Mom went to the vet to visit Elmer but ended up taking him home cos he’s almost cured. I’m so happy he’s fine now and I’m sure your prayers and well wishes helped his recovery. Thank you, friends! 

Yesterday was really bad. I had to rush my cat Elmer to the vet when our maid told me that he vomited a lot. He hasn’t been feeling well since last week. We thought it was nothing much so we just gave him vitamins thinking that he’ll be in the pink of health soon. He wasn’t getting better though. My mother took him to the vet Sunday afternoon and they x-rayed him. The result showed that he has hairballs he couldn’t expel. He couldn’t even pee nor poop so the toxins are stuck inside his little body. The vet told her to make him ingest castor oil and let him play outside. That’s what we did but he was weak and didn’t even play. But we thought the castor oil wasn’t working yet.

The emergency. I didn’t know his condition was severe until the vet told me that he has 50/50 chance of living. That’s when I broke down. I was so shocked. The vet put him on dextrose since he wasn’t eating anymore. I didn’t want to leave but I couldn’t do anything there. I cried so much when I got home then slept until 7 am this morning. I called the vet as soon as I woke up and they reported that he’s eating again and was able to excrete last night. I visited him before I went to the office. He looked better but was still weak. Then I got the good news this afternoon that most of the hairballs are gone and we can possibly take him home tomorrow or Thursday. I dropped by in the afternoon after work. Elmer began eating when I showed up but he ignored me. He looked healthier and I hope his recovery will continue. I’ll be so devastated if he dies.

I love you, Elmer. Get well soon!

I wish I’m in Japan watching the screening of Hana Yori Dango Final. I haven’t read any reviews about it but even if fans end up hating it, I’ll watch the movie. I wonder when it will be available on DVD and subbed!

The Bad Monkey showed me this. Now I’m hooked. It’s “Tales of Taboo (Radio Mix)” by Karen Finley

Wow. I didn’t know I’m a part of the team but thanks. I hope he gets his money back.

Mrs. Noemi Dado of Touched By An Angel blog informed me that Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL) will be offering a free workshop on creative writing, photography, and videography on the 24th of June at their branch in Bonifacio High Street. I signed up for the workshop on June 18. On the day of the event, I learned that my family will entertain our balikbayan relative that night at Serendra. I haven’t seen my Aunt Rose for years so I decided to prioritize family even though I’ve always been a big fan of CBTL. When we got to High Street, my other relatives weren’t there yet so I decided to drop by the workshop. I informed the girl with the sign up sheet that I wouldn’t be able to stay long but she said I should still fill up her sheet. After doing that, I went inside and saw some people I know from my days working for ABS-CBN. We chatted a bit since the workshop hasn’t started yet. I also greeted some bloggers I know. When the workshop was about to begin, I got a call from my mom and she told me that I should go to Conti’s since they’re eating already. I had to leave the event and join the relatives.

I’m sure the event was a success. My relatives and I passed by CBTL a couple of times and I saw that the workshop attendees were busy doing their tasks. I know I missed out by not going to the workshop but CBTL is still my favorite. Especially their “The Ultimate” - mocha and no whipped cream please. To make up for it, some of my college friends and I had a spontaneous reunion last June 25 and we went to CBTL Eastwood.

It was a fun night. I missed my college friends. It was a night of nostalgia and catching up on each others’ lives.

Maybe this is old but I just saw this clip in Japan Probe and found the monkeys funny and cute

Today is his birthday! My gift for him is in the mail.

I love Gothic Beauty magazine. Unfortunately, international subscription is too expensive for me so all I can do is get their email notifications about their latest issues. In this month’s issue, they’re featuring Virginie Ropars, doll artist. I’m not familiar with her works so I googled her and found her stunning polymer clay dolls.

I really love the detailing. How the hell did she do them? The French are really artistic, don’t you think? They have the advantage IMO since they have access to antiques and other materials. See more of her dolls at vropars.free.fr/mainENG.htm

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I’m wishing someone would send me this Gothic Beauty issue. Or better yet, a year’s subscription would be awesome!