On the Road to Holliwood!!!

I have been invited to...

My Goodness!!! National Miss Teen San Diego!!!

I have to practice how to walk like a super model!!!

Nikki, you're on your own buddy! I'm off to Hollywood!

Coral w/Bright Future Awaiting:)

What Happened in Vegas (Long)

Who said you can't enjoy Vegas without gambling? We had a wonderful time even though Nikki & Greg didn't go anywhere near the slot machines or a blackjack table!

When we got to Las Vegas last Friday, it was threatening to rain. We took a cab to our hotel and checked into our room. Wow nice! There was a jacuzzi in the room! Humans would love that! After unpacking and relaxing, Nikki and I decided to explore the hotel. We had to find a good place for my business too! So we ventured out to the courtyard. It was like a forest with small trails! We found the grass patch and took care of the biz part quickly. Then I got us lost in the woods! I was just so excited about this new place and forgot that I still had a blind person at the end of my harness... I was following my nose along the trail! I remembered to stop at the curbs and stairs, so Nikki didn't fall or anything. But to tell you the truth, I wasn't guiding her; I was guided by my nose and curiosity!!! We passed through all kinds of interesting smells! Nikki was getting frustrated, but I could care less! When we finally ended up in front of the shop/casino part of the hotel, Nikki found a security who gave us the direction to the timeshare part of the hotel and got us back on track. Oh yes, you better believe that I was reminded of my job!!!

This is Vegas! Daily routine goes out the door! Humans decided to go out for dinner around 9pm. The strip was bright and full of people! Now I really had to work hard so Nikki wouldn't bump into anything!!! At the restaurant, there were 2 very tall funny-looking people! They were about to begin the show. Though we couldn't see their show, we took pictures with them. I'll post some time soon.

Saturday started late and relaxing. Our friends who live in Vegas came to visit. So we enjoyed pizza and movie with them in our room. Our initial plan was to go to the heated pool, but it was too chlly for that!
After our friends left, Nikki and Greg got ready for the show for the evening. Greg left first to get the tickets, and we were to meet him at the Hard Rock Hotel later. Wow! We were on our own!!! To make things more challenging, there were two Hard Rocks! Thanks to the cell phone and helpful people (and my great guide work) we found the right place just in time for the show. It was a Motown music show. Nikki and Greg liked the music even though the food sucked... I offered to taste the food at the buffet line, but immediately turned down...

Sunday, we browsed around the Verragio. Its famous garden was decorated Asian style for the Chinese New Year. It was amazingly beautiful! Being a photographer, Greg took tons of pictures. So many nice stuff at the mall!!! Nikki tried on a $55,000 Lorex!!! Hey lady, cut it out! That's more than what you make in a year! She can only dream... Then she went to Tiffany's and tried on the heart pendant, earrings, on & on & on.... Lady, Cut It Out!!! Oh, then we went to this French bakery that was on TV. Their cake was more like art! Nikki got one with raspberry and rose petals. I'd say it's too pretty to eat, but she ate it anyway for breakfast next day.
In the afternoon, we went to our friends' house and hanged out before going back to the hotel. They had a cat, but I couldn't play with him because for some reason, he was scared of me. So Nikki kept me in harness to assure my best behavior.

Time flies when you're having fun. Monday was the day we headed home. Needless to say, Nikki and Greg had a wondrful Valentine's weekend. My highlight of this Vegas trip; I got to go on the escalators many times! YES, I love them!!! AND, I was allowed on the bed a little bit! Shhh, don't tell the hotel house keeping!

Seeing Eye Dog from the Guide Dogs for the Blind???

Our flight to & from Las Vegas was short and sweet even though it was a little bumpy and very crowded! Since we couldn't get a bulkhead seat, I was crammed in a super tight space under the seat with Nikki's purse, Greg's jacket, and other human belongings!!! I slept through most of the ride. after all, it was just like elevator and bus ride with a little jolts here and there. Kind of fun, huh!!! Nikki has to really appreciate the fact that I'm a small and easy going girl!

Thanks to the GDB training, I had no problem with the airport security check point. When they patted me down, I thought they were ready to play with me, so I got a bit too excited. That was the only thing that prevented me from being perfect! People kept pointing at me and said "Look, Seeing Eye dog!" Even the security and flight attendants kept calling me a Seeing Eye dog! But Nikki didn't say anything. Wait a minute! Am I not a proud guide dog from GDB??? Oh, I get it; Seeing Eye has become a name that refers to guide dogs in general, just like Kleenex for all tissues.

Hey, I'm Still Here!!!

I know I've become a slacking blogger, but there hasn't been much around here... Nothing exciting anyway.

Looks like many of the blogging puppies have started new lives either as a guide or otherwise. Congrats & good luck on whatever you guys decided to do!

Only a couple of weeks ago, we were having a record breaking hot days in San Diego! Then rain came; then a cold winter!!! I know San Diegans are spoiled when it comes to rainy cold weather, but let me say it. It's soggy and cold these days!!! It rained off & on this past weekend, and now we're in between rains if the weatherman's right! I like the fresh crisp air after the rain. It feels so good! I'd love to stop and smell the roses, but Nikki wouldn't let me:> I often get in trouble for sniffing too much. Nikki thinks that I'm too distracted lately, and Gentle Leader is on the horizon!!! Guys, stop talking about GL in your blog; Nikki is getting ideas...

This weekend, we're going to Vegas, and I'm flying for the first time as a guide dog!!! Any advice from those frequent flyers???

Ms. Winter is Back!!!

Oh! What's that drop on my head??? Brrrr, it's pretty cold!!!
Yes, Ms. Winter is back to San Diego with RAIN!!! It would be so nice to enjoy the rainfall if I didn't have to go out...

Superbowl (Doggie) Party

Last Sunday's Superbowl party was a lot of fun! Friends filled up our little living room and the backyard and enjoyed the game and, of course, Chef Greg's food! Since San Diego wasn't in the game, no need to worry about a heart attack! Most people were rooting for Cardinals because they were underdogs! Nikki was feeling the same way, but she was cheering for Pittsburgh to win the bet with her coworker! SHE WON $10 LUNCH!!!

But the highlight for me was the kids and dogs that came to the party!!! There were 4 kids and 5 dogs all together! 3 of us big dogs and 2 small dogs. We all got along and played fetch and tag together most of the time. Maybe you guessed it; Banzai was the loudest of all, and he was the only one who got in trouble and locked up a few times during the party! He had a nerve to get on the food table, that bugger!!! I liked Ruben and Goose! I'm not sure which one I should pick as my prince:)