Freeway driving

Driving is not just passing the DMV tests and having a valid driver's license. Little of us know that driving especially on the freeway is more of common sense and logical thinking aside from knowing the basic traffic rules and regulations . I'm a late bloomer when it comes to driving. I officially started at 46 years old. I guess in some ways it's a blessing or I'll be one of those drivers who think their invisible and has super power ability who can out drive everyone.




I take the freeway (210) on my way to and from work. And everyday, I see alot of things and ponder how can this person passed the DMV test....when he does not even know when to yield. There are drivers who does not even bother to turn their signal lights when changing lanes. Others think that it is alright to cut someone off just so he can get ahead of everyone. Also, more often you see drivers on their cellphone.....oh btw, they don't have the handsfree set, too! And these are the ones who are either driving beyond the speed limit or weaving on their lane. These drivers does not realize that they pose danger to themselves as well as to the other motorists on the road. I guess nowadays alot of us just doesn't care anymore. Call it sad or pathetic.



Last March 26, I was rear ended while I was stationary on the 210 East due to heavy traffic. The poor kid (age 20) was driving like a maniac and was on his cellphone didn't reacted early enough and hit me. He didn't realized that the traffic way ahead of him had come to a complete stop. I was thankful though that we both didn't get hurt. But, I have to give this young man a credit for being so polite and brave to accept his mistakes. The insurance company which is Mercury Insurance was very cooperative and that makes the whole process easy. I got my car back from Marco's Body Shop in Pasadena after 17 days. They do body work for Mercedes Benz Rusnak customers .... and this place really does a great job! My car came out looking like a brand new 1999 C280 model...... but, don't get me wrong.... my car look nice for a 9 year old even before the accident.

Hopefully that incident has taught that young man a lesson in life. I guess many of us does not realize that in every second of a minute a lot of things can happen ...things that can affect or change ones life. It could be good or worse.

Pet Expo at the Orange County Fair Grounds

My husband and I are big dog lovers. Last April 12th we drove about 30 miles to grace the Annual Pet Expo at the Orange County Fair Grounds, Costa Mesa. We left our house at 9:45am and we didn't reach the OC Fair Grounds til almost 11:05am. Traffic was really bad at the 55 due to a 2 lane closure and we totally missed the show that my husband has been itching to see on "Having Your Dog Certified as Therapy Dog".


Every year we look forward to this event to see the dogs from the different rescue groups and shelters. Most of this dogs are up for adoption. It is very unfortunate though that we can't take any of them home as much as we'd love to as we already have 3 dogs. This event does not only showcase the different breed of dogs but most importantly, it encourage people to go to their local shelters or rescue groups to adopt dogs.


We had a chance to see the World's tallest dog, Gibson. He is a giant....a gentle giant. This dog is huge....made me look like from Liliput Island standing beside him.



We've walked from one building to another and checked what's new at the different vendors booth . One of the coolest booth is that of PetSmart...where you pay a $1 and get to spin a wheel for your prize. And PetSmart donate the money to the homeless dogs. We petted & hugged alot of dogs .... some are big, some are small...some on wheels.....some are slobberer (like this one in the picture... this guy is a 9 year old Newfoundland and he's really so adorable) until our feet are sore...at one point we had to sit down to rest and cool down a little bit as it was really hot (upper 80's).




We headed home at past 6:00pm tired but happy and looking forward to seeing our 3 kids waiting for us with a big greeting.

It is amazing how dogs can make a huge impact on ones life. They're just beautiful creature that God has created whose goal in life is to please and give unconditional love. I could not comprehend how some people can have the nerve to abuse and neglect them.

Let's support our four-legged friends and be responsible dog owners. For those who are planning on getting one ... please think about it and ask yourself if you're really ready for it. Go to your local shelter. There are alot of wonderful dogs at the shelter who need a loving forever home. And let's put a stop to the puppy mills.