Monday, August 25, 2008

I didn't really care for the balcony...until...

After we found a home featuring most of our must-haves, including my so wished for balcony, Mama comes to me and asks: " What's going on Sushi? Why aren't you using the balcony you wanted so, so bad ?"
I replied: "Mama, first, there's no backyard and second, for me to have a nice view, I have to stand on my back legs like this


and it's not comfortable at all!
So, I stayed away for a while to think about how I could enjoy the view better without having to remain in that position for so long. I looked all over the condo and found a solution! I saw a plastic drawer cart with 3 drawers sitting there, almost empty in the spare bedroom, just tall enough to be used as my new balcony observatory! I was so happy! I told Mama to push the cart, lift it and place it next to the rail so I could have a great view from the top of my new Observation Point! For extra comfort, I also asked Mama to place my comfy mattress on top of the drawers. I couldn't have asked for more! The only drawback was: I couldn't really climb to the top of it, so whenever I wanted go out, I had to ask Mama to carry me up there. Anyway, I thought this was a good temporary solution. If it rained, the plastic wouldn't get rusty and I could just remind Mama to remove my mattress. So, I enjoyed my OP last summer.

These pictures show some storage boxes being used as my OP instead of the drawer cart; I'd say we were just testing the idea. I don't think I have a picture on top of the cart itself though... I O U guys one! Anyway, I felt pretty good up there too!

Whassup?



Not too bad...





Eureka! It works!

12 comments:

Mariuca said...

WOOFIES!! Sushi, you look adorable! Your mattress is just as fluffy as you are, and you're both white, it's hard to tell the difference LOL!

Don't jump down the balcony okay? :):):)

LadyJava said...

Aww you are so smart Sushi!! I'm sure your new OP is awesome.. you know what? You can get your mommy to put some smaller boxes to act as steps so that you can hop on the OP without any trouble whatsoever.

Enjoy the view my lil' chef cop!!!

Jean Chia aka Ms.Yummy~licious said...

woof woof sushi!! you've been to the salon!! wow, you look gorgeous!! :)

oh, i really love the shot wt u posing for the camera! :) Yr mama did a great job! im sure now u can enjoy the view more comfortably! :) Your bed looks so comfy too! :)

oh, btw, you've been tagged! http://agreatpleasure.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-makes-msyummylicious-happy.html

Daisy said...

What a great solution you came up with!

Mariuca said...

Meowies! I'm back to wish u a good day in Chicago and happy blogging! :):):)

Sushi said...

YAY MPG, you're here today! I need to figure out how PW works asap! I love my mattress! I won't jump down the balcony, no no!
PS: Meow + Woofies = Meowies? Love that!

Sushi said...

Good idea LJ! I'll look around in the condo to find smaller boxes, thank you!
PS: Mama says thanks for the brownies you sent her on FB :)

Sushi said...

Thank you Jean, my hair is actually growing a little bit now... oh yeah I love posing for pictures when I'm in the mood fo course! When I'm not, forget about it! Thanks for the tag again, I'm already behind but will do it later for sure!!

Sushi said...

Hey Daisy, so far so good... but it doesn't look good at all, I'm afraid I have to come up with a better solution...

Marcia Torres said...

Hi Sushi,
it seems you're living in a wonserful neighborhood... although your place doesn't have a backyard... I can imagine how you miss the time you used to have one!!! But... as I love the noise of cars, people walking and talking, I'll tell you I'm 100% sure that I'll love to know your new place!!! I know you've already invited me to visit you, but I need to mention it to you everytime I see your balcony and think about your living in a country that I love to travel to!!!
Well... I'll try to save some money and really pay you a visit.
Bye-bye.

Claudia Lima said...

Sushi you look really cute in those pictures. Luck you, what a nice little mattress just for your comfort!
XOXO

Sushi said...

Hehe, thanks for the compliment on my cuteness Aunt Claudia, and yes, this mattress is sooo comfy! XOXO