Paris 2007

During Songkarn 2007, P.Ou and I went to Paris, France.
I wrote about top 11 places I visited in "My Notable Itinerary" and posted some pictures in "My Photo Albums", please visit the link at http://annieb-itinerary.blogspot.com/2007_04_01_archive.html
and http://picasaweb.google.com/arthivon/Paris2007

Songkarn 2008

On 2008 Songkarn Holidays, we went to Hua Hin and stayed in Baan Kai Muk. Hua Hin was packed with locals and tourists on their pick-up trucks throwing water to each other, some standing on the roadside splashing water over people riding in vehicles or stopping motorcyclists to brush din-saw-pong on their faces. That's the reason that we mostly stayed in the condo, we ate almost delivery food provided, Pizza Co., KFC, Burger King. We enjoyed relaxing, massage, sleeping, reading, and swimming. It was a peaceful holiday.

It was windy make P.Ou sleep during massage.

SomSong PoChaNa

Somsong Pochana is one of our favorite food shops in the Phra Sumeru area. It is quite hard to find parking space during weekday so we usually go on weekend while sending Noon to class at Thammasat University. Somsong Pochana, which has been in business for more than 34 years, is known for its delicious, small bowls of Sukhothai-style pork noodles, kanom jeen sao nam (Thai rice vermicelli with chopped fresh pineapple, dried shrimp, sliced chillies, sliced garlic and a squeeze of lime), various Thai dishes that go with steamed rice and old-style Thai desserts, which are also served with warm coconut milk.

The dry noodles (guay tiew haeng), it is already tasty, I have never put additional seasonings.

Kanom jeen sao nam of this place is one of my favorite dishes.

You can sit in front of the food shops if the sun is not too hot. The restaurant is in Soi Wat Sangvesworawiharn Alley left of Phra Sumeru Fort.

Pin has gone to Tasmania, Australia

On April 2, 2008, we went to send Pin, one of my lovely cousin, to study in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is an Australian and state of the same name with its estimated population of 493,000 as of June 2007. She is in Hobart, the state capital and largest city in the island, and will be there for at least 6 months. I wish she could get what she expected and is expected. And I hope I could visit her before she went back.

Gold Coast, Australia

I wrote about trip to Gold Coast, Australia which I went there in May, 2007. Please read in My Notable Itinerary and click at Blog Archive "May 2007".

Triporn (Remake)

On Thursday March 20, 2008, we went to lunch at Triporn Pochana again. I did not forget to take photos to show what we ate. I think P.Ou really like this place since it makes him recall his childhood. The following are what we ate.

Proud goes to Work and Travel

Proud has gone to the US on Work and Travel Program for 3 months. She is in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and works in supermarket. Work and travel program is recently fashionable among college students who would like to get money, language, and experience from working abroad. I wish that she would enjoy staying there and gaining what she expects.

Karaoke Farewell Party at Sea Time, close to her house.

Weird food I've ever eaten

Yesterday I had dinner with P.Ou's friends, it was weird food I've ever eaten. We had chicken feet, frog, lamb, sea eel, and tortoise. In China, it is believe that tortoise is good for you health, but I almost threw up when its image came up in my head.

No Cleaning Maid

For the last 2 years, we have 2 maids, one for cooking, washing cloths and taking care of miscellaneous things and the other one for cleaning. Because the maid called "Pa" has problem about her knee and she cannot walk or sit for long time, therefore we hire another to do all the cleaning works. My home has no cleaning maid for almost 2 weeks now. I do not know whether it affects others or not but it really affects Pa and me. Pa has to clean the first floor and I do the second floor except Noon's bedroom and bathroom, which is approx. 90 sqm. It sounds easy but it is not. I spend 2 almost hours a day to sweep and mop the floor and stairs, clean the shelves and something on them, clean mirrors and carpet, and clean bathroom. My arms and back hurt, and my hands turn rough. We are finding new maid and it is also hard to get someone do good work, be patient and honest. Anyway, no one helps me during this time and I don't think I deserve this.

Triporn Pochana

On Wednesday March 5, 2008, we went to lunch at Triporn Pochana in Ramkumhang Soi 1. The restaurant previously was at Sukhumvit 49 and a favorite eatery of P.Ou's family since 30 years ago. They called it "Rann Uan" since the father, the former and cook, was a big man. This place is run by 2 daughters of the former and the other place at Prachachuen belongs to her brother. We ate Fish with Black Pepper Sauce, Kana with Krispy Pork, Tom Yum Kung, Shrimp Pancakes, Kha Moo Phalo and Coconut Milk Ice Cream as dessert. P.Ou's Mom was surprised how P.Ou found this place; she was enjoyed the food and she will go back again with P.Ae since it is not far from her house. There was no photo since I forgot my camera. T_T

Leaf Day

February 29 is leaf day and one of my notable day and I called it Proposed Day. I have to appoint P.Ou in advance since he had very tight schedule. We enjoyed lunch at Biscotti. I asked him whether he knew why we had a date on this day. He said "Mai Bok". I think he does not remember.

Valentine

P.Ou used to give me flowers for valentine but this year we had valentine cake with my name and Noon on it at home. I also used to give him something but this year I gave him nothing. Valentine is just another ordinary day for us. We did not have special dinner since restaurant will have extra charge. Any days can be special day if we want it to be.

Limoncello and Mousses & Meringues

On Wednesday February 13, 2009, we went to have lunch at Limoncello, Sukhumvit 11. It is our favorite Italian restaurant with its specialty of several kinds of pizza and pasta. We like Pizza Zanotti and its home-made pasta. We ate too much cheese therefore we had some desserts and coffee at Mousses & Meringues, Sukhumvit 31. I was so full and it made me sleepy all afternoon.

Macau - Hong Kong

I went to Macau and Hong Kong during February 8-11, 2008. See story of this trip at My Notable Itinerary at http://annieb-itinerary.blogspot.com/

OK Shabu Shabu

I had lunch with Mom, P.Ou and Pum+ at “OK Shabu Shabu” on Monday February 4, 2008. It was the second time of me in a week to lunch there since P.Ou was addicted to its taste. The first time we went with P.Ou’s Mom but I was too busy to take any photos. Anyway, I would like to thank Pum+ for the meal; I am going to be very lucky for the incoming Chinese New Year.

Excuses

I haven't updated my blog for a few weeks. I have many excuses. I am working on P.Ou’s assignments and the housing project which I have to discuss with interior many times regarding lighting, switching positions, bathroom tiles, faucets and accessories until we see the same picture. Other spare time, I read fictions, do knitting, play computer games, chat on msn, and play Wii. Anyway, I promise myself within this year I continually write about trip to Czech and Austria, Shanghai, Hawaii, Paris and Gold Coast.

V.T. Nam Nuang

We went to lunch at V.T. Nam Nuang at Soi Baring, Bang Na on January 23, 2008. Its special dishes are Nam Nuang and Fondue. We had its recommended dished, sesame fried chicken wings, fried spring rolls, and pork steak. We were happy and enjoy the food.

Another 2008 New Year Party

We celebrated another New Year Party at my house on Saturday January 12, 2008. It was pot luck party, we had German sausage, Deep fried Pra-kra-pong with Fish Sauce, Salad, Spaghetti Pra-Salid, Mash Potato, and very tasty Yum Woon Sen, cooked by P.Pook. We had home party occasionally among friends and family. Wish that we will have a new member from Aui and P.Mee in the next New Year Party.

Yong-Li

On Wednesday January 9, 2008, we went to have lunch at Yong-Li, oldie-style restaurant in Sukhumvit 39. We ordered its recommended dished such as salad, pork chop, poo ja, and also a couple spicy dishes. Our dessert was roti from across the street. I got headache, it might cause from losing energy to digest all the food I ate at lunch.

2008 New Year Celebration

On January 1, 2008, I celebrated New Year with family at my Mom's house. It was pleasurable to meet and chat with all younger brothers and sisters. Na Noi's family always cook good food and others were her assistants. Pum+ also bought northern food from Chieng Mai as I asked for. We played a game that the last person who was not taken out would win the reward of Baht 500. Proud was the first one who was taken out and received a copy of Baht 1,000 note while Pin got the reward.

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.