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