I am a PADI Certified Diver

I went to Similan Islands to learn diving during December 23-29, 2007. We stayed in Phuket for one night and left early in Tuesday morning to Tublamu pier to take a speed boat to a boat that we would stay for 3 nights. I was seasick while I was staying on the boat and I could not read anything so dive instructor had to read book for me and teach diving theory verbally. Finally, I passes the test and certified the PADI Open Water Diver. However, I need more practice since I still can not control my bouyancy well. Under the sea, I almost kicked P.Ou and a Korean guy, and I had to move forward all the time otherwise I would sink, P.Ou and Noon were so tried to swam after me. Anyway, it is an enjoyable experience. The instructor said I should dive again in a couple months to refresh all those I have learned.
We were back to Phuket on Thursday afternoon and stayed in Phuket for a night in order for the body to decompress as recommended by the PADI.

See some photos from underwater at my web albums at http://picasaweb.google.com/arthivon/SimilanDec07

At a corner on the boat, I was studying with Dive Instructor, Kru Blackie, he is a funny guy, always makes me feel relax while diving under the sea.

I was sleeping in captain room because of seasick.

During practice open water dive 2.

Fun Dive with family.

Leisure on boat after diving.

Make merits to Dad

On December 23, 2007, we went to make merits to my Dad by offering foods to monks at Wat Ta Lom, closed to Mom's house. My Dad was passed away on December 30, 2005, it was one of the worst day of my life. I was shock and did not what to do anything, however thanks to all relatives and friends, I and my Mom could pass that moment.

Talard Klong Suan 100 Pee

On Sunday December 16, 2007, we went to "Talard Klong Suan 100 Pee" which is about 40 minutes from our houses. This market is located in 2 provinces, Chachoengsao and Samutprakarn. The community was founded since 100 years ago which boats transportation was the convenient way to passage to Bangkok. We arrived at 4pm., many shops had been closed. We bought Hoi Jor, Salt Eggs, Kui Chai, mangoes, etc. We saw lots of things that we used to see, eat and play when we were kids. It was a nice place to visit.

Wat Luang Poh Sotorn

What are you doing when you feel upset?
On Thursday December 13, 2007, while I was driving home, I decided to go to temple. I went to Wat Luang Poh Sotorn to pay respect to the Buddha, make merits, and pray for many wishes. I hope that my wish will come true soon.

New cloister and Luang Poh Sotorn.

JC Yentafoe

On Saturday 8 December, 2007, we took P.Ou's mom to have Yentafoe at Convent Road. It is called JC Yentafoe, its stall is behind the parking lot of Phillip building. This shop is well-known because its noodle is tasty which you do not need to put any other seasoning. In addition, the way they organize the seats to make the most turnover during peak hour is excellent. We have to tell the seater a number of people in our group and listen to him where to be seated, and we have to order all noodles we need in one time otherwise it will take long time to receive noodles of the second order. It is the rule of the shop, as long as the food is good, it still works.

We were enjoying Sen-Yai-Heng Yentafoe.

Please do not be wrong, all were not mine.

P.Ou's mom enjoyed Roti at Starbucks while I was buying a coffee.

Turkey

I went to Turkey for 7 days and came back last Friday. I have already written details about my trip in "My Notable Itinerary", please visit at http://annieb-itinerary.blogspot.com/ and photos at my photo album at http://picasaweb.google.com/arthivon/Turkey2007

Body Glove Sealing Ceremony

I am a director and audit committee in Body Glove (Thailand) Plc. The company is going to sell its new 20 million shares to public (IPO) at the end of this month, the signing ceremony usually will be established to sign the underwriting agreement between the company and underwriters to underwrite these new shares. However, because of its fashionable, easy lifestyle products, the company would like to initiate new things by doing the sealing ceremony instead of the traditional signing ceremony. The event is at Atrium Zone, Central World on November 21, 2007.

P.Ou and Dickson, BGT's managing director, are among beautiful and handsome young models.

Climax of the ceremony - Sealing.

Proud and her friends also get a part-time job, and they always pose ab-baew.

Thailand-Yemem : Asian World Cup Qualifier

On Sunday October 18, 2007, with ticket compliments of P.Tong, we went to see Asian World Cup Qualifier at Supachalasai Stadium when Thailand defeated Yemen 1-0, causing Thailand moved into the third qualifying round on a 2-1 aggregate.

Thailand tried to add more score in the first half.

P.Tong and Noon shew the score 1-0 during half time.

P.Ou, Noon and I were among the crowd.

On Lok Yun

Noon had a class today so I and P.Ou decided to have breakfast at On Lok Yun, a hip cafe where the 50's trendy people hanged. It still has plenty of customers, especially on the weekend. It opens 5.30am to 6pm and serves only breakfast, such as eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, Chinese sausage, bread with butter, jam or custard, etc. and coffee and tea are also tasty. It is worth to try, however since the location is on Charoenkrung Rd. adjacent to Salachalermkrung, it is a bit difficult to find parking space.

The above was food we ordered, including a few pieces of papaya, it costed Bt 162.

Tony Roma's

On Wednesday November 14, 2007, P.Oy and P.Peaw were host for lunch at Tony Roma’s, Nai Lert Building, Sukhumvit since I introduced them a first class client. P.Ou, P.Ou’s mom and Noon also joined the lunch. We had Onion Loaf, Fire Wings, Caesar Salad, House Salad, Cheeseburger, and its famous Baby Back Ribs. Thanks to P.Oy and P.Peaw, the food is as good as always.

Its House Specialty, Onion Loaf.

The world-famous, Baby Back Ribs.

Many Many Thanks

Today P.Tong gave me a delicate bouquet for my birthday.

In addition, I would like to thank all my family and friends for the birthday wishes by calling me or sending SMS and email.

My 37th Birthday

My 37th birthday! I and my mom went to make merits at Wat Luang Poh Sotorn, Chachoengsao. I prayed for many good things for my life and family. We had lunch at a eatery nearby the river, they cooked grilled river prawn better than I expected and fish curry cake was tasty.


Grilled river prawns, our favorite.

My 37th Birthday Party

I celebrated my birthday party at the Pier, Prachauthit. We really enjoyed eating and forgot to take any photos of them. We ordered its specialty, German pork leg, German sausage, spicy prawn salad, a few dishes of spaghetti, and fried banana for dessert.

Mom and Noon.

Mom and New, Proud's friend.

Proud.

I blew a single candle over the birthday's ice cream.

Ah Yat Abalone Forum Restaurant

On November 7, 2007, our Wednesday eating tour, which include P.Ou's mom, P.Ou, my mom, and I, went to have lunch at Ah Yat Abalone Forum Restaurant, Menam Riverside Hotel. Noon could not join us since she had to make up her assignment at school. We did not have abalone, we had dim sum because of its 50% discount on weekday. Dim sum here is Hong Kong style , so it looks different. We had fried tofu with chili and salt, fish with fried egg noodle, sauimai, streamed tofu in bean curd sheet, sticky rice in lotus leaf, tan tart, yellow BBQ pork bun, turnip cake, fried shrimp in bean curd sheet, fried chives dumpling, and streamed BBQ pork noodle, streamed pra-tong-koh noodle. Sorry that I cannot remember all the name what we ordered.

streamed tofu in bean curd sheet.

fried chives dumpling.

fish with fried egg noodle.

streamed pra-tong-koh noodle.

P.Ou's Mom

P.Ou’s mom is 87 this year and she is healthy compare to lady in her own age. We take her out for lunch each Wednesday. We have been to many restaurants and sometimes try new places, such as East Ocean Chinese restaurant (SC Park Hotel), AOI, Tidbits, Limoncello, Ton Gee, Chinese House (Phaholyothin 5), Ruen Petch Suki, Vanilla Café, and Pasta 54. We also used to drive to Yang Deaw, Ayutthaya to have grill river prawns and visit Wat Niwet-Thamprawat, we are pleasurable. I intend to write about this every week.

We enjoyed lemon tart and penna cotta at Limoncello.

"Yummy! But I like your penna cotta, Noon!"

Noon and grandma and her 20th birthday cake at Tidbits.

Grill river prawns at Yang Deaw, Ayutthaya.

P.Ou and mom make some donations at Wat Niwet.

Merit and Shopaholic

Yesterday I was out all day, while waiting for Noon’s studying, I and P.Ou went to Siriraj Hospital to sign a get-well registry to the King and his elder sister to wish them a quick recovery, there were lots of people there. Then we went to Priest Hospital met P.Ou’s mom and P.Oy, P.Ou’s elder sister, to make merits for P.Ou’s dad by paying respect and offering food to the monks, we come here every year.

In the afternoon, it seemed like I was hypnotized, I went to Bangkok Bank, head office, as I intended to buy some mutual funds and met my aunt, fortunately I met my mom too. Then I dropped by market beside the bank, it was called soi La-lai-sab and because of its name, I bought coffee for my breakfast, a jacket for my next trip and shoes for …, I was so crazy. I will not go there again for several months since I do not want to impose on P.Ou. I am going to be more considerate on spending.

Sock and Chair

Do you know what it is? It is sock for chairs. Originally, I bought from Y100 shop in Japan and it is stretching, so P.Ou gives an idea of DIY because he saw me sometimes knitting scarf. I decide to crochet which I have not been able to do it well since high school and my mom always did the crochet homework for me. Anyway, see how it looks, not bad ha. It can make your home lovelier, I think. It can be used to replace felt pads. Call me if you like to have it for your chair.

P.Ou Birthday Party

P.Ou birthday party among closed friends was set on October 24 at the Ninth Café. It was fun, seem like we did not meet for a long time so we started to talk louder and louder. P.Ple, the owner of the Ninth, was a humorous entertainer, we both enjoyed eating and laughing.

There were 5 candles on P.Ou's birthday cakes, sponsored by P.Tong.

P.Ple presented 3 kinds of cakes from the Ninth, very delicious. Yummy!