some facts on schnauzer

They come in 3 sizes.
Miniature, Standard, GIant

Miniature

Weight: 13 - 19 (6-8kg)
Height: 12 - 14 inches
Coat: Harsh outer coat with a soft undercoat
Litter size: 4 - 9
Life span: 10 - 12 years
There are three colours accepted for the Miniature Schnauzer:

Colours:
salt-and-pepper
black-and-silver (mine)
solid black


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Standard

Males range between 18 and 20 inches (45cm–50cm) high at the withers and generally weigh between 35 and 50 pounds (15.5 kg–22.5 kg). Females are ideally between 17 and 19 inches (42.5 cm–47.5 cm) high at the withers and generally weigh between 30 and 45 pounds (13.5kg–20.2kg).

Two female Standard Schnauzers, one with cropped ears and one with natural ears
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Giant

When hand-stripped, the Giant Schnauzer has a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat. Coat color is either black or salt and pepper (grey). It weighs between 70 and 99 lb (32 to 45 kg) and stands 23.5 to 27.5 in (59 to 70 cm) at the withers.

When moving at a fast trot, a properly built Giant Schnauzer will single-track. Back remains strong, firm, and flat.


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and today brought mum to BOTAK JONES at Clementi for lunch then we went over to Jurong point for movie lol mum's treat~ watched KungFu SlamDunk
and we bought more stuff for Snoopi lol at Kiddy Palace :P
we were looking through the stuff with other parents with toddlers in tow or infants in prams and we got him something.

Mum with her BOTAK BURGER with gigantic portion of fries

my CNY gift for Snoopi~


i couldnt stop laughing..

an interesting post

From the Straits Times today

'TAIWAN'S WOMEN HATERS- HOME BOYS'
They spend their time at home on the NET playing computer games and complaining about women.

some paragraphs from the article

'..dozens of young men paraded through an upscale Taipei shopping centre one night last December yelling at startled couples:"Lovers, go to hell." '

' .. a generation of single young men who spend their evenings cloistered at home playing online computer games, reading fantasy comic books and complaining in Internet chatrooms about women'

'They use the Internet to construct anb alternative reality where fantasy characters and digital games trump domestic responsibilities and the formation of relationships'

'The "home boys" tend to be self-centred, less caring for others and incapable of problem solving'

'More so than politicians, women are swindlers among swindlers. They will cheat you of your money and time, or worse, steal from several men at the same time'

'You spend so much time on the Internet that you dont get to know women, and then failing to fin a girlfriend, you go back to the Internet'

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They knew what's wrong and instead of trying to curb themselves, they have ANTI-COUPLES demostrations.
well.. what can i say?

PERSONALLY

I dont mind if its causual gaming or to pass time but it gets on my nerves when games become an obsession or the emphasis in life.

SO what if you can achieve everything in a virtual world? So what you can have alot about games to talk about?

What's the point if you cannot balance out your REAL LIFE? What's the point if you cant achieve your goals in real life? What's the point if you cant talk about OTHER topics beside games?
Aint that defeat the purpose of "interacting through games"?

So its a matter on how people apply what they learnt in the virtual reality to real life.
Like, dont always expect to be given and not give anything in return, you plan your goals timeline : you fight for what you want in virtual world, you plan your strategies against the BOSS.
Why not apply to the REAL WORLD?

FOR NOW. Dont tell me whatever achievements in the virtual world.
It doesnt apply to MY WORLD.

just for laughs

2nd and 3rd day of CNY

2nd day
Woke at 7+ and went over to his place to "bai nian", officially.
Luckily they liked the embriodery i made for their house lol.
Extensive work yes, but if its appreciated, its worth the efforts.

Afternoon had lunch at Boon Tong Kee at upper east coast road with his family then bought Yu Sheng to bring over to my place.
This year he got a few cans of new year delicacies for my family instead. So its seafood galore this CNY lol
Relatives came over for dinner too and mum made steamboat and then there was card games and mahjong too.





3rd day

Went to find Snoopi's food as he had ran out of it and i got him some more treats, a leash and a pee tray .. been searching for shops that might open today and luckily found one at clementi. lol poor boy..
to date.. that little fellow has spent more than i spent on myself LOL not that i am complaining
i love pampering him.. sadly i cant manage to buy CNY clothes for him.

then lunch was steamboat again with family
ooh Mum made shark's fin too lol

...What shall i do tomorrow? It CNY ~ next week another relatives' gathering at HillVIew Condo maybe can visit my aunt at her woodlands condo :P i love house visits lol

First day of CNY

Woke up at 7+ and off to grandpa's place at 11am then went to maternal grandpa's place at 1pm then went over to the bf's relative's place at 3 pm and back home at 8+
but luckily .. first meal of the day was SHark's fin LOL by grandpa and "red date drink"
for a "lucky and sweet and harmonious year"

The whole day had been good heh and i met with numerous cousins, especially the older cousins whom i only get to see once a year and not forgetting the triplets.

BUT spoiler of the day:
my feet hurt, alot.
And i sprained my ankle.. sobs

some pics



before i forget.. New year's eve dinner at grandpa's place.

DIY Nail art for CNY~ cheaper than havin manicure lol

http://people.howstuffworks.com/october-31-birthday-astrology.htm

October 31 Scorpios are searchers after truth and spiritual oneness. They are loners and have no need of validation from others. Although their personal lives may be characterized by highs and lows, they can always get past disappointment. They display honesty without harshness. They are careful about enforcing emotional boundaries.
Scorpio Information
for October 31

You should embrace: Realization, psychology, self-understanding

You should avoid:
Questioning existence, disorganization, promiscuity


Friends and Lovers

These introspective people have difficulty relating to others on anything but a truthful level. They are incapable of superficial relationships. They expect a great deal from their romantic life. They will do anything to ensure their relationship is permanent. They cannot overlook infidelity, nor will they be ignored or taken for granted.

Children and Family

Because they are constantly searching for ways to bring the disparate parts of their nature into harmony, October 31 natives look to the past. Once they make peace with it, they are exceptional parents.

Health

People born on this date have their own ways of dealing with health matters. They prefer to initiate a self-designed plan. Because of their great physical and intellectual energy, the system of Chinese exercise known as Qigong is a perfect way for these people to raise their energy levels.

Career and Finances

October 31 men and women are restless and may frequently change careers. They are interested in the esoteric sciences. When they have cash, they spend. When they don't, they pull in the belt.

Dreams and Goals

October 31 men and women strive to learn more about themselves. They have great spiritual potential. Not interested in worldly success, they prefer to find esoteric meaning behind life's circumstances

Got back the framed embriodery.. and am quite pleased with the effect.. :)
its all ready to be sent to a new home~
With red border and gold frame and gold hook LOL
Very oriental i know..but it's CNY



and i finally got myself a dress after some last minute shoppin..
dear chose a yellow halter dress for me LOL and bareback too -_-"
makes me more motivated NOT to put on weight lol

and lastly for all who are reading this space and my friends


Send this eCard !

Waraku with the guys

Met up with poly friends for a nice dinner at Waraku at THE CENTRAL.
Its been a long time since i've seen them.
One is an asipiring accountant lol another is aspiring Scientist.. :P
anyway its not just casual talking only, i've learned alot from them too.. we discussed topics from science theories to tax law to investments to stocks to insurance to global economy.
i love varities in conversations LOL.
Anyway the guys gave me lots of encouragements regarding my future endeavours .. really appreciate that.

the future is uncertain still but "Never try never know".





and i only managed to finish 3/4 of the bowl.

Sharon's Birthday~

with good company! after lots of confusion and discussion and conclusion.
went Holland V's NYDC, WIneBos and Zeropoint

U are one of my BFF ..u know? Muackz!

FInally ..

after weeks of poking and pausing and procrastination..

and now to move on to other projects and readings..

Snoopi's first excursion

to dear's place. Just gotten the photos from dear's sis.
My boy's favourite pink rabbit.. :P

such a terror yet cant bear to scold him at times.

BUT MUST instill manners and correct his behaviour before it's too late.

trip to VIVO

with dear today to watch RAMBO 4 hahahhaha
somewhat of a conclusion though i personally preferred the earlier series of RAMBO
hey hey
i am a big fan of action films remember?
and to end the day, had a hearty dinner with dear at Earl's Swensons..
cannot stay out too late as dear had to prepare for his studies.. though kinda reluctant to leave but at least i know its for a good reason.



the nanny :P
when we brought Snoopi back to dear's place

Snoopi

-is born on 28/11/07
-has B/W & S/P aussie parents
-loves his pink rabbit
-loves his mattress, pillow and bolster
-loves his chew stick
-loves licking our toes
-can associate newspapers with "pee/poo" area
-loves being around people and sleeping on our feet

trying to
-make him stop whining in the middle of the night(he doesnt like being alone)
-make him stop mouthing/biting us
-make him sit properly(for him sit=lie down flat)
-make him come to us (too many people in the house to distinguish)

and thus..

its gives me more motivation to train him ... hopefully not too many distractions from my parents -_-"

not to forget.. SNoopi went on first excursion since his arrival .. to dear's place LOL
and luckily.. he's well-liked too.. being a good boy.. no "mis-cue", no barking, no chewing of things..

hope he stays that way whenever i bring him out :)
next excursion will be for his second vaccination already ..

my life..

is revolving around this little guy now.. with the help from my whole family too
still in training
still giving us lots of troubles
but never fail to make us laugh with his hyper-activeness..

Meet my boy, Snoopi.

its a B/W + S/P Mini schnauzer.. alittle dark .. like me! LOL

will do a blog just for him hee
seen any nice doggie blog templates do tell me :)

very naughty boy.. chasing things and people, licking our toes and trying to bite
tsk tsk .. need to assert authority over him lest he gets spoilt.
my scoldings doesnt seem to work... now to think of other strategies..
not scared of dear too.. only mum's scoldings seem to work on snoopi.. tsk tsk

he loves tummy rubs lol

trying..

my best to be a good mummy.. nervous yet excited yet soft hearted yet stern.. all rolled into one..

its a testing period.. and need to trial run alot of different methods..

new focus in my life..

went to view with dear ...and its pending..
soon i will have a new focus in my life.. not just sitting around at home after work
i hope it will teach me to have more responsibilities and for me to concentrate efforts and emotions on..
its not a rash decision, its just a decision that got delayed for months..yrs and i got more decisive
maybe its just my maternal/naggy instinct kicking in LOL

30 Seconds to Mars - The Kill

What if I wanted to break
Laugh it all off in your face
What would you do?(Oh,Oh,Oh,Oh)
What if I fell to the floor
Couldn't take this anymore
What would you do, do, do?

Come, break me down
Bury me, marry me
I am finished with you

What if I wanted to fight
Beg for the rest of my life.
What would you do?(Do,do)
You say you wanted more
What are you waiting for
I'm not running from you (from you)

Come, break me down
Bury me, bury me
I am finished with you
Look in my eyes
You're killing me, killing me
All I wanted was you

I tried to be someone else
But nothing seemed to change
I know now: this is who I really am inside
I Finally found myself
Fighting for a chance
I know now, THIS IS WHO I REALLY AM

Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh

Come, break me down
Bury me, bury me
I am finished with you, you, you
Look in my eyes
You're killing me, killing me
All I wanted was you
Come, break me down
Break me down
Break me down

What if I wanted to break...? (You say you wanted more, what are you waiting for? (marry me) I'm not running from you...)
What if I, what if I, what if I... (bury me, bury me)

when scientists are bored

i cant help to go goo goo gaa gaa over it..

doting

Dear brought me shopping and got me these ... hee
LOL i had been eyein for a mth already ..
and my second pair of shades!






i am feelin much better... thanks to the patient bf.. i know i had been overly cranky.. tsk tsk

progress

after a week and i only managed to finish the words.. tsk tsk
need to hasten the pace..

Chii kwang & Sok Huan's Wedding

At Furama's Riverfront Singapore.
The first among poly friends to get married.
and I could not move the next day.

endin on a sweet note~

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
I Will Follow You Into The Dark

Love of mine some day you will die
But I'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark

No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of a spark
If heaven and hell decide
That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you
When your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark

In Catholic school as vicious as Roman rule
I got my knuckles brusied by a lady in black
And I held my toungue as she told me
"Son fear is the heart of love"
So I never went back

If heaven and hell decide
That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you
When your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark

You and me have seen everything to see
From Bangkok to Calgary
And the soles of your shoes are all worn down
The time for sleep is now
It's nothing to cry about
Cause we'll hold each other soon
The blackest of rooms

If heaven and hell decide
That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you
When your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark
Then I'll follow you into the dark

and today marks OUR 53th mth anniversary! gonna meet my dear soon after his sch~

CNY project

This year for CNY, i am gonna attempt chinese embriodery hahahhhah
wish me luck :P

last year never make my own CNY gifts for his family and grandpa, not enough sincerity i feel.
this year shall attempt again.

the aim


the beginning 15"x29"
i must be mad.

its time to be more selfish for my own sake.
i have been the supporter for too long.
i can be anyone to anyone just as long as they want me to be.
maybe i just try to be myself.

i realised alot of women around me are really very great people.
they can do everything for their other halves.
even giving up their own "personal space" for their other halves.
i asked them this, "will he take you for granted?"
and their ans?
"just as long as he likes it"

i am awestruck.

why she does that?
is it worth to do that?
will he appreciate it?
will he reciprocate the care concern and dedication?

only they themselves have the answers

so ...
who said guys are the only givers?
or only the women are receiving?