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Joy Down in My Heart
Saturday, February 18, 2012   0 ♣

Hello, dear reader!
This week and the following, each author of this blog will be sharing his or her very own "simple joys in life." You might also have the same sentiment so stay tuned!


For now, let me share with you about mine. Valentine's Day had just passed and frankly, it's not the flowers or the chocolates that really make the heart smile. It's the simple little things - the time and presence of the person - that leaves a permanent mark. Moreover, what really brings me joy is the mere sight of cute little creatures called puppies!

Muymuy in his last few days (We lost him in 2006.)

I have been fond of dogs for as long as I can remember. It runs in the family. I really cannot explain why but there is something in them that immediately softens my heart. There was even an instance when I got bitten by one, Muymuy (in the picture above), during New Year's eve ten years ago (I was just 7 years old then); yet I still choose to love dogs. I just cannot find it in my heart to hate them. This is why it saddens me when I see dogs being eaten, abused, tortured and killed for no particular reason. Every time there are news reports about animal cruelty, I often think that those heartless people deserve to die a horrible death for mistreating these helpless creatures. Seriously, whatever happened to "A dog is a man's best friend?"

I also recall the time when our family used to own thirteen dogs. When I was four years old,
I would always play with them in the afternoon. Unfortunately, we had to part ways and their death
was a huge blow to me. I was too young then to do anything but cry. Eleven years after that,
I had decided to become a veterinarian (prior to becoming a doctor) because I realized I wanted
to save animals' lives. But eventually, God had other plans for me; and right now, I am currently taking
up Management Information Systems and I do not have pet dogs. These, though, do not stop me
from loving them any less.

with my cousins' shih tzu, my baby Sylvester & miniature dachshund, Minnie

The happiness of seeing dogs healthily running around and wagging their tails, hearing their enthusiastic
barks, touching their wet noses and smelling their newly bathed fur are enough to keep me smiling brightly
all day. And last but definitely not the least, the way how they perk up when I spend time with them is the
most priceless simple joy in my life.

with my friend's German Shepherds (photo just taken earlier)



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