My best Japan trip part 1

2008 New Year may be the best New Year in my life. 8 days 8 nights when my classes stop for long holiday I leave my school to travel throughout Japan which gave me tremendous experience. It was the longest trip that I travel alone in a country that I can’t speak. I began this trip by draw a route on a map of Japan. This route passes over the main tourist spots of Japan such as Kobe, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Fukuoka, Takayama and Tokyo which covered half of this beautiful country. After made decision which cities I should stay overnight, I search for the suitable hotel. Most of hotels that I made reservation are Japanese traditional hotel called “ryokan”. I spend less for this kind of hotel and some hotels have the Japanese bathing place which known in the name of “onsen”. The most important in arranging this trip is the need to know correct cities name because I chose to travel by local train which needed to connect many trains to go from town to town. A wrong city name will make me miss another train and I will not reach the hotel before dark. Moreover, I use the 5 days train ticket which allows unlimited use of local train for 5 days because I can save a lot of money by spend only 3,000 Baht for this kind of ticket. I confirmed all transportation and accommodation a week before the long journey begin. Then twenty third of December came, I start by took an overnight bus from the station near Tokyo Disney and. 8.30 a.m., I woke up when the bus reached Kobe. Then the journey began.

Mini kangaroo

Yesterday, I was watching a documentary about animals. It is kangaroo rat or jerboa but I call it a “Mini kangaroo”. I think it has a similar nature to the mouse which lives in your house. The jerboa is a small animal which walks on the toes of it hind feet. The very small forelegs are held so closely against the chest that they are hardly noticeable. I call it a “Mini kangaroo”. It can jump very fast; 45 times the length of the body. It spends much of the day in its hole but comes out before sunset to find food, chiefly vegetables or small insects. Jerboa is animals that live in the desert. It likes dig holes in sand or soil. It was found in Africa, Asia and Europe. It can breed very quickly.

Singha Family Rally Sport Trip.

Last year, my family went to Wang Nam Keaw with Singha Family Rally Sport Trip. It is the first time that I went to Wang Nam Keaw and join an activity with Singha Family Rally Sport. It had 74 cars to join in the rally activity. My car in number 74 (because we confirm to join in the activity is last), and my total scores of all activity which we join on the way is the latest too (so sad) but I’m O.K. I thought that it was the first time with we join in the rally activity, if it has the next time, we will do it be better. I forgot the name of the resort that I stay overnight. During the night, we had a party to join with everybody who came in this rally activity. We had cast the present on New Year Day, roasted Bar-B-Q and corn, and many food and beverage in our party. We made a party on the hill, its nice weather. I’m very funny. The rally is finished in the morning after everybody check out from the resort. Everybody move to different place. Our family went to Palio Khao Yai and Thong Somboon club. I took a photo on the walking street shopping center at Palio Khao Yai because the scene is so beautiful in Italian-style village mall. Then, we went to Thong Somboon club. I played the Sky Lift and Dry Sleged. The sky lift is cable car which move to new heights and enjoy the vast scenery and Dry Sleged is one plaything which made me feel the rush as me slide backwards down from a hill atop, I’m excited too much. The ticket is more expensive (150 Bath per each plaything) so I played 2 count unit. Then, we came home. It’s nice trip for our family and we will come there again.

Harley my dog

In this photo is my dog. He is 1 year 6 months old Bang Keaw named Harley. I got him from my mom’s friend. First time I met him I thought that this little puppy is very cute and looks smart. His first time he arrived my home he was 1 month, my mom's friend told me to feed him with milk only in first 2-3 months and let him has a space inside my home because he was very young. Harley grew up very very farst ( he almost weigh 50 kgs). As you know Bang Keaw love thier owner and Harley is the one that love his owner too. He always near me or my mom, my dad also my brother when someone visit my home. He barks at people who try to near us. So, when somebody want to visit us they have to call us before they come because we will chain him in other place (normally he live inside the house with us). Harley is an obstinate boy now. When I say "Harley come here!", he alway runs away from me but when I say "Harley go!" he alway come to me -*- My neighbours have known Harley because he always go to thier home to play with their dogs and my neighbours alway said that Harley can visit their home but they can't visit my home -*- this is my Harley -*-

Khao Soy

           Famous as Chiang Mai's signature dish, Luang Prabang's Khao Soy really has little in common with the tangy, coconut milk version of Northern Thailand. Loas have their own rendition of the delicious curry soup. The Loas "Khao Soy" is comprised of white noodles, bamboo shoots, a clear borth, coriander and spring onions, with what can only be described as a dolllop of Bolognese sauce! (It's no ragu we're talking about, this is the real deal - made fresh with minced pork, shallots, fresh tomatoes, chillis and "tua nao" fermented soybeans). And on the side add as little or as much you like - curly leaf lettuce, cabbage, watercress, green beans, mint and basil. All the ingredients go to create this aromatic and healthy signature Laos dish!

What is Planking?

Have you ever heard about Planking? As “planking” has become a newsworthy issue, many have asked what the practice of planking actually is.
I found "Planking" mean. Planking is the act of lying facedown for a photograph. The term planking originated from Australia but is actually just another name for 'the lying down game'
The specific instructions: to put your body face down to the ground (or table, or object, or anything) with your arms to the side.
The act itself is to lie down on the ground. Anybody can do that, right? You get creativity points for planking in odd places like trees branches. Or wall. Or animals! Or balls. The 'better' the picture will be.
And I doubt about it. How benefit of planking? For fun only?

My Last Summer Time

My last summer time, I did three things for 3 days in Suphanburi.

First day, I went to my grandmother’s house. I met relatives there. We sat together and ate delicious ethnic food. Tom Klong Pla Salid was the ethnic food that I like so much—it was so spicy and tasty. Before I left, I gave a fruit basket to my grandmother and kissed her cheeks. She gave me her blessing. This made me very happy.

Second day, I went sigh-seeing at the gorgeous temples, such as Palelai Temple, Pairongwua Temple and Paloy Temple. The architecture of the temples was simple but sophisticated. I just loved the simple style, attracted by all those curvatures and all the little bit of details. The area and atmosphere in the temples were very nice as well. And I paid respect to the Lord Buddha images and made wishes for my family and myself. Before I left, I never missed shopping at fair markets around the temples—there were many goods which contained good quality and cheap prices. I kept continue on shopping at souvenir shops near the temples, I bought what I loved.

Third day, I went to the most famous old market in Suphanburi, Samchuk Market. There were plenty of interesting things, especially appetizing food. It was popular for a variety of delectable dishes and desserts for me, such as Khao hor bai bua (steamed jasmine rice wrapped in lotus leaf), Khao lam ma praw aon (glutinous rice in coconut), and Mee krob (crisp fried noodles). Importantly, I also found an impressed picture--the picture of old coffee shop. The shop served traditional coffee, tea and cocoa. Sitting on a wooden chair, it was enjoyable to sip a cup of iced coffee or tea served on an old marble table. Before I left, I went to a restaurant near the Tajeen River. I felt relaxed because I touched the beautiful atmosphere in the evening time. In addition, I like the food there, especially Tom Yum Pla Ma; it tasted good, and the price was reasonable.

I had a good impression on going to Suphanburi and intended to go there again!!!

Paris Syndrome

Last week, I was listen to the radio during ride the bus to attended the class and the DJ from radio station, MET 107 talking about Paris syndrome. I felt surprise to know, in this world there have this kind of illness. Paris Syndrome was found and diagnosed by Professor Hiroki Ota , a Japanese psychiatrist who work in France in 1986. This disease symptoms cause the carrier mostly they are Japanese tourist and it will make them feel dizzies, sweating, professionalization, derealization and anxiety. Paris,the dream city of all Japanese tourist, in each year there are about 1 million Japanese tourist will visit Paris and 20 % of them will impact with this disease. Because of the different culture that shock Japanese tourist such as the language barrier, the completely different from the idealistic Paris of Japanese for example Japanese think about Paris as the most romantic place with the beautiful scenery of Eiffel Tower and the significant of historical building. On the other hand, when they face with the terrible service that the wait staffs yell to the customer or the tense and attitude of French to Japanese visitor. That make a big confusion to them when everything does not like what they are expecting.

Sound strange isn't it. I hope Bangkok will not in the list of mislead town to tourist like Paris.

GOOD NIGHT AND BYE BYE

The secret to sleep well every night

Good sleep strategies are essential to deep, restorative sleep you can count on, night after night. By learning to avoid common enemies of sleep and trying out a variety of healthy sleep-promoting techniques, you can discover your personal prescription to a good night’s rest.

The key is to experiment. What works for some might not work as well for others. It’s important to find the sleep strategies that work best for you.

The first step to improving the quality of your rest is finding out how much sleep you need. How much sleep is enough? While sleep requirements vary slightly from person to person, most healthy adults need at least 8 hours of sleep each night to function at their best. http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm

Well, sleeping is the best medicine to maintain the body and mind in a good balance. I usually get about 6-8 hours per night, and don't take any naps during the day but still don't feel tired. Luckily, my classes always start at 1pm to 4 pm, which means that I can get up late. I always go to bed after midnight depending on what I am doing at that time. I use the night in order to relax from a stressful day, so I watch movies, talk to friends or just listen to music. Even though people may think that these habits are not healthy, I can perfectly refresh my mind doing these activities at night. Don't forget, I'm still a student, so I want to enjoy doing all these things, because I know that once I'm working and gotta get up early in the morning, all my habits have to change or I will not be able to work properly. It's not only that people need sleep but sleep is an oasis for my mind and soul. By the way, have a good night and sweet dreams.

ENGLISH TEACHER

This was one of my jobs at a primary school as an English teacher! It was so challenging to teach the kids cause they were very naughty and talkative but they were very sincere and of pure thoughts. I worked at the school for almost 1 year.

About the teaching, it was quite hard to persuade them to love English cause they thought that it isn't their mother language. I had to try hard to change their minds with pictionaries, English songs and activities. Yeah, i succeeded and some of them showed interest in these teaching methods and I really appreciated that much because I hadn't much hope in them. I was considering that they liked me cause I was a young teacher and understood them. (so they said!)

During I was teaching in a classroom, they paid attention perfectly and never got me in a very bad mood, just sometimes when they couldn't stop talking talking talking, but that was normal. I never expected that I would be a teacher one day, especially not for English, since my English is not the very best but these kids inspired me and taught me how to be a good teacher to them and what is really necessary for teaching, sometimes it's not all about the knowledge. Apart from that, I didn't want to waste a chance to make a new experience in my life. Well, just wanted to share my experience. Peace!

The Notebook 2004

Has anyone here read the book or seen this movie?

An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to an older, invalid woman whom he regularly visits. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths. Though her memory has faded, his words give her the chance to relive her turbulent youth and the unforgettable love they shared.http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808467146/details

This movie is a sweet depiction of two people from different social classes falling in love. They break up though they are still in love and your heart breaks along with theirs. Then the story becomes about their journey to find someone else they can love or to find each other again. It will make you laugh, cry, and smile. I think this movie is a good watch for almost anyone. I also really like Rachel McAdams. Thank you, Nicholas Sparks for writing such a beautiful story and let people understand about love clearly. If you don't like to read his book, you should watch the movie instead. I rather to read the book because It's emotional.

13 GOING ON 30

After total humiliation at her thirteenth birthday party, Jenna Rink wants to just hide until she's thirty. Thanks to some wishing dust, Jenna's prayer has been answered. With a knockout body, a dream apartment, a fabulous wardrobe, an athlete boyfriend, a dream job, and superstar friends, this can't be a better life. Unfortunately, Jenna realizes that this is not what she wanted. The only one that she needs is her childhood best friend, Matt, a boy that she thought destroyed her party. But when she finds him, he's a grown up, and not the same person that she knew. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337563/

So, what do you think about 13 going on 30?

In my opinion, there should be many different answers. There are many cultures, generally tribal, in which 13 year old girls are married and raising children. They are raised from birth on how to provide for their family. They would be considered good mothers, otherwise their cultures or societies wouldn't have been able to survive so long.

Now, I don't really believe that a 13 year old girl would be as good as a 30 year old woman in our society. They are unable to provide for their baby's basic needs and will have a hard time acquiring the skills needed to succeed.

They can give their baby love and support but will not have the life experience necessary to fully support it herself and will not be able to give it all of the advantages it needs.

By the way, I enjoyed this movie and would like to recommend everyone to watch it.

Dare to Change Your Mind

How often do you change your mind?

There are some little things which you might flip-flop on every day. Perhaps you decide you want light dishes for dinner, but when evening rolls around, you’re ordering for a pizza instead. Or you switch your usual instant noodles. Or you change your workout at the gym.

But when it comes to big issues - like your career plans, your beliefs and values, your hopes and aspirations - you probably change your mind rarely, if ever.

Usually, this is a good thing. You’re consistent and reliable, and you’re able to stand up for what you think.

But sometimes, you'll find yourself in a situation where you have to change your mind- and perhaps even go against what you've said to friends, family or colleagues. And there’s not necessarily anything wrong with that. In fact, being willing to change your mind – to be “open minded” - is hugely important in a world which changes fast. Anyway, before you decide to do something, please becalm and think carefully. You'll find the way.

North Sea at St. Peter-Ording II

Back to the North Sea again. We spent time until late in the afternoon before we left to go back to the bungalow for taking a shower and getting ready for dinner at a Greek's restaurant. Oh, I was so damn starving!! I ordered something like seafood. It was yummy and awesome. I was wondering about the sunlight that why it was still shining even it was 8.30 PM. compared to my country, it would be dark outside at this time already. Yup it was summer in Germany!

However, after dinner, we had to go back to the bungalow again for packing all stuff so we could go back to Buchholz in der Nordheide. hmm I had to say good bye to the North Sea. I was in the car with my friends and we all sang songs along the way home. Oh we loved singing the song from R.E.M, Losing my religion. We stopped at the gas station and bought something to eat, then we arrived home late at night. I say that I really love the North Sea!

North Sea at St. Peter-Ording I

Well, back to my story in Germany again. This time I went to the North Sea to St. Peter-Ording in Schleswig-Holstein. We drove there by car. yeah I was absolutely excited cause it was the first time for me to go to the beach in Germany and I hope I could get the same feeling as the beach in Thailand as well. who knows? let's see then.

Before we arrived to the beach, we had to meet my friend's family at the bungalow and then we had brunch there and needed to prepare for going to the beach in a few minutes later. *burp* I was totally full with sandwiches, snacks and orange juice.

When we arrived to the beach. I felt that it was such a weird beach cause it was a very very wide beach and there was no tree on it. It looked like a bald guy! I suddenly saw many tents and they were so cute and flashy. wow how lovely :")

A few minutes later, after we parked here, we carried our stuffs and landed the tents. It was time to swim and I ran straight into the sea immediately but I had to stop it cause the sea water was so damn cold that was I didn't expect. I had to walk slowly again and finally i was swimming in a cold water sea with my friends, even though the weather was very warm but just only on the beach except the sea water.we swam almost 1 hour. After that we needed to relax with some snacks. hmmm delicious again!

Jay Brannan

Jay Brannan was born on March 29, 1982 in Texas and is an American singer and songwriter and actor as well. He moved to California to become an actor. Brannan appeared in the 2006 movie, Shortbus which included one of his songs in its soundtrack, Soda Shop and began to build a fan base by performing on youtube.

This is a man who I am thinking of the whole day. It's because of his song. I just hope to see him in a small concert. That would be extremely awesome! After I watched his movie, Shortbus, I considered that he is good at acting and of course singing as well. I also love when he plays guitar. Well, I would like to recommend you guys to listen to his song, Soda Shop. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqGnmuv8qNg

Thanks and have a good day. Peace!

Oh really?

Automatic Passport Check System

Suvarnabhumi Airport has invested more than 76 million baht on an automatic passport inspection system to address the problem of overcrowding at the immigration checkpoints.

Deputy director of the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Wilaiwan Nadwilai, reported that to address the problem of overcrowding and lines at immigration checkpoints, more than 76 million baht have been invested for the installation of an automatic passport inspection system.

Eight machines will be installed at the arrival section and another eight at the departure section. Passengers will be able to check themselves in and out without the need for immigration officials. This will reduce the immigration processing time from 45 seconds per person to 25 seconds. The airport expects the system to go online at the end of the year.

Wilaiwan also said that the airport authority is currently drawing up the terms of reference for the bidding process for the installation of an air conditioning system. She believes that the winning contractor will be able to start the installation later this year. http://www.thailandoutlook.tv/tan/

Oh wow, I'm amazed that a country with some of the lowest salaries in the world is bothered to spend that kind of money on a computer system that probably won't work in the foreseeable future anyway. Of course, I absolutely don't agree with this.

Cake Batter Milkshake

Cake Batter Milkshake

(100% raw and sugar-free)

• 1 frozen, large banana, as ripe as possible
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2-3 tsp melted virgin coconut oil (I used 2)
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup milk (I used 200g almond) (For an extremely rich, “ice cream”-like shake, try coconut milk. Also, use more or less, depending on desired thickness.)
• If, like me, you prefer smoothies in a bowl, reduce milk, or add a pinch of xantham and guar gums, like with the Mint Chocolate Shake
  
• Optional: for a more cake-like flavor, you can either add 1T coconut butter, or macadamia or cashew butter, OR very scant 1/8 tsp butter extract. But I opted to leave these out of the recipe, as macadamia butter is hard to find, and butter extract isn’t exactly raw. Or maybe even use a little melted vegan butter?
• Optional: handfuls of sprinkles

Blend everything together in your Vita-Mix or blender. Add some sprinkles, pre-blending, and throw some more on top! (No, the sprinkles aren’t raw. See note, further down in this post.)

Well, That looks really good. It does remind me of cake batter by the way it is served. I don’t remember much about my birthday cakes. I think they were mostly the average store bought cakes with cheap toys on top. My favorite cake is cheesecake. Anyway, I just would like to try and make it someday. It makes me thirsty.