Because of You

Because of you, I chose not to leave but to keep on guard.

Because of you, I chose to forget my desires.

Because of you, I chose life's simple cravings.
But most of all,
despite your dilemma
I realized.....

 Someone out there really cares.

A Week to Remember

Research

Mind-blowing, Braindrain

Search, Discuss, Deliberate

Eager, Interesting, Satisfying, Meaningful

Rest, Eat, Celebrate

Exciting, Refreshing

Holiday

My Anguish and Gratitude to the Sea

To Aphrodite: Don't weep on losing Poseidon. Zeus might be waiting somewhere.

You came into my life unexpectedly

Though in doubt, I helped you see

That a woman with standard like me

Gave a chance to a man like thee.

My heart, my trust I gave it to you.

Yet instead of rainbows, you painted me blue.

From no where you believed on words 

Not even the dead could confirm.

You're a coward.

You're never a reward.

You're a woman underneath.

You're a child easily deceived.

I wish to curse you. 

Feel my pain and my anguish

Until you ran out of breath

Carrying my wrath.

But I never did.

I just wish you can find

A piece of your little nutshell in the ocean

Your balls and your guts so, you could be a man.

You broke my heart, I know.

But I'm thankful for saving me

From sorrow

And from drowning to the sea.

I once was happy

And will always be.

Forget Me Not

I want to share an excerpt of the wonderful message of Dieter Uchtdorf, Second Counselor  in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saint. I am not perfect, and every time  I try to walk on the path of righteousness, I sometimes lose the track.This has been a good instrument for my self-reflection and may you learn something from it too.

"I’m not exactly sure why this tiny flower has meant so much to me over the years. It does not attract immediate attention; it is easy to overlook among larger and more vibrant flowers; yet it is just as beautiful, with its rich color that mirrors that of the bluest skies—perhaps this is one reason why I like it so much.

The five petals of the little forget-me-not flower prompt me to consider five things we would be wise never to forget.

First, forget not to be patient with yourself.

In the meantime, be thankful for all the small successes in your home, your family relationships, your education and livelihood, your Church participation and personal improvement. Like the forget-me-nots, these successes may seem tiny to you and they may go unnoticed by others, but God notices them and they are not small to Him. If you consider success to be only the most perfect rose or dazzling orchid, you may miss some of life’s sweetest experiences.

Second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.

We can ask ourselves, “Am I committing my time and energies to the things that matter most?” There are so many good things to do, but we can’t do all of them. Our Heavenly Father is most pleased when we sacrifice something good for something far greater with an eternal perspective. Sometimes, that may even mean nurturing small but beautiful forget-me-not flowers instead of a large garden of exotic blooms.

Third, forget not to be happy now.

So many people today are waiting for their own golden ticket—the ticket that they believe holds the key to the happiness they have always dreamed about. For some, the golden ticket may be a perfect marriage; for others, a magazine-cover home or perhaps freedom from stress or worry.

There is nothing wrong with righteous yearnings—we hope and seek after things that are “virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy.”⁴ The problem comes when we put our happiness on hold as we wait for some future event—our golden ticket—to appear.

 If we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us.

This is not to say that we should abandon hope or temper our goals. Never stop striving for the best that is within you. Never stop hoping for all of the righteous desires of your heart. But don’t close your eyes and hearts to the simple and elegant beauties of each day’s ordinary moments that make up a rich, well-lived life.

Fourth, forget not the “why” of the gospel.

We focus on what the Lord wants us to do and how we might do it, but we sometimes forget why.

My dear sisters, the gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation; it is a pathway, marked by our loving Father in Heaven, leading to happiness and peace in this life and glory and inexpressible 


fulfillment in the life to come.

Fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you.

As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flower—


small and insignificant. I wondered if I would be forgotten by my family or by my Heavenly Father.

Years later I can look back on that young boy with tenderness and compassion. And I do know 


now—I was never forgotten.

You are not forgotten.

Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how 


dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how 


overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He 


loves you with an infinite love."

Be Prepared

The flood on the nearby provinces of Bangkok is really alarming. Floods has caused a high death rate. While people  in Ayuthaya and Lopburi are crying on how to save their lives, people here in BKK have started panicking as the prime Minister announced that flood might occur anytime next week. 

"Do you think prune juice is good for my tummy?"

Upon reading the news, I and Pangs  decided to go to supermarket and prepare for the 72-hour kit as advised by the church. While Dylan was so excited on his first pushcart ride, I and hubby were surprised on the massive attack of consumers trying to grab as many bottled waters, canned goods, and rice in the rack. Wow, panic-buying mode!

C'mon guys let's have some joyride! 

We're glad that despite the "chaos" in Tesco Lotus, we're able to buy the things we needed.   

Daddy, can you give me some, please.

Smells yummy.