Life with the Two Crazy Dogs

DB and I did give the thought of getting another puppy, but I shoved it off.  The two big boyz are more than enough for me to walk, bathe and split my attention-giving for them.  DB insisted that we should at least get a puppy within the smaller breed category, but I was persistent, No means NO. 

Having another puppy right now is not the right time for us.  If I want another puppy I would check out other dog breeds like Shih Tzus.  Labs are great dogs, but they are high maintenance dogs who need a lot of exercise.  I love all kinds of breeds and especially the one our friend, Ruth had, a Shih Tzu name Adam.  Adam was such a loving dog, so affectionate and very playful.  Adam had long grayish long hair with white patches on his hind, belly and legs.  Ruth sent him to the groomer during the summer season to trim his hair so he wouldn’t be too hot with his long hair.

Adam was the most well behaved dog I have ever encountered.  He obeyed all voice and hand commands so well.  Bathing and drying him was so easy, and it could be because he was an older dog, he was around 8 years old then, he stood still for his bath and dry him, no fuss at all.  All I can say now is Adam was very loved dog.  At his age, he was still very playful - loves to play fetch and enjoyed all his walks.  Ruth maintained his weight so he wouldn’t be overweight.  Shih Tzus should not be overweight.  When trained from a pup, Shih Tzus will enjoy their exercising time.  Ruth tossed a tennis ball and Adam would run for it for hours.  That was one of the ways he stayed so slim and maintained the muscles  that made him looked so fit and trim.  Overall, Shih Tzus do not need a lot of exercise.  They are in the toy group breed so they do not need to be taken for long walks. 

Shih Tzus and with any other puppy, when train from young they will be happy and so will the owners.  A Shih Tzu is a companion pet.  Its temperament is a very happy and affectionate dog.   Just remember that this breed needs weekly grooming and constant companionship, and is not a watch dog.  The Shih Tzu is not a barker.  If you think you want to have your pooch to join in with some family activity, the Shih Tzu will have to decide if he or she wants to or not.  They make their own decisions.   Yes, Adam was a true Shih Tzu, very loving and a great companion for Ruth and her hubby.  Adam died at the age of 14 years of age.  That is approximately the life span of a Shih Tzu.

*Pictures source from DogChannel.com*

Thanks for all the kinds wishes you guys left for me….they are quite hilarious which did crack a smile on my face.  You guys think I’m pregnant, huh?  Haha, not a chance, coz it won’t happen.

I actually just got back from urgent care.  The doc said I have labyrinthitis or what they call Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.  I feel really dizzy especially changing positions from left, right, up, down or looking up.  No treatment for this problem.  This will last for a few days, weeks or months.  When I heard it will take a few days or weeks let alone months, it totally bummed me out - you know how active I am!  The doc told me to wait it out unless I take motion sickness medication which is a NO for me.  I don’t want to feel like a “space cadet” all the time.  The doc told me if the symptoms of BPPV persist for more than 3 weeks, I have to see my reg doc where she will refer me to a physical therapist who specializes with BPPV. I will come in to work tomorrow and not move around too much - sit at my desk the best thing, no stairs or quick turns of my head, that’s what the doc told me, plus no driving at all till I have no signs of dizziness.  I feel so helpless.  The boys are dang bugging me for their walks.  Sorry guys.

I called the stupid dentist to cancel my appointment for this afternoon, the receptionist told me there will be a $50 cancellation fee.  How absurd is that?  I will call again and tell them to shove it up their butt coz I’m not going to lay on that whatever you call that “bed” where they will tilt you where I will feel like I’m sorta turned upside down.  I rather suck it up, pay that $50 than feel nauseaus and dizzy.  I’m now officially a “ditz”!

That’s what I asked myself when DB’s alarm went of at 3:00 a.m.  I felt so dizzy, the room was kinda spinning.  Went back to bed after my potty break and told DB bout it.  He told me not to go to work.  He came woke me up at 5 and my respond was “I ain’t going to work coz I feel really crappy.”  Called my boss and left her a message that I’m not coming in. 

As I’m typing this I feel I’m about to throw up.  The nauseous feeling is driving me nuts.  I have to wait for DB to return from the mechanic first before he can take me to urgent care.  My car was leaking gas since Friday, could not bring her in to fix on Friday afternoon or Saturday coz the mechanic was fully booked.  I hope there is nothing major of a repair which will cost us a bomb to fix that leak. 

I googled up dizziness.  Feeling lightheaded early in the morning reminds me of those drinking days, but I have not been drinking for years at least 6 years now.  What’s the deal here?  Webmd.com says dizziness can be the onset of a flu, allergies, diarheaa, tobacco use which I have not touch them for 1.5 years, internal bleeding.  Vertigo happens when the sensory signals all went haywire.  Maybe I have that? 

Gonna go lay on the couch now and read my “The Mummy” book and nurse my not-suppose-to-be-hangover.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate Easter.  Every year the day before Easter, this show will come on in the evening.  You folks know what show that is?

Yeah, it’s the Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston and Yul Bryner.  I asked DB since he is a Catholic/Christian why this movie comes on, on the eve of Easter.  He said he has no answer to that question.  Anyone knows why?  If it’s not the Ten Commandments, it will be Ben Hur.  Whichever movie the station airs, I still watch it.  Actually I was watching and Facebooking/blog hopping at the same time.  It still is a very good show with very few commercials.  It didn’t end till 10:50 p.m. and I stayed up to watch the end of it.

Easter for us two is just another weekend.  Most of the stores are closed.  I drove all the way to Michaels to get some crafty stuff, guess I should have called first before I drove out there , coz, which they were closed, and I ended up at Barnes and Nobles instead, and got some bargained books.  Good buys I have to say.  Bought three hard covered books for $27+. DB asked what books I bought I told him “The Mummy” - learn how to mummify him

We didn’t do much today except to shovel snow, went for a long walk in the woods, clean house and grill out for dinner.  Now it’s just the two of us, but I told DB next year’s Easter, there will be an addition to the family which he will have to partake for family sake :)  SD’s bun is about 80% done, I think. Grandpa is quite anxious.

Good Friday on March 21st.  I thought I could call in because we will be snowed it.  Dang, no such luck.  It snowed over night but not that bad.  About an inch or two.  But then once I got to work at 6 a.m., it snowed harder, flakes were bigger.  They were those wet snow that will stick to everything.  Sure enough my colleague Ms E called me at 7:20 a.m. telling me she will be leaving home later coz there were at least 5 inches of snow on her drive way and the route she has to take to work is just gonna suck around that time. 

DB sent me some pictures around 10ish with these disgusting pictures. 

The day before we could see grass, the smoker and bench were clear of snow, not even any ice on them.  The snow didn’t let up at all.  The boys love it.  Here is a picture of them in the woods, didn’t give a hood about me behind them.  All they wanted was run but no can do bcoz of their leashes.

The snow finally let up this afternoon and left us with this big pile of white crap on our patio.

It melted a little with the sun trying to creep out.  Looks like this little mountain will stay put for awhile since the patio does not get too much sun this time of the year.

The housing market is really bad for us.  Nadine was doing fairly well last year up until the early part of January this year.  When DB and I hang around with her, she will tell us about all sorts of things she will find in houses in the market and what some her clients are looking for.  DB thinks she loves to talk which she definitely has the gift of gap.  She told us yesterday that a client of hers said they are not removing the shower chairs that were installed  in the house that is up for sale.  I would have told her client to get rid of them if they want their house in the market.  Some times I can’t imagine how Nadine can tolerate all these nonsense from her clients.

Metal is this week’s PhotoHunt theme.   I found a picture of a scale in my parents’ home, a scale that is made of metal from top to bottom.  It is not the best picture for this hunt, but it still works, right?  It has kati and pounds, and I forgot to ask my mom where she got it from.   I’m sure my sis will tell me.

Megan called last night telling me she is moving to New York next month.  Her company transferred her to their Manhattan office.  I asked her is it a promotion or a lateral transfer, she said it’s just a lateral transfer.  She needed the change of lifestyle and a new place to explore.  She is seeking movers now but the company is providing mover NYC to help with the moving.  All paid for and safe her sanity on trying to pack her little apartment by herself.