NEW FRIEND

Meet my new friend Kai Kai...

Kai Kai looks so elegant and classy in her traditional red Chinese kimono.

Kai kai came from the Macau Giant Panda Gift Shop, which is dedicated to selling gifts and souvenirs related to giant pandas. It offers a large collection of giant panda gifts for visiting residents and tourists to choose from, including soft toys, bags, clothes, stationery and household items, etc. With its wide range of themed merchandises, the gift shop is also expected to help project the image of the Macau Giant Panda Pavilion as a place uniquely dedicated to giant pandas.

Dankey meets his new lovely friend Kai Kai.

Kai Kai was so happy to be a part of the BIG family of Bear Hobs...

A FLIGHT

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Lao Tzu

JOURNEY
Lea Salonga

Half the world is sleeping,
half the world's awake
half can hear their hearts beat
half just hear them break


I am but a traveler, in most every way
Ask me what you want...to know

What a journey it has been
And the end is not in sight
But the stars are out tonight
and they're bound to guide my way


When they're shining on my life
I can see a better day
I won't let the darkness in,
what a journey it has been.

I have been to sorrow
I have been to bliss
Where I'll be tomorrow,
I can only guess

Through the darkest desert
Through the deepest snow,
Forward always forward, I go..

What a journey it has been
and the end is not in sight
But the stars are out tonight
and they're bound to guide my way

When they're shining on my life
I can see a better day
I won't let the darkness in,
what a journey it has been...

Forward, always forward...
Onward, always up...
Catching every drop of hope
In my empty cup

What a journey it has been
And the end is not in sight
But the stars are out tonight
and they're bound to guide my way

When they're shining on my life
I can see a better day
I won't let the darkness in,
what a journey it has been...

What a journey it has been...

To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping"
~Chinese Proverb

JOURNEY

A new journey will unfold this weekend for Dankey...
life is short, life is priceless...
our life's journey is endless...

Dankey is getting ready for another life's journey

THE JOURNEY OF LIFE
Sylvia Chidi

Dankey, busy in packing all his stuffs

The journey of life begun
That fateful day I was born
My eyes opened up blissfully to the sun
My soul, heart and brain emerged as one
Behold my journey had begun!

This little child in time has grown
Yes! Time has flown, time has flown
A lot has been learnt on my very own

he's making sure everything is ready

Life has been a mystifying journey
With every up and down
With tears and laughter
With hate and love
With stupidity and wisdom
With enemies and friends
But even in my journey of frustration
I have found a means of celebration
In my toilsome exploration to my fateful destination

Tick tock, the clock goes on
Minute by minute, then hourly
Month by month then yearly
Tick tock, and in my journey
I have searched, questioned and answered
Whilst walking painfully along many paths
Sometimes requesting protection
Seeking from above immunization
When hit by obstacles in locations

all stuffs in??? double check please...

But I am still on this journey
Shaking hands with the sad and merry
My passion for life which was once raw
Is now confined within the Almighty’s law
For life's journey itself never ends
Once you have reached the end of each road
Uplifting off your entire cloggy load
Be it in a hot summer or a winter’s cold
Behold! A new journey will unfold


Follow Dankey, as he continue another interesting and awe-inspiring journey...

SPRING

Spring is a season of hope, a season of changes, a season of new aspirations, a season of fresh start, and a season of life.

A sea of Tulips in the middle of Spring

SPRING

A new Spring for Lokey

Spring is here
my garden burst forth
and once again, the birds
are heading North.

Buds start blooming
on the deciduous trees.
The sky opens up
bringing rain down on the leaves.

The meadows turn into
beautiful green carpets.
With flecks of different flowers
you will see in markets.

A Spring is life, a spring is hope...

The snow is gone,
and the days get longer.
People venture outside
as the sun shines stronger.

Yes, spring is a yearly gift to us,
after the long winter season.
So, just enjoy this time
you don't have to have a reason.

www.things- to-say.com

NEW YORK

Most of the time Dankey is wondering...what life awaits him?...where he had been and where he is going to?...
He wonders of being to places he's never been to...

If there would be one place Dankey would love to explore...

it's the BIG apple....NEW YORK...

Empire State of Mind II (Broken Down)

Oooh oooh, New York (2x)

Grew up in a town,
That is famous as a place of movie scenes
Noise is always loud
There are sirenes all around
And the streets are mean
If I could make it here
I could make it anywhere
That's what they say
Seeing my face in lights
Or my name in marquees found down Broadway

Even if it ain't all it seems
I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from

Chorus
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York

On the avenue, there ain't never a curfew
Ladies work so hard
Such a melting pot on the corner selling rock
Preachers pray to God
Hail a gypsy cab
Takes me down from Harlem to the Brooklyn Bridge
Someone sleeps tonight with a hunger
For more than from an empty fridge

I'm going to make it by any means
I got a pocketful of dreams
Baby, I'm from

Chorus
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York

Chorus
One hand in the air for the big city
Street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty
No place in the world that can compared
Put your lighters in the air
Everybody say yeah, yeah yeaah

Chorus
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of

There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York


Writers: Alicia Keys, Al Shuckburgh, Shawn Carter, Jane’t Sewell-Ulepic, Angela Hunte, Bert Keyes, Sylvia Robinson

Someday...one day...Dankey will conquer the BIG apple...:)

MOTHER'S DAY

I adore my mother as the flowers in the field adore water and sunlight, she helps her children develop, flourish and reach new horizon.

this is how we blossom, THANKS Mom!!!
(spring Tulips garden)

Mother's Flower
Linda Hill 2003

Lokey picking  the perfect tulip for Mom
(spring tulips garden)

I bring you Mother, this flower,
all wet with morning dew
When I saw it on the ground
it reminded me of you.

One petal is for the love Mother,
you give me every day
One petal is for the sweet and
kind words that you say.

thanks for letting us flourish 
(spring Tulips)

One petal is for the sacrificing
that you do for me
One petal is for all the hugs
you give out so freely.

Mother, you are worth more
than words can ever say
And with a flower and a kiss,
I wish you a
Happy Mother's Day!


PRETTY FLOWERS FOR MOTHER
Loyd C. Taylor 2010

the best bouquet for Mom
(from Ardy's bear collection)

Pretty flowers for Mother,
To give her on Mother’s Day;
May offers many choices,
Found in earth’s splendid bouquet.

Roses are always lovely,
Tulips are beautiful too;
Violets, Orchids and Lilies,
All kissed by sweet heaven’s dew.

Lilacs long to be chosen,
Showy Irises and more;
They all are simply by-passed,
While browsing the flower store

the best tulip is for you Mom
(spring Tulip garden)

For Mom’s a simple woman,
Extravagance is not her style;
Choosing one most look over,
A flower that makes her smile.

You see, Mother loves her mums,
Each year it’s always the same;
Mom says mums are her first choice,
For both share the same nick name.

Lokey having a hard time choosing  for the perfect pick
(spring Tulip garden)

SUPER MOM
Joanna Fuchs

I LOVE YOU MOM
(from Ardy's bear collection)

Mom, you're a wonderful mother,
So gentle, yet so strong.
The many ways you show you care
Always make me feel I belong.
You're patient when I'm foolish;
You give guidance when I ask;
It seems you can do most anything;
You're the master of every task.
You're a dependable source of comfort;
You're my cushion when I fall.
You help in times of trouble;
You support me whenever I call.
I love you more than you know;
You have my total respect.
If I had my choice of mothers,
You'd be the one I'd select!

To all mothers out there "HAPPY HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY" bearHUGS!!!

And to my Mom, no words could ever define how grateful i am.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MOM!!!

TRIP

“You were tired out by the length of your road, yet you did not say, ' It is hopeless.' You found renewed strength, therefore you did not faint."
Isaiah 57:10

Dankey off the road

ROAD TRIP
Dandy

his first road trip

...So how about we escape this place,
get out, get on, get gone
and bid goodbye, so long, to this life we're caught up in.

Lets go, come run away with me,
this sadness we'll defy.
We'll be content from here on out,
no more temporary highs.

So how about we drive away
and block the rear-view mirror.
Gas pedal to the floor board
you'd soon be thinking clearer.

Dankey enjoying the ride

Come with me in the world for once
we'll dodge the tears of pain.
Strange looks may be shot our way
but it's the first time you'll feel sane.
It doesn't matter where we go
as long as we're away from here.
Sit back, relax, let go of the wheel
and for once, just let fate steer.

Run down the middle of the street
and cross that yellow line.
Free to do what we feel is right,
the devil's offer we'll decline.

So take this roadtrip with me,
forget what they all said.
The sign is right in front of you and it reads
"New Life Ahead ----->"

a worthy road trip

…the road is long, the road is wide…got no choice but to take a ride…
…life is not ours, life is short…break the rules and make the most…
…got one life to live thus be sure to enjoy the trip…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I'M THANKFUL FOR YOU

You brighten up my life
With memories so fond
When I reach out
You always respond

You're someone I can count on
When I need a helping hand
You're compassionate and loving
You always understand

Oh yes you have your
Off days too
However those days
Are but numbered few

I'm so thankful to have
A person like you
There is no other
Who could fill your shoes

www.things- to-say.com

SUMMER SUN

"Summer is like coffee, hit it while it’s hot…"
                                                                     ely

Dankey hitting summer

SUMMER ESCAPE
ely

Dankey in his  great escape

Hot summer
Sweat on my face
Salty windy air
Bronze the skin
Cool waters on the beach
Quenches body heat
Sand on the feet
Ease pressures a bit
Sunglass on the face
Eliminates sun’s glare
A worthy rest
Adds a day.

relaxing under the sun

THE SUN
ely

enjoying the sun

The long wait is over,
let’s move out and start to hover.
For summer has arrived,
let’s not make ourselves be deprived .

Scorching sun touches our skin,
bronzing your body is so in.
Drench yourselves and take a dive,
recover, release and revive.

Detach worries and tensions,
pave the way to your aspirations.
Relax and appreciate sun’s ray,
it will surely color your day.

Dankey having a cool summer indulgence

Summer sun, summer fun

"When my sweat pours like a rain, then it is summer"…
                                                                         ely