The year we had Fonzie

I remember the time when Mike and I were choosing the breed of dog we were going to get. He was insisting that we get a chihuahua, but I insisted we get a a mini schnauzer. A few months later and we got our first dog: Fonzie. 

He was a tiny pup when we got him; he could barely stand and was always peeing about. He made a mess of things: he almost ripped my laptop cord in half, pooped and pissed on the couch countless times, and he was always... aroused. There was a time when he positioned himself on the couch and prepared to drop the bomb, and because there was no tissue or piece of paper in sight, I dove to catch the warm package with my bare hands! It was horrific. He gave me a curious look after that. But we loved him. I loved him.

Unfortunately, the day came when his energy was too much for us to handle so we gave him away to a responsible person who can handle him more than we could. It was, of course, a deal we didn't really want, but we really had no choice. Much as we love Fonzie, we just couldn't afford to take care of him anymore. We're not heartless to throw him out the streets. One sad sunset, we bid him farewell.

While we have Pogo now, not a day goes by without me thinking about Fonzie. I'm very sure he's in a better home now. I heard that he's still energetic and he's making another family happy. But I do miss him. Terribly so. And even if he's no longer with us, I will always think of him as a part of my family.

Joven family trip

Last Saturday, we, the Jovens, went to Los Baños to spend quality time in a resort. It was great! Save for some things..

We left home around 8 in the morning. Supposed to be 7, but you know how we Filipinos do: Yeah, Late! It wasnt bad at first. It was a sunny day, and when I mean sunny, I mean REALLY sunny. Ang init!!!! The van's airconditiong was on full blast already, it wasn't enough.

We stopped by a pitstop along SLEX to buy food. Then here comes traffic. Heavy traffic! There was road work, and lots of it. Hassle nga eh. So it took us an hour and a half traversing the length of SLEX... Another hour and we finally got where we're supposed to go, not to mention some detours to buy fruits and rice cakes.

So we finally arrived sa resort. I was hungry, so I had breakfast muna before swimming. And before swimming, I put on some sun block, and I did put a lot.. Hehehe.. (It says on the bottle to put on sun block after heavy exposure to the sun and/or after toweling.) And I did. =) I did get a little tan though. Like it! hehehe...

There was this big slide where you have to pay 100 just to use it.. Heck! we paid for it! Make the best out of everything nga naman. Minsan na nga lang mag-outing, lubusin na! hahahahah!!! It was great! Especially the Big One.. I tried it. It was high. And kinda steep. Damn! Ang sakit ng nostrils ko when I hit the water...

Me, my cousins, and my brothers, along with my uncle played tag. Childish noh? Hahaha... Pero cute, and fun! Then it was my Titas' turn to go swim. Tita Cang and Tita Eileen. While we boys were at the cottage, eating!

So many things have happened pa, di lang yan. I got a scratch on my elbow, Rashes on my thighs because of the board shorts I wore, and a tummy filled with coke, sprite, and pool water. Geesh! All that swimming did make a tall guy like me thirsty.

7pm, we started for home. But we had dinner first at a pitstop along SLEX. Then Home. Finally.

Dad wasn't able to come. He wasn't invited. Pero we gave him fruits we bought along the way para no had feelings whatsoever. Hehehe...

And that ends my tale of... our... errr... escapade? hmmm...