Monday, April 30, 2012

Leo: so near yet so...far

Leo...

I'm at Joyce's house now. Do you know I'd think of you even more when i'm here...we are so near each other, but all I could grasp are memories.

I still miss my little doggie, but I have to do it silently nowadays. I don't cry out loud thinking of you, and I would escape any topics about you. I don't want to visit anymore pet shop because nothing is cuter than you. I still hate to see the neighbour, and that dog. I still resent despite their compensation. I try not to pass by Segar Vet Clinic, not because I'm afraid. Because there was where I last see you. Remember how Gary was guiding you into the clinic that day and you refused? We tried hard to coax you in, but you just didn't enter willingly. Now I know why. Because you knew that's when you will last see us.

I miss you, still. I'd stare awhile at your grave whenever I have the opportunity. I can be so silly imagining you running towards me at that field. Like...just let me see you again. Some kind of resurrection, but all these are craps, I know. It will never be, and never should be.

I thought I've done enough to convince myself that you are already at a better place. And hoping you'd still come back to me, is plain selfish and dumb. I'm sorry, Leo.

I'm sorry I haven't forget you. I'm sorry I haven't forgive myself about your loss. I'm sorry I still miss you.

Naughty brat. Forever my Leo.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Leo: beautiful 7th day

Leo,
It's been a week since you migrated to that serene land for good doggies. Honestly, I could feel your presence at home sometimes. Like, when I miss you so much, I could hear you. Not that kind of barking, but I could hear your breath. I just feel your presence! You are always here, never left didn't you?

I went to your grave,flowers are blooming. The birdie nightingale plant is growing ok. I hoped you loved it.

We are all so bored at home....dad is sleeping at the sofa snoring away. Mom was so bored and purposely prepare drinks for us now. Gary, playing computers scrolling boring stuffs. Carol still working at Taiwan now. Me.... talking to you now.

Miss cuddling with you. Little did we know, Mom's phone got the cutest pictures of you. I didn't know mom snaps such cute pics of you. Bravo to mom,right?

You are away for 7 days. But memories about you stay forever. My Leo.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

convicted and fined for murder

The compensation for Leo's loss is finally paid today. The amount of all fees incurred was paid in full today. By handling over the payment, I reckon they are admitting guilty and accept the conviction. Whatever, enough with those technical words. I might not be using the correct words here.

In short, the killer dog and its owner had taken their partial responsibility to the incident. I can say, the case with them, has finally come to an end today....

Whatever they do, Leo is still gone. By making them pay up is just a way of warning them it is not a small matter when a pet dies. It is even more dangerous when your dog is crazy enough to bite my dog to death. You, as owner, must be responsible not to let this horrendous epic ever repeat again. Never ever.

From today onwards, there's really nothing much I'd look forward to do for Leo anymore. I've done what I can, and finally I should let time heal the pain of losing Leo.

I don't want to think and cry anymore. I don't want if I can. I just want to remember Leo the most beautiful way it should be. Like a dog, they forgive and forget all bad things that happened. Dogs only remember love, loyalty and unconditional metta. I want to remember Leo the same way Leo would remember us.

Love you, Leo.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Leo the insects-buster!

Leo.....

How are you there? Adjusting to the environment yet? .... Here...is much more quieter without you. I thought I am slowly getting used to life without you. I slept early last few nights, hoping I won't feel the loss that much. I even thought, since the morons had apologized, I should feel the hatred off shoulder and gradually accept the fact you are no longer with us. But I didn't do all that. Every night as I reach home from a hard day work, I still stare at the gate. Hoping I would still see you. Or imagine you are still there...wagging...

Our distant neighbour..Dog mama...she is renovating her house and mom thinks the workers sprayed insecticides all over. There were a few dead or half-dead cockroaches laying around our house. You know mom, she freaks out with those cockroaches... I helped to quarantine one laying on the kitchen cabinet yesterday. And just now handpicked another dead one from the floor.

That's the moment I know I haven't learn to forget you, Leo. I could remember so dearly how you loved to chase after flies, mosquitoes, and even cockroaches around the house. You just look damn cute when you are doing that. All these, no one else would understand, because only we know all your little mischievous gestures...Only we know. And I remember every piece of those memories, it feels just like hours ago. You chased flies while we all dine, and laughed at your every movement. You were so adorable, did you know that?

And yes, you made us so proud when you were protecting mom from the rat hiding under the fridge, remember? Mom was freaking out again, she was shouting...Leo,,,,,help me in the kitchen...there's a rat....... And you must have jumped up from your nap,rushed to the kitchen and started barking and shooing the rat away. There and then, you saved the day and made mom proud. You were immediately promoted as the Sergeant at home!! Sergeant of Inbound Security.

I love you. And thanks for staying with us Leo. Thanks for taking care of us all these years, and you are just more than a pet dog. You are our poodle. Our Leo. My Leo. I miss you.....

Monday, April 16, 2012

Leo, my daily after-work hug

LEO.....are you a good boy today?...

It's not a very busy day at work, but I've got constant headaches. It must be the bad aura I get at work....but at least the busyness kept my mind off you for a day...

Miss you. After a long day at work, I always look forward to come home no matter how tiring exhausted bored day I had. Knowing you will surely wait at the front door, i love to see your silly face waiting for me to come in. Sometimes you will even rush left and right, so anxious that you can't wait to greet me. As I take off my shoes, you will be do your jumping walk, and follows me to the sofa. Then you and I knows what's next -- it huggies time !! I love the way you manja and rested your head on my chest. You hear my every heartbeat, as if listening to all my sorrows and angers after a difficult day at work. You will even lick me as if telling me not to worry so much, now that I'm home with Leo, everything will be just fine....

All this that you have done, Leo....meant so so much to me. Do you know that? As if I've never told you before, you have become one good reason I'm looking forward to go home. Yes, you Leo.

Just now....I was lost. I gazed blankly as I walked in. I knew you wouldn't be here to greet me anymore. I know I don't get the free hugs anymore. I know it is not the same anymore.

I'm still having the headaches. But I will make it through the night. Love you, Leo.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Leo, it's victory shining on us

Miao miao....

What are you doing there..? Did anything extraordinarily mischievous today..? I want to tell you something in an instant. We have got the utmost apology for you from the killer's owner. Of course not from the old man, it was from his daughter. You know, the lady that drives the black iswara, every night she comes back parking her car you would bark and acknowledge...that's her..

She said she is sorry to hear of what you have gone through. She didn't guessed it was so severe, so your leaving is surprising to her. But most of it, she said she will bear the monetary loss as compensation, and passes some words of condolences to me and Gary.

I cannot confirm with all confidences that she is full honest or truthfully repented, but at least she took the initiative to sound convincing. That's really what I have asked for... how about you, Leo?

Maybe you want to place your paw on my chest and tell me.... you have always let it go already. You have rested in peace, and you are already living a place so beautiful - no hatred, no attacks. Only love and freedom. Freedom to love, freedom to care. It's the humans that are always making matters complicated, so much grief, anger, resentment. Doggie don't hate, they only remember every good thing you have done and said to them. Human forgive but not forget. Doggie can forgive and forget all unpleasant things, and be your best buddy forever and ever.....

Even now, Leo is still around with me...accompanying, no complain. This is not a loss, just temporary separation.

Leo, wait for me. We can, and will run the fields together with my bare feet and your soft paws.... together we chase butterflies and dance beneath rainbows. Before I can join you, promise me you will let the Angels take good care of you. And let me know, once awhile, when you are with me again. Let me feel your presence, relive our moments of true togetherness..

I hope after all these epics, things can really settle down slowly. I'm still missing you every moment, you are part of us at all times. Love you, Leo.

a chapter with the inhumane neighbour & the killer dog

Leo, I've done the confrontation. I know there's nothing I could do to bring you back. Nothing. So this confrontation is for me, our family and others living in this neighborhood. I cannot allow your death to go unnoticed, Leo. Being unlucky is not a justifiable reason for death. You did not deserve all these trauma.

I asked for compensation on your hospitalization fees. I even threatened to make a police report. Which above all, both I won't do. I just want to make this a headline and to scare them if I can. Because people like them....it is money and law that matters. Life and death, especially a pet is never a concern to them. Due to this, my Leo had become a victim.

There will be distasteful followup... I know. But I will face it with courage. Come, get your sons or daughters .... scare me if you think they can. When justice is at your side, why fear ??

Your crazy mongrel came into my house compound, bitten my dog to death. If you and your sons and daughters can sleep it over, i'm terribly sorry for all of you.

I've done what should be done. The rest, will be history. Leo...I love you.

Leo: Noon nap under the aquarium table

Hey Leo, do you need to take anymore afternoon naps there? Well, if you are really occupied with loads of activities there, I'm sure you'd rather skip the nap, don't you. Go..run the fields. Your paws will love the soft cool grass...

Do you remember that Ah Moi Aunty that used to come to our home once a while? She was asking about you. I told her that you have gone to a beautiful place, that's all. I can't tell her more, but I'm sure that's somewhere you will be taken care of. I didn't tell Aunty about the Guardian Angels, doubt if she really know what am I saying. But anyway...just to let you know, Leo. You are missed by Ah Moi Aunty too. So, be good there. There's so many who loves you!

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It is humid again today. No sign of rain, unlike yesterday. Although the sun is not blaring fiercely, but it is still not a very nice weather. Dad, Mom, me and Aunty stayed at home like usual. Too hot and lazy to go out in such weather.

I'm thinking, if you are still around at home, you'd be napping under the aquarium table now. Maybe you will wake up once a and go kepoh for some foreign noise. Or you will rush to the door and bark a little at the passer-bys. Whatever...I could have imagined your lazy sleepy look under the aquarium table now.

You'd sleep face up and both leg spread wide. Ugly. No manners. Naughty...

The fishes miss you too. I'm sure they know of your presence even though they are keep in the aquarium. Have you ever spoke animal languages with them? Remember the pair of fish that looks like clams? They are getting fatter, I think. Gary will be sitting there sometimes during the weekend to tend to the aquarium, and you'd be sleeping right next to him, isn't it?

There...the dogs are barking now. If you are here, I'm sure you will join the league too. But no, don't worry. Leave this errand to these dogs now. You have better things to do. Remember Sis Jacq, the doggie lover? she left a Facebook message to me and you, Leo:

"May Leo be well and happy, free from mental and physical suffering. May He be reborn into a better realm where the Dharma is know....RIP Leo"

Go...go to the Dharma realm. With Buddha's blessing, you will learn about the Dharma and rejoice from it. Maybe you can meet the Buddha too. And if you do, I'm sure Buddha will tell you "Leo, you have been a good doggie to the ho Family. Welcome to Buddhahood. You deserve it."

Ok, Leo..I have not met with the Buddha myself. But I'm certain Buddha can hear my every prayer everyday. He will recognise you straightaway...So be a good boy while waiting for Buddha to find you soon. While at it...follow our Guardian Angels around. They love you as much as we do.

Miss you, Leo.

Leo : my Miao-Miao

Dear Leo,

This is the first morning you are not with us, truly physically. I lazed in bed too long, because I don't want to walk down the stairs and find the truth about you not in the living room ready to give me the Morning lick at the end of the stairs. I had to. As I reach the end of stairs, I looked at that empty space. Yes, you are no longer there. Then I said to myself out loud...It's OK, Leo will not come back. Why come back to a world so ugly. There's more fun at the place he's at, and definitely better....

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So, Gary gave you this name Leo...because, let me guess. You were born in August and so did he and Leo will be your common horoscope. We (Gary and I) used to like a Disney carton The Lion King, where there's a Simba in there. We cannot repeat with Simba, that was the puppy Gary rescued at the chicken den many many years ago. So, I reckons Leo sounds just fine..and cute.

As time goes and Leo goes to the saloon and got some failed haircut...I just got the funny bones and thinks my dog looks like a cat. I mean, Leo was once smaller than a cat during puppy years! And it is cute when my dog's named cat. So, you got this nickname, Miao Miao. Just between us, me and Leo.

Are you a mioa...? Yes..you are a miao. And you will just rest your head on my lap, begin your manja power...and pretend you are just a miao? Cute. Melts. You did it right, miao miao. And every time Mom will defend you, Leo. Every time I call you miao miao...Mom would say " No, I'm not a Miao. I'm Leo." And we both usually don't care, because I know my Leo will always be Leo but act cute like a miao. And you, Leo...knows just the right way to make me happy. Miao or Leo, it doesn't matter. Because you know I love you the same.

Miss you, miao miao.

with love, from LEO

I stood by your bed last night,
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the milk
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
"It's possible for me to be so near you every day
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
And say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

~Author Unknown~

with loving memory, LEO

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11 April 2012 at 12:27pm in Kuala Lumpur
Leo was cornered & attacked by dumb neighbor's crazy mongrel. Tht bite mark was deep. I hate you, neighbor. I really do - at Segar Veterinary Hospital

11 April 2012 at 10:22pm in Kuala Lumpur
Doc's update: Leo's nose bleeding. Very weak.
Dear dumb neighbor, pls pray hard Leo is alright. Bcos if only Leo is alright, you will be alright too. Win-win. But I still hate you. Even more now - at Segar Veterinary Hospital

14 April 2012 at 11:58amin Kuala Lumpur
LEO, there will be no more fear, no more pain. It's a place where all doggie run free and happy. No more attacks, I promise. Go....go find the Angels. Our Guardian Angels are waiting for you. METTA. - at Segar Veterinary Hospital


I miss you, Leo. Home is never the same without you. It is extremely quiet tonight. Everytime I passes by the front door, I just cannot believe that you are no longer there. Have you found the Angels yet..? How are you there at Heaven? Now don't be too mischievous...our Guardian Angels will love you lke we do. Are there really only day, sunny all times with rainbows over? Green grass fields and small little yellow flowers? Do you like feeling the cool earth with your paws? Is it true that you can always look down and see us whenever you want to? Now can you understand our language? If you can, do you know I miss you alot alot alot now? LEO, I just cannot stop crying. I don't know why. I miss you. I feel sorry for this separation, I just don't know what else I can do. For the past 2 days when I see you at the hospital, I know you could hear me calling you. I saw that you have tried your best to respond to me. I know you struggled to wake up..but you just can't. I know how painful that moment was. I don't blame you. But I really wished you are here now. I wished we could have more time together. I miss you.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

down again..but on high!

Down again...lose the battle with bad bacteria again. So i'm on antibiotics. So long, farewell my good bacteria....

I was suppose to meet with my schoolmate after work last Wednesday, but had to turn her down (again) last resort, because I know there's another battle coming fore. I was right. On MC again, and couldn't careless about my boss's sulks and colleague's wicked thoughts. After all, i'm just a sicko losing yet another battle, at work.

I feel bad for missing the date with my pang yau...really. I think she thinks I'm pulling her legs (again?!?!) cos I've missed too many dates with her. But...but...making her doubt me is certainly better than transmitting those bad bacteria to her...no??

Well oh well... I'm just too weak to weigh people's perception on me now. I'm supposed to be still high on drugs and not take responsibilities on promises I've said or actions did. So..since I don't take count of my own deeds...why not really do something spectacular while I'm on high..??

Like curse those hypocrites at work? Slam the wickedest remarks to that two-faces bitch? Or on the lighter note....kiss that cute dude I've dreamed about. Ahhhh...go on a blind date and stand the night away~~..... Too complicated? Ok I will just crash my credit limit and tell the bank I ain't paying a penny because I was high on prescribed drugs prior shopping? Ok set.

"Dad, I think I'm turning into a shopaholic...I can't stop buying shoes...." A daughter's confession to poor-dad-act-rich hahahhahas....and I think he's cute bag.

People say eat eating yogurts helps to restore good bacteria into the system. I'm taking at least one cup a day. If it's not building immune system...it's certainly expanding waistline. Emo.

I'm always sick, getting poorer and putting on excess fats all over. I think I sulk like a big fat ugly stepsister in fairytale. And I might really look like one soon.

The end.