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Yashi’s Birthday
By Jacklyn | April 1, 2007
1st April! April Fool Day? To me, it has another meaning. Its my baby Yashis birthday! And you know something… he loves cake! Yashi is 9 yrs old now, which most of my friends will call him Ah Pek as they deemed him as 63 (9×7) yrs old. Well, whichever his age, he is always the best companion I can have. His birthday present? One whole hour of play in the garden and of course, his birthday cake!
Do you own a pet? Youll understand how much joy and love they can give to us. In fact, a survey done in USA has shown that people that owns pets lives healthier and longer as their percentage of having cardio-vascular related diseases is much lower. Cool ya? Pets also contribute to our well being!
Few years back, I saw a very big poster of a Golden Retriever at Mt Pleasant Animal Hospital with big words that states: “To you, he is your pet, To him, you are his Everything!” Isnt that true? Dogs are one of the most royal (and focused) species around in the world.
At that point of time, it really sets me thinking about my life. We want so much things in life – money, house, car, status, fame, power, and so often we lost focus on the most important area that support us like our health, our family, our love ones, our deep down Values in our heart, and even our spiritual needs.
Since then, I started to prioritize my time and energy to what is dearest to me while achieving the final outcome I want in my life. Im always guided by this quote: Success is a journey, not a destination. Isnt it great to feel being successful everyday?! You bet! Its a choice we can take to feel good and dynamic thus yielding great results. Experience it yourself and share it with us here. My trick? To me, every little contribution I made and every little improvement I have today compared to yesterday is a daily success
Thats it for today. If youve been fooled today, Happy April Fool Day!
Topics: General, Healthy Lifestyle, Personal Life | 16 Comments »
April 1st, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Nice to have a pet and a companion to keep us company through our days and night. I think human beings are made to relate to other living things, and we should treasure them too. For me, my 3.5 year old son Ethan is enough to occupy most of my discretionary time after work!
April 2nd, 2007 at 12:58 am
I cannot believe the coincidence. Guess what? Yup, I’m an April Fool’s Boy. I’m born on April 1st. And it’s also my 21st this year!
Very interesting blog here, I’m also a fan of Personal Development myself. Hope to learn more from each other. Keep it up!
April 2nd, 2007 at 2:10 am
Hey Walter, happy to hear that you have passion for other living animals too. I can understand how much time and attention you have to devote to cute little Ethan. As a father, I guess watching and being with him growing up is the greatest joy you can have! Enjoy it…
April 2nd, 2007 at 2:21 am
Happy belated 21st birthday Desmond! You are now legally an adult. Feel great? Why not share your feelings with us…
I’ve read your blog (it’s great!)and truly, we have the same passion on Personal Development and Empowerment. Ya, we shall learn from each other and share more empowering resources!
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:23 am
Hi Jacklyn
I used to have a dog too, a silky terrier. I was so sad when she passed away. I had her for 13 years and she was really old! But i did enjoyed the best time of my life having a dog cos she’s quite human-like in a way. it’s strange how an animal can touch us in many different ways. :)
April 2nd, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Hey Connie, I can feel your sadness upon the lost of your pet. I lost my first pet (a white rabbit) to old age 15 yrs ago. I can still remember vividly her look and the joy we shared together untill now..
Can you recognize that Yashi is also a silky terrier? I cut his hair so short that most people cannot identify his breed. His handsome long ‘hairstyle’ is just too much for his mummy (me!) to bathe him almost everyday as he keep peeing onto his own hair! Ha..may be I should train him to lift his legs up 180 degrees to pee…
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Thank you for your kind comments!
I am a pet lover too. I like rodents haha… I used to have hamsters and a Chinchilla. I find them extremely cute haha especially when they run around… miss the times.
Not much knowledge about dogs though.
Keep up the good work with the site!
April 3rd, 2007 at 8:47 am
Thanks Desmond! It’s great to hear your sharings. I always believe that animal lovers are all very kind in nature.Â
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:04 am
*HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YASHI* although is abit late but in life certain thing is better late than never, for example new knowledge, friendship,achievement and many others,in the sametime we need to let go those things which is useless and stopping us to move forward.this words are always inspiring both of us.
Love you n Yashi(miss Yashi cause it been long time never see him)may God Bless you.
April 3rd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Hope it’s not too late to send my best wishes to Yashi… “Happy Belated Birthday, Yashi :)”.
Cheers,
WL
April 3rd, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Happy Birthday Yashi!
‘Thanks’ for barking at me at your place that day! hohohohoho…. :D
Cheers,
Ming Chern
April 3rd, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Whow! Yashi is so blessed to have all your wishes. He is extremely happy since his birthday till now (keep hopping and running around!). Guess that’s his way of expressing ‘Thanks’ to you guys here…
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:25 pm
Hey… looks like a pet community here. Bring your dogs along next time… hehe.
April 9th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Hi Jacklyn,
Here’s my belated birthday wishes to Yashi.
Live long Yashi! =)
ryan
PS: Thanks for emanating all the positive energies to everyone throughout the coaching days :D
April 10th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Hi Yashi,
Woof, Woof, happy belated birthday wishes to you. Got to read this blog only today and come to know of your birthday. You are lucky…you must have attracted the right owner as you have not exercise your choice!
Live long and healthy…
Henry
August 11th, 2007 at 2:26 am
Hi jacklynker, you have a very lovable family member there. Very belated birthday to Yashi. Did you bring Yashi for a cover-looks photoshoot? I think I should bring my 2 dogs for a photoshoot as well.