Lupus Walk 2008

The 2008 2nd annual Lupus Walk was held in LA's Exposition Park. My team consisted of Linda, Ian, Kumi (unable to make it to the walk today), Java, and me. It was a nice day for a walk and we planned on walking the full 3 miles, but ended up cutting only to two miles since Java was pooped out - you would be too if you carried a big load like he did. Java was a real trooper carrying his and mommy's snacks and water, also mommy's wallet and cell phone. Of course he also got to rest when we stopped for pictures :).

Thank you team for your fund raising efforts and contributions! Thanks to all the supported us and donated to the cause for Lupus!

Happy Birthday Java

Java turns SIX years old today! He has been a great companion the past few years and since he did not get a party last year, I thought it fit to at least have a small get together at a park this year. It will be a belated celebration since his mommy has tons of homework this week ;)

Happy Birthday Java!!!!

More on the party to come.

Rude Awakening

So pet owners, how do your pets wake you up? A little purring? Barking? Whining? Face licking? Java used to do all of the above, except for the purring of course. However, I have been harder and harder to wake up lately, the Nyquil the past few nights is certainly keeping me in my deep sleep. Java's barking and whining are just distant sounds like my alarm clock - easily ignored. He is not allowed to jump on the bed anymore and so a lick in the face is out of the question. His new-found way to wake up his mommy is nothing short of annoying. Not at all sweet or thoughtful; but, a complete single-minded way to say "wake up mommy! I need to pee!"

How does he wake me up nowadays? Well, he rams his massive 100 pound body right into my mattress! The entire bed shakes as if there was an earthquake! I don't know how he does is exactly, head on or by his side, but it gives me a headache every morning! Stop it Java! You're bugging your mama! I'm up! I'm up!

SQUISHED!

I have no particular interest in mosquitoes; I simply have not seen one in a while.

This particular mosquito was on my bedroom wall. Just there, looking huge and ready to draw blood.

It did not even flinch when I took it's picture. I thought, maybe he's too full to fly away.

"He did not bite me..."

I look around...

[GASP] JAVA!

How dare this mosquito feed on my precious!

Anger infused me. Curiosity was instantly replaced with the desire for vengeance.

The result...

A squished mosquito.










What does PETA have to say about that?


Eh, I can justify my kill as saving the lives of potential avian flu victims.

Java's 5th Birthday

It's Java's birthday today! Today is nothing compared to last year...

There's no party, there's no celebration, there's no cake :( Mommy is broke!

But by golly! There will be treats!

Happy Birthday Java!