Happy Mothers' Day!

One day to give honour to our moms is not enough! It should be everyday, showing our love and gratitude to her who has carried us for 9 months inside her womb. And her role does not stop there. But she cared for us and continues to do so in many ways even when we are already grown up and have our own lives to live. Let us think of our moms, give thanks to the Lord for such a wonderful woman in our lives. Also do not forget our Dads. Without both of them we could not be in this world!

Cheers!

Do not forget the mothers-in-law! For also doing the same thing to their sons and  daughters so we can have spouses who are loving and caring as well.

Happy Easter!

... because He lives, I can face tomorrow, because He lives, all fear is gone...because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just because He lives ...

...today is a day of celebration, to rejoice for He is alive!

A pet?

I saw this in a farm house in Scotland, when I walked up the stairs. I really thought it was real. Then after a second glance I realised it was not. But it looked cute enough to cuddle. It was just a decoration but a nice one.

Mid-March now

It's because of FB that I was not able to post some stuff here. I need to be more organised. But things have been really busy, esp at work. So I have been out in the field and evidence of that is the sunburn marks on my neck and arms. I forgot to use sunblock lotion. I did not expect it to be that hot. The sun was too strong, I think it is stronger now than before. I could not imagine how others can stand it, some without even a hat to cover their heads. Maybe it just needs getting used to.

So now it is the middle of March, and soon April is coming. That means it will be more hot! Time to go somewhere ... cool? Maybe not. Have to stay put here to continue working at least before the Songkran (Thai new year) holidays.

Sharing an inspirational message

I have been negligent in updating this blog. It does not mean that I have been offline. It just means that I have been busy with other things, especially my research. I just want to share this email message I received from a friend. Although I know that this message has been going around for a number of years. I've even received it also a number of times before. It's good to read it again.

To: YOU 
Date: TODAY 
From: GOD 
Subject: YOURSELF 
Reference: LIFE

This is God. Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I do Not need your help. So, have a nice day.
I love you. 

P.S. And, remember...
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself! Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

If you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you. You may have touched their life in ways you will never know!
Now, you have a nice day.



God 



God has seen you struggling,

God says it's over. 

A blessing is coming yourway. 

stamp lickin' good?

It's Christmas card sending time again! I bought some Christmas cards when I visited Toronto last October, and again some here in Stirling last month. I have been waiting for the time when I can go and post them. Today, Saturday, was a good time as this will be my last Saturday here. I go back to Thailand next Saturday. And the PO at the city centre is open on Saturdays until 1730 hrs. So there I was, with my 15 cards for the Philippines, and 2 cards for the UK. The PO staff gave me stamps for the international cards, and he put sticker stamps on the local cards. So I went to the side table where customers would usually prepare their stuff before sending them. I needed paste or glue or moist pad to moisten the stamps so they would stick. I could not find any, so I asked the staff. Can you believe what he told me I should do? He made sign language that I should lick the stamps to moisten them. What the ... ? Was he serious? In this day and age? I told him that is not allowed, it is not so hygienic? But he said they do not have this kind of thing coz they would just lick the stamps. I had 15 stamps and I would not do it! As I had an appointment with a friend in 10 minutes, I had to leave. Anyway I would just come back later then coz I still had other cards to post. I just considered it as another one of those strange or backward things that happen in this town.

In the afternoon I returned to the PO with the cards. I of course used moist tissue to stick the stamps on. And then I had another card that needed a stamp. And can you believe it? He did the sticking for me, by licking the stamp and putting it on the envelop! Yucky!!!! I will not tell whose card it is ... I just hope nothing will grow on the stamp while the card is making its way to the Philippines!

Then this PO guy asked me if I were from the Philippines, and whether I am from the north or south. I answered that I am from the central part. Coz he is married to a Filipina from the north! Strange? Small world? I just hope he did not get that habit of stamp licking from his wife...

Christmas ... It's the most wonderful time of the year! (charity cards from tesco)

can't do w/out

Today of all days this thing happened. My eyeglasses had an incident ... I sat on them, so you know what that means!

I was reading on the bed and then I felt sleepy. So I removed my glasses and then went to sleep. When I woke up after an hour (past 6pm), I looked for my glasses. I could not find them so I stood up and realised that I was sitting on them. One lens came off, and the frame was a bit deformed. Good it did not break coz it's a titanium frame. But I could not wear my glasses now. And I could not see clearly. So I have to work close to the computer monitor to see what I am typing. I still have lots to write for my paper. Need to go to the eye shop first thing tomorrow! I hope they can do repairs.

So my glasses are things I could not do without. I could hardly see anything clearly. And it is really important with all the readings I have to do now, and working with my files and data. I might get a headache and eye strain but I will keep working until my eyes feel tired and I have to rest.