You must pay attention to what I say...

I surround myself with students who have a desire and an urge to understand what I am trying to say and who will make an attempt to listen to me, learn from me and work to meet my needs. I, in turn, will work to meet their needs, by providing them with lessons and information that they would not otherwise have access to. I am willing to teach and educate, but they must be willing to listen and they must want to try...

I am a vocal creature. I have no choice but to use this tool to communicate my needs. Long ago when I first came to live with my students I began to use my voice to communicate to them what I needed them to understand. "I am hungry, please feed me now", "Please open the door for me, I would like to come inside", "I would like to be held, lift me onto your lap please" have always been requested by my lovely, soft moans, gurgles and grumbles. They seem to understand and comply immediately. Lately however, there seems to be a miscommunication or a disconnect where one of my students is not complying right away.

My body is delicate and I must tend to it carefully. As of late, my body is telling me that it needs to be nourished earlier than usual. I have been attempting to awaken my student earlier than usual so that she may get up and tend to my breakfast but she is not complying with my wishes, which forces me to raise my voice and nearly demand what I need. Eventually, she complies, sometimes unreasonably frustrated at me for not being able to wait.

I am not complaining, my students are just that, and as their Sensei I have agreed to teach them and I will continue to try to help them understand that they have agreed to this by their earlier actions. One day they will understand that our history and past with each other shape our relationship and that we are both responsible for having built one anothers expectations...

Welcome to my words...

I am Hong Kong Fooey...Honorable Sensei...Old Master. I am a Pekingese. My ancestors were admired for their strong hearts and wise minds. I wish to share my thoughts with you so that you may become wiser and stronger. Welcome to my words...