Naked in the Snow!

Hola Munda! Look at me in the snow!

We had a snow storm here in Vancouver! My 2nd or third one now…. So I think I am finally getting “used to it”. Plus Erek is not making me wear that stupid coat– sure it keeps me warm, but I need my freedom if you know what I mean muchachos!

So, it is time for me to weigh in on th US Primaries, which are currently underway in my homeland of America….. Unfortunately, People; I might have to give up on my support for Mr Steven Colbert for President, as he is not showing well in th polls, which makes me sad in a way…. For now I am left to possibly support one of two possible contenders– for what the People call the most “Importante Job in the World”!

Forget the Republicans, we all know the race is already down to two people….. Ms. Hilary Clinton + Mr. Borak Oboma. For a while I did not know what to do…..? I like both candidates. But….. I have to say now that Mr Borak Oboma has one my vote for Presedente of the United States. You know why, People? Simply b/c Hilary Clinton went on the Tyra Banks show…. and talk about what a “real woman” she is….. all of a sudden!? Now, I don’t trust her….. I think she is panicking and is a very manipulative person….. I don’t think she is “real”….. Where as my man….. Mr Oboma…. he is the real deal! God save him amigos! I hope he makes it all the way to the White House for all of our sakes!

I encourage all of my Latino Brothers + Sisters to get out and vote in this Election! We are the one that can make change happen in this country! And we can make it change with Oboma!

More pictures of me in the Canadian snow! Adios Amigos!

Oh No! Not another one….!?

Hola Mundo!

How are we surviving the depths of the winter season? January is a long month….. and I wonder if it will ever end? I have to tell you Amigos…. some interesting information! I have been doing research about my new home land. And… I found, Vancouver is a good place! It is one of the warmest places in Canada, and it does not get very much snow! I think if I lived where grandma Diane + grandpa Ken live [Winnipeg] — I would have to live in an igloo, no? Erek, tells me stories of all of the snow forts and igloos he built growing up there. This is no place the Senorita. I will stay here in the Vancouver thank you very much!

I will share a story with the people to help warm your hearts! Senorita Chavez has a new hermano! His name is ODIN…. and his only downfall is that he is a Gato! But he is a very cool Dude in his own right. I’ve, caught him drooling? A couple of times, but I wouldn’t dare tell him that!

So, Erek has a small animal ranch going on…. but listen to Odin’s story……

Odin’s Story : Odin started hanging out in front of our Co-Op earlier this summer. His appearance coincided with a family’s move out…. so Erek suspected that he might have been left behind? After some investigation- nope not the case. Not left behind…..

So, not really going away; and basically living on our front lawn…. Odin became “part” of the Co-Op over the course of the summer. People were feeding him, and we all had our pet names for him.

One day in August, on one of our walks around the ‘hood, the big E spotted a poster. A rescue agency was looking for a cat with the same descriptions as the kitty at the Co-Op! Cool we thought, got home and gave them a rang…. Sure enough -he was the one. They came by and scooped him up + off to the vet he went! That is when we really heard what Mr. Kitty had been through…… Apparently he used to reside in the condo at the end of the street, but his elderly mother (who adored him apparently) died on him. [ He was trapped in the apartment with her corpse for 3 weeks, until the Coroner showed up on the scene. And that's when he bolted out the door, and had been living on the streets ever since. Can you say trauma?

The rescue agency that made sure the cat was healthy and neutered, was just going to release him back onto the streets "our front lawn" with the promise that some neighbors would feed him.... So that is when the Big E took matters into his own hands-- he would find this cat a new home! [He finds all kinds of homes for critters]. But, the cat kept coming back…. That is when Erek named him “Odin”, b/c only a god could live through what he has [and well me, but I am named after a Dictator of a Latin American Country- so isn't that the same thing]?

So, slowly over the course of the fall, as the weather has gotten cooler. Odin has slowly moved in with us…. He still comes and goes as he pleases…. but he has come to trust us all more + more, and has even cuddle with me a couple of time. Well, more like sat on me while I was beside Erek. We do play with each other outside though! A Gato that will play with me! That’s why I think he is cool!

What a God!

A new look, for a New Year!

Hola to the People!

Do you like the new look? I thought I would start the new year with a “make over”. I like the fresh new look, si.

I have had another busy week out and about around town. Visiting the people, which as you know, is so fun for the Chavez! The highlight I think had to be, being rushed out of a conference room, because I was causing some nice lady an asthma attack?! Can you believe it? I feel so bad for her….. Not being able to be around the Chavez! She must lead a life of torment….. pour chaquita?!

And, the big E + I had a lot of fun dodging the rain this week. It even snowed one day too. But, keep refusing to wear my coat. I gots to be naked, don’t cha know! So, we try to go out to play, when it is not raining…. so I won’t shiver.

Rain, Rain go away! A friend of mine at the dog park, was telling me about this “spa” in Vancouver for dogs –Mestiso’s. She likes it there because, she can go walk [get her work out in] on the treadmill, on rainy days?! Bah? Dogs, on treadmills? Am I, the only one who thinks there is something wrong with that?

The following video will demonstrate how treadmills should technically always be run on….

Ciao, Bellas!

Happy New Year to the People!

Hola! Feliz Año Nuevo!

How are you, mi amigos? I have missed you all! I have been visiting with my Abuela Diane Y Abuelo Ken! They have come traveling from Winnipeg to spend the holidays with the big E + me! They are so wonderful! I love them! I love them! I love them! They are my new favorite People! Erek says it is because they keep stuffing me full of food. I say that is what Grandparents were made for! Spoiling me!

They keep asking me to call them Babcia + Dziadek? And, Dziadek especially keeps trying to feed me sausages!? We have been eating a lot of Kiełbasa…. Did I mention before that Erek is Polish!? Yeah, it has been “interesting”, but I tell you now…. I ain’t learning no Polish!

For the sake of the People, I will just refer to them as Grandma + Grandpa from now on. They are staying in a fancy Hotel downtown! Erek and I go to visit them at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle! All the People are so nice to the Chavez there! Erek drives the car to the door, and a man opens the car door for me! What service! And such nice rooms + comfy beds! What…? I told you I am spoiled, I had a sleep over party with Grandma + Grandpa!

I have some exciting news about my holiday! I have been traveling all over Vancouver with my family. Going in and out of stores, saying “Hello to the People”…. And the other day Grandma wanted to go to Ikea. So, off we all go….

And, guess what! I got “escorted out by security”! Apparently Ikea views dogs as a security “problem”. Finally! Someone recognizes the Power of the Chavez! All the while we we leaving Erek kept saying, “but she’s a Chihuahua….?” He was mad, but I was proud! My only question is, why does it take the Corporation of an ex-Nazi sympathizer to recognize my true Potentials…..?