Dear Jobi
I miss you so much. Although the pain has lessened, I still think of you the whole day. Everything reminds me of you because you have been such a great part of my life. Even as I go through the motions of work and play, it is not the same. I told the kakis of Bishan Park of your demise when we visited the park on Sat. They were just as sad. As we walked to the park, Cal and I recalled how you would sniff at every tree and mark your territory. We were filled with all your lovely memories.
Also, I visited the pet shop that I bought you 12 years ago. I can still recall every single detail vividly. How I immediately had an affinity for you, an inexplicable liking for you despite the fact that there were so many shelties on sale. To me, you were the cutest, so chubby and playful. You ignored me as I tried to get your attention. You were too busy playing with all the puppies. Eventually I grabbed hold of you and performed the puppy test on you. You passed the submissive test but you didn't do well in the responsive component. True to your nature, you respect me and is submissive to me but it's hard to get your attention. You have a brain of you own.
You were a playful pup. You loved to dash around the house. You destroyed all the wooden furniture. You even programmed us to open the door for you by scratching the doors. You often sneaked into the bathroom and stole my bras and socks. Then, you would lie on them, happy and contented. You loved my scent as much as I loved yours. Although, I scolded you, I was secretly pleased that you only stole mine and not the others. You were my dog.
After your demise, everyday, mum, Cal, dad and I would talk about you. Even Jeannie misses you incredibly. We talk about how incredibly wise and sagacious you were, that you could outwit and outsmart all other dogs. How you would limp to us whenever you were caught doing something wrong to gain our sympathy. How you would trick Russell countless times and gobble up his food instead. You are the MM of dogs.. wise and sagacious. How incredibly sociable you were that you loved to mix around with all dogs. You never had any temper and you got along well with everyone, even the grouchiest of dogs. You had your way of befriending others.
I remember how I spent my univerisity days with you. I often took you park hopping. I would pack us some drinks and titbits and we would visit all the 3 parks in the vicnity. There we would just revel in each other's company. How I missed those days. Then, there were exams.. you were always beside me while I was studying. Sometimes you were under my feet. Sometimes you slept by my bed. Whenever, I was stressed out or upset about something and started crying, you would get up from where ever you are and come over to comfort me. You would sit right in the middle and lay your head on my lap and gaze lovingly up at me, as if telling me that everything would be alright. Only you had the ability to comfort me. You never fail to come to me and comfort me whenever I cried. Rus and Bub dun have that special ability of yours. I would sometimes sing you your favourite lullably and stroke your beautiful fur. You had such a lovely coat even on your death bed.
Then Russell came along. You were like a guardina angel, looking after him. He was in his playpen and you slept beside it. You can't tear yourself away from Russell. That's why Russell loves you so much. To him, you will always be his gor gor. He always sleeps beside you. I have so many pictures of him beside you. Although he bullies you, you let him. You give him to his nonsense. Jobi, Russell misses you. He looks so glum and you know he is a happy-go-lucky character.
Then Calvin came along. We would walk both of you to faraway places and even brought you guys out to parks and beaches. When I started to own a van, I drove you guys out every weekend. How much fun we had. It's a good thing that Cal loved you as much as I do. I have chosen wisely yah, Jobi.
When I adopted Bubbles, you also readily accepted her into our household. Yes, you wanted her to be your wife. But you were too short. Haha. But I know you love her too. You had so much love to give. As you grew older, you became wiser but grouchier. You would bark at any noise be it the karang guni man or the boys in their rollerblades. You would glare at us if you were in bad mood. We still joke about the dirty looks you would throw us when you were in a bad mood.
But still, I love you. You have brought me so many wonderful memories Jobi. I really hope you are in a better place. Pls wait for me. I will come but not now.. maybe in another 40 years. We would be reunited again. I can't wait for that day Jobi. I can't wait to hold you in my arms again. I think of you constantly. I will never forget you.
{ 7:20 PM }
To drop 15kg