The Things I Learned from Ling Ling Today

Head Rest

2010-12-27T16:09:00.000-08:00

Office chairs are rarely described as 'comfy'.

Peek-A-Boo

2010-07-28T18:35:00.000-07:00

Even when you try to hide yourself, a little bit of you will always show through.

Ownership

2010-07-07T11:19:00.001-07:00

Putting your name on something doesn't mean it automatically belongs to you.

A different world

2010-02-22T10:59:00.000-08:00

"For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them."
— Thich Nhat Hanh

Enjoying the Table

2010-02-20T12:32:00.000-08:00

"I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live."
— Thich Nhat Hanh

Thay and Stinky Junior

2010-02-18T13:04:00.000-08:00

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”"
— Thich Nhat Hanh

Ling Ling (aka Stinky Junior) and I decided that, since I am only an amateur philosopher, we should use quotes from some well known philosophers here. We're starting with Thich Nhat Hahn, since he's a big fav. in our household

Veggies

2009-11-08T16:19:00.001-08:00

If you are going to veg out on the couch, it's more comfy if you have someone to snuggle with.

Killing me softly

2009-09-19T13:13:00.000-07:00

If music be the food of love, play on
(ok, I actually learned that from Shakespeare,
but Lingers demonstrates it beautifully.)

A Leg Up

2009-09-17T18:28:00.001-07:00

A sister's butt is the best place to rest your feet.

Idiot Check

2009-05-31T16:06:00.000-07:00

When packing, double check your bag to be sure you didn't leave anything important behind.

No Monsters

2009-05-04T12:34:00.000-07:00

If somebody you love is having bad dreams, you should help them out by checking for monsters under their bed.

It will make them feel better, even if you only make it half-way under the bed.

Tough Love

2009-04-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

If the hand that feeds you really loves you very much, it is okay to bite it sometimes. Just don't overdo it on the biting.

Protection

2009-04-10T09:00:00.001-07:00

Having a cone on your head is annoying, but there will come a day when you don't have to wear the cone anymore.

Use the opportunity to play up your cuteness and sympathy factors.

Sinking Feeling

2009-04-09T09:04:00.001-07:00

Anyplace can be comfortable, if you decide to be comfortable in anyplace.

Planning

2009-03-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Be very careful about who you jump on every day. There may come a time when the one you have been bullying will have the advantage.

Danger Ahead

2009-03-17T08:36:00.000-07:00

Some days, you can be so pre-occupied with being cute that you don't even realize how close you are to falling off the edge.

If falling should occur, just pretend like it was something you intended to do in the first place.

Trust me, they are laughing with you.

Look At Me

2009-03-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

There are times when it's okay to be the center of attention.

Angular

2009-03-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

If your world turns upside down, try seeing things from a different angle. It'll definitely get some air on the problem and on your belly.

Hide and Seek

2009-03-12T08:07:00.000-07:00

The best hiding places are usually in plain sight, where no one would think to look.

Jumpy

2009-03-11T13:44:00.001-07:00

Jumping is fun.

Yummy

2009-03-10T22:58:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, the only way to wake up someone you love is by grabbing their foot and biting their toes. Toes taste better before sunrise.

Happy to See You

2009-03-10T11:29:00.001-07:00

If somebody you really love comes into the room, let them know how you feel. Get up and skip on over to them while telling them a story about how much they mean to you. It will put a smile on their face.

Sunny Sunday Lesson

2009-03-08T17:09:00.000-07:00

What I learned from Ling Ling today:

If someone dominates you with love, like they lay next to you and use your stomach as a pillow, take the power back. This can be achieved subtly by standing, stretching then climbing onto their legs. If you purr while you do this they'll assume you just want to love them, but we really know who has the power now, don't we?