- Utang na loob - I'm actually happy by turning down peeps who asked for my help not that I'm a powertripping selfish dude but rather I don't want anybody to owe me anything and I don't wanna holla at em when the time comes that I need a club gig.
- MC and voice talent - Ok I admit I'm not the best and I'm still a rookie but when opportunity knocks you grab it. A hidden talent that I unlocked. So thanks to all the companies and events who believed in my talent.
- Events over clubbing - I had fewer clubs gig this year but then opportunity knocked again with private parties, debut, wedding, corporate events and christmas parties. Thank you for requesting Party Rock Anthem instead of Here comes the bride. And yes Bubble Butt and Don't drop that thun thun is the anthem during debuts.
- I wore skinny jeans- Yes you heard it right. From a size 36 waist line down to size 32. Much to the fact that I was 198 lbs and now 165 lbs. No rice diet werks!
- Throwback - The way I gauge my life is where was I last year and where I am now. Indeed there were lotsa first times. Last year t'was my first time to get a credit card and I was finally able to buy a condominium unit. This is year t'was my first time to buy a brand spanking latest iPhone model and to kick up the like a bawse....t'was a data plan! I consider these as my achievements considering that I work as a freelancer. So y'all those saying that this job ain't stable...I give you my middle finger salute.
- Burn bridges to make room for new positive friends - I made a rule of thumb that if a so-called friend did not reply within a month for "busy" reasons then I delete em. Why? That only means you cannot manage your time and besides work your work is an 8 hour job not 24/7. So get a life and quit yer job.
- Better be hated for who you are than be loved for what you are not - We've all heard this before lotsa times. In my case, I had to walk the path of Uichiha Itachi. Be the villain in order to protect the village.
Monday, December 30, 2013
New Year's Echos
2014 is within our grasp and errbody is either heading back to the gym or making new year's resolution. I won't do both. I already got a sled pulling dog that acts as my workout buddy and I won't change but rather I will improve. Why change and make resolution that towards the end of next year you ponder anyare? Let's be objective and realistic by starting off with what made my year, where i am now and where I will be. As Heisenberg said let's start with the "Bulletpoints".
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Stuff that made yer childhood awesome
Ok I will reveal to y'all that I grew up in the 80's and 90's. New wave ruled the radio with what-the-hell -were-you-thinking hairspray styles and the 90's saw the emergence of Boy London, Doc Martens and Cross Colors. Not to mention the conyo kids who make tambay in Robinson's Galleria and Glorietta 4 with their Polo Sport Ralph Lauren from head to food. Saturday morning cartoons on RPN 9 started with My Little Pony, Revenge of the Gobots, The Real Ghostbusters and Sundays were with Transformers, GI Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Takeshi's Castle, Bioman, Maskman and Shaider. And yes everybody's crush was Annie-kita-panty. Now as I look to my kid, i dunno how can I make his growing up years awesome. Especially with the technology and the wonders & pain of having the Internet and iPad, kids nowadays go out and play in the streets. I grew up in an exclusive so I dunno how you gonna measure up one's kulit factor. So I made a list on how things were before Facebook became a household name.
- Pinapatong mo ang bato sa watusi taz sabay tapak paikot. INTENSE!!!
- Astig ka kapag madami kang alam na tricks sa rubberband. Hello double star.
- Pagandahan kayo ng pencil case at dun mo nilalagay ang kisses na binabalot mo sa bulak at alcohol para manganak.
- Nilalagyan mo ng thumb tacks upuan ng classmate mo after nya mag-recite.
- Tinawag nyo ng selfish ang kaklase and nagpasa ng project dahil buong section di alam na may projection pala.
- Di pa uso Iron Man nun pero ang chemistry teacher namin kamukha ni Tony Stark kaya kpag may project na famous scientists ay drawing ng mukha nya lahat. (92 grade ko!)
- May nagsuntukan dahil sa moonbits.
Friday, March 29, 2013
What dogs can teach us
Sometimes i wanna blog things as they are and as they happen in my life. Spontaneous as it can be but i'd want to be cautious since I don't lead a glamorous life but instead I have a intense filled family that I don't wanna expose to the world. So i'd like to be objective as possible.
Since the holy week is upon us, I'd like to have version 2.0 of myself wherein I'd improve in everything that I do and a huge task is to make people look at me in a different light. You see i grew up in a VERY VERY CONSERVATIVE FAMILY especially for me who's an only child of a single parent. Sometimes I wanna feel how it's like to have a loving family. A family that you can trust, open your problems and share your happiness. I'd like to be goofy and carefree under the sun coz my family will always be there for me. I wanna feel how it's like to be protected from harm and to be served my best interests. To be acknowledged of my achievements and downplay failures. To be given a chance to speak up rather than shut up. To look forward tomorrow and not digress & live in the past. To use someone's experience as a motivational tool for success. I've read before that people who discourage you to follow your dreams are those who abandoned theirs but I say people who push you into another direction want you to fulfill their dreams that they never tried to accomplish. People have the fight or flight syndrome well in my case i've been doing both. Fight in the sense make people believe in me and what I can do. To put their faith in me that I will be successful in everything that I do and I hope one day the family accepts and embraces my job as a DJ. Too much drama, stress, tension and negativity pulls me down and I would like to have a family that picks you up and not kick you when you're down. And for the past 4 years, I've been flight-ing. I would like to have a fun filled lunch everyday and a family day sunday. Yet i end up on a flight every sunday I'd be out on a dogwalk instead of spending it with family. Truth hurts but that's the tragedy reality. I want my happiness to be also their happiness and not be shared of miseries. I would like positivity that in every problem there's a solution. Whatever happens tomorrow is what we do today and if keep hurting each other in the past, nothing is accomplished. Everybody gets hurt, nobody wins. There is still hope for humans and they need not to look far for answers. All they have to do is look at my dog.
Since the holy week is upon us, I'd like to have version 2.0 of myself wherein I'd improve in everything that I do and a huge task is to make people look at me in a different light. You see i grew up in a VERY VERY CONSERVATIVE FAMILY especially for me who's an only child of a single parent. Sometimes I wanna feel how it's like to have a loving family. A family that you can trust, open your problems and share your happiness. I'd like to be goofy and carefree under the sun coz my family will always be there for me. I wanna feel how it's like to be protected from harm and to be served my best interests. To be acknowledged of my achievements and downplay failures. To be given a chance to speak up rather than shut up. To look forward tomorrow and not digress & live in the past. To use someone's experience as a motivational tool for success. I've read before that people who discourage you to follow your dreams are those who abandoned theirs but I say people who push you into another direction want you to fulfill their dreams that they never tried to accomplish. People have the fight or flight syndrome well in my case i've been doing both. Fight in the sense make people believe in me and what I can do. To put their faith in me that I will be successful in everything that I do and I hope one day the family accepts and embraces my job as a DJ. Too much drama, stress, tension and negativity pulls me down and I would like to have a family that picks you up and not kick you when you're down. And for the past 4 years, I've been flight-ing. I would like to have a fun filled lunch everyday and a family day sunday. Yet i end up on a flight every sunday I'd be out on a dogwalk instead of spending it with family. Truth hurts but that's the tragedy reality. I want my happiness to be also their happiness and not be shared of miseries. I would like positivity that in every problem there's a solution. Whatever happens tomorrow is what we do today and if keep hurting each other in the past, nothing is accomplished. Everybody gets hurt, nobody wins. There is still hope for humans and they need not to look far for answers. All they have to do is look at my dog.
- Dogs live in the now. So live life today and forget the past. Always look forward to a beautiful future. Stop judging people just because they didn't follow your footsteps or made his own path.
- A dog is the only thing in this world that loves you more than they love themselves. Give unconditional love to your family. No but's and if's. Take the first step towards change and see how immediate the results are. Words if not used properly can cause pain and confrontations. Remember that it takes only one hurtful word for a person to have one year of misery.
- Love, love and love. Sure it's an everyday chore to clean up poop, walk and feeding but I never complained of it. If you love a person, take him/her for who he is. Stop complaining on what he has done throughout the years. It's not healthy for both of you and chances are you'd end up having a strained relationship.
- There is no evil dog, only a bad owner. Same goes to humans, there is no evil child only a bad parent. Discipline is only good when it's done the right way. A person pursuing a career other than socially acceptable professions such as being a doctor, lawyer or businessman can automatically be labeled as rebel. Remember that your children have minds of their own. Stop feeding your ego by thinking what others might think of your kids. Be proud of your kids no matter what. They might do things differently than you but that does not mean they're foregoing the road that leads to greatness.
- A dog is always happy to see you when you get home. Learn from that mantra. Stop asking where they've been or what've done. It only shows you don't trust them and their judgment from what's right and wrong at all. Even as parents, you still need to befriend your child.
- A dog doesn't care of you're rich or poor. Money is all about status. Sure it's nice to save up for the rainy days or buy the finer things in life but we often work so hard that we lose time for family. One of the reasons I love my job is the free time that I have with my kid. I don't care how much I earn, yes we have bills to pay and it's forever there but if we lose track of our child as they grow up, you can never go back to the time when he had his first teeth or had his graduation and even have his own family.
- Positivity is the key. You can teach your dogs lotsa tricks but it's how your reinforce their behavior that counts most. After a trick you can give them treats of punish them when they don't follow. We all experience that in life especially when getting a job and following what the family wants. Such that when we don't follow them, you'd be automatically labeled as a rebel. I really hate the emotionally blackmail aspect of it all. To make things worst, it's their so-called friends that they are always eager to please ends you suffering more. When the kapitbahay asks my family where i work or what i do for living, almost instantly expect a fight mode session in the household simply because they couldn't answer their pseudo friend's inquiry.
- Dogs only bite when provoked or threatened. Human too, we bite by fighting back especially when something hurtful and untrue is said against us. More often than not, people talk first and put up assumptions to their heads. When they get mad of course I'd reach. Bad move. coz that will infuriate them further. But just think instead of getting mad on why people react that way they do, why don't you ask yourself if you threw the first jab.
A person doesn't need to think or act like a dog coz that would be stupid and crazy at the same time. Just think on the good lessons that everyday life offers us. Just like what I've read before, Worrying is a waste of time as it keeps you busy by accomplishing nothing.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Why do Pinoys always Instagram their food?
You'd definitely know it's lunch or dinner time the moment your wall fills up with people posting their food. Instagram and food is love and hate relationship. While Americans have steak & fries as breakfast, we have our counterpart with good ole' tapsilog. Yet rarely we see them posting their food on an everyday basis as opposed to some of us. I must admit that at time I'd like to post my food for various reasons such as me having it for the first time, it's one of my favorite food or places to go to, massive and it's helluva expensive. But then again i'd stop myself coz' I don't wanna be "nang-iinggit". People are people and they may be posting their food for other reasons but still it's better to share it with a friend than online. And yes don't eat that banana with mad stares at another person. So what does qualify to be food porn worthy? Here is my list:
1. SIZE. The average height of a Filipino is 5'6" and the average Filipina is 5'3 and a half with that in mind our staple food is rice. So if you can gobble down any food a la Epic Meal time without rice then be my guest post all that you can. While you're at it, beat the challenges of Zark's jawbreaker and Ristra's Jumbo Burrito.
2. COST. If you're having a fillet minion for breakfast, truffle mushrooms for lunch and foie gras for dinner then by all means yes. But if you're posting that Magnum altogether with that wrapper and stick then shut up eat your ice cream before it melts. There's a thin line between ballin' and being a social climber. And yes posting your Starbucks frappe with your name on it with the so-called stolen shot is one big epic fail.
3. BALIKBAYAN. If you're missing that home cooked meal that your mom used to make or simply craving for a Jollibee chickenjoy then it's pretty understandable why you have the urge to post a photo. Most pinoy tourists post their food and it's justifiable why.
4. PROMOTIONS. The best thing about social media is that folks like me working for a food biz such as restaurants, bars and superclubs gets to advertise for free. The best thing is your facebook friends is your target market. One of the best bar chows I tried is Excess Superclub's panga ng tuna and Izumi Sake Bar's Soy Chicken burger on rice with mushrooms in japanese curry.
5. FIRST TIME COOK. The most exciting part of cooking is when you go to the palengke or supermarket to buy all the ingredients. Next is prepping a complicated dish like kare-kare or kambing papaitan. So please spare us the chicken adobo and worst yet that tuyo or lucky me pancit canton.
6. MAD KITCHEN SCIENTIST. If you're like me and Iks who loves to experiment with food then by all means post galore! It can be that leftover that you repaired or a food combination like my kaldereta spaghetti or Iks' bacon log madness.
7. EXPERIENCE. Nothing beats eating out with family or friends especially when it's your first time to be there. Yes you may post those Al Capone doughnuts. Once is ok, twice is fine but thrice is exxageration. It's only here in the P.I. that J. Co is overhyped with super long lines and most recently that In N Out Burger.
8. YOU GOT SERVED. Aside from size, what makes a food pic worthy is the quantity that you consume. Viking's and Buffet 101 is buffet heaven. Better yet head out to Dampa sa Cubao as they have paluto after you scout the market's fresh seafoods. Buttered Garlic Shrimp is a best seller,
9. GOOD BANG FOR THE BUCK. Not all tapsilog are made the same. Paying a higher priced food doesn't make it better tasting. Who the hell would say no to a girl when she asks you to have SEx? Sinangag Express!!! Need i explain more?
10. 7,107 ISLANDS. Hide tide or low tide it doesn't matter. Every region has a version of a certain dish. Bacolod's chicken inasal, Batangas Bulalo and Vigan longganisa are just to name a few. But if you're like me who's stuck in the metro then you need not to go further as you can go to R & J's Bulalohan and JT's Manukan owned by Joel Torre himself has the best tasting chicken inasal compared to the commercial ones.
11. HOLE IN THE WALL. Food spots near your house or a spot the you would go out of your way just to eat there. Places where not everybody knows yet you have to be in the loop to know. Kanto Breakfast and Chekwa are the hole in the wall spots with their specialty of bacon and sizzling steak respectively.
1. SIZE. The average height of a Filipino is 5'6" and the average Filipina is 5'3 and a half with that in mind our staple food is rice. So if you can gobble down any food a la Epic Meal time without rice then be my guest post all that you can. While you're at it, beat the challenges of Zark's jawbreaker and Ristra's Jumbo Burrito.
2. COST. If you're having a fillet minion for breakfast, truffle mushrooms for lunch and foie gras for dinner then by all means yes. But if you're posting that Magnum altogether with that wrapper and stick then shut up eat your ice cream before it melts. There's a thin line between ballin' and being a social climber. And yes posting your Starbucks frappe with your name on it with the so-called stolen shot is one big epic fail.
3. BALIKBAYAN. If you're missing that home cooked meal that your mom used to make or simply craving for a Jollibee chickenjoy then it's pretty understandable why you have the urge to post a photo. Most pinoy tourists post their food and it's justifiable why.
4. PROMOTIONS. The best thing about social media is that folks like me working for a food biz such as restaurants, bars and superclubs gets to advertise for free. The best thing is your facebook friends is your target market. One of the best bar chows I tried is Excess Superclub's panga ng tuna and Izumi Sake Bar's Soy Chicken burger on rice with mushrooms in japanese curry.
5. FIRST TIME COOK. The most exciting part of cooking is when you go to the palengke or supermarket to buy all the ingredients. Next is prepping a complicated dish like kare-kare or kambing papaitan. So please spare us the chicken adobo and worst yet that tuyo or lucky me pancit canton.
6. MAD KITCHEN SCIENTIST. If you're like me and Iks who loves to experiment with food then by all means post galore! It can be that leftover that you repaired or a food combination like my kaldereta spaghetti or Iks' bacon log madness.
7. EXPERIENCE. Nothing beats eating out with family or friends especially when it's your first time to be there. Yes you may post those Al Capone doughnuts. Once is ok, twice is fine but thrice is exxageration. It's only here in the P.I. that J. Co is overhyped with super long lines and most recently that In N Out Burger.
8. YOU GOT SERVED. Aside from size, what makes a food pic worthy is the quantity that you consume. Viking's and Buffet 101 is buffet heaven. Better yet head out to Dampa sa Cubao as they have paluto after you scout the market's fresh seafoods. Buttered Garlic Shrimp is a best seller,
9. GOOD BANG FOR THE BUCK. Not all tapsilog are made the same. Paying a higher priced food doesn't make it better tasting. Who the hell would say no to a girl when she asks you to have SEx? Sinangag Express!!! Need i explain more?
10. 7,107 ISLANDS. Hide tide or low tide it doesn't matter. Every region has a version of a certain dish. Bacolod's chicken inasal, Batangas Bulalo and Vigan longganisa are just to name a few. But if you're like me who's stuck in the metro then you need not to go further as you can go to R & J's Bulalohan and JT's Manukan owned by Joel Torre himself has the best tasting chicken inasal compared to the commercial ones.
11. HOLE IN THE WALL. Food spots near your house or a spot the you would go out of your way just to eat there. Places where not everybody knows yet you have to be in the loop to know. Kanto Breakfast and Chekwa are the hole in the wall spots with their specialty of bacon and sizzling steak respectively.
The truth is every food we've tasted, cooked or bought makes us wanna post it immediately. Even checking in to the places that we go. I'm not saying that it's bad or wrong to post pics of your food but moderation and interest is the key. After all, nobody wants their feed to be flooded with someone's chilidog from 711 as lunch. Don't get me wrong, i love everyday confort food but posting something that is affordable and accessible to buy is overkill. Think of GMs or group messages, a message that doesn't concern you and certainly don't give a damn about who sent that text on how many school projects she has, how many rides she had just to go to Trinoma and finally how tired she is coming home. Food instagram truly has evolved from this. Abundance of repetitive food photos are downright annoying and irritating. They say think before you click but I say Think before you pic. Just like what people say "39ers na nga kinain mo ininstagram mo pa!".
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| checkin' in your residence and posting your ulam |
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| Seafood Island's boodle feast |
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| some girl's Jabi breakfast |
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| Dampa sa cubao's 1 kilo buttered garlic shrimp, half kilo baked tahong, 1 kilo panga ng tuna, 1 kilo steamed oysters and yang chow fried rice for only 1300 ++ pesos. inclusive of actual market price and paluto |
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| some girl's breakfast tuyo and hotdog |
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| Yuki's instaho |
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| Iks' bacon log madness |
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| Kung Fu Kitchen's dimsum all you can. 250 per head with bottomless drink |
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| Kanto Breakfast's eat all you can. Bacon!!! |
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| Pat-pat's Kansi 1 foot long bulalo |
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| Izumi Sake Bar's Soy Chicken Burger in Japanese curry
*The author is not affiliated with the products and establishments mentioned except for Izumi Sake Bar in Burgos Circle, The Fort.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Some people love dogs, some people don't. Plain and simple. I'm blogging out of my free will and free time so I decided to keep it real by recounting my various experiences yet I don't wanna put anybody in a bad light. So reader discretion is advised. I have owned 3 dogs for the past 3 years and every dog that I had/have made me learn and experience new stuff in life. It's those little things that others might have taken for granted or overseen that genuinely makes me ecstatic. Now going back to topic, I'm happy with my dog while others are extremely pissed off now here are my reasons why my dog is my best friend.
Man's Best Friend
You always hear that but to all dog lovers out there, it's a case to case basis of never-ending experiences with your "furkid". Some dogs fetch, it could be that toy ball that you play or that smelly shoes that needs to be tucked away in the farthest corners of the house. You give the command and the ultimate joy is your dog follows. And yes offleash dogs are added bonus. Some dogs guard the house, warning you of possible intruders. In my case, my dog is my best friend for the simple reason that he is my constant companion. Especially for me who works during the weekends at night, so I can't just tag my loved ones or friends to be with me anytime I feel the need to go outside the house. Speaking of which, for the longest time since my work has been an issue in the household wherein lunch specifically during Sundays has turned into an impromptu bull session. The best thing to do is go out and eat outside. It has become a habit since I had my first dog. In my own way I have become an escape artist (one trait of siberian huskies) just to get away from the fighting and tension. Most of the time we'd go to BHS The Fort as the area is pet friendly combined with the resto lined up when you get hungry. Our dogs have become our constant companions and while others see them as just animals, we see them as members of the family.
Old you new hobby
You see i'm the type of person who likes to try something new everyday....and stick to it. As a kid I loved to draw and now it has transcended into editing stuff thru photoshop. I learned to play the guitar during my teens, had a college band and well yeah i'm now a DJ. I had my first siberian husky 3 years ago, Butter! Having a dog teaches you responsibility in taking care of others before yourself. Butter had separation anxiety so literally I had to leave the house early when peeps are still awake (he doesn't like it when he doesn't see anybody around) and drag myself home as soon as I got out from a gig. The best thing about having Butter and Zedd was that even if they are of the same breed, they still have different personalities that you have to deal with. Zedd was very protective of Butter, you can play with her whenever you want but she has to know you first before she allows you to play with Butter. The moment I got Yuki, he instantly became the supladog! Try to pet him and he'll go to the other direction and yes it's hard to catch and hug him. The only thing he loves more than anything else is to run! Another good thing about having this hobby is having people with the same interests as you do. We have this online community the Philippine Siberian Husky Club aka PSHC with more than 3000 members who share the love and passion in taking care of our pets. And it just keeps getting better as we are divided into smaller packs based on location to allow more interaction among members. I belong to the PSHCi Mandaluyong pack. Aside from being just an online group, there have been numerous events where we all meet up. It's good to know that these people are friendly and will help you with almost anything. From a looking for a missing dog, what's the best dog food to paying vet bills. Anything under the pack sun!
Exercise!
Anybody who says that i don't exercise? Try handling my dog! When you have 50 lb sled dog pulling you whatchu gonna do? Of course you gotta stand your ground and shift your weight at the same time not pull your dog back coz he's gonna pull harder. An hour's walk just outside could make you perspire like sweat was water. I don't know how are you gonna calorie count that one and i can't say i lost some weight but definitely I get my daily dose of exercise while avoiding oggly stares at the gym.
What dogs can teach us
Dogs don't hate. A dog is the only living thing that loves you more than himself. Dogs don't rationalize. If you wanna teach your dog or correct a behavior, you gotta catch him on the act. It's all about body language and visual cues. Projecting the right state of mind of being the alpha. Ever heard of the saying that "Kung ano ugali ng aso, ganun din ugali ng amo"? That's true to the extent since dogs are social animals. A dog is a reflection of it's master. Whenever you are busy, you tend to not have the time to walk your dog. And this is fatal to you and your dog as they have this pent up energy that they need to release and in most cases your dog would love to play with other dogs walking on the street but they don't know how. Often this leads to dog attacks the moment they get out of the house. Overfeeding is also an issue coz you'd want to achieve that fuller look or just plain negligence in keeping that dog bowl always full instead of having a feeding schedule. All the science and knowledge in having a dog made me aware of my surroundings. Example during a meeting when i try to get a gig, when the person tells me this is the talent fee that we usually give and we can't you your usual rate or we'll schedule you next month. Look at the person straight in the eye and you'd know he is lying. He's just beating around the bush and I'll never get that gig. Dogs teaches us to read and perceive. Dogs are color blind, they don't know what color of the shirt you're wearing but they'll definitely welcome you home the moment you step inside the house. That positive attitude makes us a better person. So next time don't get mad at your kid for eating the last piece of cake that you saved on the fridge.
A dog is not a human
I often hear people say "buti pa aso mo masarap pagkain" and my reply is "sige gusto mo kumain ng hilaw na manok?. Human are humans and there's really no comparison who you love more. So what if I buy 5 kgs of chicken neck and gizzard a week for 450 bucks when I'm paying my condo bills at 10k a month. And besides it's my salary and money so i have the right to use it as long as I don't overdo it. So don't expect me to be carrying my dog or dress him with the best clothes money can buy. If you watch the Dog Whisperer, you'd see the humans as part of the problem when they carry their dogs 24/7 a la Paris Hilton. And yes it is offensive and insulting when you come across someone with a toy dog specifically a chihuahua only to see that person pick his dog immediately combined with that degrading look in her face. Dogs no matter the size or breed will attack if it has not been socialized enough as they see other dogs as threats therefore the training and responsibility falls on the owner. Have you ever heard of the saying "Don't blame the breed, blame the owner"?. Dogs are animals and should be treated as such. So don't let em sit with you on the couch or sleep together in one bed.
With all these things in mind, only a dog lover can understand a dog lover. We all have that unique experience in handling our pets. What's important is we give them the best possible care we can and have much patience in handling non-dog lovers. I love my dog coz he is my pet and there is no other person that can bring me happiness the way dogs do. Just like what I've said, they exist on entirely different levels. As I've said also, they bring in things in our lives that people have taken for granted or don't notice. If other people need a hug....from a bear...with spikes on. All i need is a walking companion literally and technically and I know I'll be fine. Having a dog can be an enjoyable or terrible experience, it all depends how you see things in life. If you're the type of person who sees them as eating/sh*tting machines and are extremely cautious of what others or neighbors might say then a dog is not for you. If you see dogs as added expenses instead of buying that iphone 5 then a dog is not for you. Get a dog the suits you. Don't buy out of impulse just because of those ol puppy eyes in the pet shop. A dog is a pet, an animal that deserves our love and a family member we cherish.
Man's Best Friend
You always hear that but to all dog lovers out there, it's a case to case basis of never-ending experiences with your "furkid". Some dogs fetch, it could be that toy ball that you play or that smelly shoes that needs to be tucked away in the farthest corners of the house. You give the command and the ultimate joy is your dog follows. And yes offleash dogs are added bonus. Some dogs guard the house, warning you of possible intruders. In my case, my dog is my best friend for the simple reason that he is my constant companion. Especially for me who works during the weekends at night, so I can't just tag my loved ones or friends to be with me anytime I feel the need to go outside the house. Speaking of which, for the longest time since my work has been an issue in the household wherein lunch specifically during Sundays has turned into an impromptu bull session. The best thing to do is go out and eat outside. It has become a habit since I had my first dog. In my own way I have become an escape artist (one trait of siberian huskies) just to get away from the fighting and tension. Most of the time we'd go to BHS The Fort as the area is pet friendly combined with the resto lined up when you get hungry. Our dogs have become our constant companions and while others see them as just animals, we see them as members of the family.
Old you new hobby
You see i'm the type of person who likes to try something new everyday....and stick to it. As a kid I loved to draw and now it has transcended into editing stuff thru photoshop. I learned to play the guitar during my teens, had a college band and well yeah i'm now a DJ. I had my first siberian husky 3 years ago, Butter! Having a dog teaches you responsibility in taking care of others before yourself. Butter had separation anxiety so literally I had to leave the house early when peeps are still awake (he doesn't like it when he doesn't see anybody around) and drag myself home as soon as I got out from a gig. The best thing about having Butter and Zedd was that even if they are of the same breed, they still have different personalities that you have to deal with. Zedd was very protective of Butter, you can play with her whenever you want but she has to know you first before she allows you to play with Butter. The moment I got Yuki, he instantly became the supladog! Try to pet him and he'll go to the other direction and yes it's hard to catch and hug him. The only thing he loves more than anything else is to run! Another good thing about having this hobby is having people with the same interests as you do. We have this online community the Philippine Siberian Husky Club aka PSHC with more than 3000 members who share the love and passion in taking care of our pets. And it just keeps getting better as we are divided into smaller packs based on location to allow more interaction among members. I belong to the PSHCi Mandaluyong pack. Aside from being just an online group, there have been numerous events where we all meet up. It's good to know that these people are friendly and will help you with almost anything. From a looking for a missing dog, what's the best dog food to paying vet bills. Anything under the pack sun!
Exercise!
Anybody who says that i don't exercise? Try handling my dog! When you have 50 lb sled dog pulling you whatchu gonna do? Of course you gotta stand your ground and shift your weight at the same time not pull your dog back coz he's gonna pull harder. An hour's walk just outside could make you perspire like sweat was water. I don't know how are you gonna calorie count that one and i can't say i lost some weight but definitely I get my daily dose of exercise while avoiding oggly stares at the gym.
What dogs can teach us
Dogs don't hate. A dog is the only living thing that loves you more than himself. Dogs don't rationalize. If you wanna teach your dog or correct a behavior, you gotta catch him on the act. It's all about body language and visual cues. Projecting the right state of mind of being the alpha. Ever heard of the saying that "Kung ano ugali ng aso, ganun din ugali ng amo"? That's true to the extent since dogs are social animals. A dog is a reflection of it's master. Whenever you are busy, you tend to not have the time to walk your dog. And this is fatal to you and your dog as they have this pent up energy that they need to release and in most cases your dog would love to play with other dogs walking on the street but they don't know how. Often this leads to dog attacks the moment they get out of the house. Overfeeding is also an issue coz you'd want to achieve that fuller look or just plain negligence in keeping that dog bowl always full instead of having a feeding schedule. All the science and knowledge in having a dog made me aware of my surroundings. Example during a meeting when i try to get a gig, when the person tells me this is the talent fee that we usually give and we can't you your usual rate or we'll schedule you next month. Look at the person straight in the eye and you'd know he is lying. He's just beating around the bush and I'll never get that gig. Dogs teaches us to read and perceive. Dogs are color blind, they don't know what color of the shirt you're wearing but they'll definitely welcome you home the moment you step inside the house. That positive attitude makes us a better person. So next time don't get mad at your kid for eating the last piece of cake that you saved on the fridge.
A dog is not a human
I often hear people say "buti pa aso mo masarap pagkain" and my reply is "sige gusto mo kumain ng hilaw na manok?. Human are humans and there's really no comparison who you love more. So what if I buy 5 kgs of chicken neck and gizzard a week for 450 bucks when I'm paying my condo bills at 10k a month. And besides it's my salary and money so i have the right to use it as long as I don't overdo it. So don't expect me to be carrying my dog or dress him with the best clothes money can buy. If you watch the Dog Whisperer, you'd see the humans as part of the problem when they carry their dogs 24/7 a la Paris Hilton. And yes it is offensive and insulting when you come across someone with a toy dog specifically a chihuahua only to see that person pick his dog immediately combined with that degrading look in her face. Dogs no matter the size or breed will attack if it has not been socialized enough as they see other dogs as threats therefore the training and responsibility falls on the owner. Have you ever heard of the saying "Don't blame the breed, blame the owner"?. Dogs are animals and should be treated as such. So don't let em sit with you on the couch or sleep together in one bed.
With all these things in mind, only a dog lover can understand a dog lover. We all have that unique experience in handling our pets. What's important is we give them the best possible care we can and have much patience in handling non-dog lovers. I love my dog coz he is my pet and there is no other person that can bring me happiness the way dogs do. Just like what I've said, they exist on entirely different levels. As I've said also, they bring in things in our lives that people have taken for granted or don't notice. If other people need a hug....from a bear...with spikes on. All i need is a walking companion literally and technically and I know I'll be fine. Having a dog can be an enjoyable or terrible experience, it all depends how you see things in life. If you're the type of person who sees them as eating/sh*tting machines and are extremely cautious of what others or neighbors might say then a dog is not for you. If you see dogs as added expenses instead of buying that iphone 5 then a dog is not for you. Get a dog the suits you. Don't buy out of impulse just because of those ol puppy eyes in the pet shop. A dog is a pet, an animal that deserves our love and a family member we cherish.
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