TEPPEI BOY

I'm a Anime Character!!!

2012-01-19T15:57:00.001-08:00

Looky Look, Mama's friend Andrew Uy aka "CatmAndru!" drew a anime character of moi!!!

Isn't it cool!! Mama wants to hook Uncle Andrew with folks that can help him make all his characters come to life. Wouldn't that be awesome! I can totally see a Saturday morning cartoon in the future ^O^

Please visit Uncle Andrew "CatmAndru!" Facebook page to see more!

If you're in New York, please go see a group exhibit "New Moon" of Uncle Andrew and many more talented folks at My Plastic Heart.

Kuru Kuru...Yatto Kita 2012!

2012-01-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

So 2011 finally came to and end.

Remember that gangsta hoodie Mama bought me?

Need I say anymore?

Wishing you all a healthy 2012!

This is my year. I was born in the Year of Dragon.

Whaat??? I think I embody the dragon spirit!

FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA

2011-12-25T17:39:00.000-08:00

Merry Xmas Everyone!

Mama, Dad and I had a great afternoon with Jiichan, Baachan, Uncle Geary, Auntie Angel and her family.

We hope that you all are enjoying this wonderful day with all your loved ones.

Thank you Auntie Karen, Auntie Ann, Auntie Nancy, Auntie Denise, Uncle Geary & Auntie Angel for all the presents and yummy snacks. Chu Chu Chu to you all.

Love my my new gangsta hoodie.

Toys galore!!

Cousin Kalli I am wearing the hoodie!!

Auntie Annie I carrie pu-chan (I named him) with me everywhere!

Mama told me that I should always be grateful not only on this Christmas Day, but everyday.

I AM MAMA

Oh and I am grateful for all the Xmas presents too.

Yomogi-Chan's Baby Face

2011-12-07T23:03:00.000-08:00

Remember my eharmony girlfriend Yomogi-Chan?

Well her Mama posted THE CUTEST picture of her.

Ladies and Gents...I would like to share with you -

She's got the cutest little baby face. Just wanna Chu Chu Chu it!

Do you think if I send Santa a letter asking him to send Yomogi-chan to me that he would?

I guess I'll just have to try. Stay posted.

Siesta Muy Bueno!

2011-12-02T16:00:00.000-08:00

So like most pugs in this world I love meez a good siesta (nap).

On the weekends Dad and I just lay on the couch and together we take a snooze while Mama is busy doing her thing.

I can stay in certain positions all day long if you let me.

I really can.

See I didn't move at all.

No I'm Not an Otter!

2011-11-27T21:48:00.000-08:00

Mama said I look like an otter.

What dya think? Maybe I should ask the folks at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Beanie & Cecil

2011-11-19T19:45:00.000-08:00

Are any of you old enough to remember the cartoon Beanie & Cecil?

Well apparently Mama & Dad are. They kept talking about finding that cap Beanie wears.

You know the one with the propeller top?

WELL you know Mama, the clever and savvy shopper that she is, she found one!

Now I just need to find a side kick. Anyone have a dinosaur pet?

Monday, Lazy Monday

2011-10-10T10:40:00.001-07:00

Well for those of you who are lucky enough to take a day off today,

Happy Indigenous People's Day!

I'm taking this time to take a long nap.

Mama says that I blow bubbles in my sleep. I don't see a bottle of bubbles do you?

Pu Sayonara

2011-10-03T12:18:00.001-07:00

One of Mama's friends pug in Japan passed away on October 1st.

Pu was almost 17 years old. His mama Junko took very very good care of him.

He was one lucky boy indeed.

Pu I know you're running around in heaven.

Enjoy the warm sun and one day we'll play together.

Junko thank you for sharing Pu's life with all of us.

Pu's photo is courtesy of his mama Junko.

ぷうさんよくがんばりました。いっぱいいっぱいあそんで走り回ったりしてもいいんだよ。

いつかどこかでいっしょうに遊ぼうね。お母さんの事僕が見守っているからね。

I Love Me Some Cupcake

2011-09-30T11:23:00.000-07:00

Dad bought Mama and me a lemon cupcake the other day from Cako.

Doesn't it look yumskillyicious!

A more close-up view puhleeeze Mama.

Isn't it pretty too?

It smelt soooo lemony too. And sweet!

Sweet and Tart just like me.

At this point Mama said I was drooling.

No picture. I refused.

But Mama took a movie of me eating it.

I Found My EHarmony Girlfriend!!!

2011-09-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

I want you all to meet Yomogi-chan. She is my new eharmony girlfriend.

Isn't she THE CUTEST!!!

Yomogi-chan is actually a few years older than me, but that's okay.

Atta Ya Blog site is where Mama found Yomogi-chan. She lives in Sapporo, Japan.

Her family the Atta's have been rescuing many pugs throughout the years.

Right now Yomogi-chan lives with her parents and 2 other pugs: Dankichi and Harukichi.

If you can read Japanese, please go visit them.

Yomogi-chan's Mama told my Mama to come visit! And we also invited them to come to San Francisco too!

Yomogi-chan's photo is courtesy of Atta Ya's Mama.

あった屋のみなさんいつもいつも楽しいBlogを毎日書いてくださって本当にありがとう！

Aren't You a Bit Too Close?

2011-09-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

Mama sometimes gets waaay to close to me to take photos of moi.

I mean real close.

She does this while I'm sleeping too.

Now I can't stop her from taking pictures of me and sharing them with my many friends and fans.

But I do wish she would leave out the unflattering photos.

This picture really shows my double chin. And that's not a good thing!

The things I do for the sake of entertainment. That reminds me my cousin Koa is a cast member of SF Opera's Heart of a Solder!! Isn't that sooooo cool! I keep telling Mama that I need an agent.

If there are any agents out there, please call my Mama.

I'm ready for my close up!

Where is Teppei?

2011-09-18T17:40:00.000-07:00

Shhh!!!! Don't tell Mama where I'm hiding.

I don't think she can see me.

Or can she???

I Sit Anywhere I Please

2011-09-12T22:17:00.000-07:00

My pooty (butt) deserves to sit on the very best cushion or pillow.

Afterall, you wouldn't want me to have a hernia or worst see me drag my pooty on the rug would you?

And that is why I sit anywhere and any way that I please.

Yes, even on my Dad.

Mama Is So Lucky

2011-09-09T14:57:00.000-07:00

This week we celebrated Mama's bday. Last night her BFF (my Auntie) Pat and conspirators Auntie Erika, Uncle Kenji & Uncle Rodger had a surprise bday party for her.

Unfortunately I was not able to go. But Mama shared the love with me by letting me wear the special special lei that Auntie Leah and Uncle Tama of Aloha Warehouse created for her. Thank you NSF Crew and Rie of Nichi Bei Weekly for the leis!

Isn't beautiful? It smelled really really nice too.

Also Uncle Mark Leno who is our California State Senator sent all the way from Sacratomato a special Certificate of Recognition for Mama.

Uncle Mark Leno is the best Mama said. He has been a long time supporter of the Nihonmachi Street Fair. Also special thanks to Beverly Ng too!

Mama received so many great cards and gifts from all her best buds, she was just speechless. That's quite unusual since Mama always has somethin' somethin' to say.

All I know is Mama was very very grateful to everyone who came and all those who posted messages on Facebook.

She is very very lucky to have such great friends. My Mama is my bf too.

Baachan's birthday was on the 3rd. She is now 86 years young. Love baachan. Chu chu chu.

Oh and today is Auntie Denise's bday too. Chu Chu to you too.

I know I know

2011-08-22T22:06:00.000-07:00

Did ya think I closed up shop?

I've been mighty busy you know! Working the Nihonmachi Street Fair is not an easy thing to do.

Did you come down? Uncle Charley had me go on the Ho`olaule`a Stage and Mama put me in my hula skirt. I became the official Nihonmachi Street Fair mascot! Here I am with Auntie Sumiko.

This year at the Nihonmachi Street Fair they had a booth dedicated to all of the four legged family members. I along with cousin Bonanza of Aloha Warehouse greeted all the many doggies and their Mama & Dads who came. And let me tell you there were many. Even the great folks at Pets Are Wonderful Support shared our booth on Saturday. They do great work and I hope you support this important organization.

Uncle Brandt of SumoFish made doggie tshirts for all the NSF staff doggies. Maybe next year we can sell these too!

Oh and I got to stay at the Hotel Kabuki again too!! Thanks Auntie Naomi!

Mama is still trying to catch up with life so my blog may be a bit spotty.

Big thanks to Auntie Denise and Uncle Will for taking the photos!

One last thing. I turned 12 this year. Compared to my contemporaries in Japan I think I look hella young. Don't you think?

These guys are all over 10 years old. But they all are very happy old geezers.

Garage Sale Finds

2011-06-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

Mama's church had a garage sale over the weekend. And of course being the savvy shopper, Mama found me some "gently used" new clothes from the children's section.

But before I show you, I wanna show you the Doraemon stuffed animal that she got me.

I accidentally sat on Doraemon.

Don't worry he is plush.

I heard that. You just said, "Teppei aren't you a bit plush?"

The nerve.

Mama not only found one vest, but another one too.

Isn't the back of this vest the cutest?

Mama said I look very dandy.

What is dandy? I know it rhymes with candy.

I guess it means I look sweet!

Pug Invasion in Japan

2011-05-25T22:37:00.000-07:00

Remember I told you about the 10th Annual All Japan Pug Meet?

Here's some photos. Now that's a LOT of my people...all 864 pugs.

Mama really wants to go next year. I better make my plane reservations now!

I wonder if any parents took home the wrong pug?

I better brush up on my Japanese too.

How do you say "snack" in Japanese Mama?

Farewell Cousin Astro

2011-05-20T10:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Mama found out that cousin Astro passed away and went to dog heaven.

Although I never got to meet my cousin, Mama told me that he was a great boy and that he brought so much love and happiness to Auntie Ann, Uncle Kenny and Baa.

We will all miss you very much Astro. I know you're running around in dog heaven with Sierra and Cody.

Love Teppei

These Paws are Made for Walking

2011-05-16T21:59:00.000-07:00

And that's just what they'll do
one of these days these paws are gonna walk all over you.

Sorry Mama I didn't mean what I just sang!

Can I please still have a snack?

Oh remember I told you all about the Pug Meeting in Japan?

Well the tally is in and there were 800 pugs that attended!!!

Can you believe that?

I wonder which country has the most pugs.

Can someone take a doggie census?

Oh before I go, let me introduce you to Anko.

Isn't she the cutest? Doesn't she look like an obaachan?

Just wanna give her some hot tea and manju.

Good night!

ALL JAPAN PUG MEETING TODAY

2011-05-15T00:21:00.001-07:00

Well today in Japan the 10th Annual Pug Meeting is being held at Doggy Park near the base of Mt. Fuji.

Isn't that wild? I think more than 300 pugs will come from all over Japan to meet and greet.

My pug friends Hina, Mona, Benbo & Komu are all attending.

Here's a picture of them (Hina is on the far right, Benbo far left and their babies Ao, Runa & Mona). Aren't they the cutest?

Photo by Hina's Mama.

I asked Mama if I could go too but she said I had no passport.

Pooh. I had my suitcase packed too.

Oh well. Time to take a nap on Mama's leg.

Look I slept so good I even drooled on Mama's pants.

Sorry Mama.

She still loves me lots. Drool and all.

Happy Mama's Day!!

2011-05-08T19:37:00.000-07:00

In many parts of the world today, families & friends are getting together to celebrate and give thanks to the one person that gives us all unconditional love. Mamas, Okasan, Madre, Ama, Mãe, Nana, Mor, Maman, Màna, Makuahine, Anya, Matri and so on...no matter how you call your Mama, she's da best.

She's the rock, the one person that is the glue that holds it all together.

My life is in my Mama's hands.

My Grandma Julia is no longer here with us, but Mama bought yellow roses (Grandma Julia's favorite) in memory of her.

She told me never forget Grandma Julia and always keep her in your heart.

I won't Mama. I promise.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mama's

A little extra...

I have to tell you one thing that I just can't say "I LIKE."

What is that you say? Its name starts with the letter "D"

DYSON

That Dyson just roars around the house all the time. Chases me around.

I try to take away the yellow ball that is in its mouth. But it won't let go of it.

Can someone tell this Dyson to shut up and give me that big yellow ball?

CHILDREN'S DAY 5/5

2011-05-04T22:27:00.000-07:00

Today is Children's Day! Hugs and Kisses to all my little friends!

Mama dug out these humongous koi fish. Unfortunately we don't have a flag pole to properly display them. So she lay them on the rug and they're just swimming around me.

In celebration of Moi Day, I mean Children's Day, Dad bought some oh just delicious cupcakes from Kara's Cupcakes.

One for Dad, one for Mama and two for me!

What you don't think I deserve 2 cupcakes?

I'm a good little boy and Mama said I can have one tonight and one tomorrow.

Nee ner nee ner nee ner!

BTW: My Uncle Kei in Japan said they are still feeling little tremors here and there. He is a construction worker. So to feel those tremors when you are are waaaaaay on top of a building is a very scary thing. Please continue to help the people of Northern Japan by helping the many groups/organizations in their fundraising efforts.

OOOPS

2011-04-18T21:13:00.000-07:00

This morning I had my booty pressed against Mama's head.

When Mama woke up and turned around....

I shifted my body and accidentally farted in Mama's face.

Mama gomen nasai

I AM SOOOOOOOO SORRY MAMA!!!

I don't have morning breath so I gave Mama lots of chu chu kisses!!

BTW for those who can read Japanese, here an email from my pug friends Hina & Mona's Mama from Japan:

お返事＞アメリカのてっぺいママさん

てっぺいくん、てっぺいママさん、遠くアメリカからいつも見てくれてありがとうございます♪
ベビちゃん達は、大きさも差がついてきて、性格も違うし、個性が豊かになってきました！
今、地震が怖くて、なかなかひなもな連れて電車で出掛けるのが決心出来なくて、
きょうだいに会いに行けないんですけど、近々また会えるかと思います～
うちも、一人っ子が幸せかと思ったりしたんですけどね～
今も、もながしつこくて、ひなはストレスになることもあったりして(^▽^;)　どうなんでしょうね？
未曾有の被害を出した地震、それに伴って起こった原発の事故で、
日本は大変な試練に立たされましたね。
世界中の人が手を差し伸べてくれてるのが嬉しいです。私達も東北の復興を願ってやみません。

Mama told her that we are all doing our best to raise funds to help the people of Northern Japan. Hina's Mama is grateful to everyone world wide who have opened their hearts to help.

Here's a picture of Hina (4 years old) & daughter Mona (6 months old) they live in Tokyo.

Good night Hina & Mona, good night everyone, good night people of Japan.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

2011-03-29T22:17:00.000-07:00

You know that song..."I can see clearly now the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way..."

Well the rain has finally exited woo hoo!

The sun is in the forecast for hopefully the rest of the week.

If you have no plans for this weekend, Mama and I ask that you join us in attending a few fundraising efforts in the City.

Both events are for the Northern Japan Relief efforts:

Saturday, April 2 10am - 6pm:

KokuaJapan San Francisco Disaster Relief Benefit Concert - Peace Plaza Jtown

Sunday, April 3 Noon - 5pm:

Japan Relief Gathering Cars Show & Meet - Pier 30

We're all hoping that soon it truly will be a "bright shiny day" for the people of Northern Japan.

Please don't let their struggles be yesterdays news, keep supporting the relief efforts throughout the Bay Area & wherever you are.

SNACKS & SLEEP

2011-03-28T22:32:00.000-07:00

There are 2 things that absolutely love (other than my Mama & Dad)...SNACKS & SLEEP

I can eat snacks any time of day if Mama lets me and well need I say more about sleep?

I can sleep anywhere. On Mama's lap.

Under the kotatsu (heater table) next to Mama's leg.

In Dad's arms...

Oh if you look closely I have eye buggers.

In Japanese they have a saying "Yoku neru ko wa yoku sodatsu."

Translation: a child who sleeps alot will be raised well."

Well folks I am a good example.

Now for snacks!

Mama bought some La Boulange Bakery Oatmeal Cookie Dough.

When they came out of the oven, I just stared.

And stared...

Okay Mama can we finish this blog and eat some cookies???

Good night!

Praying for All the People and Animals in Northern Japan

2011-03-17T21:27:00.000-07:00

The recent earthquake & tsunami in northern Japan has destroyed what used to be homes, schools, shops, farm land and much much more. Many lives were lost both human and animals. Mama, Dad and I watched in horror the path of destruction the tsunami created. Mama's eyes filled with tears. I rarely see Mama cry.

The news that came out of Japan was not all sad. There were many stories of survival, of kindness, of humanity and goodwill. There was one story that really touched my heart and made me proud to be a doggie. It's about 2 dogs that somehow survived the tsunami and how one of them stood by his injured friend until help came. You can watch the video here:

I hope and pray for all the men, women, children and their four legged family members and that each day there is another story of goodwill and compassion.

My heart is heavy, but I know that if we all band together it will all lead to something good.

Please give generously to the many relief efforts and please don't forget about the relief efforts for the animals that also need your help.

Our Prayers are with Our Family & Friends in Japan

2011-03-11T00:08:00.000-08:00

All of our prayers and thoughts are with our many family and friends in Japan.

I Found My Elephant BF

2011-03-10T22:41:00.000-08:00

My Auntie Monica showed Mama a video on an elephant sanctuary. Here the elephants get to live their lives in peace and harmony. They also meet other elephants and become best friends. Although most of the elephants pair off, there is one elephant that has a BF that is.....yup a canine four legged doggie.

One day the doggie got sick and couldn't come out to play with her BF elephant. The doggie stayed indoors at the sanctuary and every day the BF elephant would come by the gate and wait and wait.

Staff at the sanctuary saw this and brought the doggie out. And oh boy that was a tear jerker moment.

Mama had a dream that night. She dreamt that I had an elephant BF.

Look Mama that wasn't a dream!! I found my BF Elephant Daisy. She was here all along. She just got lost in the house and finally found her way to moi!

Daisy and I had so much catching up to do. It has been waaaaay too long.

Although in the video, the elephant was waaay bigger than the doggie, Daisy and I aren't too different in size.

I know some of you are thinking... "Teppei, Daisy is waay smaller than you!!"

The nerve. Remember this was a touching moment.

If you would like to view the story on FB click here.

Thank you Auntie Monica for sharing the story and for reminding me that friends come in all sizes, shapes, and colors.

I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watching Me

2011-03-07T21:23:00.000-08:00

Do you ever have a feeling that someone is watching you while you sleep?

I had that feeling the other day.

I felt something staring at me. Kinda creepy if you know what I mean.

And I was in deep sleep too. I couldn't shake the feeling that something, someone was watching me.

Maybe when I wake up I should call the FBI Profiler crew (Criminal Minds).

BTW Mama loves that show.

Or maybe I should call Rockwell to see what he did (for those of you too young, he sang that song "I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watching Me."

I found the Un Sub. A sneaky pink weasel at that!

He smells okay.

He doesn't seem to be a threat.

But just to be sure, I'll chew up his nose.

I knew somebody was watching me.

Oh, I chewed up the weasel's eye so he won't be watching me anymore.

Ko Chan is in Da House

2011-03-06T21:42:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday, the newest member of my Mama's family came for a visit.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please give it up for Mama's grand nephew (yup that is correct GRAND Nephew)

Koichiro Max Nakahara (proud parents, Uncle Daichan and Auntie Masako)

He was born last October and is now 5 months old.

We call him Ko-chan. Isn't he the cutest?

Kochan and I are pretty close in size. I may be a few pounds bigger.

He is a very sturdy little baby. I think he'll be running around in no time.

That means maybe running after moi!

He loves the camera, just like me.

Except in this photo I forgot to look into the camera.

Here he is all snuggled up in his carry thing.

He loves all his stuffed animals too. Just like moi.

He has a nice round head like moi. Gotta love the round head.

I hope Ko-chan comes visits again. I look forward to playing with him.

WAIT. I don't play. I'll watch him play!

Sprouting a Thought

2011-03-04T20:45:00.000-08:00

So I was thinking today about the effects of my pee-peeing on trees is doing to our earth.

I know when I pee on grass it gets a little yellow (especially when I pee on the same spot day after day).

I kept thinking and thinking about it....

Something started to sprout on top....

Mind you I'm still thinking about the effects of my peeing on trees.

Then it hit me.

I gotta go pee.

Save the earth everyone.

Recycle, Reuse, oh and Compost.

Hina Matsuri - Girl's Day

2011-03-03T23:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Girl's Day Everyone!!!

Mama decorated the home with all her Girls Day dolls that she received from her girlfriend Mami-chan & my Auntie Michiko.

The boy doll above isn't as fancy as the girl.

Look at the many layers of kimono she is wearing! She must be hot.

This boy looks like he ate too many sakura manjyu.

She ate too much too. One more too many I think.

Mama wanted to dress me up in a kimono, but I refused.

So since it is a matsuri, I agreed to wear my Hapi coat (from Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko)

Mama where's my Sakura Manjyu????

WHAAAT??? Mama you didn't go to Benkyodo to pick up any?

I'm going to bed. At least I can dream about eating some yummy Sakura Manjyu.

Good Night!

SNACK

2011-02-27T21:46:00.000-08:00

I was thinking today what this world would be without SNACKS.

I mean really. I love snacks. All kinds too. Ice Cream, Scones, Cookies...

You name it I love it.

I have a unique way of just staring at the snack I want until Mama or Dad gives in and gives me a piece of snack.

I can stare and stare and stare....well you get the point.

What are you saying I'm manipulative?

Friends, I just know how to work it.

A lesson from moi: If you really want something just stare at it.

Oh it helps it you start drooling a bit too.

Happy Birthday to my Uncle Geary. Chu chu chu.

CHICK 'N' PUG

2011-02-22T21:05:00.000-08:00

LOOK LOOK!!! Look what my cousin Kalli gave me and Mama today!!!

She even wrote us a note inside...

This book is just wonderful. All about this little chick who's searching for and he think he's found "Wonder Pug"

The illustrations are really really cute. And of course I just love that someone would create a book about us pugs.

LOVE IT!!!

Mama read the entire book for me, but I'm hoping that Kalli will come over and read it to me too.

Thank you Kalli (and Auntie Denise). Kisses to you both!

One last note...

There's always room for JELLO.

Good night!

Merry Xmas, Happy New Year & Gung Hey Fat Choy

2011-02-11T23:07:00.000-08:00

I know I know it has been waaaay too long since I've had Mama transcribe my blog. We have been plenty busy since last December. Baachan (grandma) broke her hip (she's all well now) and Mama and Uncle Geary were taking turns staying with her at the hospital and later at the nursing home. Happy to say she has finally returned home and is whizzing around her apartment using her walker.

The weather was soooo nice last weekend, Mama and I took a walk at the reservoir near our home.

It felt good to pee on the green grass. Ahhhhh

I was going to do a number 2 (poo poo) then I came across this.

You mean I can't poo poo here? Mama always cleans up after me!!!

Oh BTW Mama got a new camera so she has no excuse now to start blogging away on my behalf.

Have a great weekend everyone!

OOOOohhh Sooo Sorry!!

2010-09-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

It has been a while since I've had anything to say. Well what I really mean is Mama has been very very busy. Plus our camera went on the blinker too.

Oh I have to tell you all about my stay at the Hotel Kabuki. I thoroughly enjoyed trotting into the Hotel. The doorman said hello and he opened the door for me too. Special thanks to Auntie Naomi at the Hotel Kabuki for getting us the room.

The Nihonmachi Street Fair was a huge success and i got stay with Mama the entire time! I got to see my cousins Tubby and Bonanza too.Tubby was jumping all over the place and well Bonanza didn't say a word. We just looked at each other and said hey whatz up.

Here'a picture of Bonanza in his island harness and sunglasses. He's the king of the Buchanan Mall.

He's perched on the Ruth Azawa Fountain just watching all the peeps walk by. No expression what's so ever ^O^

Uncle Edgar said Bonanza is very stubborn. Dad said I'm stubborn too. OH and we don't do tricks.

My Uncle Will took photos of me working at the Street Fair. He somehow is able to get the right shot all the time.

He even got a shot of me in which I look KINDA like Yoda.

Some of Mama's friends on FaceBook said I should have held a cane. Don't know if the resemblance is a good thing or bad thing. Well all I have to say is that Yoda is a Jedi and so am I.

May the force be with you.

MY BAGS ARE PACKED I'M READY TO GO

2010-08-12T23:20:00.000-07:00

Guess what guess what???

No Silly I didn't win the Lotto. Something even better.

I get to stay at the Hotel Kabuki this weekend. YUP

The Nihonmachi Street Fair is this weekend (Aug 14 & 15) in Jtown. Since Mama has to be there from the crack of dawn on Saturday and again early on Sunday, she decided to just stay in Jtown. Oh yeah Dad too.

Auntie Naomi at Hotel Kabuki said it was okay for me to stay too.

I've never stayed at a hotel before. So much to do....

First thing is first, gotta get my suitcase out.

Whaaaat did you think because I've never stayed at a hotel before that I didn't have any luggage? Jeez Louise.

Now what to pack.

This hat for sure. It may get cold at night.

Plus I can play with it if I get bored.

Okay Mama I'm ready to go!

What? Not tonight? Ohhhhhh.

More to come tomorrow!

Thanks Auntie Sandy for reading my blog. Kisses to Sasha.

Mama, Baachan, & Jiichan are Sick

2010-06-21T21:01:00.000-07:00

Mama, Baachan & Jiichan have been sick. Mama didn't go to work on Friday and even today.

Baachan is feeling better, but Jiichan and Mama's voices are so crackly. I don't recognize Mama's voice!

Dad was a little sick too but he seems to have recovered quickly. Even Uncle Geary & Auntie Angel were a little sick.

I wish I could say I was the only healthy one....

Dad took me to my biweekly pedicure at my veterinarian's office.

I caught one of my hind leg claws on something there while they were prepping me.

I guess I pulled so hard the nail (claw) came off.

The nurses said I didn't even squeek!

I just sat there with my toe bleeding.

They bandaged me up and for now I have a club foot.

I don't mind it. I still can do stuff.

Like walk on it.

I even can balance still while taking a poo.

I get the bandage off probably tomorrow.

Mama and Dad have been giving me my antibiotics hidden in Harvati cheese.

THEY THINK I DON"T KNOW.

But I'm not only a brave boy, but I am a smart one too.

Stay healthy everyone!

PS: Hana I hope your leg heals up fast!!

MY NOSE

2010-05-24T20:16:00.000-07:00

As you all know I really don't have a snout like other doggies.

Some say my face is flat as a pancake.

Others will say I can put my face against a window and not have a gap between the window and my nose.

I won't name any names...

Because I have such a SPECIAL nose I have a hard time breathing...

well I run out of breath. Don't expect me to run a marathon, don't even

expect me to go for a jog. I'm a boy of leisure you know.

Back to my nose. I sneeze alot and bubbles form around my nose sometimes.

Look closely...can you see the bubbles?

Mama and Dad's eye glasses always has spots from me sneezing in their face.

They've learned to look the other way when I'm getting ready to sneeze.

BUT sometimes I get them anyway heh-heh.

My nose may not be the finest, but my Mama and Dad love me just the way that I am. Yes I am very lucky.

SUNDAY SUNDAY

2010-05-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

Mama, Dad and I were kicking back today with Baachan reading the paper.

Lots of interesting articles in the paper. This week's Nichi Bei Weekly was devoted to "Multiracial"

Did I tell you my Dad is multiracial? Yup, he's the color of what we'll all be one day...

Brownish Tanish...something like that.

Dad is Chinese American, Native American Indian and Irish.

That makes me... Japanese American, Chinese American, Native American Indian, Irish AND PUG.

Wow, I wonder which box I would check on the Census.

Hey I hear you all snickering... I am what I am and that's all that I am.

Isn't that what Popeye said?

SOOOOO SLEEPY TODAY

2010-05-16T21:10:00.000-07:00

Mama and I had a busy day Saturday. We were in Japantown since 11am til way past midnight.

She had to attend a meeting during the day and I got to spend time with my old Dada (Mama's brother Toshi) at his video store.

Funny that I always remember where the store is and where to go pee pee in the back parking area.

Later Mama took me to Auntie Diane's house (it was Auntie Jeanne's bday). So while they dined out, I stayed by myself.

Don't worry Auntie Diane I didn't touch anything and I didn't take home any of Rox's toys.

We didn't get home til close to 1am. I AM SOOOOOO TIRED.

Today was nappy day with Mama.

We laid around this afternoon after Mama came home from church.

I napped, we napped....

And yup I was snoring away.

Thank God for Sundays.

MAMA WANTS A BRAND NEW BAG

2010-05-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

So the good people at Gucci has created a wonderful line of goodies and Mama is eyeing one of them.

If Santa is listening, this is what Mama would like....

Okay okay it's a bit much. She'll instead ask Santa for...

Dad are you looking at my blog? Remember I can't talk so I'm counting on you to call Santa.

I know I'm a good boy. I always look out for Mama.

Oh and gotta love Gucci for thinking of moi.

NENE TIME STORIES ZZZZZZ

2010-05-10T21:52:00.000-07:00

Auntie Denise wrote on my blog that she and Kalli have been reading my blog entries from the beginning at bedtime!

Isn't that just GREAT!

I don't know about you, but I'm already getting sleepy....

Kalli, good night sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite.

Chu chu kisses from moi!

HAPPY MAMA'S DAY

2010-05-09T19:51:00.000-07:00

Today throughout the world we are celebrating Mama's Day.

I love my Mama and I always will. Wait isn't that kind of an old song?

Anyways, Baachan (grandma) was over this afternoon too. Uncle Geary too.

Here's Baachan with her new lovely scarf.

Mama is always giving me hugs...

...and chu-chu kisses.

I know, I'm a very lucky little boy.

As the Intruders song goes...

"I'll always love my Mama, she's my favorite girl.

You only get one. You only get one."

SNACKS

2010-05-06T21:48:00.001-07:00

I have this thing about snacks. Especially sweet snacks.

I kinda get into the zone...or maybe I should say I get hypnotized by the smell.

I stare at it first, cuz Mama doesn't give it to me right away.

I stare and I stare...

Sometimes I stare for so long that Mama said I start to drool.

Then I start staring at Mama.

That's when she gives in and gives me some snack.

Oh c'mon wouldn't you cave in if you saw these brown eyes staring at you?

Mama wanted me to thank a few of my aunties for always reading my blog.

Big hugs to Auntie Sharon, Auntie Cheri, Auntie Mutt, Auntie Gail and Auntie Denise.

I'd give a hug to Auntie Sandy, but she hasn't read my blog for a few days.

She needs to catch up.

SIBLINGS

2010-05-04T23:02:00.000-07:00

Mama keeps asking me if I want a little brother.

And I keep telling her not really.

Little brothers just get in the way.

They wanna do everything that you do.

Even copy everything you do.

Always right behind you.

Well I guess they are kinda cute.

I'll think about it Mama. For now my puggy stuffed animal will do.

I declare today as hug your little brother day.

Mama sends hugs to Uncle Geary.

YIP YIP THE FLYING BISON

2010-05-02T21:15:00.000-07:00

Mama and Dad said I look like Yip Yip on Avatar The Last Air Bender.

Have you seen the series? Mama loves it.

So here's Yip Yip from the anime series...

Now here's me.

Oops wrong picture.

Like my new tat?

BLIND DATE

2010-05-01T19:14:00.000-07:00

I had a blind date today.

Well, not really, but it sure felt like one.

Auntie Jeanne and my cousin Madison Grace (don't cha just love her middle name??) came over for a visit.

We hadn't seen them both for a very long time. They got a little girl doggie named Riley about a year & half ago and we hadn't had a chance to meet her until today. A little toy terrier....and I mean little.

So without further a do.... Heeeeerrrrrre's Riley Girl

She is really little. So tiny compared to moi.

It's almost like she's the happy meal hamburger and I'm the Big Mac.

First I didn't know what to make of her. What is that I said to myself....

I just kept staring at her. She kept barking at me too.

Just like a girl I guess.

Then we decided to start sniffing each other out.

I still couldn't get use to being with a girl.

Just when I started to get used to being in the same room with her it was already time for Riley to go...

And then she was gone. Just like that.

She came into my life and poof left.

I'm tired. Is this what a date is all about?

I hope she comes back again. Hopefully I won't be so nervous.

Hmmmmm

2010-04-26T20:54:00.000-07:00

I was wondering today...

how hard is it to find a four leaf clover?

One in a million? One in a billion?

Hmmm...I think it's easier to find a bug.

Oh here goes one. Oops I stepped on it.

Although I was not as lucky as the bug, I don't think I need

to look for a four leaf clover.

I'm already a dang lucky boy!

Mama I'm ready for my snack now.

Spa Day for Teppei

2010-04-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

It was such a beautiful weekend. I hope you all enjoyed a day in the sun.

My day started with a romp in the backyard...

A quick shout out to my next door neighbor Lucky.

He's not looking over cuz he's deaf and blind.

And a quick pee.

It was also Spa Day for moi.

First a nice bubble bath.

Then off to Dad the stylist.

Then Dad the masseuse worked his magic fingers.

So much so that I fell asleep.

I love love love Spa Day. You should try it too.

Pug Fan Magazine

2010-04-20T20:38:00.000-07:00

You know us Pugs are soooooo popular in Japan.

We even have our own magazine.

Tadahhhhh!!!!

You think maybe they would put moi on the cover?

Perhaps a long shot?

Whaaat!!!! My ears are burning cuz I can hear you talking about me.

Burning so much they have stood up on their own.

Just for that I'm going to send Pug Fan Magazine a photo of moi.

TODAY IS MY FRIEND HANA'S BIRTHDAY

2010-04-09T23:02:00.000-07:00

Today is my friend Hana's 5th Birthday. I wanna send her kisses.

Here you go Hanna...this one is for you.

I give good kisses. One day I'll give you kisses in person.

PUGGY'S HEART

2010-04-06T21:22:00.000-07:00

Remember I told you that puggy came with a heart?

Well here it is...

If you squeeze it, it makes a barking noise.

I loved it more than puggy actually.

Plus I can carry it everywhere I go (to and from my bedroom).

It fits perfectly in my mouth too!

I don't let anyone touch it. Not even Mama.

Sorry Mama, but this heart is MINE MINE MINE.

DRYER WARMTH AHHHHH

2010-04-05T21:57:00.001-07:00

I just love it when Mama and Dad washes clothes. That means that there will be a pile of freshly cleaned and warm clothes right out of the dryer.

First, I lay on top of the clean sheets.

Next I go into circles. Then mosey myself into the center.

Then tadah! I am surrounded in warmth.

I'm a pretty smart little guy if I say so myself.

Now I have to figure out how to get out of this before Mama comes back into the room.

No Chocolate Easter Bunny for Moi

2010-04-04T20:52:00.000-07:00

I can't eat chocolate. Mama said I would keel over it I even had a taste. She watches over me. Yes she does. So since I couldn't enjoy a chocolate Easter bunny, I chewed up something else instead. NO NO NO not any wire, furniture or anything like that. I'm a good boy.

Meet puggy and piggy. Mama gave me puggy for Valentines Day. Piggy was a gift from Cousin Kalli and Auntie Denise.

Here's a closer look at the duo.

I just love to gnaw at their face. I don't know why, but I do.

I can gnaw all day. Sometimes I fall asleep while gnawing...

This is what happened to puggy after a few days of gnawing.

I know he looks a little wet. Sorry....I slobbered all over him.

And his eyes and noes is all messed up. OH WELL.

Puggy came with this heart that makes barking sounds. I'll tell you about that another time.

Boy it's been awhile...

2010-04-03T09:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, it has been awhile since Mama has posted ANYTHING. Life has been very hectic since January. But we're back and hope to keep this wheel a rollin'.

What have I been doing you ask? Since it was really chilly the past few months, my days were all about watching TV and staying warm.

Staying on the couch...yes I've become a couch potato pug.

I think I've added just a few pounds...

That photo above is my sexy back shot. So Mama says.

I look a little voluptuous if I say so myself.

But the sun has started to shine on my back and now it's time to get back into shape.

WAIT. Why should I have to worry about my normal pug body???

Stop snickering. I can hear ya you know.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-11T21:58:00.000-08:00

WOW WOW WOW 2010

Mama, Dad and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year!

あけましておめでとうございます！

Did you get a chance to see Santa Claus?

I left him cookies, he ate them and left me lots of presents.

Did you make and eat mochi?

Mama got a bag full of it. I can't eat it as it is too sticky and may cause choking.

Look at the big Kagami Mochi the ladies at church made.

Mama promised to be more consistent in writing. If she starts lagging, I will for sure let her know.

Til then I wish you all good health and happy times in the new year.

2009-12-23T23:11:00.000-08:00

Mama's online Etsy find.

She said it's my early Xmas Day present.

The things she finds for me.

Well, at least it keeps me warm. Now I just have to grin and bear the looks I will get from the neighborhood.

2 more days til Xmas. I'm hoping Santa will bring me something a lot less CUTE and more tasty.

2009-12-22T20:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Woa It's Been Waaay Too Long!

Mama has been very busy with work, xmas shopping, and life in general.

I promised everyone that I would show you my new outfits from Japan that Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko sent.

But it has been soooooo cold, all I've been doing is staying wrapped up in Mama's warm blanket....

And taking naps as much as possible...which is not hard to do.

When it's nene time (bed time), and before I get my last yummy treat (dried sweet potato wrapped with chicken jerky), Mama has a routine she does.

Okay folks be prepared. I have warned you.

Baby Seal.

Moose...but since it's Xmas, Reindeer.

And finally, Panda. Kung Fu Panda that is.

Mama starts giggling. I don't know what's so funny, but if it makes Mama happy, it's all good.

3 more days til Christmas. Mama and I will be bringing our extra blankets and towels to the Avenue Pet Hospital.

If you have gently worn coats, shoes & socks, please donate to your local shelter.

Everyone deserves something warm to wear.

2009-10-31T19:30:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Mama was busy today figuring out what I should be for Halloween. Not that I'm going out anywhere, but I do get to greet the few kids that come to our home for their candy fix.

Mama said I can't have any of the candy in the Pumpkin pail.

Back to Mama's dilemma.

First she was a bit more conservative...

Then she decided to bring a little Japanese into my outfit.

This is the outfit my Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko brought from Japan.

You wear this during festivals. Hapi Coat.

Then she got more adventurous.

She said I'm the perfect "Drag Queen" and that I should be on stage with the beautiful boyz at Tranny Shack.

I must admit I do like to dress up.

I think I should get at least one treat from that dang Pumpki pail after this fashion show I just put on.

Don't you?

2009-10-06T22:02:00.000-07:00

Why Oh Why Does Mama Do This To Me??

Someone please tell me why.

Mama said she was bored one day and decided to take these photos of me sleeping.

Somehow to me and Dad they look a bit Playboyish.

What do YOU think?

Please don't call the Pug Police on Mama. She was just bored.

2009-09-27T21:16:00.000-07:00

Big Weekend For Sure

This weekend Mama's brother Kei, his wife Michiko & son Ryo came for a visit all the way from Japan. They brought me a present which I will model for you on my next blog. We all had fun Friday night hanging out with the entire Horikiri/Nakahara gang. Do you see me in the background?

Also this weekend Auntie Pat's sister Sandy got married at a basketball players home. Mama said the house was beautiful. OH and Mama got to see Tubby too (Sumiko's new puppy). I could smell Tubby on Mama's clothes. But I'm not jealous. REALLY.

Mama brought me back a treat from Sandy & Chris' wedding.

Is that for me Mama?

Looks so pretty.

Smells so good.

Yum Yum Yum.

Congratulations Sandy & Chris! Delicious cupcakes.

2009-09-21T22:52:00.000-07:00

This must be the year of expanding the family.

NO NO NO Mama is NOT having a baby. Jeez Louise.

I've got another new cousin!!! Meet my new cousin Mochi.

Isn't he cute? He's hapa. Siberian Alaskan and something.

All I know is Mochi lives just up the block. He's Auntie Nancy's new addition.

You remember that I had a sleep over there a few times.

Auntie Nancy and her family are real dog folks so I'm sure Mochi will be very very happy there.

Now we can have a slumber party! Woo Hoo!

On another note, Mama found a picture on a Japanese pug blog she's been following.

This old guy was 17 years old when he went to pug heaven.

Isn't he the cutest? Mama said he has a very gentle face.

I actually think he really looks like an ojiichan (grand pa) I saw in Jtown before.

Weird how dogs who live in Japan look Japanese. Go figure.

2009-09-12T21:30:00.001-07:00

What dya think?

I wanted to show my Aloha Spirit today since it was pretty grey outside.

Can't you see me doing hula one day?

No? I can shake my bon bons pretty dang good if I say so myself.

2009-09-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

I'm Baaaaack!

Sorry I haven't been posting lately. Mom's been very busy and you know I need her to type in what I am thinking.

I have some great news to share. I have a new cousin. His name is Tubby. No No No He's not tubby chubby, here look for yourself.

Isn't he the cutest? Mama and I love that brown patch around his eye. Tubby can't do a play date yet. Gotta wait til October. That's when he will have all his shots. Mama is already packing away some of my clothes that I can no longer wear. Tubby's mama is Sumiko. Sumiko got Tubby for her bday present. Lucky girl.

For now I have to hang with my friends. Mama calls us the 3 amigos.

They are both very famous. Pooh to the left, Totoro to the right.

Me stuck in the middle.

We huddle together to plan out our day.

Give each other "chu-chu" kisses. Whaaat? I love giving kisses.

They don't say much.

Don't worry guys I won't tell them what we talk about.

2009-08-29T17:45:00.000-07:00

It's too dang hot for moi.

So hot I can't do anything except snooooooze.

Days like this I'm tempted to take off this coat and show my true self.

A Chinese Crested.

HEY I hear you laughing. It's not nice to laugh at a Pug.

2009-08-22T21:49:00.001-07:00

Something New...

Tonight for dinner Mama gave me some of her Unagi Don (BBQ'd Eel on top of rice). And let me just tell you all... Where the heck have I been? How come no one ever gave this to me before????

I really really enjoyed the taste. Mama said I'm a Cat Dog. Did you ever see that cartoon on Nickelodeon? Anyway back to my first taste of Unagi. Man oh man I loved it. Like buttah (got to say that with an Italian acccent or like Tony Soprano).

So Mama drew this so that I can share with all of you my LOVE for Unagi.

Of course it I saw a real living Unagi Eel I would probably freak.

2009-08-12T22:23:00.000-07:00

Parts of Moi

My mind has gone blank these past few days. I think because Mama and Dad had to send me off to Auntie Nancy's house while they were busy at the Nihonmachi Street Fair. I had fun at Auntie Nancy's home. I sat around with Kiku da Cat. Yes I get along with cats.

Why didn't they take me to the 36th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair? Because they were busy and it was too hot for me. Mama saw my friend Nikki. Hana didn't make it down. Auntie Sandy's Akita (sorry Auntie Sandy I forgot her name) but she didn't make it to Street Fair either. But Mama saw what may be my new friend Rice. If Auntie Pat let's Rice come home. I need a new friend Auntie Pat. Please bring Rice home.

So today's post will be a study of my body parts. Dooooon't worry it's not a pug porno blog. Jeez you all have dirty minds.

Just a glimpse of what make a pug a pug. Me a me. Moi a moi and so on. Take a good look.

Let's start at the top

They say that pugs have Chinese characters written on their forehead. If that is so, mine says mountain.

Nice round head is a must for us pugs.

A very flat face is a must. And what those judges look for on Westminster Dog Show. Mama said I can't enter cause I had an operation to take my nuts off. She said it was done so that I would stay healthy. I think she just didn't want me to bring home a girl.

Nice big eyes. Notice my permanent eyeliner? I even have a birthmark dot on my face just like my Mama.

And finally....

Oh crap wrong picture!

The curly pig like tail.

And that folks is what a Pug like moi looks like.

2009-08-05T21:44:00.001-07:00

Who Dat?

Do you know who that is? He doesn't say a word.

Just stands there with this strange look on his face.

Remind you of someone?

No no no not me...I know you were thinking that!

The nerve.

2009-07-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

I got a package from Japan today!!

My Uncle Kei & Auntie Michiko sent me a present today!!!

Heh-heh you will never guess. Okay okay, let me show you.

What dya mean what's that?

Here let me model it for you better...

Yup it is Judo-gi. I even got a black belt.

A sukoshi (little) tight, but I'm sure once I get back into training it will fit better.

I just think it looks pretty snazzy. Better than those striped hot pants.

I don't even want to talk about that any more.

A top view.

Wait what was that? Putting this Judo-gi on makes my animal instinct a little sharper.

2009-07-22T22:58:00.000-07:00

This is SOOOOOO Wrong.

Okay stop laughing!

I said you can STOP laughing.

The nerve.

My Mama is to blame for that photo.

Plus she knows better that I shouldn't wear stripes!!

My body type does not do well in stripes.

2009-07-13T22:36:00.001-07:00

Devil Dog

Mama took this picture of me recently and I was just scared of the devilish face I made.

Yup this is me. Can you believe it?

Scary huh? I'ma gonna hide now.

2009-07-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

Pssst...You yeah you....

Today I discovered a new taste treat. Let me show you.

Do you know what that is?

Smells good. Looks good.

Mama said it is a manju.

Let me just say it yumsculalicious.

2009-07-09T22:41:00.000-07:00

I want that Mama

Mama got me a teddy bear back pack today. Isn't he the cutest? She wouldn't let me play with it.

So I kept staring at it.

She put it on top of the tansu drawer so that I couldn't reach it.

Plus I wouldn't touch my dinner that was getting cold.

Whaaat!

Yes that is rice, chicken, some liver and dry dog food. Mama also put 2 pieces of noodles on top.

But, my attention was still on the teddy bear.

She finally caved in...

I love Mama. Oh BTW Dad is away camping.

2009-07-08T22:41:00.000-07:00

I just love my stuffed animals

Mom says I'm just like baachan. Love those stuffed animals. And let me tell you I've got all kinds. So much that they have taken over my doggie bed, toy bag and even Mama & Dad's bed. Thanks to Denise, Kalli, Ann, Nancy, Uncle Geary & Auntie Angel.

I'm usually very gentle with them...

But on a occasion I have been known to tear them up. Case in point this was the cute Koala that Uncle Tom gave Mama all the way from Australia.

Whaaaat? You thought it was an elephant? Oh well. I still love the little Koala even though he's starting to look like Dumbo.