My successor deserves a chance!

"Leena! Sure you're not operating anymore?" Button's daddy (sorry, all owners are registered by their pets' names in my list!) lamented in despair! "Something wrong with Button?" I felt concerned. I was actually having a nap when he called. It has been nothing but food and sleep (making up for all the sleep lost while at work!) all day since quiting.

Button's daddy went on to complain about ho badly infested Button is with ticks, something he never picked up when boarded under my care. He felt my successor is not experienced enough to see to the sanitation of the kennels and sought recommendation of another pet shop! We spoke for a full 20 minutes before he let me off after promising to look into his complaint!

Since informed of the handover of my business, many of my regulars protested, expressing disappointment. Many who came from as far as Perlis, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Kulim, Sungai Petani, Butterworth and, others, competitively nearer, within the island, expressed that they won't be patronising the pet shop anymore....that they travelled the distance all these years just to SUPPORT ME!!

I felt TOUCHED, that there is RECOGNITION of the DEDICATION I put into serving and caring for the four legged furry kids all these years..... I FEEL deeply honoured and flattered too that most of you prefer having me around to serve you, and, it IS with a heavy heart that I gave up my flourishing business built up from nothing, save for my passion for these innocent canine....... With my exit, owners of the more aggressive dogs are now caught in a dilemma..... my successor will not be attending to them for fear of being bitten! My last day at the pet shop saw me telling 4 disappointed owners to seek grooming services elsewhere!

To all who have complained, whether it be about grooming, boarding or whatever services since my absence, please give Rebecca a chance to prove herself. As I have advised Button's daddy.... do set your prejudice aside to enable fair assessment of my successor! Though relatively new to the industry, I trust she will be able to deliver her best, especially, having been guided by me, 3 months prior to the handover. Ahem, I know I'm GOOD but I believe given time, she'll be just as good if not better!! Prove yourself, Becca!!

Hurray! I'm richer by Rm19,xxx

"Hand you the cheque or bank into your account?" asked Kim, my sis-in-law, my husband's sister, awhile ago. "How much?" "Rm19,xxx and another list of items yet to be accounted for since I don't know the cost." replied Kim. "What?!! Stop kidding!!" I demanded. "Serious." insisted Kim.

Little did I realize that, items her husband took from my shop could have accumulated to so much over the years! He never bothered to list since I told him it's not necessary and I never bothered to keep track! That's the kind of trust we have between us and also the kind of trust which led to the stealing of my cash etc by my maids last year!!

I guess from now on, there won't be any more such tale to share. The wrapping-up of my lucrative business on 01/02/11 leaves me with no money to be careless about!! sigh......

If there's a will, there's always a way!

"Mom, my girlfriend Shirley is in the news, Utusan Melayu ....." hailed Al-Wyn from KL. That was Sunday 06/02/11, and at the news-stand, while at Queensbay Mall, Ca-Ryn picked up a copy of the Malay newspapers.

Slimmed down by 6kg in 15 days! That's great achievement but a definite no no for me! Imagining myself on a full fluid diet for 10 days??!!

Even as I'm blogging now, I'm snacking on the cashew nuts, right after a bowl of laksa and curry mee!!

Anyone out there keen on the challenge? Zoom into the small print for Shirley's slimming success!!

If there's a will, there's always a way!

71.5kg! I couldn't believe my eyes!.... bullshit!...I expected it! Not having to toil around the pet shop, since giving it up on 01/02/2011, and with all the sumptuous meals and Chinese new year goodies, how can I not be expanding width wise??!

To a certain extent, my sis-in-law, Kim, operator of Sugar-Rae Pet Village contributed to my weight gain! Aha...I know...bad..to load the blame for glutting my own appetite, on another! I was 59kg when I started Poochville Pet Centre, July 2004. To make up for not paying a fee for grooming and pet care guidance, Kim, I suppose, felt obligated to bring lots and lots of foodstuff on her weekly trips to my pet shop for one whole year. Thereafter, whole month of September 2006 (after she resigned from her job) while preparing for her set-up in November. Having a sweet tooth, I could never resist all the cheesy buttery cakes, pastries and exceedingly sweet desserts she brought me and hence kick-started my SNACKING INDULGENCE!!

My weight has since been see-sawing till what I am now, size L, rapidly escalating (without a doubt) to XL if I am not able to apply the brakes NOW!! HELP ME PLEASE!!

Queer, that my will power should fail me when it comes to FOOD! My sis Tuinny, once shared this joke..."Plaster your mouth after breakfast daily." advised her company doctor when she asked about weight management!!

I salute to Adelyn for her perseverance to trim her figure down from 107.5kg to what she is now, 61kg. Josh, her worldly darling American cocker spaniel too, is on the diet regime so he can fit into his pricey tailor-made clothing!

Happy Birthday!!

Best wishes (you already have all the best wishes one could ever wished for, though) from me, SNP, Ng & Al-Wyn!!


This photo depicts you best!! What is there for u without this....mmmm..yummy..finger licking good food, huh?


Leslie is the best and closest friend we ever had! In fact, he is more than just a mere friend! He is family! You'll seldom see our family reunion or get-together without him! That is precisely what I meant by family!

Leslie & his family

Adrian * Sara * Leslie * Lena

Darling grand-daughter

Daniella Mia

(Lena's daughter)