We’ll be in Melbourne on Sunday, and this week has been incredibly hectic, with birthdays, cake making, Chinese New Year card writing, and all sorts of last minute tasks to do before the trip.
I almost wish we were going to Sydney instead, because I know what I like to do in Sydney (and there’s a Kinokuniya there!) - but I have no idea what’s where in Melbourne. This will be my third and longest visit to Melbourne, so hopefully I will do enough exploring to change this.
I’m wondering what the food will be like. Hopefully it won’t be too difficult to find vegetarian fare.
I think the other reason I’m a bit anxious is the fact that Paco will be staying at his breeder’s while we are away. Hopefully he enjoys having other chis around for company, and doesn’t miss us too much!
It’s fig season at the moment, and I’ve been enjoying some fresh figs, courtesy of a work colleague who has a heavily laden tree.
Wednesday 23 January would have been Mama’s birthday. Eating figs, I’ve been remembering how Mama too used to love eating figs, or mo fa guo.
(Ugh, I’ve just realised that Chinese is not displaying on this blog at the moment. It’s fixable, but I can’t do it right now. Another thing to add to the list…)
Happiness
Originally uploaded by Constance Wiebrands.
When you live with a dog you are constantly being reminded of how to enjoy yourself, how to find pleasure in simple things, and how to make the most of every moment.
This picture shows Paco enjoying a bone on his new futon, a gift from jl (thanks again, jl!). Paco’s joy is just wonderful to see - and it doesn’t take much to evoke joy in him. Just give him a new bone, a toy, or play with him, or take him on an outing or a walk, or have visitors, or visit someone (especially if they have a dog too), and he is so happy he could burst.
When he is sad he shows it immediately and unequivocally, and yet he doesn’t sulk or hold grudges. He gets over it quickly, forgives wholeheartedly and loves completely.
Am I anthropomorphising? Maybe, but so what? Paco is very good for me.
