I’ve been Nominated Versatile Blogger Award :)

YAY! Thanks to Elena of  love212 and Tiny T of ChromaMeSilly for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award. I feel loved! Super duper thanks xxx

And the rules are…

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging (or whose blogs you enjoy the most).

2. Share 7 random facts about yourself.

3. Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you.

4. Add the Versatile Bogger Award picture to your blog post.

And the lovely nominees are… (in no particular order *wink*)

1. http://am1ec.wordpress.com

2. http://selfprofessedproductobsessed.wordpress.com

3. http://love212.org

4. http://chromamesilly.wordpress.com

5. http://raelessi.blogspot.com

6. http://beautyreviewsforu.wordpress.com

7. http://studiobrow.wordpress.com

8. http://megis217.wordpress.com

9. http://naysdesires.wordpress.com

10. http://mychocolethandbag.wordpress.com

11. http://moresequinsplease.wordpress.com

12. http://prettygossip.wordpress.com

13. http://underscoredesigns.wordpress.com

14. http://nellapolish.wordpress.com

15. http://kikaytrekkie.blogspot.com

7 Random Facts about Me:

1. I am an inverted writer. I write with the paper upside down.

2. I am a lefty but only when I am writing, for everything else I do them with my right hand. I can also write with my right hand; so that makes me ambidextrous.

3. I love to sing. I can remember the lyrics of even old songs.

4. I am a frustrated dancer.

5. There are more bottles of nail polishes than food in my fridge.

6. I love Korean and Japanese dramas and movies.

7. I am the only foreign person in the office.

Hope you have fun as much as I had fun doing this 🙂 Don’t forget to nominate your favourite bloggers!

Cheers 🙂

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!

Wishing you all a blessed and prosperous 2012!

Cheers!

*this is a present I got from a workmate when I came to work today.

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Thank you, Lord for good friends Part 2

As many of you may know, some parts of Bangkok and its nearby provinces are currently inundated. One of its many effects to Bangkok/ Thai residents is the shortage of goods and necessities brought about by damaged factories, impassable roads, and hoarding of the people. I have been going in and out of the supermarket for the last two months but I did not indulge in panic buying, maybe because I live by myself, I have enough stock at home and I was positive that nothing grave will happen to the city. (As of now, there is no flooding in my office and apartment area which I am thankful of. The government declared special public holidays from now until the 31st but our company is open for business).  BUT, with news that a high level of water is to be expected on the weekend, I felt that I should prepare more just in case it will take days for the flood level to go down. Seeing that I cannot rely in the contents of my emergency bag (yes, I have one. I prepared one since the earthquake happened in Japan early this year) and pantry, I have been visiting the grocery for four days in a row now. Unfortunately, from where I live, there are no bottled water, tissue, biscuits, tinned food and the like are left. So I decided to get soda, green tea and whatever liquid and food that can be helpful to sustain me. It’s been especially hot and sunny these days, so water or any liquid is of high importance.

To cut the long story short, I got myself a case of canned soda and a box of cupcakes last night when one of the motorcycle taxi drivers saw my shopping bag. Yeah, I am “friends” with motorcycle taxi drivers near my street. Anyway, he told me I’d get big and fat upon seeing what I bought. I told him that I can’t find bottled water anywhere so I made do with the Fanta. He mumbled something but I can’t comprehend given my little understanding of Thai. This afternoon, I saw the same motorcycle taxi driver and he asked me if I still want some water. Before I even said yes, he gave me a dozen bottled water and told me he knew a place where to get it. Of course, I paid for the lot but it was really heartwarming for a stranger to show concern to me. It felt good that he remembered me and what I needed. He’s not even obliged to find some water for me.

I’m really happy and blessed that amid the panic, confusion and waiting for an impending unfortunate event, there are still people who care for other people and experiencing it first hand is such a warm feeling. (Oh, I forgot to share another feel-good experience when we volunteered to pack goods at the Flood Relief Operations Center last week. I’ll write a separate post for it).

Thank you, Lord for good friends and helpful strangers.

THANK YOU, Lord for good friends…

I think I am getting old… I left my wallet and coin purse in my apartment this morning and I have no loose coins or notes in my bag. Argh?! Imagine my embarrassment scouring my bag for my wallet as I have to pay my fare. Good thing, though, that the motorcycle taxi driver (yeah, we have motorcycle taxis here in Bangkok) knows me by face. He was super kind enough to tell me, “it’s okay”. I told him I will look for him this afternoon and give him the money. I was so relieved despite my embarrassment. Motorcycle fare – solved.

My next problem is my lunch and cab fare going home. I saw my colleague in the lift and I told her I left my wallet. She was kind enough to tell me that she can lend me some money. I told her 100 baht will be fine for me (I wasn’t planning to eat lunch :)) but she gave me more including a sandwich. I was so touched by her gesture. Brekkie-lunch-cab fare money – solved, too.

I owe these two good persons so much today.

Thank you, Lord for good friends and for making this day seem easier despite the difficulty of forgetting my wallet at home. Please bless them always. I promise I will pay it forward. Amen.

A Surprise in my Pocket

I was talking to the office accountant when I suddenly put my hand in my pocket. I was surprised to find this folded and washed up 20 baht note buried deep inside my pocket 😉

I know it’s not much but I love little surprises!

Cheers!

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