a desperate, reluctant housewife....

Ah Wong : Unknown - 22/01/2012

2012-01-22T15:58:00.000+08:00

Ah Wong passed away naturally on the last day of Rabbit year.

We pray that he is now at peace, pain-free and soon, to a better rebirth.

Thank you all for helping Ah Wong with his medical care.

Though he is only an alleycat, still, he passed on as "Ah Wong", a cat loved by many.

Ah Wong had a name,

Ah Wong had a home,

and,

Ah Wong was loved by many.

Sexy Saturday : Ah Wong

2012-01-14T17:11:00.001+08:00

Ah Wong :- What'cha looking at? I do know that I am very, very the sexy.

(Ah Wong thanks Auntie Jenn, Kim & Susan for buying his P-Lows :))

P:S: Ah Wong has been tested FIV and FeLV positive :(

He's now on a trial drug RetroMAD1, hoping to do some good ..

Silvervine Sale : For Ah Wong

2012-01-11T17:33:00.001+08:00

Ah Wong, now boarded.

Another abscess, ruptured - needs daily cleaning and will be on stronger antibiotic.

Hoping to keep him comfortable with palliative care.

I don't have much to sell, except my Silvervine P-Lows to raise some $$$.

Feel free to browse :- sillylupie-shop.blogspot.com

for Happy Cats with Silvervine P-Low.

Buy for your own kitties or as a gift for a friend kitty!

Silvervine Powder included to give the additional uuummpphhh !

(2g of Powder is sufficient for several playtime)

For Local Order (Within Malaysia),
please contact me for details :)

Local Furry Friends :-

Pls contact me for Bank Account Details :)

(It is RM 16.00 for a set, including Registered Mail postage)

For Overseas Order (Worldwide) -
(Paypal Fees included, therefore a little higher)

Overseas Furry Friends : To pay via Paypal :-
(It is USD 8.50 for a set, including Regular Airmail Postage)

Sin-Sin, Thinking of You ...

2012-01-11T13:18:00.000+08:00

Today is Day No. 5.

Where are you, Sin-Sin?

Every morning when I opened the door, I wished so badly that you will be there,

Stretching, and playing hard to get....

You love scritches in the morning,

And a good belly rub in the evening.

My heart aches not knowing where / how are you.

I feel like I've failed you.

(One-Eye-Jack, Do, Pretty, Sin-Sin - siblings, May-2011)

Sin-Sin, Please Stop Running ...

2012-01-08T05:00:00.003+08:00

Three men (including my DH), almost an hour in a 15 feet deep monsoon drain (luckily dry) running back and forth, trying to catch Sin-Sin ..... unsuccessfully ..... she ran towards a different section of the drain, across shallow waters .. She could be anywhere now ...

Mission called-off at 3.30 am - we now hope she will somehow return to the same spot again.

Will search again tomorrow.

Many thanks to the team of "Jabatan Pertahanan Awam" (direct translated, Public Defence Dept) who came to assist us when we spotted her at 2.00 am.

Sin-Sin, Please Be Safe ...

2012-01-06T12:49:00.001+08:00

Sin-Sin, Please Be Safe ....

My heart aches ...

God, Please Keep Her Safe ...

Cutting Me Hair

2012-01-04T16:52:00.000+08:00

Had my haircut, not too many hours ago..

According to the almanac ....

"You Will Accumulate Wealth"!!!!

Yay!!

I missed yesterday's "Great Power will Come to you"!

Could have ruled the world.

Happy Dong Zhi Festival!!

2011-12-22T20:06:00.002+08:00

Also known as "Winter Solstice Festival"

Where balls of various sizes are served!!!

Enjoy Your Tang Yuen (glutinous rice balls) tonight!

P:S: We had supermarket Tang Yuen filled with Black Sesame Paste!!! Super Yummy!!

Rock Sugar + Ginger + Dates as the sweet base! (See above!)

Yawwwnnnn ....

2011-12-21T16:30:00.001+08:00

Sooooo sleepy ... just got home from the hospital.....

So glad that my kidneys are behaving ... muahahaah ...

Noticed a little anemic again ... why .... why .... how can a 66kg buffalo be anemic!
Oooppss ....

Ate .... RM 2 banana fritters ...
.... RM 1 coconut water ...

I am sleepy ..... but feels like writing .. nonsense ...

Oh well ....... to all My Nicey Friends out there : Have a Nice Day!!!

Take 2 : "Ah Wong"

2011-12-21T09:56:00.001+08:00

Ah Wong is back ... and as you can see loooves to eat.
Menu for today is canned smelly yummy, mixed with boiled chicken and ... his meds.

He had a lump removed from his chest area yesterday.
(The doc found the 'lump' as she was getting rid of the abscess...)

His mange is clearing up, but the lump on his temple is getting bigger.

Please continue to pray for him ... hopefully the 'lump' will disappear by itself!!
Need miracle! :)

Wishing for $$$$ ...

2011-12-20T13:18:00.000+08:00

At times like this, I wish it will rain money....
There must be a reason 'Ah Wong' walked into our house that very morning..

'Ah Wong' is back at the vet again.
Another abscess appeared on his neck. Doc to drain.
The lump on his face has grown bigger and the "C" word was uttered.

And, another alley kitty has a lump on her abdomen.

And And, my kitties broke my IKEA table ... and my mug ... and yes, that's Lucky & Summer

Ah Wong (previously known as "Orange") ......

2011-12-10T12:23:00.000+08:00

DH renamed Orange to "Ah Wong" ...

It means "The Yellow", "Mr. Yellow" in Chinese.

Ah Wong is now at the vet, pending surgery to remove / drain suspected abscess.

It grew out of nowhere, into the size of a golf ball on his face/neck overnight!

Ah Wong, You must be strong and it will all be OK!

Meet "Orange" ...

2011-12-06T11:20:00.000+08:00

This morning, when DH opened the front door, a golden kitty (God of Wealth in disguise, perhaps?) dashed in, dehydrated, hungry, meowing, looking for food.

He wasn't afraid of us at all - but, but, but, I've not seen this cat before in this neighbourhood.
Where did he come from?

Took him to the vet, he is about 7 yrs old or so. Treated him for mange.
He has been neutered, so he is probably someone's lost pet.

Didn't have a name for him at the vet.
She suggested 'Orange'.

Meet 'Orange'.

Laser Lulu

2011-12-04T18:45:00.001+08:00

Don't mess with Laser Lulu!!

Or... you will be laser'ised' ...

Saturday .... And I'm stucked with ....

2011-12-03T18:28:00.000+08:00

8TV

NTV7

TV3

TV1

4 out of 5 Free Channels covering the same event - live - what great entertainment value ...

... on Saturday...

The only sane channel is TV2 ...

Only in Malaysia...

(Un)Proudly in Malaysia...

Brainwashing with Bleach by force.

Repeat after me ...

"Vote for ............."

"You will get free nasi lemak every morning...."

"Teh Tarik tooo..."

Unit 12A

2011-11-24T12:19:00.000+08:00

In Malaysia, unit 12A can be ...

.... an actual unit no. 14 - as most Asians (Chinese especially) dislikes no. 4 (which means 'death'), Malaysian developers may relabel unit no. 14 to unit 12A or 13A ... (3, means 'life' in Chinese, so a keeper)

However, unit 12A can also mean ...

.....an actual unit no. 13 - as more 'westernized' developers thinks 13 brings bad luck, like 13th floor, Friday The 13th and etc .... so, these contractors may relabel unit to 11A or 12A.

Is that all ?

Of course not .... 12A can also mean ...

.... 1st floor of unit no. 12, at least that's what TNB (TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD) "the sole consumer electricity supplier who claims that they are not making money" thinks....

Total Nincompoop Berhad (TNB) disconnected our electricity (unit 12) when they were suppose to disconnect unit 12A. My hubby's rented office space (located on the first floor) was without electricity for more than 24 hours!!!! They left a notice in our mailbox for 12A!!!

We called... waited ....

Called again .... waited again ...

This morning, I contacted them again, frustrated.

This TNB guy said to me "Oh.... 12A is not first floor??"

Hmmmmmm.............

The electricity is now back in our unit.

Imagine if we are in the cold storage business..

Goods will go rotten. There will definitely claims against TNB. TNB will have to reimburse...

... no wonder they are not making money!!!!!!

Wordless Wantan Wednesday

2011-11-23T16:02:00.002+08:00

2.26 am .... And Me Legs hurt ..

2011-11-03T02:31:00.000+08:00

I get this pain on me legs when it is the monsoon season, towards the end of the year.

It hurts.

I can't sleep.

I hate IT!!!!!

Wolfie : Mom ... you are just like the computer - OLD.

Happy Cats : Ipoh SPCA

2011-10-25T18:41:00.004+08:00

Say "Hello" to SPCA Happy Cats from historical mining town, Ipoh!!

All these photos are taken by Joy.

A friend.

A lovely friend who spends time with the shelter kitties when time allows.

We first communicated when she wanted to get some Silvervine Twigs for SPCA cats.I then wrote, "Hey, can you pass some Silvervine Leaves to the kitties on my behalf?"

She said "YES"

And here we have HAPPY CATS!

Let's pray, purr for more HAPPY CATS in the world.

For more info relating to Ipoh SPCA, please browse http://ispca9.wordpress.com/

I'm too sexy!

2011-10-18T16:22:00.002+08:00

Agree?

Wolfie : Well, mommy, if you need some 'hairs' ...

Wolfie can spare some from Wolfie's 'buttons' area...

So, don't worry mommy..

P:S: At the rate my hairs are 'detaching' itself from the scalp .... sigh .... sigh.... arrghhhhhhh.....

Autumn ...

2011-10-17T10:31:00.001+08:00

Although no four seasons in Malaysia BUT my 'crown of glory' is going 'autumn' on me.

Nasty.

Meatless Monday : 3-Oct-2011

2011-10-03T18:04:00.001+08:00

Not so very long ago, maybe two or three days ago - while I was preparing 'cones' out of old newspaper to scoop the furry ones 'gold' (i.e. 'waste') - I saw a big headline on a sub-section of The Star newspaper, it says "Meatless Monday".

So, here I am attempting my very first Meatless Monday.

Breakfast was at hospital's cafeteria, I had no meat only two pieces of sweets green 'kuih', BUT , I swear I did hear the fried Chicken Wing besides the Nasi Lemak yelling out for me ..... "Eat Me!"......

Home at about 11 am. Hungry - wanting to eat meat. Two raw chicken wings await me in the fridge.
It is easy to satisfy, one packet of Maggie Mee + Chicken Wing + Egg - microwave 5 minutes... yummy...
Tempted ...

Evil Chicken Wing ...

Instead, I found and ate this ..

3.30 pm, I ate this

Mooncake, Mixed Nuts - Totally "Meatless"!

Knowing that I needed proper "Meatless" meal for dinner ...

I made "Chap Chye" (or Mixed Vege).

Similar to my Meatless Monday today, this is my first attempt at Chap Chye.

Didn't turn out like what I wanted but nevermind la ...

BB : "Meatless Monday? Me too? No Way!!!!!"

(This is BB, remember? The lone ranger of the neighbourhood who lost most of his fur...

Ain't he a cutie pie now?)

P:S: Don't mind the shoe! Hehe

Hello "Pineapple"....

2011-09-30T16:36:00.004+08:00

How I wish there's a happy, healthy fetus kicking inside of me.

Instead, I get this 1.37 cm 'tissue/cells/remnants' refusing to leave me.

Come to think of it, it looks like a 'pineapple'.

The 'pills' to encourage menstruation didn't work.

So now, I await my beta HCG result (blood)

I know it is now lower, I can feel it, my 'boobs' are getting smaller!!

Come Monday I will "NEED" see my primary healthcare provider - Selayang Hospital.

I wonder which "blur-blur" sotong I'll meet.

On a brighter note, I'm going for a retreat in Genting Highlands!!!
First World Hotel offered me a free room night!

Yay!!

P:S: Doc called ... my beta HCG is down to 8.1 !!!!!!! Yay! Yay!

CSI : Cat Scene Investigator

2011-09-28T14:38:00.002+08:00

Not for the faint-hearted 'meow' and humans ....

The Victim .... Wolfie...

The Suspects .... Ginger or Lucky

We currently have two suspects. Ginger & Lucky.

Both have been detained for 48 hours to further assist in investigation. We expect charges to be brought forward soon.

Wolfie : Justice Mommmy....... Justice ....... No more 'treats' for those two bullies!!!!!

Stubborn

2011-09-23T13:06:00.006+08:00

If my 'lil blob would have continued, and grow, I am sure he'll be one very stubborn child.

I've not been blogging as my mind is all messed-up.
At this point of time, I feel like kicking the OBGYN doctors in Selayang Hospital.

One word - F###

After my miscarriage last month and a scan that showed not further medical intervention required - I am happy because it means I can move on. My bleeding was not very heavy and it stopped after a week.

One fine day. I did a UPT test and there it was, a faint positive line.
I thought to myself, "Hey, I must be a cat! I ovulate when in heat, in presence of sperm! How cool is that?"
My happiness turned into worri'ness' when the lines weren't getting darker.
It got slightly darker, then remained at the same shade.

I waited for 2 weeks, went to the hospital and as usual their crappy UPT can't detect anything - negative.
I know there's HCG in my system somehow. I went to a nearest GP for a Beta HCG test.
Got my result on Monday, it was 70 and I have been spotting.
Hmmmm....

I waited for another week. Why another week? Well, I had a follow-up Nephro. Two causes, one trip to hospital. So fine. I am such a great planner .... :)

I took my blood report to the OBGYN reception. I explained to her I had a miscarriage last month and I am worried of three things. First, I am now pregnant and going through another MC. Second, there are leftover cells from my previous MC. Third, something else?

30 minutes later, the receptionist said to me. "The doctor" said go take another UPT, if it is negative and based on your blood result, "You are NOT PREGNANT". I asked her if "The doctor" looked through my 'medical records', apparently "The doctor" DID NOT.

I persisted, I said that I have lupus and asked that "The doctor" look at my medical records. After 10 minutes or so, "The doctor" decided to see me.

I went in, there's a blur-blur sotong staring at me. I asked for my last beta HCG done in the hospital a month ago, it was 60. HCG should be going down, not up after miscarriage - in theory.

Then "The doctor" came and first thing she said to me "You are NOT PREGNANT" ....

Oh #$$%#%#$ ... the way she make it sound like I was some kind of "mom-wannabe" mentally challenged freak.

Without looking at my records again. She went on explaining that HCG takes a while to come down and how it halves every 48 hours. Hmmm...
Then I said to her, a month ago it was 60, check my records. Now it is 70?

Again she said "You are NOT PREGNANT" ...

Then she explained that lab machines are different, therefore could be reason for the increase by 10 to 70. Hmmm... Come on. This is after one month! If my blood result is showing 25 or so, I wouldn't even be bothered!

Anyway after much facts ~~arguing~~ discussion, she said I acted 'defensive'.
Well, get turn away often and you'll know how to defend!

At the end, she ordered another beta HCG. She then did an abdominal scan, which was like less than 2 minutes and I asked her if there's anything left in there, she said "nothing". I am very skeptical over her 'scanning' skills.

Plus, she 'fingered' me to check and didn't telling me what it was for!!!!!

I requested for medicine to encourage menstruation and of course, she said that I wait. #@%@$#%##%

So, to see them again on 3/10.

I hate waiting, so, today, I went to see a private OBGYN clinic with my results for a second opinion.
Yup, it is not normal for HCG to stay on after a month of miscarriage.
Should be preferably less than 5.
He, (yes, doctor a 'He') scanned and unlike "The doctor" in Hospital Selayang - he did it thoroughly and detected a 'mass', he said it could be leftover cells.
He tried to remove it but was 'too deep' - he did showed me some white tissues which he managed to reach.

Here I am now with pills to speed-up menstruation and hopefully flushes IT out and some antibiotics.

I am totally pissed with OBGYN's "The doctor" in Hospital Selayang.
It doesn't mean that if it is under GOVERNMENT it should be SUB-STANDARD!!!

I pray that IT (is indeed a leftover cells), flushes out completely, I won't have any complications and can go on heat as soon as possible... hehehehe ......

Gosh, it feels so good to rant!

I Dream of Dead People

2011-08-31T16:54:00.000+08:00

Strange.
Scary.
Goose-bumps.

I've been dreaming of dead people lately.

First, there was this dream of my grandmother and grandauntie (both 'late') trying to open a safe.
Second, dream of my little 'blob' on the screen.
Third, my grandfather's funeral (he was long gone before I was born), with my grandmother and I sort of screw-up some rituals, ended up holding a 'key', which I denied having earlier!!!!!

More goose-bumps.
Pls, some lucky numbers instead!

Stone Cold

2011-08-17T18:03:00.001+08:00

Yesterday.
Stone Cold.
There I was, stoned as the doctor tried her very best to locate my lil' blob.
Soon I realised that 'lil' blob' is gone ... no more little blob.
Both abdominal and internal scan found no sac.

As I absorbed the news, I stoned.
No reaction.
No tears.
I couldn't speak too much for there's a river of tears waiting to burst.

The specialist said to the intern as she took notes, "Complete Miscarriage".

In a way I am prepared for the bad news as I've been bleeding, spotting for a week.
Still, I hoped.
Hopes dashed.

Two miscarriages in 3 months, it gets very emotional wrecking.

Bye bye 'Blob'.

Thankful Thursday : Lucky & His 'buttons'

2011-07-28T10:22:00.000+08:00

Lucky : Onion says one of my "buttons" is missing .... Can you please count for me?

There should be six pink "buttons"!

Lesson of The Day ...

2011-07-19T17:19:00.000+08:00

CATNIP, unattended,

ROOM door, ajar,

ONE CATNIP ADDICT, SpiderMeow,

ONE MESS!

H.E.A.D.A.C.H.E

2011-07-15T11:41:00.007+08:00

Having this bad headache ...

And the postman (or "poslaju'man'") came, while I am having my bath ..

He honked ..

Honked ... Honked ... honked ..

I came out from my shower, opened the bedroom window and 'waved' ..

Hmm ... I forgot, I am totally hmmm ... nevermind.

By the way, not his fault - not many people takes bath at 11.10 am!!!

****

Dear Mr. Postman,

I cannot be held responsible for any nightmares that you may encounter from today onward.

It is just unfortunate that you are 'exposed' to such truth.

Regards, Lupie

****

Wordless Wednesday : Ginger Boy2

2011-07-06T12:55:00.000+08:00

Association of "Not-So-White" Cats

2011-07-05T17:42:00.000+08:00

From left : Manja, Momo, Salem ...

No, no, no ...

Salem, Momo, Manja?

Momo, Manja, Salem?

Manja, Salem, Momo?

If only Darkie is still around ...

Happy Tuesday to ALL!!

P:S: I am feeling much better now compared to my previous post!

{{{ hugs }}} to all!

''Sesame Seed" No More But Barbie's Here!!!

2011-06-21T17:55:00.001+08:00

It's all over...

Blood's negative for pregnancy ...

Doc said 'whatever' level is too low to be pregnant.

I am still alive,

Live goes on,

I must not cry, (anymore)

I'll go play with my Barbie Doll!!

Yes, I am now a proud owner of a very pretty Barbie Doll.

(All thanks to kind, loving Attie & Audrey and their Mama!!)

Their letter is just soooo sweet ...

"Ebery girl should has a Barbie Doll" ...

Summer says, "Hey Barbie! We share the same fur colour!!"

Thank You Attie, Audrey and Mama !

Thank You All my Bloggie Friends !

Miserable Monday Morning

2011-06-20T10:49:00.000+08:00

And ...

I continue to bleed ..

................

"Sesame Seed, Sesame Seed - Are You Still In Here?"

Wordless Wednesday : RM 29.90

2011-06-15T10:47:00.001+08:00

...........................................

Wordless Wednesday : Lucky

2011-06-08T00:01:00.001+08:00

BB : Bootiful Makeover

2011-06-07T13:58:00.000+08:00

BB : I am Bootiful Bootiful ...

.....

BB : Once Upon A Time, I looked like this ....

A Typical Day

2011-06-06T14:50:00.001+08:00

Amazing I am still sane...

Or, maybe not?
I am talking to cats most of the time!!!!

Darkie (Unknown - 1-Jun-11)

2011-06-01T17:49:00.000+08:00

Rest Well Kiki.

You are god-sent Angel,

It's time to go home.

Fly free, fly high.

Words cannot describe my aching heart.

88 Followers!!

2011-05-31T12:10:00.000+08:00

Yay! 88 Followers!

I've decided to print-screen this, just in case if someone 'unfollows' me .. :(

8 is a very auspicious number!

So, 88, is double auspicious!!

Have an auspicious day to all my friends out there!!

Barbie lives forever ...

2011-05-28T19:47:00.004+08:00

When I'm a little (vertically, horizontally ..) girl, I dreamed of having a Barbie doll of my own.
I wanted to be as pretty as Barbie, I wanted to stroke her hair, dress her - I am sick of having cut-out cardboard girls and dressing them with another cut-out 'clothes' as they were FLAT. :)

The only thing separating me and my Barbie then, was the 'price tag' (and of course, my mom too! hehe)

I was a green monster, envious of my cousin sister who has so many Barbie dolls to play with. I get to wear her 'used' clothes and deep inside I've always wished for a pre-loved, free Barbie. Never happened.

Well, that's not what I wanted to talk about.

Not too long ago, I googled for an ex-classmate's name and was somehow directed to this blog with a scanned article of my ex-classmate with a 600 dolls collection and HE, yes he, still looks very much the same!

Okay, again this is not what I wanted to write about, but the 'blogger' - Brendan, who wrote about my ex-classmate - http://ntsocialism.blogspot.com/.

++ It is the blogger who wrote about my ex-classmate who had passed on ..... not my ex-classmate. Sorry for the confusion. I am confused all the time, thus my writings are just as confusing ++

Being nosy as usual, I started moving on to other entries and then realised that Brendan was battling with Chondrosarcome, malignant bone marrow.

What started out as a splitting one-month headache, thought to be a benign brain tumour at first, turned out to be cancerous.

He started his blog, hip, happy and fun. It ended up as a personal medical journal. I admire him for sharing with others his journey. I admire his strength and belief in God.

The only surety in his blog is God, The only certainty is God.

His last entry was July-2009, as he gets ready for a major surgery. Nothing after that.

Now, this comes the weird part as I am typing this, five minutes ago, I googled his real name "Kavern Leng" today is his first 'passing on' Anniversary.

And of all day, today I suddenly decided to write about him!

Spooky... Hmmmm........ Hmmmmm.......

P:S: Title makes no sense ... nevermind!

Who Am I?

2011-05-22T22:11:00.000+08:00

Tortie,

Calico,

Or ..??

Mom : Hehehe ... You are an alien.

Togetherness Thursday

2011-05-19T00:05:00.000+08:00

Yo Bro!

I love You So!

Happy Wesak Day

2011-05-17T11:12:00.000+08:00

Birth,

Nirvana,

Parinirvana,

Of Guatama Buddha

Be Peaceful,

Be Compassionate,

Be Kind,

Let Goodness Prevails.

Blood Test ... again ...

2011-05-11T14:35:00.000+08:00

Thankfully, I met a Type 1 today.

My apologies for failing to elaborate on the existence of the Type 3 nurse, one who pokes, pokes, pokes and can't get the blood out! :)
Even a "doc" recognises the existence of this very special "type".
(P:S: The "doc" who commented is really a "doc"!)

Come Monday, it will be another medical review / follow-up appointment.
My hair is getting thicker (so is my waist ... heheeheee)
My knees are behaving,
I feel 'okay' overall BUT what if my inside is screwed?

Well ... we will know Monday.

P:S: It took me a record-breaking time of 45 minutes going round, round and round before I finally found a nice, cramp, illegal spot to park my car this time!

Blood Test ...

2011-05-09T14:23:00.001+08:00

When it comes to nurses drawing blood, there are two types.

Type 1 who pokes you lighty and draw slowly ... not-so-painful

Type 2 who pokes you deeply and draw very quickly... freaking, !%$@#!% painful.

I met Type 2 today.

Sigh ....

Who will I met on Wednesday, I wonder.

Till Wednesday ... let me end this post with ...

Gold Banana - RM 2.41, taste is priceless ...

Whaaaat????

2011-05-07T09:41:00.000+08:00

Lucky : Mom

Mom : What?

Lucky : Mom

Mom : Whatttt???

Lucky : You really did forget all about IT?

Mom : Whattttttt????

Lucky : You are mean.

Mom : Whaaaaaaattt?

Ooooppsss..

I've forgotten all about Lucky's Gotcha Day!!!

2-May last year, Lucky found us!

And, Lucky connected ME, a socially-impaired Cat Lady with many friends!!

Happy Gotcha Day Lucky !!!

Mr "Do"

2011-05-06T21:37:00.000+08:00

Meet, Mr. Do. & Silvervine Leaves.

Mr. Do : What? Me, high on weeds? Never!

****

Mr. Do is one of the four kittens a mother cat brought to our house.

Their mom has been out of sight for months now.

Mr. Re (with one cloudy eye) has gone missing too.

Cutie, Do and Mi are always trying to trip me on our very small front porch.

Besides them, we have got 3 retired, much seasoned "CATsanova", fighting, screaming their lungs off at feeding time.

Of course, Parsley and Tiger, who have both decided to live outdoor.

Darkie has moved indoor as he is kind of weak for wild.

Pls send purrs for Darkie (aka Kiki)!

****

Summer : Is That Really You, Mommy?

2011-05-05T18:55:00.000+08:00

Mommy : Yes, and that's Lady Gaga on your left.

Writing credits all to Au's Mom.

Photoshop worked very well, I am so pretteee, I am speechless.

Okay, now is time to ... puke.

May is Lupus Awareness Month.

"Someone You Know Has Lupus"

Bad Mr. Cloxacillin

2011-04-22T21:40:00.002+08:00

Bad, bad Mr. Cloxa.

You made my buttock itch like mad at 2 am!

My left ear looked like a steamed lobster.

Guess what?

I am dumping you.

I'm seeing Mr. Erythromycin now.

He is much nicer and caring too.

At least, he is after meal,

Unlike you, before meal.

You are truly a mean, mean Mr. Cloxa.

P:S: Had allergy reaction towards Cloxacillin.

This other doc thinks IT is an infected cyst. IT continue to look red, swollen and ugly.

I feel unpretty.

I am so tempted to hit this 'thing' against the wall, hopefully IT will go away!

(or IT may return very much bigger and stronger!)

Mr. Cloxacillin

2011-04-21T23:37:00.000+08:00

Q$@#%!#^!#$^!#$^#

I went to the doctor today.

For a lump on the left of my forehead that hurts,

And feeling a little feverish,

Ms. Doctor thinks it is a super big ZIT (boils).

Gross.

Mr. Cloxacillin,

2 x 250 mg , every 6 hours for 5 days.

Two dose, 12 hours later,

My left ear is now hot, swollen, red and itchy!!

Brrrrrr... #@%#@%$@$#$#!$

Houseflies In My Tummy : Onion

2011-04-21T00:25:00.000+08:00

Onion : Mommy

Mommy : What my dear?

Onion : I feel like .. there are flies in my tummy when I think of him.

Mommy : Flies?

Onion : Ya mommy, houseflies, the black ones..

Mommy : My dear, you are having a crush.

Onion : Mommy ... Do you think he is thinking of me too?

Double B

2011-04-19T12:00:00.000+08:00

BB - or Double B, Lone Ranger of the Neighbourhood.

Yo, yo ... all you kitties out there,

Yo, tis is yo Double B speaking.

Me Mama been basting me,

With sauce ever so yellow,

For Me own good she say,

Double B can't be mellow,

For being so yellow.

So Double B smack Mama,

Bare-paw'ed',

Let the message be clear,

No messing with Double B!

Pinky, Pinky, Little Finger ...

2011-04-17T18:26:00.002+08:00

I have short pinky fingers, which SUPERstitiously not very auspicious.

To overcome such shortfall, I do try to grow my pinky finger nails super long.

Astrologically speaking, ones who own very short pinky fingers, reaching only halfway through the ring's middle phalanx is someone frustrated, unable to express their skills and can have problem communicating!

(let's not forget, constipated!)

AND, today I read that ...

Apparently, short fifth fingers are frequently noted in those with autoimmune disease!

YIKES!!!!

Especially those with Coeliac or Celiac - gluten-intolerance and autoimmune thyroid problem.

http://www.foodforthebrain.org/download.asp?id_Doc=9

(see slide page 51 & 52)

Now, isn't this cool or what.

Pinky, pinky you rock!

P:S: I need my super pink nail colour!

999

2011-04-05T16:06:00.002+08:00

999

I called '999' for the very first time yesterday.

No, I didn't faint

Nor did Wolfie.

We were driving home after watching "World Invasion".

While going through the 'speed breaker' (aka 'the bump'), a car knocked us from behind.

Guess what?

He was drunk.

Still, he was not apologetic and uttered rubbish.

I was so mad, no way I was going to let him get away.

I called '999' - said a 'drunk' driver knocked our car from behind and I needed to get hold of the police.

I requested they send the police over, after all, this man was drunk.

The 'police-lady-reception' who took my call then said that I report to nearest traffic police station with the car no.

I then said, "Aren't you worried that this man is drunk? He is here, right in front of me, drunk. I thought the police takes drunk driving seriously? I know he has 24 hours to report an accident, by then wouldn't he be all sober? Aren't you worried that he continue to drive under influence and end up in another accident?"

After much persistent, they sent a police car over.

Without a breathalyzer.

Same advice, report to traffic police. They can't test him for alcohol because apparently only traffic police has a breathalyzer.

Anyway, by then his family came and this 'critter' was chauffeured home by his daughter.

Oh well, at least I know '999' works.

Mind you, when I called, they even know my phone line is registered under my hubby's name.

Amazing.

DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

Mancat Monday : SpiderMeow

2011-04-04T18:59:00.000+08:00

Mommmmmmmmyyyyy

There's a fly I need to catch...

Let me out!

Guess Who?

2011-03-27T00:13:00.000+08:00

Summer

Sunshine

Fabulous Friday : Wolfie

2011-03-25T11:06:00.000+08:00

Wolfie : Mommmy .... do you think I look handsome'est' today?

Wolfie wants to post 'best'est' SpiderMeow photo for

Admiral Jia-Jia.

Wolfie wants to make her smile and feel all better!!

To all my wonderful friends :-

Hey, hey, hey - it is Fabulous Friday!!!!

It will be Super "S" soon - Saturday and Sunday!!!

Update : BB's hair is growing and he's eating like a Gremlin!

Photo will follow shortly.

Mancat Monday : Lucky

2011-03-21T21:48:00.000+08:00

Lucky : Now, ain't Lucky cool or what!!!!

See, see, Lucky licking bum bum!

Lucky : Of course, sometimes, you just gotta spit it out when you taste something weird.

Thought I'd update all on Lucky.

He has grown quite a bit, horizontally.

Still quite a fighter, despite a missing paw and tail.

The best thing about Lucky, he comes to me when I call his name.

To all my lovely friends, Happy Monday!!!

Keep the blues away!

Benlysta (Belimumab) : To Treat Lupus

2011-03-11T19:08:00.002+08:00

Yay!
Benlysta (Human Genome Sciences / GlaxoSmithKline), the new breakthrough drug for lupus.
Especially for Lupus.
Approved by FDA to treat lupus!

So, why are all Lupie's' so excited?
Well, this may come shocking, but there are only 3 drugs approved to treat lupus by FDA, namely Asprin (1948), Corticosteriod & Plaquenil (1955) up until now, Benlysta (2011)

Hold your horses though (cats for some of us ...)

Here are two interesting facts on Benlysta :-

Although African American are known to be more predisposed with Lupus, yet, in clinical studies, they have shown not to respond to Benlysta. (How about Asians?).

And, cost of Benlysta ...... drum roll pls .......
Estimated at USD 35,000 per annum , translated into RM 100,000 (a year!!!!!)
Cellcept that I'm taking, costs about RM 15K - 20K a year and I had to step on "many" feets to get it.
Imagine Benlysta, I need to take someone 'hostage'?

How does it work?
Will it cure, induce remission or ... just control (like all the other drugs?).
I don't know.

The price tag is beyond ~~rich~~ reach to me at the moment, but, well, who knows? I might strike a lottery one of these days.

Benlysta will probably take another 5 years before it reaches our, ahem, mighty nation. (Hopefully, no drug recall by then)
Another 10 years for generic?

Sigh ...

Oh well, at least, it is a start ...

Tooth Thursday : Wolfie

2011-03-10T16:57:00.000+08:00

Wolfie : Mommmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyy

Mom : What again ...

Wolfie : My fangs need scaling and polishing. There are bug stains.

Mom : Hmmmmmmm

Tooth Tuesday : Wolfie

2011-03-08T17:50:00.000+08:00

Wolfie : Mommmmmmy!!!

Mom : What? What?

Wolfie : I lost a Tooth!!!

I need prosthetic dental!!!

I am flawless no more!

Mom : At least you still have your fangs!

P:S: Happy Women's Day to all !!!! LadyCats included!

And especially to my Admiral Jia-Jia and her mommy!

Food Friday : I loooooooove Donut

2011-03-04T13:22:00.000+08:00

J.Co Donuts - 24 Minis for RM 17.99 ...

Pure Pleasure.

I looooooove Donut.

Sunshine : I looooooooove plastic bag.

Message from BB : Thank you all for the kind thoughts. Mom's giving me SPA treatment.

I look very 'yellow' at the moment.

Will keep all posted.

Busy for BB ..

2011-03-03T15:04:00.000+08:00

Remember, BB - the lone ranger of the neighbourhood?

He's been playing magic with us.

Now you see me, now you don't.

A week right after his neutering, he went missing.

Soon, he returned but was unable to eat or drink.

Hovering his head over the common water bowl.

He tried to eat, but would seem to choke.

Four days passed and he still wasn't eating.

We then confined and started to force feed him liquid diet via syringe.

After five days of force-feeding and blessing of Bast, he got better.

He started eating, running and ... MISSING again.

A week later, he returned, looking like this.

Yes, he looks like a Gremlin.
He is now caged and we are doing what we can.

Today is ....

2011-03-02T13:55:00.001+08:00

Happy Birthday

There you have it, mold used in making of my "crown" - :)

I've been coronated (? such word exist?) yesterday.

Now, beware, I'll bite to my mighty might if anyone pisses me off!

Mind you, it is metal.

The kind dentist extended a nice discount considering it is my birthday today!!

Thank You! Thank You!

(And apparently, he 'bumped into my blog'!)

Don't worry Doc, I've only good things to blog about your practice!

32T Dental Clinic, Puchong

Awesome Clinic!

Happy Birthday to myself!

Not forgetting, Happy Birthday to :-

And,

Chris Martin, Same day, Same month, Same year!

What went wrong over here?

Tooth Omen

2011-02-23T16:36:00.000+08:00

Bad Dream..

I had a bad dream today.

I hate Tooth Dreams.

In my dream, my temp crown came off with my whole remaining tooth.

Bad ...

Tooth Dream is bad omen.

I totally hate it.

My temp crown is like half an I-Pad inside my mouth.

So, it is oh-so-precious!

Yay or Nay : MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) & Lupus

2011-02-22T17:18:00.002+08:00

I am so freaking frustrated.

I'm a very skeptical person when it comes to complementary medicines.
I've heard horror stories of lupus patient with herbal remedies.
I've avoided them most of the time.

Heck, I even suspected Herbalife as partly responsible for my flare in 2006.
Again, I have to consider the fact that I was under a lot of work stress in 2006.
Over-worked in an incompetent environment!

Anyway, back to my title :- MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) & Lupus.
Why is this unemployed Alice frustrated?

Well, a couple of days ago - I nicely posted on the local chapter of SLE Malaysia FB page wall regarding MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane).

It goes like this :-

*****

Anyone heard or used of MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) ?
I am not a person into supplements but have read some convincing reviews about it. Also, it is listed under "supplements may also help" for SLE in University of Maryland Medical Center.
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/systemic-lupus-000161.htm

(At this point of posting, I've done many internet searches relating to MSM)

*****

They then responded :-

Our doctor says that there is little study on humans to prove or disprove this. He has referred us to the info given at:
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/DSH/msm.html
The bottom line states that no published research studies link MSM to any of the health claims made by its marketers. Sulfur needed in human metabolism comes from dietary protein. MSM supplements probably make little or no contribution to the body's sulfur requirements. Thus there is no good reason to use MSM supplements.

(I did read about it in QUACKWATCH, but it was in 2001.)

*****

I then replied.

The quack watch was in 2001 (done by a Clinical Dietitian), before this study
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16309928 ?

*****

The doctor then replied :-

Yes I did read about this study with regards to osteoarthritis. There has been no study with regards to SLE patients. It is a very small study and even the study suggested that more needs to be explored. The effects need to be replicated and consistent in larger trials to prove its effectiveness.

Although the trial shows promise it was done by individuals in the herbal world and the patients were obviously exploring the herbal practitioners making the study population biased. Having said this, if there is someone with the full paper, please send it to us for scrutiny.

The other thing is, since 2004 there were no more studies published in medical journals. Why? If it was so promising, then one would expect more papers looking into this.

(DUH? Then why quote the QUACKWATCH in the first place! And quoted "Individuals in the herbal world???" And study 'biased'? Why on earth would any lupus patient has full paper of the studies?? How would we know why there are no further papers / research)

*****

I, still trying to discuss further then posted that MSM was mentioned in the local newspaper : http://thestar.com.my/health/story.asp?file=%2F2010%2F10%2F10%2Fhealth%2F7174109&sec=health where it was mentioned that Arthritis Foundation of America recommends using MSM, (I can't find the link though..)

I then posted :-

Thanks - I appreciate the feedback.
I am careful with what I take, even supplement.

I do not defend MSM as I'm not even taking it. Just an open discussion to see if there's anyone with experience

I know MSM is largely marketed overseas for joints issue, and I am looking at it as a supplement for my joint, not SLE.
My knees hurt when going up and down the stairs but x-ray shows nothing, thus no drug prescription.
And, also for my hair. :)

Operative word "supplement".

As mentioned above, I am equally surprised when I found MSM listed in the above website of University of Maryland Medical Center as "supplements may also help" for SLE.

I do not know why there were no human studies after 2004, but there are animal studies for osteo and liver sometime in 2008(?)

http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstract/22/1_MeetingAbstracts/1094.3?maxtoshow&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT&author1=Amiel&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT

http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstract/22/1_MeetingAbstracts/445.8?sid=bcb1464c-dcc7-4676-9cb0-ced345ac44e8

Don't think these are "herbal people" doing research on mice (or rabbits).

*****

Then silence ...

*****

I then submitted a link of MSM - FDA GRAS ..

Also, in 2008 - FDA GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) - http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/GenerallyRecognizedasSafeGRAS/GRASListings/ucm153891.htm

Submission for GRAS - http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fcn/gras_notices/grn000229.pdf

*****

1/2 hour later they replied :-

If it is classified GRAS by FDA for mice & humans, hope it also means that SLE patients can tolerate it. Anyone wants to test it out? : )

(DUH! Mice and Human? I can sense their sarcasm at this point of time! Probably hoping I try it and drop dead!)

*****

Nevermind, End of Discussion, I said

*****

Wouldn't it be more professional not to quote the QUACKWATCH (which was last updated in 2001) and say something like :-

"MSM benefits has not been tested in context of SLE (Lupus), although there are limited studies to show that it may be beneficial towards joints / connective tissues. It will be good to discuss with your doctors and keep your blood works in check should you decide to take this supplement" - Dr. Alice-Wannabe!

To me, MSM is like Vitamin C.
To some, it makes a huge difference, to the other some, probably nothing.

However, to link it to "QUACKWATCH" is simply inappropriate, especially if it is outdated. Having not even considered that it was submitted for GRAS (2008) and listed in University of Maryland Medical Center as "supplement may help" for SLE. (You don't see many supplements being listed!!!).

From QUACKWATCH in 2001, to GRAS 2008, listed in UMMC, it must mean something?

I really need to get hold of Dr. Stanley Jacob's book "The Miracle of MSM".
Not now though - I'm unemployed!

P:S: To all lupus friends who have tried MSM, whether working, worked or not, pls do feel free to leave comments!

Fly Free Sweet Annie

2011-02-20T23:16:00.000+08:00

I've just read of Annie's passing.

I am still shocked.

I have no idea what to write, except to dedicate this post to her.

Thanks to Sammy and Andy's for this beautiful graphic.

Sweet, Sweet Annie,

Our fears,

Are now tears,

Fly above,

Like a little dove,

You will be missed by many,

As Heaven receives Her new Angel.

Freaky Friday : Dental Crown Prep : Drill.... ngeeee...ngeee

2011-02-18T17:15:00.001+08:00

9.50 am .... The Queen sits on the "Dentist Throne"....
Nggeeee...ngeeee.... drill drill... suction....air....ngeee.... ngeee...

11.20 am ... Completed Crown Prep
11.30 am ... Purse certainly felt lighter .... by RM 1,000 !!! (Imagine half an I-Pad inside my mouth!)
11.50 am ... Reached Home
11.53 am .... Meowww...meoww....meowwww.......... (Mommy...we are malnourished!! ....) meow...meow.....meow...
12.00 pm ... Feed "malnourished" ones.. ahem..
12.30 pm ... Ate two very ripe bananas.. me, not the cats.
12.45 pm ... Thup...thup...thup.... headache...
2.00 pm ... ZZZZZZZzzzzz
5.08 pm ... Pressure pain on Temporary Crown.!@!$@Q%!#%

Wordless Wednesday

2011-02-16T13:30:00.000+08:00

Queen Lupie

2011-02-15T19:27:00.000+08:00

With a crown.

I shall bestow upon myself, a title befitting myself - Queen Lupie

(yikes! what sort of English is that?)

Heck, the crown is not even fitted yet!

My soon-to-be-fitted-crown-may-look-like-this.

Hmm ... maybe not that 'gold' ..

Probably 'nickle' ..

Heck, I don't know.

My super huge filling (of my upper left molar) "dropped / chewed / cracked" off yesterday (Happy Valentine's Day!) while I was having a bun! Hmmmm....

I panicked as today is a Public Holiday in Malaysia

(Today's my "Chinese (i.e. Lunar)" Birthday too!)

Still, with the purrs of the kitties indoor and outdoor, I've managed to see a dentist today to resolve my woes, temporary at 32T Dental Clinic. (Dentist in Puchong area)

To put it short, I need a crown, for I'm a Queen with mighty .... small coffer.

I shall revamp the tax structures!!

The people shall pay for my Crown ... muahahahah...

Still,

If only there are tax payers.

Sigh.

Another lupus ranting brought to you by sillylupie.com.

P:S: Not all bad - I was at Hospital Selayang yesterday and the Nephrology doctor wrote "Renal Remission" Yay!!

My medications are now slowly being tapered down to lowest possible maintenance dosage!

Yay!!

And I'm getting a crown soon...

Yay!!

(This is when the Credit Card comes into the picture.)

Long Live the Queen!!

Fitnesse Friday

2011-02-11T00:39:00.000+08:00

Faitnesse Friday ...

Well, too much of CNY goodies is definitely no-good for someone on steroid like me!!!

Time to rectify!!

Lucky thing, Nestle Malaysia has this super promotion .. Buy One Box of Fitnesse Cereal, FOC Nesvita CalciPlus Milk.

Good, I need Calcium to lock into me left knee, which is feeling very 'rusty' lately.

14 days and I will look like Beyonce!! (Yay!)

Ginger : Or more like me perhaps ...?

Mom : Yikes!

Thankful Thursday : Abundance

2011-02-10T00:59:00.001+08:00

Abundance : Steamboat Chinese New Year 2011 Eve Lunch (Brother's place)

Simplicity.

P:S:- I am also thankful that the nurse who took my blood (to fill 8 test tubes!!) did not poke me like a piece of Kobe beef on Monday!

P:SS :- Also thankful that Darkie is showing improvement!

Happy Cabbit (Cat & Rabbit) Year 2011

2011-02-04T18:27:00.000+08:00

Hello all my lovely friends, near and far!!

It is now day 2 of Cabbit Year!!

Here's wishing all a super nice, lovely, happy, wonderful Cabbit Year filled with kindness, wealth, health AND only GOODNESS!!!

Thank you for the friendship that will last for many more cabbit years to come !!!!

Love you all so, so much!!

Lupie, Lucky & Co.

Wordy Wednesday : Eve of CNY 2011

2011-02-02T01:06:00.000+08:00

Oranges signifies "gold", i.e. wealth!

A must have for Chinese New Year!

And this handsome man my friend is God of Prosperity (or Choy San).

I am putting him indoor this year, not letting him out of sight!

Eve of Chinese New Year 2011 !!!

Tummy(s) Tuesday

2011-02-01T13:05:00.000+08:00

Tummy(s) Tuesday!!

Wolfie : I specially dedicate this beautiful tummy shot to my Admiral Jia2.

Summer : zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Have a Terrific Tuesday all my wonderful friends!!!

2 days to Chinese New Year!!!

CMY (Chong Mou Yin / Zhong Wu Yan)

2011-01-31T13:06:00.000+08:00

You may notice Mom labels me as "CMY" - nope, it is not Cyan, Magenta and Key ... (although I have to admit, I'm very colourful..) ..

But,

Hold and Behold...

Hold Longer..

CMY stands for Chong Mou Yin (or Zhong Wu Yan!)

She was an Empress to King Qixuan of the Qi State

Series : The Legend of Lady Chung (1985) and Movie : Wu Yen (2001)

Empress Chong Mou Yin (Zhong Wu Yan) was known for her "unattractive" looks. However, she was intelligent and well-learned! She was made Queen by King Qixuan and his most trusted!!

According to History-Cultural China - Empress Zhong WuYan was described as having " ... thick neck, large fingers, a big nose and a visible larynx. She was also dark skinned with a hunchback, and her voice was unpleasantly loud and harsh.".

(YIKES!! She reminds me of my Mom!)

Togetherness Tuesday

2011-01-25T10:43:00.001+08:00

Meet, Cutie (cream-coloured, siamese-like kitten) with her other siblings, Do Re Mi, neutered last Sunday.

These are the four stray kittens, a mommy cat brought to our front porch.

Their "Mommy" is no where to be seen now.

Sigh!

All neutered at SPCA/DBKL Klinik Kembiri.

Remember it is all about Loving Kindness, be grateful to be able to help.

For one kindness act will lead to another, and world will definitely be a better place.

Thankful Thursday

2011-01-20T02:28:00.000+08:00

I received my first Chinese New Year 2011 card and it came from Kopan Monastery!

Loving Kindness - How meaningful!!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-19T01:17:00.000+08:00

Tummy Tuesday : Wolfie (SpiderMeow)

2011-01-18T09:23:00.001+08:00

Hello all, today's a super Tummy Tuesday for Spider Meow!

As you can see, I can't fit into my Spider Meow "uniform" anymore.

Mom's been procrastinating in getting me a new one.

Until then, I can't perform my usual duties like "eating flies", "digging for worms" and of course, "safeguard the world and universe from harm"

STILL,

I can still send my super-purrs to those who need some.

Especially to :

Annie - http://keas-fur-family.blogspot.com/

Admiral - http://admiral-hestorb.blogspot.com/

Also, not forgetting - Boris - http://blog.lepak.com/

Klinik Kembiri : CMY, BB, Cutie Fixed!

2011-01-16T22:11:00.002+08:00

Healing purrs for speedy recovery requested for 25, 26, 27 & Darkie.

If you are wondering what these numbers are, well, queue numbers at Klinik Kembiri, a low cost neuter clinic for local / mixed breed cats & dogs.

Klinik Kembiri is a joint-effort between DBKL (local municipal) and SPCA Selangor.

Prices for spaying (female) cat is between RM 70 - RM 100.

Male cat castration is RM 50 - RM 80

For more info please visit http://www.spca.org.my/neuter.htm

25, Female, CMY - is a stray kitten I picked up months ago.

Big Girl now.

26, Female, Cutie (Had to think of a name when filling up the form!) is one of the 4 stray kittens that their mommy brought to our porch!

And, 27, BB (another on-the-spot name) Male - neighbourhood stray - a lone ranger, I believe his other siblings didn't make it.

Lastly, some good purrs for Darkie who is unwell at the moment.

(Darkie on his Happy Halloween)

Saturday is for Snoozing : Summer

2011-01-15T11:56:00.000+08:00

Summer says, "Happy Snoozing my Friends! Saturday is a splendid day for snoozes!"

Food Friday : Putu Mayam, Iddiyappam, (String Hoppers)

2011-01-14T00:24:00.000+08:00

Yum, yum, yum.

It is Friday again, and all I can think of is FOOD.

One of my favourite breakfast hangout is place like this, a stall, roadside, sometimes with or without cement flooring, a few tables in the open, little kitties roaming around and can be quite hygienically challenged. Not for the poor in the stomach...

Putu Mayam, or "string hoppers" one of my favourite breakfast item.

In Malay, it is called Putu Mayam.

In Tamil, "Iddiyappam"

Putu Mayam is a South Indian dish, made of rice flour, water with or without coconut milk, squeeze through a special dough into sheets and then steamed.

It looks like 'noodle', commonly served with local brown sugar (gula melaka) and grated coconut.

The combination, sweet, rich, a little salty makes the taste buds go YAHOO!

LOL : Your Meds. Take Them.

2011-01-12T12:00:00.000+08:00

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Your meds. Take them.

just bewayr ob teh sied fx.

This is so-so-so funny.

It is like MY REMINDER for today.

Woke up late - my meds timing all screwed up.

And there I am, at 11.30 am still haven't taken the rest of my "after-meal" meds.

Until,

A Kitty Reminded ME!

Tock Tuesday : Ginger

2011-01-11T18:26:00.000+08:00

Signs that Cats have encroached into the "hooman living area" ...

One normal day, when the "hooman" was feeling vain, thinking she's the most adorable being in the whole household ....

Click, click ....

Muahahah - Ginger my Man!

You do rock, tock wise!

Mancat Monday : Wolfie or Manja?

2011-01-10T18:05:00.001+08:00

Manja & Wolfie : Hey, hey, hey! It's Mancat Monday - let's get sexy!!! Like Us!!

Wolfie : Go Away! It is MY Mancat Monday! - You get PMS like mom.

Manja : IT IS MY MANCAT Monday!

Wolfie & Manja : Mom!!!!!!!!

Food Friday : Claypot Chicken Rice

2011-01-07T02:44:00.000+08:00

Today's Friday!

It's Food Friday!

Forget about Calories,

Unbutton your skirt / pants and eat away!

Burp!

Claypot Chicken Rice.

A popular dish in Malaysia (and several Asian countries).

It is rice in claypot cooked over charcoal stove with pieces of marinated chicken, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper and Chinese rice wine.

Commonly served with thin slices of Chinese sausages (added last) and also salted fish.

Yummy, yum, yum.

Wordy Wednesday : The Fine is Mine!

2011-01-05T01:34:00.000+08:00

The Fine is Mine!

Lesson learnt, DO NOT illegal park during lunch time.

Rabbit, Rabbit

2011-01-02T01:14:00.000+08:00

Do you know that "rabbit, rabbit" are magical words?

"The most common modern version states that a person should say "rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit", "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit", "rabbit, rabbit" or simply "white rabbits" upon waking on the first day of each new month, and on doing so will receive good luck for the duration of that month." - taken from Wikipedia (not 'leaks')

(Oh darn! I missed it yesterday - imagine if I were to say "rabbit, rabbit" upon waking on the first day of new year! I'll be super lucky for 2011!)

I am sure by now everyone is aware of the "animal" discrepancy between the Chinese and Vietnamese Calender next lunar year. (starts on 3-Feb-2011)
Chinese says it is Rabbit, Vietnamese says it is Cat.

Well, one Vietnamese professor argued that "rabbit" originates from Europe and was brought into China by Europeans, so, no way a "rabbit" could have participated in Buddha's race. (?)

But I thought Cat originated from Egypt?

This argument could go on till cows come home. (Where are cows from?)

Anyway,

Cat or Rabbit - Lunar New Year 2011 will be super fluffy, cute and adorable!

Farting Friday : 4 hours 43 minutes to 2011

2010-12-31T19:23:00.002+08:00

I guess it will be possible for me to fart all the way to 2011.

Medicines suxs big time.

Especially if it gives you wind problem!

4 hours 43 minutes to 2011

By the way, do you know that "Kiritimati" is in her first hour of 2011?

(Kiritimati = Christmas Island)

Happy New Year Christmas Island!

And,

To all my lovely friends ... Here's wishing all "A SUPER NEW YEAR 2011"

All healthy, happy, wealthy and full of love!!

May all good dreams come true!

Thankful Thursday : 1 day 13 hours to 2011

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Wooo Hooo .... 1 day 13 hours to 2011

A Wounded Soldier meets A Wounded Lupie.

Lucky meets Lupie.

Today, we would like to express how thankful we are for all the support, love and kindness received from near and far, crossing oceans, continents, wifi or wired ...

We are indeed thankful.

Lucky, the wounded soldier (now 'retired') taught me that at life darkest moments.

Don't give up.

Wounded Wednesday : 2 days 8 hours to 2011

2010-12-29T15:39:00.000+08:00

This Lupie is wounded.

Feb-2010 - Lupus Nephritis (means "Kidneys" dude!)

2 days 8 hours to 2011

2011 Year of the Rabbit or Cat?

2010-12-29T01:03:00.004+08:00

2011 Chinese New Year starts a little early next year, i.e 3-Feb-2011.

Next year, it is the year of the RABBIT.

However,

According to Vietnamese Horoscope, 2011 is the Year of the Cat.

So, meaning in 2011, the Chinese will usher in the year of the rabbit but for the Vietnamese it is the CAT!

(Shhh ... knowing that we are out-numbered by the "cat-kind", we are keeping very quiet!)

Thoughtful Tuesday : 3 days 14 hours to 2011

2010-12-28T09:56:00.000+08:00

Thoughtful Tuesday indeed.

Though I don't celebrate Christmas,

Still, the Thoughtfulness that came along these cards,

Make me sing in me heart,

2010 wasn't great,

But, these cards gave me reason to smile.

3 days 14 hours to 2011

Mancat Monday : Salem

2010-12-27T01:08:00.000+08:00

Look into my green, green eyes...

Repeat after me ..

"I will send Salem 5 packets of Temptations"

Again,

"I will send Salem 5 packets of Temptations"

Love, Salem, the Scaredy Cat Sr.

Merry Christmas - Meow, Meow, Meow!!

2010-12-25T23:24:00.000+08:00

Here's wishing all great, wonderful friends, far and near a very Merry Christmas!!!

From all of us here with love.

Thankful Thursday : Wolfie

2010-12-23T14:39:00.000+08:00

Sometimes ...

Super-Hero (i.e. SpiderMeow) itches too ...

Wolfie : Mom, left .... left mom, a little right ...

Yeah, that's it!

(Thank goodness for "fingers"!)

P:S: Mom's job just ended yesterday! :) She's now all ours!

Patty-Cake

2010-12-19T19:23:00.000+08:00

Check this out.

It is super-funny on a gloomy Sunday like this, when my tummy's upset with medications!

Yay!!!! .... Oh...

2010-12-19T17:01:00.000+08:00

Mom : Precious, check this out!!!!!

Precious's' : What mom? What ????

Mom : Talah .....

Precious's' : Ooooooohhhhhh weeds!!!!

Mom : Told ya that I'm not hopeless!!

Lucky : Hmmm.... how do we tell her?

CMY : I dunno, you tell her?

That this :

Does not equal "Gardening"!

Mom : Oh... no?

Hmmm.....