Weddings, weddings...

As the entire world knows, today is the day of the Royal Wedding. As everybody I know knows, tomorrow is my friend Crystal's wedding.. which is a lot more exciting and happy to me!!!
I might watch some of the royal one tonight, just to see the dress.. and because it'll probably be the only thing on all 100 channels that I have.. but that's it. I'm not really sure why we're part of the Commonwealth or what the Queen actually does, so it's harder to care..
And apparently Celine is going to some wedding in Vegas this weekend too, so hopefully we'll get pics!
I used to be wedding obsessed, so much so that I studied Event Management and wanted to do wedding planning... only to realise I'm more of a simple kind of girl. I don't care about all the fuss, I wouldn't want to endlessly debate "if we invite this person then we HAVE to invite that person" and end up with a guest list of people I barely even know. And the whole industry is so expensive. And I think I'd be uncomfortable with 200 people staring at me.
So if I ever do get married, I just want to elope with a few close family members, and as many pets as we can take with us!! Frankie would make an excellent ring bearer :P

Happy Easter!!!

Happy Easter, everyone!! Frankie is in a cow costume because I couldn't find a rabbit or chicken one, by the way. We had a family day, with my Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle and the 4 of us. Fairly traditional stuff. And chocolate fondue tonight. Why do they call it a sugar high when it makes you feel sick and have a headache? Hmm.

Good Friday..

Is today. I tried to sleep in for the first time in like... ever.. but by 8.30am I had 4 of my 8 pets protesting at the lack of attention and breakfast, so I had to get up.
I also made Easter cookies- bunny and chicken shaped, as is tradition. Unfortunately there were no Jesus movies on Tv to watch while I was baking.. I think this country has forgotten what Easter actually IS. That's sad. But, my family's tradition of whinging all day about 24 hours of vegetarianism went on as usual! I haven't had meat in 10 1/2 years... it's not that hard, people!!

Easter Show 2011 :)

I know it's one of those love it or hate it things, but I still love the Easter Show! I went today, mainly to watch the show dog judging and agility, as I'd never seen that before, and to see what dog products they had available- since it's my first Easter as a dog owner!
We got a Purina showbag, some free samples, dog shoes, and even a cow costume! (They were about the only things we didn't already have lol!!) One of the breeds being judged was Maltese- lucky coincidence! They were so beautiful, but I must say I'm glad Frankie doesn't have that life. I don't want to fuss about how he holds his head or how his legs stand, and then get mad when he fails to behave like a stuffed toy- I'd rather let him be a dog :) The agility dogs looked like they were having a lot of fun, though.
I also went to some stalls, saw the farm animals etc. The weather was pretty good, not too hot and not too cold. I skipped the rides completely, I'm over them... and I'm also over people with strollers blocking aisles and being totally unaware of it, by the way. And people who walk sooo slowly and then just stop. Right in front of you. Blocking the whole line of human traffic behind them. Ahhhhh!!!
Well as long as it's fun, I'll keep going. But it was great to come home to my sweet mutt this afternoon and discover that out of all I bought, the only thing he cares about is the free sample of treats!!

It's fun being a kid...

Even when you're 24. I read a quote last week; "People don't grow up. They just learn how to act in public." Kind of true!
I went to the movies this morning with my Mama... we saw "Hop." I love kids movies and I love bunnies. :) Then we went shopping. I figured since it's Autumn break, I might as well do something a little fun in between everything I HAVE to do :)

Happy Birthday, Frankie!!

I think the cake says it all. :) It's a paw print, by the way. My Dad thought it was an upside down Australia with 4 Tasmanias. I chose the design to make because it was perfect for putting 4 candles on the toe pads- it's his 4th Birthday and my Parents' 34th Wedding Anniversary.
Frank had a dental yesterday, and is a little sooky today, so he's getting lots of extra cuddles! It was hard watching him under anaesthetic.. though I like Vet Nursing, I'll always be first and foremost his Mama.

Lessons...I seem to still be learning...

You can never please everyone.
It's better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you're not.

Vegetarian Dog Food..

I found this recipe in one of the many animal magazines I've been reading :) It's basically brown rice, pumpkin, carrot, and tofu. It would've had soy sauce in it, but the soy sauce we had expired in 2005 and I didn't realize until the last minute... apparently nobody ever uses soy sauce around here!!! Frank liked it, but it was a bit bland for me, probably due to the missing ingredient lol!! For the record, my dog is not a vegetarian. Though I would like him to be, and it took me a while to come to terms with him eating meat, I don't want to compromise his health for my morals. :( I've been a vegetarian for 10 1/2 years now though, and there aint no changing my mind!!!!

First day of holidays...

I made the mistake of going to the supermarket today. Thanks to school holidays, I had the day off...and so did many, many children. Everywhere. Off-leash. Like a plague.
This is a pet hate of mine.. I feel I shouldn't have to spend my entire shopping trip dodging other people's kids, while their Mothers chat or browse 3 aisles away. And you can bet they'd be the first to scream if their child got hurt or stolen! I'm just saying that kids need to be taught to behave, and if they can't, there's nothing wrong with one of those cute leashes attached to a backpack! For their own safety as much as to keep them out of people's way.
If I had run wild pulling things off shelves and tripping strangers when I was a child, believe me, there would have been consequences- and I don't think it should be any different for them! I'm telling you, my dog is better behaved than they are, and he's not even allowed in the supermarket.

This brings me to my next point- kids throwing tantrums. I know it happens. The problem is how the parents deal with it. I cannot believe how many Mothers I see buying their kids a toy or icecream to stop their kid from being a screaming brat- and it doesn't take a genius to know that THE KID JUST WON.. all they learned is that being a little sh*thead gets them what they want. And so they do it again next time, and then you wonder why... for heaven's sake, people!!

Last point re: supermarkets- NOT a fan of those self serve checkouts. If I wanted to bag groceries, I'd apply for a job there. The unemployment rate is bad enough, without canceling out more customer service jobs in favor of machines.. so I stand in line for ages, on principle, while only three people work through queues of customers.

On a Happier note, I put up the Easter decorations today :) I was worried Valentine and Belle would be annoyed by the Easter Egg Tree but they actually seem to like the fake leaves and bright colours! :)

Bunspace.com

I updated Ruby and Peter's profiles on there. :) Thought it'd be a nice thing to do for her Birthday yesterday. If you're a member, my username is Jacqui and the rabbits are under their names, Ruby April and Peter Cottonatil. :)

Ruby...

My oldest fur-daughter/ Netherland Dwarf rabbit turns 4 tomorrow! :) We had the cake today because I have classes all day tomorrow- last day before Easter break, which probably won't be much of a break, looking at my schedule. For the record, the cake is in her honor for the humans who help me take care of her. The pets get species appropriate treats and gifts on their Birthdays though. :) Although I love all my pets equally, Ruby's Birthday is my favourite- mainly because I have so many more boys than girls, this is my chance to really go crazy with pink stuff- and also because Autumn is such a beautiful season and so close to Easter! Kind of appropriate for a bunny celebration! If you've met her, you'll know Ruby is one of the sweetest creatures ever- she loves all people and animals, never bites, and is as soft and cuddly as a stuffed toy (that moves and breathes and poops of course!) She is also the pet that inspired me to study Veterinary Nursing. So Happy 4th Birthday to my sweet beautiful Ruby April!!!

Crystal's Bridal Shower..

This afternoon was Crystal's Bridal Shower. She and I have been friends since we were 12 years old, so it was very sweet to see her in a veil and newspaper wedding dress today! :) Only a month until the wedding..