Cherry blossoms + Shiba Inus!!!

Shan took me & the "inus" to see the cherry blossoms in DC today. (How appropriate--Japanese dogs to see Japanese trees!!) It was a great day and the weather was absolutely beautiful. The girls were absolutely exhausted, but had just as much fun as I did. :]

Instagram.

The Instagram app. is pretty cool.

Food aggression is not fun.

Feeding time
After feeding time

I've been working at this for over 6 months now...
Someone... please help.

My two favorite (dog) leashes.

Ever since hubby and I got "our own" dogs (our two Shiba Inus, Kitsune & Juju), I have tried out numerous leashes. We started off with the basic nylon leashes when the girls were puppies (since they're cheap, and available everywhere). As they grew older, I started taking them everywhere with me, and wanted "cuter" and better quality leashes. Everyone teases me because I have so many products for the girls, but I think I've finally found my "every day" leashes.

The Pooch Store's paracord leash (pictured: pink & camo)


When I first saw this leash, I loved how it was customizable. You can pick and choose up to four different colors (although, I personally think two colors work best). It is one of the strongest leashes out there. Surprisingly enough, it's extremely light weight. One of my favorite options about the leash is the trigger hook. I prefer trigger hooks over the standard ones. Overall, I give this leash a 9.5 out of 10. The only downfall is that the handles are a little harsh on your wrists IF your dog is a puller. This leash would be a perfect 10/10 if your dog walks nice on a leash. My girls pull like sled dogs (thank God they are small...) so it's a little harsh, especially on cold days. For being a custom leash, the paracord leash is very affordable. I love this leash, and use it almost every day.

Wacky walk'r's Urban leash (pictured: pink & silver)


I just bought this leash at the super pet expo yesterday. It's a little pricey at almost $25 each. I love the color options (I have a pink one, and a silver so hubby has a neutral color) and the length options. The handles are nylon, and the main part of the leash is made out of latex. So far, so good. It's nice for just walking around, but as far as corrections go (such as a slight tug), it's not great since the latex is bungee/stretchy. This would be a great leash for a hike or a nice long walk around DC. So far, so good.

loves of my life.

They drive me crazy, almost every day, but I love them to death. They are the loves of my life. What would I do without them? They have made me laugh through one of the hardest years of my life. I love them so much. Best. Dogs. Ever. ♥

Frédéric Chopin... you are absolutely amazing.

Chopin, Piano Concerto No.1 Op.11 E Minor 2nd Movement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSSx9Z7-dJQ

Ever since I was young, I have always loved classical music. It's timeless; I don't know what other way to put it. I started playing piano when I was around three or four years old, and stopped playing a little before I graduated highschool -- a total of almost fifteen years. Now that I'm older, I still love classical music. I listen to it in the mornings when I drive, I listen to it when I study, and funny enough -- I listen to it when I work out. It's so soothing. And I would have to say, my favorite composer is Chopin. I love his Nocturnes and Concertos.

Anyways, there's actually a lot more that's on my mind than classical music right now, but let's end this entry on a positive note, yes?

The weather is supposed to be in the 70's tomorrow. I already painted my toenails pink (to match my nails!) so I can wear my Birkenstock sandals tomorrow. I'm ready to leave the house (tomorrow) in my sandals, with the girls (Kitsune & Juju), and spend the day with my mom. God, I love her.

Job hunt.

I have been sending out my resume like crazy lately. I have been applying to 3-5 jobs every day. I love my schedule now a days -- I wake up, grab coffee, take the dogs to my parents' house, spend the day with my mom, come home to study, walk/feed the dogs, then sleep. It's been really nice to be able to spend all this time with my mom, and have all this time to focus on school, but in less than 3 months, hubby will be home and we BOTH need to work.

I have mixed feelings about working again. Don't get me wrong -- I could definitely use the money, and quite frankly, I miss having somewhere to be and something to do during the day, but DAMN, I'm going to miss hanging out with my mom all day. I mean, yeah, I'll be able to see her on the weekends, but I won't be able to see her as often. I've been looking for PT work, but a close friend of mine got me an interview at a really nice company. Technically, it's still PT but it's a little more than I wanted to work during the week. I can't complain too much because I get Monday's off (so I can be with my mom on her chemo/radiation days), and it's a damn good company. I have my fingers crossed, extra tight. Interview is on Tuesday. In the mean time, I'm still sending out my resume.

I am nervous and excited about hubby coming home. I'm so nervous because neither of us are working right now, and well, I haven't seen him in a long time. But more than that, I am over the moon excited to have my man home!!! I cannot believe (almost) one year has gone by. I could definitely use the help around the house, with the dogs, and wedding planning. Not to mention, I just miss him so damn much. It'll be nice to go to bed together, and wake up together. I miss that feeling, so fucking much.

Okay, well back to studying. I've been so distracted lately. I need to get my butt back in focus... I need to kick ass in school, be a great daughter & wife, be a responsible dog owner, and lose some friggin' weight so I look damn amazing in my wedding dress!!!

Laughter truly is the best medicine.

I love seeing my mom smile/laugh. Seriously. I love her so much.

3 more months!!!

3 more months!!! 90 more days!!! My hubby is coming home soon!!!

It's already March? Time is flying by.

Is it really March already? I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. The weather will get warmer soon, Super Pet Expo is coming up, then Cherry Blossoms, then David's grandfather's 100th birthday, then in a few months, David is coming home! Yippie!!! My soldier is finally coming home!!! ♥

I woke up this morning to the smell of Kitsune's diarrhea, IN MY ROOM. Yuck. Actually, my roommate woke me up around 1:30 in the morning because she smelled it from her room. It was THAT bad! And a few days before that, Kitsune's farts were so loud that we probably could have heard it from the basement. Poor dog has an upset stomach from the new lamb treats. She's been having soft poopies for almost four days now. I stopped by Safeway earlier today to pick up some canned pumpkin (the vet said it firms up stool), but they were all out. I let her out to potty a few hours ago, but nothing. I literally chased her around the yard to go too! So... if I wake up to the smell of poop again, she's dead meat. Seriously. It's going to be dog stew for dinner. (I mean... I am Korean, teehee)

I went over to my parents' house earlier today to take Koko (family pet; 15 year old Maltese) to the vet for her bleeding mouth. Afterwards, I spent some time with my mom (who is doing GREAT) and aunt. Then, ran over to Starbucks for my coffee and read my book for a little while. When I came home, I took the girls for a walk because 1) they're way too freaking hyper and need to calm the f*ck down, and 2) it was so damn nice outside. When I got back, I sent out resumes for a bit (I pretty'd it up and formatted it into a PDF file), and then Dan came over to hang out for a few hours. After he left, my roommate came home and we both went over to my parents' house for dinner. Korean food - yum.

Now, I'm sitting at the computer... completely UN-focused. I started off listening to music while reading my chapters for class, taking notes, making an outline for my paper that is due on Monday... then started working on my resume again, then sending them out to other jobs, and somehow I ended up on here! Hello... I'm Kimmie - queen of TMI and ADD.

Anyways, I've been trying to get to bed earlier so I don't sleep in until 3PM and waste the day. It's been working out, kind of. I slept at midnight last night, and woke up at 7AM. I felt great and well rested... but then... I looked over at Kitsune & Juju... and they looked so cute & comfortable, so I fell back asleep until 10AM. Meh, it could have been worse, right? ;)

Here's some daily Shiba love for you.
These were taken after our afternoon walk earlier today.