New-born Sumatran Tiger Babies!

This news is both a happy and sad one. 
Happy that the Sumatran tiger cubs and mama are all healthy, safe and roaring loud! Sad that here in their very own country, Sumatran tigers are not yet having the attention and conservation they deserve. If you want to support the cause, let me know.
I did. With faith that my grand-kids will never have to learn about Sumatran tigers in the 'extinct' section of an animal's encyclopedia. I, one Sumatran lady will make sure of that. I hope you are in!
You can read the full story of Mama Tiger, Damai (means 'Peace' in Bahasa) and her cubs here.

ps: Help making sure our future children will still get to see them :)

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Just what I need to hear. Again.

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Real Women Eat

That darn extra five kilos seems to have no slight interest to go away from my body. But what can I say,  instead of seriously asking them to leave, I have been making them even more comfortable to nestle.

I am lucky to have a good metabolism tho'... I am not skinny but others might consider me lucky for 'only' having chubby cheeks and a bit of a curve as a result of continuously eating like a man.

Or, like a real woman.

ps: I have to jog this afternoon. Wish me all the determination to not bail. Haha.

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Life as Mahony knows it

I need to protect my humans. For they have saved me from living alone on the street.
Not every people are nice.
I say that again... Not every people are nice.
Sleeping early is not an option, I have to stay up late, or at least until I am rest-assured that my humans are all safe and sound in their bed.
You know... because not every people are nice.

I love mornings. I love doggy dancing with Mama and I love our weekends because that means my friends and I are going to devour a bowl of fresh milk...and my humans are home much much longer. Oh, and a day without a nap is miserable.

I can understand why humans can be worry, or sad or tired. They have work, they have bigger responsibilities and chores and they see many other humans and they are not always nice, you know... So, that's why.
By the way, my silly best friend Marilyn would bark to differ. She thinks everyone is nice. Blah!

Being a dog is fascinating. But we do have our worries and anxiety, take example the newbie in the house, Axl. I have told him many times that our humans are the best but I think he still worries that he's going to be sent to another home. As much as I like having Mama's attention all to myself, I know Axl is also crazily loved. I just know. I trust my humans.
Us dogs somehow find it difficult to hold on to anger and grudge and revenge. Once your kindness is sniffed, we just like you. Am good at  this. Sniffing kindness and sniffing a wacko at the same time. That's why I have to make sure only good people are hanging out with my humans.

Everyday is a responsibility. To guard, to watch over and making sure everything is on its place, and nothing gets dirty. Especially my paws. I love watching Marilyn and Axl making a fool out of themselves chasing tennis ball. I'd sit still next to Mama.

My humans soft voice and their belly rubs are daily treats. And I know how hard it can be out there for my other friends who are living on the street....
I think of them sometime. I hope they will find a home too. For them to guard. And mama and papa, for them lo love. And ask for a doggy dance and fresh milk and love.
Not many people can give that.... Because, you know, not all people are nice.
But I hope you will find them.

Semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini

Semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini,
Matamu bekaca-kaca saat memandang dwi warna dan kamu mendoakan yang terbaik bagi Ibu Pertiwi
seraya berhenti berserapah atas ketidaklayakkannya

Semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini
Kamu mengaku "Indonesia Raya" selalu mendebarkan hati saat ia berkumandang
Atau menyadari Pancasila ternyata punya makna dalam setiap lantunan katanya

Semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini
Kamu berkata bangga, sekalipun sebuah bangsa tak selalu tanpa cela
Kamu memilih berharap pada pemimpinnya dan merasa lebih baik menjalani kewajiban seorang bernegara, dibanding mengutuki para pelaku cela tadi

Semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini
Kamu menyendengkan telinga pada kakek-kakek pejuang, yang mungkin sudah bercerita padamu berulang-ulang
tentang seorang sahabat yang meregang nyawa dalam pelukannya

Semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini
Kamu berproklamasi kamu cinta, pada bangsa ini
bukan hanya pada sejarahnya, tetapi juga pada perbedaannya.
Pada masa depannya yang bisa berbeda, tergantung benar tidaknya apa yang kau katakan tadi

Yang semoga bukan hanya di 17 Agustus ini

Dirgahayu, Indonesia Raya!

ps: Sang Merah Putih yang berkibar di halaman depan rumah, dan lagu yang membawa saya menjadi salah satu vokalis di gereja dimasa kecil dulu; Indonesia Pusaka, ciptaan Ismail Marzuki.

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What I See in Friendship

As time goes by... do you realize how trials and tribulations' absolute power somehow perfectly function as a filter to show you who your true friends are? 

What I see in friendship is its endearing ability, to hang in there, to survive waves of troubles and changes. To reach out deeper, allowing each other to grow and be even more real every single day.

We may have added hundreds of friends along the way... but the true ones somehow... diminishing.  

I am just glad that Adis Nasier here, is one in the latter category.

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At ease

Long weekend is here!

I have set a very detailed plan and that will include: wolfing at least 2 slices of carrot cake, going to the beach with my dogs, sinking my nose to this book and be Quiet:), visiting my bestie Adis for Lebaran.

On a more mellow note, I have been badly missing my sisters and brother, and nephews too. There's never a day go by without us checking in with each-other, but it will be nice if we can be at one place all together anytime soon.

And, as if they are giving me a nod to my 'need to be cured emptiness', look what I just received here this afternoon...

ps: I love you.... 

Above: Isaac, Detrianne and baby Nathanael, Benevolent, Maharani. Below: Brave Joseph and a 'really-really big cat'