Appetite

I need an appetite suppressant! Since I started eating my daily supplements--multi-vits. I began to notice that I just couldn't stop munching! I tend to eat and eat nonstop that it came to point that I would feel depressed if I don't munch something say not more than an hour. Due to this fact, I made sure I have enough healthy snacks at home to fulfill tummy calling. If I am hungry in school, I would just unlock my drawer and tadaa pops out all the junkies! Well, somebody reminded me to be careful of my diet and so far I could say that I am taking good care of myself. So wish me luck in this appetite suppressant thing.

Not Moving Just Yet

One day when I was home, a cousin asked me if I was interested in looking for a job back home. Well, I told her that I am interested and told her that I would prefer being close to my family members. With my answer came her question, "SO?" Well, I told her the reason why... that at this moment I love to just sit at my comfort zone and not budge a butt! Long distance moving is not easy. At this point of life, I am also too lazy to move anything even things inside my house because the past experiences of moving had somehow brought phobia to me. Nevertheless, I still dream big. I wouldn't let my lazy butt drive me to a stagnant stage just yet. Just give me time to breathe and relax. Then I will conquer the world one at a time! :)

Happy Eid

Hari Raya was declared yesterday. A friend of mine really wanted to know how to greet Selamat Hari Raya in English. Well, I told him that generally people in Malaysia will understand if you greet them Happy Raya. However, this friend was debating that there is a term used to greet muslim friends. He went on to mention that it was something like Happy Eeed...Well industrial products, I seriously never heard of it but I do know there is a type of greeting people use around the world for this occasion. So I went to Wiki and I found out that my friend was referring "Happy Eeed" to what the muslims from other part of the world used for greeting-- Happy Eid. Eid comes from the word Eid ul-Fitr which is the same with Aidilfitri. Ah, now it is making sense. Sometimes it is also used to refer to Eid ul-Adha which clearly means Aidiladha. Well, I guess we never really look into all these Arabic terms closely. Anyway, since it is the second day of Raya, Happy Eid everyone and enjoy  all the kuehs while they last! :)

Treatments for Mesothelioma

I'm always curious about what this disease actually is. So, I did a search on. This is what I found out. Mind you, I have taken this straight from Wikipedia. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos (read more about it here ).
 
Are there cures or treatments for Mesothelioma ? Again, I did a little bit of reading on this and found out that there are three options for a Mesothelioma patient. Those three options for now are: 1.Surgery 2.Chemotherapy 3.Radiation
 
My heart really goes out to all Mesothelioma patients out there. I really hope that someday there will be an easy cure for this disease.

Message in song

Messages that touches our hearts always come in different forms. This is an example of a message that really cuts through my heart in the form of a song. Please enjoy this song by Anthony Evans and let it touch your hearts like it did to mine.

Silly and funny responses to a common dental question

We really can't escape from humor in life. As a matter of fact, there is humor in every part of the events that unfold in our everyday experiences. Here are some funny responses to a common dental question that dentists received when a restoration is done. They always want to know "how the bite feels."
 
These are some of the funny, creative and not so creative responses gathered from the patients. "It's long; it's short; it's tall; it's fat; it's tight; it's thick; it's big; it's bulky; it's full; it's elevated; it's raised and off center; it touches; it's prominent; it rocks; it's humongous; It rides; it's bumpy, lumpy, rocky, rolly; it's hilly; It's clumpy; nutty; knotty; crunchy; clanging; clicking; striking; riding; rough; sloppy; choppy; crappy; and horrible. It crashes and mashes; it's in the way; it's quick; it rocks, and it collides!
 
Personally, I found this one to be the funniest. "It doesn't mate." I believe the workers at Plano dentist is always humored by these responses at all times.

Toby Mac - Lose My Soul

This song is currently my favorite. Had been spinning over and over again during free time in the classroom! It is an rv warranty awesome-ly good!

Man I wanna tell y'all something, Man.
Man I'm not gonna let these material thing's, get in my way, ya'll.
I'm trying to get somewhere.
I'm trying to get somewhere,
Thats real and pure and true and eternal.

Father God, I am clay in your hands,
Help me to stay that way through all life's demands,
'Cause they chip and they nag and they pull at me,
And every little thing I make up my mind to be,
Like I'm gonna be a daddy whose in the mix,
And I'm gonna be a husband who stays legit,
And I pray that I'm an artist who rises above,
The road that is wide and filled with self love,
Everything that I see draws me,
Though it's only in You that I can truly see that its a feast for the eyes- a low blow to purpose.
And I'm a little kid at a three ring circus.

I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.

(Mr. Franklin, Step up to the mic sir)

The paparazzi flashes, and that they think that it's you,
But they don't know that who you are is not what you do,
True, we get it twisted when we peak at the charts,
Yo before we part from the start,
Where's your heart?
You a pimp, hustler?
Tell me what's your title,
America has no more stars, now we call them idols,
You sit idle, While we teach prosperity,
The first thing to prosper should be inside of me.
We're free...
Not because of 22's on the range,
But Christ came in range, we said yes now we changed,
Not the same, even though I made a fall,
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I'm Paul.
(YEP!)

I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
Don't wanna walk away,
Don't wanna walk away

How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
It's hypnotizing me from living in light of eternity,
How do I sense the tide that's rising?
De-sensitizing me from living in light of eternity.

(Lord what we gon do,We're relying on you,
all eyes are on you Lord,
all eyes are on you, all eyes are on you Jesus.)

I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
Don't wanna walk away, let me hear the people say.
(Don't let me lose my soul, my soul.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(This is my honesty, Father, won't you cover me.)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna walk away, and all those people say)
I don't want to gain the whole world, and lose my soul,
(Don't wanna lose, I don't wanna lose my soul.)

Lord forgive us when we get consumed by the things of this world,
That fight for our love, and our passion,
As our eyes are open wide and on you.
Grant us the privilege of your world view,
And may your kingdom be, what wakes us up, and lays us down.

(Hallelujah, Don't wanna lose our soul,
No, Don't wanna lose my soul.)

Hey excuse me,
I'm looking for the after party,
Toby,
Haha, yeah, last door on the left, you'll hear it.
Thanks,
No problem.

Don't let me lose my soul, I never wanna walk away,
I don't wanna lose my soul,
No, no, no.
Don't let me, don't let me, lose my soul,
I don't wanna walk away,
Don't let me walk away,
Na na na na no,
Don't let me lose, my soul,
I'm never gonna walk away.

Bus with Butts

This is another Only In Thailand picture taken when Hobbit and I were on our way home. Take a look and be amazed! :)
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Big Trouble In Thailand

Recently I have been reading blogs about Big Trouble In Thailand. It is sort of a documentary series made by a British production company about tourists unfortunate encounters during their visits to this country. I know it somehow makes Thailand look bad but the facts have to be known or else everyone will fall into the same trap. On the first series shown in one of the channels in the UK, the company managed to capture a scene where a jet ski scam was happening. Take a look at the videos in youtube if you're interested or read this blog. The very guy who was involved in this Jet Ski scam was arrested right after a police officer in Phuket watched the documentary! Why didn't they arrest all the thugs earlier?? Is this another Only In Thailand series? Gimme cheap health insurance!

Sewing 001

I have been successful in keeping my words: "I would not touch my sewing machine this week." And I really didn't. I even stayed away from looking at my fabrics! Nevertheless, I could testify that sewing is really addictive. Once you start, you cannot stop. Once I started sewing a project, I just can't put it down and continue the next hour or the next day. This must be due to my impatient attitude. I want something fast, fast and fast all the time. I also want results, results and results! All blame it to my stubbornness! Anyway tuxedos, those of you who are too lazy to visit my lifepotpourri blog, I've gone a long way hehe! Well, actually not a long way. It's barely 1 inch on the ruller but yeah, I've managed to get myself sewing without any prior lessons. Of course, all my credits goes to Youtubes, blogs and those forums that helped me with stuff I don't know. Such as a simple question about how to fix the bobbins! Punyalah senang tu (It is very easy)! Here are all the amateur projects that I have completed!
 
 
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Cell Phone Craze

Currently I own two lovable cell phones. Both useful since both serve different purposes. However, I really don't understand why people would want to have three cell phones in their bags. I recently dealt with a parent who owns three cell phones. Of course one of them is a blackberry (irresistible if there's no hole in your pocket). Even with 3 fancy phones, I had problem contacting this parent to inform about the progress of her kid. First, I called the first number which was saved in my cell and nobody picked up. Then I tried calling the second number and it rang but nobody picked up. Since I wasn't inform earlier that she actually carries 3 phones in her handbag, I gave up and just didn't call. Soon in the evening, I met her and asked about her not picking up her phone. The answer given to me was like this: " The first phone was set in a vibrate mode when I called, the second phone was connected to another line and she was talking with someone from another line when I called so it explained as why she didn't pick up." Then this was when I knew she had a third phone when she said: "Please jot down my 3rd number!" Oh goodness grief! :) So you tell me, why do people carry more than one handphones around?

Portrait of a Friend

"Portrait of a Friend"

I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will
search for answers.

I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.

I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.

Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help you when you ask.

I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship,
    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   from your values, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.

I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can't keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can't tell you who you are.
I can only love you and be your friend.
    --Unknown

Mp3 Players

This is almost true about my mp3 players minus the IPOD. I don't own one.

ODE TO MY IPOD(nano)

from here.

iPod, oh iPod
Where would I be without you?
From Lamb of God to Hannah Montana
Without you, I would be screwed

Filled to the brim
with over 500 songs
So much musical pleasure
I could listen all day long

You cost a lot of money...(and I do mean a lot)
But you were totally worth it
Entertainmet in the palm of my hand
from lesser known songs to that number one 80s hit...(I ran(so far away))

I love you more than life itself
that's why I write this "ode"
you're bigger than a toenail
but smaller than a toad 

One Week to Home

Hobbit has this habit of "defending" me if someone ask me questions like why are you not eating? Or I don't see you gaining weight. He will go on and tell that person about how I have problems fitting into my clothes. Well, actually it is very true. I grow easily and I loose easily like ABC! :) So this time, as I look forward to my best friend's wedding, my aim is to maintain my body weight so that I don't look too odd on a nice body tube dress! Come on, it will also be a sort of reunion for us girls! I haven't been seeing some of my girlfriends ever since after high school. Some have kids almost as big as me and some are super moms with super work yet I am still loitering around having this little girl trap inside me and I can't really do much about it. No diet pills but I vow to have a blast at the party! :)

Friday Fever

It's Sabbath again and today according to Hobbit is my father in law's birthday. So if you're reading this dad, a very happy birthday and may God bless you!
 
Before I forget...Glad to have an office furniture moved into my classroom today! Yay!
 
My day was quite hectic considering it's Friday today because I had to teach the first period and onwards until about lunch time. I quickly got my lunch and rushed for my 3 students who are learning Sciences (GED) with me. After an hour and a half, I had to quickly go and attend to another tutoring student. Immediately after my teaching, I rushed to the BTS to meet up with Hobbit and rushed for another appointment. By the time we got home it was already eight-ish. At home is another story altogether! :)