A Sign?

Patch has a torn ligament in his hind leg. :(

It happened 2 weeks ago, when he jumped up the sofa in excitement to eat a biscuit. We didn't think much of it, thought it was probably just a sprain. But after a week plus, he didn't seem to be getting better so my parents brought him to the vet and found out that he had somehow torn his ligament.

Apparently, it's nothing serious and is quite common amongst active dogs. Nonetheless Patch will need to go for corrective surgery. Yeah, his second surgery in less than half a year --- this is turning out to be a bad year for Patch so far. Worse still, the Pet Hotel called to say that there's a slot in the quarantine station on 24 April (Patch's birthday!). I had to call them back to turn down the slot. I think it will be awhile before the next available slot. Sigh.

Also, I think my parents are starting to have second thoughts about letting Patch go. When I spoke to my mum a couple of days ago, she said that perhaps this is a sign that Patch should not go to Singapore. ;p

Thou Shall Be Patient

I'm so nervous I can't focus on work right now. Yesterday, Ed and I submitted an offer to purchase a unit in Treeline (my dream apartment). The agent says that the owner will revert today. So now, we have to be patient and wait.

Waiting ...

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Eeeeeeeeek! We got it!! We got the apartment!!!

:D

What Goes Around Comes Around

I don't know whether to laugh or to cry. The developer for the unit we were interested in (and lost) yesterday just called. Apparently, the loan application for the couple who beat us to the unit was rejected. So, surprise, surprise, the developer is now wondering whether we might still be interested.

This should be fun. La dee dar.

;)

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On Patch, we've decided to upgrade his quarantine kennel from non-aircond to aircond. It's only $300 more and Patch would be so much more comfortable.

He's now at Ed's parents' home. My parents miss him terribly, I can tell. If I could leave him with them, I would, but I can't, so.

:(

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Two Steps Closer

Today, my dad got Patch his Malaysian licence (don't ask me why he didn't have one to begin with) while I completed and submitted the relevant forms to the Pet Hotel in order to book a space for Patch at the quarantine station. That's 2 steps closer to bringing Patch to Singapore.

The more I think about it, the more excited (and nervous) I become. I really, really hope Patch will be happy in Singapore. I guess my biggest fear is the restricted space --- our apartment is significantly smaller than my parents' apartment, which in turn is smaller than our earlier house, which had a porch and garden. My only consolation is that there are lots of nice parks in Singapore and some where Patch will be allowed to run free and mix with other dogs. Plus Singapore in general is more dog-friendly (than Malaysia). There are several dog cafes and restaurants where you can bring your dog and order a meal for yourself and your dog.

The other thing that worries me is leaving Patch home alone from Mondays to Fridays while Ed and I are at work. That's why I've been checking out dog-sitters or doggy daycare. They sure don't come cheap, but they're not overly expensive either. Maybe we can afford to send him to the dog-sitter's or daycare for a couple of days a week and my sis (and TJ, of course) can come play with him once a week. I'm sure we can work something out.

Someone once said to me that Patch would be much happier here with me in a small apartment than without me in a big banglo. I sure hope he's right. I've definitely missed having a dog in my life. I think I've been so used to having a dog since I was kid that my life seems incomplete without a dog. But it's not just any dog, it's Patch I want. I've missed him terribly and it'll be good to have him with me again.

:)

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Tonight, Ed and I are finally going for bible study. After 2 years plus in Singapore. Hey, better late than never.

;p

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Mixed Blessing

Today, for the first time in 11 days, I'm starting to see signs of recovery.

Last night, I only woke up once to go to the toilet (this is a huge improvement from 7-8 times just the night before!). Hopefully, tonight, I shall be able to sleep through the night.

And yet, I'm sad. Because it means my mum will be going home soon. Sigh.

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Getting Desperate

I'm still sick. In fact, I don't seem to be getting better at all. I'm starting to get desperate!?! Will probably go to the doctor's again tonight, hopefully get a jab. Gawd I hate jabs. :(

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Wasting Away

I'm sick real bad. On MC today. Don't know what's wrong with me. Been throwing up and going to toilet alot for over a week now. Also losing weight real fast. To top it all, Ed's sick too --- think he caught the bug from me.

Thank gawd Ma's coming down to take care of us. In fact, she's on her way right now. It's at times like these that I realise how much I still need her.

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Family Portrait

My parents and brother's family came to visit last week.

Milan

Everyone's been asking me how was Milan. Frankly, I don't know. I flew all the way there and I didn't have any time to check out the place or do any shopping!?! O well, at least I'll be going there again next month (I think). In the meantime, here's what I saw in Milan.