My Doggy Lies over the Ocean ....

... my doggy lies over the sea...

My dear Bull Terrier, the late Foxxxy Cleopatra. Passed away early this year. A chapter of a beautiful life closed.



Her mannerisms. Her charm.
Dearly missed. And I'd give anything in this world just to sea her one last time.

Meet Genibo, the Robotic Bull Terrier.

The Korean scientists came up with this when Sony axed the Aibo.

Advanced and responsive.


All the perks (almost) and none of the fur , food, bath , poo , sickness and death to deal with.

Still, I'd give anything to have Foxxxy back.

Q ... the attention and love only a living creature could give.

You're a Star to a T

(Star Turtle; the album by Harry Connick Jr.)

Foxxxy's been gone for slightly over a month now ... and my fam's still searching to fill that large vacuole in our lives right now.

Something more to pet and feed.

Not just Caspian the Guinea Pig. (ok, go ahead, laugh.)

So we got two... Indian Star Turtles.

Beautiful and endangered.

Well, they've got a beautiful home now. And are Lucky . Because we'll take great care of them.

Here's a PROMISE!!! :)


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>>> What should we call them? ... (watch this space^^.)

Miss Piggy

Since Foxxxy left to be with the Lord, my fam has been searching for that missing thing in our lives right now:


Dearly missed so...

Something to Pet N Feed.

The list of animals we've gone through is so ridiculous (monkeys, rare turtles, snakes, scorpions etc.) I won't even bother to divulge further 'case this blog looses credibility or ,worse, PETA barking down my A**.

So, my brother's been talking about getting something we don't have to walk in the evenings.

A guinea pig.

Well, I suggested that since if we ever got one, it's gonna be special and pretty. LOL

So, how about this : The Peruvian Satin.

So what say you? Blond, Black, Brown or Red-head? :-)

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> Bigger question... where to even find one in a Pet store...? Anyone?...

7 Days

She's been gone. She IS GONE.

Life goes on. We cope.

We still grieve. But when the grieving stops, she's still Gone.

So very missed.

R.I.P Foxxxy Cleopatra. ... it's been a Week.

Q

> My fam is beginning to find peace.

Ashes to ashes

... Dust to Dust.

R.I.P Foxxxy Cleopatra.

.... you're back home.

Q

I'd give the World to see Her face again..

The only two songs I'd listen to right now.

When one has lost a dearest, they feel like the whole world is a crumpling. There is this void in my life right now. A sense of purposelessness with out her existence.

I start thinking of all the times we've had and start drawing up a mental list of things I should and could have done and those that I would or should not have.

No matter, the reality is that she's gone. And will never come back.

And all I can do is moan and grieve and beat myself up for all the things I 've said, thought and done but should have not. And all that that I ought to.

No words can describe the deep sorrow I am in right now and because out of respect, this is a must for me to come full circle.

Foxxxy
> From here on, it is a turning point in my life in so many ways, both personally, professionally, socially and spiritually. It's a hard journey that I am unfortunate not being able to have her around.

A New opening chapter for me. And a closing one for her.

I'd give the world to see her face again.

Q

Kaori, You'll be Missed

You've taught me alot. Your lessons were invaluable.

Knowing you has been a privilege.

Your 'wild' ways, your demeanor, your ready smile ...
You will be missed.


A lil' abt her:

Dr. Kaori Araki is originally from Japan and earned a Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2004. Currently, I am an assistant professor at the Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education in Singapore. I also enjoy opportunities talking about psychological skills training at local schools. My experiences with the Singapore Sailing Federation as a consultant are great and I am excited to go to the Olympics with the sailors!

My advisers Dr. Diane Gill and Dr. Dan Gould prepared me well to be an independent researcher and consultant. Involvement in numerous research projects prepared me to plan and carry on projects efficiently by corroborating with federations, colleagues, and students. Hands on practices for consultations (including how to start consulting at the new places) have also helped me to work with elite and school level athletes in Singapore and Japan.

It is challenging to find a job and start a new job! It is been 18 months since I moved to Singapore to take the current position. I face obstacles on a daily basis and need to think how to cope with them. However, I always remember the strengths, knowledge, experiences I gained through the Ph.D. program. Without the supports from my advisers and UNCG gangs, I would not be here. Even though I am far away from the U.S., I always remember what they have given to me. I would like continue to live my life through sport and exercise psychology. Arigatou.

Hoping that you'll revisit someday.

Ciaos n Cheerios My Fren. ^^