After the scrumptious, yummy-licious Sang Har Mee and other dishes in Green View Restaurant, I’ve decided to watch “10 Promises to My Dog” with my parents. It has been awhile since we last watched a movie together. And so, I slapped in the DVD that my manager lent me. She knew I have a dog and she knows I love dogs.
Some of you might have seen the movie in the cinema. Basically, the movie is about the story of a 14-year-old Akari, who finds a Golden Retriever puppy in her backyard. Her mother approves of her keeping the puppy on the condition that she never forgets 'The 10 Promises' of dog ownership. Soon, "Socks" is the name given to this adorable female pup due to her white paw markings. Socks proves to be a faithful and devoted friend to Akari through her growing years. However, as time goes by and Akari grows up, she slowly forgets the 10 promises until one fateful day when she is cruelly reminded of them.
This is the 10 promises:
1. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
2. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial to my well-being.
3. Be aware that however you trust me, I will never forget it.
4. Before you scold me for being lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
6. Remember before you hit me, I have teeth that could hurt you, but that I choose not to bite you.
7. Take care of me when I get old.
8. My life likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me.
9. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I have only you.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Everything is easier for me if are there. Remember I love you.
It is a very touching movie. Okay, nothing new, I cried while watching the movie. I was shy to cry in front of my parents. So, to masquerade myself from crying and sobbing away, I moved from the sofa to the dining table. I dabbed my eyes slowly (didn't want to create lots of motion). I sat in front of my laptop and pretended to do my work, but my eyes were glued to the TV.
After the credit mentions were out, I took out the DVD and off everything.
It got me thinking for awhile. I reflected on how I got involved with Gabby….
I have blogged a little about why and how I found Gabby previously. Well, let me dwell into a little more details…
It is close to 4 months now that Gabby is one of the family members. I went on a puppy hunt (for 2 consecutive weekends) because I was too lonely and I got totally lost. I didn’t have anyone to make me smile again (besides my family); no one to be my companion nor have anything to make me look forward to each brand new day. Totally lost of directions and purposes in life.
When I first found Gabby sitting in the cage with a pitiful face, I fell in love with her. I somehow had a ‘connection’ with her.
In the beginning, when we brought her home, she was a little stray and lost. But as time passed, she grew to be more mature and started to understand us. She knows who loves her. All of us got closer, eventually.
Now, whenever we go out for lunch or dinner, we would order dishes with bones or so that Gabby could consumer thereafter. Or, we would look out for anything that is suitable for her to chew on for supper.
Everything we do, we have Gabby behind of our mind.
In the evenings, regardless how tired Dad is or whether he is resting on the couch, Dad would still take Gabby for walks when she comes to him and starts to be fidgety.
No matter how irritating and impatient Gabby can be sometimes, Mum would still feed her on time and with “more than enough” amount of yummy doggy food.
Bro Marky Mark will always play with Gabby in the hall after work. He also likes to trick her with the ball – play hide and seek with Gabby. =)
Me?
I would be the one who pampers her with dog treats and sharing food with her (those fats that I don’t eat). I would be the one patting her head endlessly and hugging her tightly. I would be the one who carries her out to her bed when she falls asleep in the hall at night (gosh, she is heavy, alright).
I would be the one who Gabby bullies the most at home………
Having a dog is definitely having a commitment. But, at least I know this commitment is genuine and honest.
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