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From Vietnam with LoveSending my love from Vietnam ~~***please leave me your words before you leave***~~ ^_^ "Love is...in your heart...not to stay, but to be shared."*_* December 23 Merry Christmas to AllWhen Christmas comes to town
That even though it’s far He’ll find me Christmas Eve
Cause he’s never come around I think of him When Christmas comes to town The best time of the year When everyone comes home With all this Christmas cheer
Putting up the Christmas tree
When Christmas comes to town Presents for the children Wrapped in red and green All the things I’ve heard about But never really seen No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas Eve When Santa’s sleigh bells ring
The herald angels sing I never hear a sound And all the dreams of children That’s all I want when Christmas comes to town That’s all I want when Christmas comes to town
Saksinee (A')
June 29 Lost from Space !!Another Moving !!!
I've got my new nest now
after taking a look about 20 houses in Vietnam.
Now it's time for the move.
will be
Lost from Space
until settle
(A')
June 04 The wisdom in hot chocolate
The cup that you're drinking from adds nothing to the quality of the hot chocolate. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was hot chocolate, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups. And then you began eyeing each other's cups. Now consider this: Life is the hot chocolate, your job, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life. The cup you have does not define, nor change the quality of life you have. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the hot chocolate God has provided us. God makes the hot chocolate, man chooses the cups. The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything that they have. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. And enjoy your hot chocolate!!
(Thanks to Amy)
May 23 Love is.....(10 Rules for Lover)
10 Rules to make your love last forever. 1. We will not simultaneously get angry. Be cool as water whenever another one being fire. 2. We will not shout into each others faces beside our house is accidentally on fire. 3. Noone loves to be criticized. When talking of what you dislike or need his/ her improvement, use soft & sweet words. 4. We will not revive any bad old practices, but only our romances. 6. Promise me that we will not peevish over-night. Talk face to face not back-chat. 7. Tell him or her more about anything in your life to tie you up together. 9. Don't misunderstand that being together always is to show your heedfulness. 10. Lastly, realize him/ her that your love still exists and will be eternally last.
Love is...
not how much you can get,
But how much you can give,
it's not about giving up,
but holding on,
not about how you say, "I love you",
but how you show it's true.
May 21 Many Thanks ( after the party)Thank you so much to be a part of this special day... Atom's birthday
Thank you for all the blessing and care...
Many thanks to this world
that bring you to me.....
and blessing our heart with love
Friendship bless our life.....
to always find the beautiful things.
Thank you .
P.S. Dad & Mom in Thailand... Wish you were here with us.
May 08 Children's Art ProjectChildren's Art Project
of
Marrakech
Sponsored by
ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH
The traditional arts and crafts of every country tell a unique and powerful story of the culture that created them. When those arts and crafts are lost, a large part of the culture is lost as well. Therefore, it is with great enthusiasm that we announce the creation of THE CHILDREN'S ART PROJECT OF MARRAKECH, to encourage and promote the traditional arts and crafts of Morocco, as part of the ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH mission to create positive change through education and dialogue.
There are many children in the villages and communities around Marrakech that come from disadvantaged families with little money, and are unable to buy even the most basic school supplies. Some parents are barely able to make a living, while the richest families send their children to private schools.
THE CHILDREN'S ART PROJECT of MARRAKECH will soon begin accepting donations of ART SUPPLIES (i.e. paint sets, drawing paper, easels, colored pencils, coloring books, crayons, paint brushes, etc. No monetary donations can be accepted...yet).
Each participating school will host an art contest and choose the top 10 submissions for the final round of competition. The winner of each competition will be awarded New Art Supplies (given through donations) to encourage and promote their interest in the traditional arts of Morocco. The finalists and the winner of each contest will be photographed along with their submitted artwork, and then displayed here on this webspace for people around the world to see. Through this project we will hopefully encourage the students of Morocco to become interested in pursuing a career in the traditional arts of their country, and to share their incredible culture with the world. OUR FIRST DONATION Thanks to the generosity of SANDRA JURKIEWICZ of ANAPOLIS, MARYLAND USA
THE CHILDREN'S ART PROJECT of MARRAKECH will also be accepting donations of school supplies (i.e. writing paper, pencils, pens, chalk, etc. everything you would buy a child for the first day of school), to be distributed to the schools of disadvantaged communities in and around the City of Marrakech. For more information on where to send your gifts, please write to ronmodro@littlebookofman.org
April 09 Super - HousewifeWhere and what and how I have been doing... to answer all these question... just take a look at the picture below.
I think I am a SUPER- HOUSEWIFE after all !!!
February 11 When I jump off the building@ the 10th Floor, I saw a lovely couple whom people are always jealous of their love, were having a big fight.
@ the 9th floor, I saw Mr. Peter who is always energetic was crying with himself.
@ the 8th floor, I saw Mrs. Kitty was shocking from seeing her husband & her best friend together on her bed.
@ the 7th floor, I saw Mrs. Nancy was taking lunatic pills.
@ the 6th floor, I saw Mr. Chris, who was jobless, now looking for a job from 7 kinds of newspaper a day. @ the 5th floor, I saw Mr. Robert, a respectable teacher, was wearing his wife's underwear. @ the 4th floor, I saw a young lady, Rose, was having a brawl and ending up with her new boyfriend (again).
@ the 3rd floor, I saw uncle Sam who has been waiting for a visit from his children.
@ the 2nd floor, I saw Lilly was looking at her husband's picture. He ran away after 6 months of the marriage.
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And I have a feeling that after they see me ... they would think the same ... their problem or what ever they have been through are not the end of the world.
You are not alone.
May today be better than yesterday
And tomorrow will be even better than today
Be happy,
(A')
January 11 WHAT A WONDERFUL MESSAGE
My friends, I came back here as I promised in my last blog. Back to normal! ...hopefully for a while 'till another turn. For your concern...my father is doing o.k. at this moment. He was out of the hospital without any surgery and now is fine at home. My son is also out of the hospital in Thailand. Now we are back to Vietnam and trying to get back to our normal life. I got a message from a friend of mine and love it. And would love to share this with you all. Please read, it’s worth.
A STORY OF COFFEE You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as though just as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, 'Tell me what you see, “Carrots, eggs, and coffee,” she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did, and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, “What does it mean, mother?”
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity, boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. “Which are you?” she asked her daughter. “When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?” Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level?
How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to you (I just did); to those who have touched your life in one way or another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those whose friendship you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life.
If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to brighten some ones day with this message!
It's easier to build a child than to repair an adult...
This is so true - May we all be COFFEE. We are each the Love of someone else life...... Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate.
Thanks to the person whom wrote this wonderful message. Thanks to my friend for sending its to me and for having me in your thought.
May all the room in your hearts be filled with happiness and love.
(A')
December 10 FYI ( a quick note to all )From my last blog informed you all about my trip back home, Thailand And yes, I was back to Vietnam not so long ago But now I am in Thailand again.... It is an emergency. My lovely son, Atom, is very sick. After five days with high temperature (39.5 C) I decided to take him back to Thailand for trusting treatment. Now he is in the hospital. I think I will be here and very busy for a while.... Sorry again for not having time to drop back or response to any one. Hope you all understand... Promise to share my story....a very long one....when the new year begins. See you all next year.....2008.
Wish you all the best. (A')
October 11 My apology
Whenever you feel that all the happy times and smiles
don't let them get away,
bring them back
as soon as possible
I have just realized that I have been away from this space and dropping around for almost a month (again!). That’s very bad of me. I am so apologize to friends who have been around and tried to keep in touch.
Well, there is sometime in life that you really want to be alone…keep yourself quite in your room …sit next to the window…look up to the sky…and keep thinking …try to find the perfect answer…either you can find one or not… you still have to come out of your room…but before doing that…remember to take a deep long breath…that might help a bit if not more…
I am still living my life here trying to do all things in perfect. But can everything is being perfect? I guess not. Even your perfect is might not the same as other’s perfect.Then I am just trying to tell myself to do the best I can at each moment.
After this blog, I have to be away again for another two or three weeks. I am going back to Thailand for some reason and without my computer. But I will be back here for sure… to my space…telling my story…as I always…. Until then….please take care…and keep in touch….
I will miss you here.
(A’)
September 29 10 Essential Health Tips"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." -Arabian Proverb
Wow! I have been away from writing my blog for almost a month. Most of my friends have known the reason for that. But some of my visitors may be wondered why. I have been having terrible back pain for quite long time…both upper and lower back…I have got the whole package and sometime also got a promotion “buy one get one free”. I have also got the pain on my waist, my hip, my leg and my feet. Now it got me BIG time…I need to rest and say bye- bye to my computer for a while. Sitting in front of computer for long time is one of the factors …so I warn you all…be careful…
It is so terrible to live with pain like this…can you imagine get up in the morning with all the pains all over the body…every steps you walk or move still do with the pain…until night…your bed time…this pain is sleeping with you still….I wish I got up one day and all these pains were gone…forever…
Well! Never mind…I am here still…living my life each day…just need to change a bit of my life style …like….cut down the time playing computer…start to do some exercise everyday straight…try to loose some weight and may be try to sleep some more.
How are you doing out there? Hope you are doing well and staying healthy.
As always…Take good care of yourself and each other.
(A’)
10 Essential Health Tips 1. Move More September 05 ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH PRESENTATIONDo & Don't in Vietnam - Character TraitsRespect
This is an important aspect of Vietnamese society: respect of age, of profession, of wealth... It is important that you show respect in general, as it will usually be shown to you by most Vietnamese in most situations.
Do be assured that, as an foreigner, you can get away with just about anything- so long as you do it with politeness and respect.
Don't be afraid of "doing the wrong thing", the Vietnamese are very tolerant of the foreigner's lack of knowledge of local customs and most trangressions will be seen as minor.
A Westerner went to visit a sick colleague in hospital. En route he stopped to buy flowers
Politeness
Although in many ways a very polite and courteous lot, you may sometimes find people in Vietnam to be quite rude by your own standard. Do remember that lot of behaviour in Vietnam is dictated by an incredible density of population. About 80 million souls are for the most part squeezed into the low lying areas around the two big fertile river deltas. Which means that if you want to get anything done in this life, you may well have to put your elbow into your neighbour's ribs to get past him. Please remember to do it gently, and with a nice smile on your face.
Don't be offended by personal questions and remarks: people will often ask not only surprisingly nosy questions like:"how old are you?", "where are you going?", "why are you late?" but also make quite wounding personal remarks, such as:"why are you so fat?" and "your husband is quite ugly!" These would obviously be considered very rude in many cultures- but not in Vietnam.
Dos & Don'ts in Vietnam
(Claude Potvin & Nicholas Stedman)
August 25 Failure.....Failure .....
may have destroy all your confidence
Only if we know .....
how to built ourselves up again
Stop worrying
about the worst that had happened
You should think about .....
what you want to do next in life
There is no place for sorrow
in the heart of the lion
Failure.....
is the bridge to Victory
August 24 If...
to live a contented life but life is life,
no one can actually do that
so we need to get prepare...
for the failure
August 22 ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTHOnce Upon a Time on Planet Earth A project by Ron Modro http://www.littlebookofman.org Once Upon A Time On Planet Earth, on August 6, 1945 at 8:15 AM, the first atomic bomb was dropped on a civilian population in Hiroshima, Japan, killing 80,000 people instantly, and at least 60,000 since then have died, thus marking the beginning of the Nuclear Arms Race. Sixty-two years later, on August 6, 2007 at 8:15 AM, participants from around the globe took a single photograph. “The belief that a single human being can make a difference, gives life to this innovative project. Remembering a single moment in history is the very essence of this global photographic endeavor.” “Once Upon a Time on Planet Earth” is the contribution to today’s global dialogue - an essay from the unique and collective perspectives of the photographers who have chosen to participate in this experience. I am one of them. I have decided to join this project since March 18, 2007. I had almost lost it because of my moving but I am glad that I still could make it at the last minute. I know many good people through this poject...some of them become good friends. Thanks so much to Ron to give me this opportunity. He's a good friend who has a very good heart. Let's hope for the better world... August 6, 2007 at 8:15 AM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This country has a long history of war and troubles regarding nuclear power and weapons. Many people are still dealing with the memory of the damages brought by decades of turmoil and, the pain that war can bring. Since the end of the Vietnam War, thousands of Vietnamese are still being killed every year from contact with unexploded landmines that were left behind after the war. The survivors, their environment and their children and grandchildren continue to feel the effects of Dioxin and other herbicides used to defoliate the land. There is nothing positive about such destruction; “their scars” run much deeper than “ours” do. I have always believed in Love and Peace wherever you are, and whoever you may be. It is important that I teach my son about these things, even though my son is just four-years-old. Today, I decided to take him to the Vietnam War Museum for our photoshoot, to teach him about war and the effects it can have on your fellow man. I want to teach him to live in peace, and to share his love with the rest of the world, if possible. This is the photo I decided to take. My son, learning about the horrors of war.
It was announced recently that Russia plans to help Vietnam to build its first nuclear reactor. Personally, I do not like the idea. There are many questions that come to mind: “What will we do with the Nuclear Waste? What will happen if there is an accident and the core has a meltdown?” We have seen these things happen in our lifetime with Three Mile Island in the United States, and at Chernobyl in the Ukraine. The Future of our children is at stake, and when I think about the world we will leave behind for them, I only have more questions. When will we find the answers? What will I tell my four-year-old son? His future is in my hands and I want to make a difference. I have traveled to many countries in my life. I have seen many places and met many people. However, I want to see more, to know more, and to share more. To me this world is getting smaller each and every day. I would like to see more love and more peace. Today, I teach my son; “Love is in your heart, not to stay, but to share (for the better).” (A') Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Please visit http://www.littlebookofman.org for more photos from around the globe.
August 02 Who do you live for?"Life... gets more meaning...
when we know whom we live for..."
To me....
take a guess...
To all my dear friends & visitors,
I have to move to the new place to live concerning my baby’s health condition. We are moving on this coming Sunday. (Aug.5) That’s why I have been very busy (finding a new place, packing and will unpacking very soon)
After all the moving, I might still busy with my son’s new school & new term. But the main thing, I am not sure when I will get my internet connection back.
Until then… give me your post…enjoy your life and take a very good care of yourself…and each other…and the rest.
Still blessing, still sharing Still loving, still caring My heart is exactly still the same
May you've all the luck in every minute of your life.
(A')
July 22 Happy LifeEven a happy life
cannot be without
a measure of darkness.
And the word happy
would lose its meaning
if its were not balanced
by sadness. It is far
better take things as they
come along with
patience and
equanimity.
Carl Jung
even though I'm facing
the bad side of the world
but I know that I'm still lucky
to have a good side all along
Thank you for your concern
with support and care
(A')
July 04 10 Rules for a Good Day1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:
If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind... I will not respond in a like manner. ************ *** 2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY" : If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.
************ *** 3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip. ************ *** 4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: I will find ways to help share the burden of another person. ************ *** 5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way. 6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE,
BUT I WILL NOT DO IT SECRETLY: I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another. ************ *** 7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: I will practice the golden rule - "Do unto others as I would have them do unto me" - with everyone I encounter. ************ *** 8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I DISCOURAGED:
My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling life. ************ *** 9. TODAY I WILL NUTURE MY BODY: I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body. ************ *** 10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: I will spend a little more time in prayer today: I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place (at some point during the day)! **************
(A')
P.S. Thanks to Mares for sharing
I love these rules and the photos.
June 30 D0 & Don't in Vietnam - The CultureDo accept that you are a guest in Vietnam and always will be. You will experience what it feels like to be part of a visible minority. Fortunately however, you are part of a rather privileged one.
Do try to learn as much as you can about the culture, to integrate as much as possible into the life of the people around you, even knowing that you will never become one of them. The Vietnamese will highly appreciate your efforts to understand them, their culture and their language. And you'll benefit from better treatment, better prices and wider smiles.
Do remember that there is no right or wrong in cultural difference: only difference.
Talk about it, laugh about it, share it with fellow travellers...
Don't keep it bottled up inside you.
Don't blame it on the country, If you're looking for home, use your return ticket.
Learn and enjoy Vietnam for what it is, a country neither better nor worse than home, but incredibly different.
Dos & Don'ts in Vietnam
(Claude Potvin & Nicholas Stedman) June 29 Tom Yum Goong - (Thailand Famous Hot & Sour Soup)
I have to put this recipe on my space as per so many requests from many friends... after they saw the yummy photo of Tom Yum Soup from Mr. Grant in Australia cooking for his lucky wife. It's all your fault Grant!!!!
This is definitely a recipe that you can only balance by taste -- tom yum goong should never be bland, but hot and sour.
(for 2 Servings )
4 cups water
1 cup shrimp
5 mushrooms
1-2 limes
2 tablespoon fish sauce
5 sprigs cilantro
3 bird chili peppers (depend on how spicy you want : I can eat about 30 chillies...)
1 tablespoon nam prig pow (optional)
Start boiling the water in a 2 quart pot. Peel and devein the shrimp and set them aside. Cut lemon grass into pieces, 5-6 inches long. Use the back of your knife to pound the lemon grass, just to bruise it to release the flavor. If you want, you can tie the lemon grass into a knot to make it easier to manage. Drop the lemon grass in water and let boil for 5 minutes.
Put the fish sauce and 1 lime's juice into the bottom of the bowls you will serve the soup in. Crush bird chili pepper and add to the bowl. Remove the stems from the kaffir lime leaves and add the leafy part to the pot. Clean and halve the mushrooms and add them to the pot. Add the shrimp and turn off the heat. Shrimp gets too tough very quickly, and will cook even when it is just sitting in the warm broth. Scoop the shrimp and liquid into the serving bowls immediately. As soon as you add the liquid to the serving bowl, you will see that the broth becomes cloudy because of the lime juice. Add the nam prig pow. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve. Be very careful, the peppers can be hot. Take a small sip at a time. Add more fish sauce and/or lime juice if it tastes bland. It's right if it's good for your sinus. If you like spicy food...taste first...and add more chillies or lime juice or fish sause.
Tips and substitutions
Unfortunately, for the true taste, it is difficult to substitute anything for the kaffir lime leaves. The richness of the sour taste comes from the complement of the different citrus flavored ingredients. If you don't like it hot, cut down on the chili peppers or do not cut them up, but leave them whole for decoration. If you like hot or very hot, put more chillies as you want and may be add some more lime juice and fish sause too. I am real Thai and eat too spicy (more than Thai standard)...I put 30 chillies in my Tom Yum. Would you like to try my soup???
Enjoy your soup then!! Give me post how do you like it, promise? (A')
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