I’ve found this online, it’s so cute it made me grin…

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November 15, 2006
They might not be suede, but these blue shoes are a perfect fit for “Elvis.”
The newly shod bird, seen here, is one of 18 “second chance” little penguins now living at the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand. The penguins, also called blue or fairy penguins, were adopted from Marineland in Napier, New Zealand, which rescues sick or injured marine animals and sends some of those that can’t return to the wild to live at regional animal centers.
But not long after their September arrival in Christchurch, a few penguins started to develop calluses on their feet that could have led to infections. Such calluses are common for penguins in captivity, because the seabirds, which normally spend most of their time fishing at sea, occasionally get lazy and spend too much time waddling on land.
“When the penguins arrived … some developed sore feet, and this has proved quite tricky for us to treat,” International Antarctic Centre director Richard Benton said in a press release.
So the center’s staff began a rigorous treatment regime, including saltwater foot baths, ointment applications, and fashion footwear design. The special penguin shoes ‘available in blue and green’ are tailored specifically for the little penguins and are made of breathable material with light rubber soles.
“We have seen a dramatic improvement,” Benton said, “and [we] expect that they will only be wearing their pretty shoes for a very short time.”
Victoria Gilman
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Category Archives: Silliness
Hibernating Cereals
Never thought I would ever eat cereals again since I don’t really like them. I don’t like the combination of cold milk and crispiness but I also dislike the combination of cold milk and soggy stuff in it. I find it gross. So there’s only one option left: eat fast and end up with stomach ache…
I had to eat Weetabix minis [even the sound of the word Weetabix causes a nasty look on my face] with soy milk & banana for breakfast. I tried to avoid all the cereals but had to give in. Just to try again once and see if I might like it. To be honest it wasn’t that bad after all but I still prefer oatmeal.
I just ate as quick as possible and I reckon that can’t be good either. Another thing: that stuff is full of sugar and in this case also hazelnuts and almonds. The only two nuts that I’m allergic to. You must think; wow she’s a nutter… And yes I am, just curious to see if I’m *still* allergic to them.
If my face is swollen tomorrow or very very itchy I can tell I’m still allergic to these nuts. Anyway what’s wrong with triggering your body reactions every now and then. It’s good, it will stay alert that way instead of dormant.
That’s why most people like to work for a boss. Just the fact that he could walk in any minute and catch you in the act of sleeping at your desk is the thrill they’re looking for… Sad thing is, most people ever get caught and are permanently dormant even close to hibernating.
To be honest I could use some sleep right now, but I need to work, work, work. We went to bed quite late last night because I wanted this song from AS. so I could practice singing today. It’s something I. and him have composed.
AS. added drums to it with his new cool drum machine and I will have to add lyrics and vocals to it. Quite tough because it’s a complex song so I’m listening to it now, over and over again, while I’m working on my cute little bee. Better go before I do fall asleep.
Better get some coffee first! See ya.