2014 Snapshots

Wednesday, April 27

corner view–what’s for lunch

It’s corner view time and this week’s theme is – What’s for Lunch? .  For me it’s

Som Tum – also known as a Papaya Salad, served to me in a plastic bag.

IMG_0006

It has carrots, tomatoes, a young papaya and green beans.  If you like they’ll add dried shrimp.

IMG_0004IMG_0001

All these ingredients, with some lime juice and other sauces are added together and pounded. for me it’s not Som Tum unless it has chili in it. I think that’s it’s signature ingredient, red chilies.  They’ll leave them out if you tell them too, but I love it and always ask for 2!!

IMG_0005IMG_0007

this is what I have maybe 2 or 3 times a weeks.  It’s quick easy, cheap and I love it.  sometimes I’ll have it with some smoked pork and sticky rice but otherwise it’s okay to have it on it’s own.

IMG_0002

It’s taken me almost 3 years to finally feel comfortable to buy food off the street.  I was so scared in the beginning but I’ve learnt to keep my eye out on the food that I choose to buy.

For more CV lunches start with Francesca.

Thanks for hosting CV Francesca.

corner view–what’s for lunch

It’s corner view time and this week’s theme is – What’s for Lunch? .  For me it’s

Som Tum – also known as a Papaya Salad, served to me in a plastic bag.

IMG_0006

It has carrots, tomatoes, a young papaya and green beans.  If you like they’ll add dried shrimp.

IMG_0004IMG_0001

All these ingredients, with some lime juice and other sauces are added together and pounded. for me it’s not Som Tum unless it has chili in it. I think that’s it’s signature ingredient, red chilies.  They’ll leave them out if you tell them too, but I love it and always ask for 2!!

IMG_0005IMG_0007

this is what I have maybe 2 or 3 times a weeks.  It’s quick easy, cheap and I love it.  sometimes I’ll have it with some smoked pork and sticky rice but otherwise it’s okay to have it on it’s own.

IMG_0002

It’s taken me almost 3 years to finally feel comfortable to buy food off the street.  I was so scared in the beginning but I’ve learnt to keep my eye out on the food that I choose to buy.

For more CV lunches start with Francesca.

Thanks for hosting CV Francesca.

Friday, April 22

Good Friday

DSCF7707

the weekend is here….

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. (James 1:17)

weekends are a gift, I’ll be busy this weekend, cause we’re hosting a gymnastics competition ……but it’s still a good gift, a perfect gift.

Enjoy yourselves.

Good Friday

DSCF7707

the weekend is here….

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. (James 1:17)

weekends are a gift, I’ll be busy this weekend, cause we’re hosting a gymnastics competition ……but it’s still a good gift, a perfect gift.

Enjoy yourselves.

Wednesday, April 20

a late late corner view–home

Thailand’s been home for the past 3 and a half years.

_MG_0011 copy

Last week’s theme for corner view was home. I know this is late but I’m going to do it anyway.

Last night we hosted our small group at home and we had an icebreaker – to share the number or countries and homes you’ve lived in.

well I got to thinking - before I married I lived in 4 different countries and in 7 different houses. after marriage I’ve lived in 4 different countries and 6 different homes.

It’s not always easy (especially with kids) to move often, but I find it to be exciting. The opportunities to learn about different people and their culture always gets me excited.   

I think because I’ve moved so many times, I’ve learnt that the houses are always temporary but a home is where you are and what you make of it.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

Matsuo Basho(Japanese Poet)

IMG_0138IMG_0046

Thanks Francesca for hosting CV.   Looking forward to joining everyone again after our little CV break.

a late late corner view–home

Thailand’s been home for the past 3 and a half years.

_MG_0011 copy

Last week’s theme for corner view was home. I know this is late but I’m going to do it anyway.

Last night we hosted our small group at home and we had an icebreaker – to share the number or countries and homes you’ve lived in.

well I got to thinking - before I married I lived in 4 different countries and in 7 different houses. after marriage I’ve lived in 4 different countries and 6 different homes.

It’s not always easy (especially with kids) to move often, but I find it to be exciting. The opportunities to learn about different people and their culture always gets me excited.   

I think because I’ve moved so many times, I’ve learnt that the houses are always temporary but a home is where you are and what you make of it.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

Matsuo Basho(Japanese Poet)

IMG_0138IMG_0046

Thanks Francesca for hosting CV.   Looking forward to joining everyone again after our little CV break.

Monday, April 18

starting my count towards 1000 (and beyond!)

I managed to cross off a few things on that to do list I was talking about.  with a 2 year old I’ve learnt not to force my daily schedule but to work around his. in a way JJ makes me slow down, breathe and sit with him to watch, The Wonder pets or the Backyardiagans!  There are some interesting lessons in those programs!!

Okay so here goes, the beginning of my journey to count towards 1000 gifts……………and beyond!  Gifts from God that in my haste to get things done, they go un noticed.

# 1 – #20

  1. Sunday morning worship
  2. that word for my soul
  3. beautiful daughters
  4. a son who enjoys going to the church nursery
  5. the sweet smell of jasmine flowers
  6. water baptism – the joy in my heart witnessing my friend and her husband make their stand for their faith
  7. red chilies
  8. Thai food
  9. first day back to school after Spring Break
  10. sunrises – and how they rise with a promise of a beautiful day
  11. tired children sleeping soundly in their beds
  12. sandy beaches
  13. a full moon
  14. moonlight on my bed
  15. a celebrated birthday, another year of life
  16. birthday presents
  17. donating old clothes and stuff to others who may need it more and at the same time clearing clutter.
  18. medical reports that say that all is well with my kids and husband
  19. confirmed flights for my mum and siblings.  they’ll be here soon and I cant wait!
  20. sharing life with friends over coffee

Happy Monday!

multitudesonmondaysbutton2-1

starting my count towards 1000 (and beyond!)

I managed to cross off a few things on that to do list I was talking about.  with a 2 year old I’ve learnt not to force my daily schedule but to work around his. in a way JJ makes me slow down, breathe and sit with him to watch, The Wonder pets or the Backyardiagans!  There are some interesting lessons in those programs!!

Okay so here goes, the beginning of my journey to count towards 1000 gifts……………and beyond!  Gifts from God that in my haste to get things done, they go un noticed.

# 1 – #20

  1. Sunday morning worship
  2. that word for my soul
  3. beautiful daughters
  4. a son who enjoys going to the church nursery
  5. the sweet smell of jasmine flowers
  6. water baptism – the joy in my heart witnessing my friend and her husband make their stand for their faith
  7. red chilies
  8. Thai food
  9. first day back to school after Spring Break
  10. sunrises – and how they rise with a promise of a beautiful day
  11. tired children sleeping soundly in their beds
  12. sandy beaches
  13. a full moon
  14. moonlight on my bed
  15. a celebrated birthday, another year of life
  16. birthday presents
  17. donating old clothes and stuff to others who may need it more and at the same time clearing clutter.
  18. medical reports that say that all is well with my kids and husband
  19. confirmed flights for my mum and siblings.  they’ll be here soon and I cant wait!
  20. sharing life with friends over coffee

Happy Monday!

multitudesonmondaysbutton2-1

Sunday, April 17

today is…..

Palm Sunday and this week is Holy Week.

IMG_0120

I have a “to do” list for this week that seems to be almost as long as my daughter’s arm!! I’m feeling overwhelmed just thinking about it, but I’m hoping that I’ll be slow and deliberate with everything that I have to get done.

I’m always tempted to just get through each thing on my list so that I can cross it off and be done with it. And because I’m so focused with getting through the list I think I miss so much of the little things in my life.

I’m going to use the significance of this week, Holy Week to make sure that as I go through my to do list, I’m daring myself to list my One Thousand Gifts.  I’ve been reading the book and I’m enjoying it.

I think it’s time to take that challenge.

Happy Palm Sunday and have a lovely week.

today is…..

Palm Sunday and this week is Holy Week.

IMG_0120

I have a “to do” list for this week that seems to be almost as long as my daughter’s arm!! I’m feeling overwhelmed just thinking about it, but I’m hoping that I’ll be slow and deliberate with everything that I have to get done.

I’m always tempted to just get through each thing on my list so that I can cross it off and be done with it. And because I’m so focused with getting through the list I think I miss so much of the little things in my life.

I’m going to use the significance of this week, Holy Week to make sure that as I go through my to do list, I’m daring myself to list my One Thousand Gifts.  I’ve been reading the book and I’m enjoying it.

I think it’s time to take that challenge.

Happy Palm Sunday and have a lovely week.

Saturday, April 16

our week away…..

IMG_0655IMG_0379IMG_0696IMG_0413IMG_0269IMG_0154IMG_0601IMG_0417IMG_0498IMG_0618IMG_0643

we had such a great time away at Hua Hin, another beach location in Thailand.  We did nothing but swim, eat, play and just be.

We’re back at home now, tired from the sun but rejuvenated inside to make this home stretch now.  We have about 50 days left of the school year, and so this is it.

hope you’re having a great weekend.

our week away…..

IMG_0655IMG_0379IMG_0696IMG_0413IMG_0269IMG_0154IMG_0601IMG_0417IMG_0498IMG_0618IMG_0643

we had such a great time away at Hua Hin, another beach location in Thailand.  We did nothing but swim, eat, play and just be.

We’re back at home now, tired from the sun but rejuvenated inside to make this home stretch now.  We have about 50 days left of the school year, and so this is it.

hope you’re having a great weekend.

Monday, April 11

clean bill of health….well almost!

spent another half of my day down at the Doctor’s. This time my husband and I had our medical checks.

it’s never fun to be poked and prodded, but after some hours and going from room to room and seeing different nurses I’m happy to say that all is well inside and out. For me and my husband.

of course there is that little issue of the weight.  We are pushing it with our BMI’s so we’ve been told to take control of the weight! Oh gee how I wish is was that easy!!

Anyway we’re packed and ready to head out to the beach tomorrow. The weather has been a little funny lately, nothing of the cold sort, but just overcast and dull.  Hopefully we’ll have a couple of sunny days ahead.

IMG_0060

it’s been a month since the horrible quake and tsunami in Japan.  It’s incredible that they are still feeling aftershocks.  Remember I shared some time ago that as a school community we were going to make paper cranes(I must confess the paper crane making was hard!!) and try to raise money – well to date the school has made over 2000 paper cranes and raised over 500 000 baht(that’s about 16000 USD).  We still have a couple more weeks to give.  Every little baht counts! 

Happy Monday!

clean bill of health….well almost!

spent another half of my day down at the Doctor’s. This time my husband and I had our medical checks.

it’s never fun to be poked and prodded, but after some hours and going from room to room and seeing different nurses I’m happy to say that all is well inside and out. For me and my husband.

of course there is that little issue of the weight.  We are pushing it with our BMI’s so we’ve been told to take control of the weight! Oh gee how I wish is was that easy!!

Anyway we’re packed and ready to head out to the beach tomorrow. The weather has been a little funny lately, nothing of the cold sort, but just overcast and dull.  Hopefully we’ll have a couple of sunny days ahead.

IMG_0060

it’s been a month since the horrible quake and tsunami in Japan.  It’s incredible that they are still feeling aftershocks.  Remember I shared some time ago that as a school community we were going to make paper cranes(I must confess the paper crane making was hard!!) and try to raise money – well to date the school has made over 2000 paper cranes and raised over 500 000 baht(that’s about 16000 USD).  We still have a couple more weeks to give.  Every little baht counts! 

Happy Monday!

Sunday, April 10

Sunday

IMG_0008

I’m hoping you’re all having a great weekend.

we spent half the day today at the doctors with the kids having their medical check-ups done.  These checks always make me nervous, but I’m relieved to say that all is well with my kids.

Rohan and I do ours tomorrow and I’m nervous for me!!  I don’t enjoy these checks.

I was really hoping that my mum and siblings would be here tomorrow but it won’t be happening. So it looks like we’re spending Spring break on our own.  I was hoping they’d be here to spend it with us but not to be.  They should be here next week.

We have a week off school and it’s also Songkran – Thailand’s New Year.  It’s also known as the Water festival so it will also be a wet week!!  my kids and I always look forward to getting wet and wetting others but it’s more than just getting wet.

Many Thai’s will head to a Wat (temple) to pray and give food to the monks.  Buddha images either in homes or at monasteries will also be cleansed by gently pouring fragranced water over them. 

IMG_0010

I always enjoy watching these kinds of activities.  Although it’s been almost 4 years here I am still a tourist!

I’m looking forward to the week and I hope you are too.

Wishing you all a Happy week!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...