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Happy Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year begins tomorrow, 16th February and 2018 will be the year of the dog. As you know, the dog is a symbol of loyalty, honesty and faithfulness.  Besides, if you spell ‘dog’ backwards, it becomes ‘god’.   
This new year, I’m reminded of the lessons learned from our slobbering pets.
Lesson #1:   The joy of living in the now
Dogs do not think about yesterday nor do they worry about what’s going to happen tomorrow. They live in the now.
Lesson #2:  There is always time for playtime
Dogs understood the importance of playtime for healthy mind, body and soul.
Lesson #3:   In life, we sometimes messed up
It’s okay to mess up.  Just shake it off, clean yourself up and move on.
Lesson #4:   Dig deeper
Dogs are persistent when it comes to digging for their buried bone/treasure.  Sometimes, we need to persevere and dig deeper to reach our goals.
Lesson #5:   Loyalty stills counts
Canines are loyal to their humans and animal friends due to their patience and selflessness.
Lesson #6:   Give unconditional love and expect nothing in return
Dogs love their humans and animal friends unconditionally because they are sincere,  non-judgmental and they do not hold grudges.

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Love is a bee-utiful thing!

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Will you bee my valentine?

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Let’s hang out together!

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Owl always love you.

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Love you like no otter.

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Tweethearts forever!

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Quote of the day – Kristin Armstrong

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When we focus on our gratitude,
the tide of disappointment goes out
and the tide of love rushes in.”
– Kristin Armstrong

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Quote of the day – NBC

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“It’s time to focus on what truly matters.”

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Quote of the day – Denise Chavez

Waiting is the most exquisitely painful part of loving someone.
– Denise Chavez

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Hello Dad…

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Hello Dad,
today is January 7th
the same date seventeen years ago
at the wee hour of the morning
when I held you in my arms as you
struggled and breathe your last.
The last time Mom and I visited you
at the cemetery was quite some time ago
Not that we have forgotten you but
we believe your spirit dwells
in our hearts and not at the place
where we laid you to rest.
I’m glad I visited you today, Dad
I believe you were at the cemetery too.
I found peace within as I reminisce on the
lessons learned after your passing…
Life is too short to be grumpy
There’s hope in the midst of adversity.
Our success or failures does not
define who we are.
Life is about being joyful.
And there’s joy…
in being yourself
in giving & sharing
in the midst of pain and suffering,
May we find the strength
to let go of our past…
the years of pain and difficulties that
we had somehow survived and have made
 us more compassionate and resilient.
May our hearts be filled with
love, joy and  peace
as we continue to live
joyfully in the moment.

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Happy Mew Year, Folks!

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Hi there,
I hope you’re feline great
as we come to our final journey in 2017.
This is the mewment to look forward
to a brand new year filled with
endless pawsibilities and opportunities.

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Remember…

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you matter;
you’re beautiful;
staying pawsitive is a choice;
nothing is impawsible;

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May you…
climb every mountain,

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follow every rainbow,

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and may you find your pot of gold!

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May your mew year be clawesome and meownificient
overflowing with love, joy, peace and laughter!

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Remembering my aunt

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Hello Aunt Ying

I can’t believe it’s been a year since you left us.

I thought about you often after your passing.

And you even appear in my dream twice.

I’m glad you’re now free and at peace,

re-united again with grandma, uncle PW, and my dad.

I believe they were there to welcome you with open arms.

Only when I was in my 20s and started working

that I got to know you better.

 You seemed stern and strict to us when we were young.

But the truth was you were kind, understanding and witty.

And you were the aunt who would call me occasionally

to see how I was doing and for that I thank you.

Today, I want to remember

… your beautiful smile

… your warm hug

…your caring heart

…your love for gardening,

and your beautiful garden.

Also to  let you know that

you’re in our thoughts today and

we believe your spirit still lives among us.

Memories of you will continue

to linger in our hearts and

 we will always miss you.

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Meowy Christmas, everyone!

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My Christmas purrrayer…
Dear Lord,
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Please send sunshine and smiles to all those grumpy faces;

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May those who feel cold, weak or lonely find strength and comfort;

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And may we stay united, be at peace and love one another!

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AMeWn!

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Voice In The Mist
The time draws near the birth of Christ:
The moon is hid; the night is still;
The Christmas bells from hill to hill
Answer each other in the mist.
Four voices of four hamlets round,
From far and near, on mead and moor,
Swell out and fail, as if a door
Were shut between me and the sound:
Each voice four changes on the wind,
That now dilate, and now decrease,
Peace and goodwill, goodwill and peace,
Peace and goodwill, to all mankind.
– Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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Ignite the fire within us and
let our inner light glow

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just like the amazing fireflies.

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And together we can light up the world!

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