go running or other forms of exercise.

2. Reading and Studying - It is important to keep your mind sharp and agile. As we grow older, we should be able to hold more intelligent conversations with our peers and increase our brain capacity. Reading opens our mind to new ideas and creative thought processes. I know school is out but it would be nice to finally read the books that you want to read and study the material that you are interested in. Invest in your future with intelligence.

3. Sleep early - Every since high school, my sleep schedule has always been on and off. I would usually sleep at 2 or 3 and wake up around 9 or 10. Usually I would only have 4-6 hours of sleep a day and when it would get crazy I wouldn't even be awake. I realized that sleep is a very important segment in our lifestyle and the best way to utilize sleep and our energy is too sleep early and wake up early. It is best to get to sleep by 11 P.M. and wake up no later than 8 A.M. It is important that the average person gets up to at least 7 hours of sleep and no more than 10 hours of sleep a day. Sleep deprivation can cause memory loss, poor work performance, and even hallucinations.

4. Pick up a hobby/skill - Whether it be playing the guitar or piano, sports, or even sewing, it is important to learn a new skill or have a hobby to help you relax and enjoy life. Hobbies can also be helpful for your future and keep life a little bit more interesting. Live life to the fullest without any regrets.

These are the main goals I want to change in my life not only for the summer but through my life. I know there are many other resolutions to think about, but I didn't want to make the entry too long. Therefore, for the few viewers we may have or if you happened to stop by our blog and read this entry you can leave a comment about what you think would be an important resolution to change in your life and why. Oh and more thing before this entry comes to a close is above all else keep the people you love close and cherish their love because one day it may just be too late.

"Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams."

- Ashley Smith

Oh, by the way, I feel as though I've been leaving too many depressing entries, so I hope this video makes you people feel better~

The Dancing Chihuahua

 

Coming Home

Today is my first day back at home and even though I didn't bring all my belongings with me, I absolutely had to bring tofu. Noooo not the edible tofu well even though technically he can be edible (sorry bad joke c[:), but I'm talking about my Half Chihuahua, Tofu.


He was giving me quite a trouble today before we left because he kept wanting to come over to the driver's side of the seat to be on my lap and so I had to yell, "No!" to him and he was very sad. Awww...



However, all in all he is a good dog and mostly a lazy dog. The question is how long can I keep him with my family? Hopefully, as long as forever, but we shall see. Wish us both luck!! :]


"A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

-Josh Billings