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September 7 is a special day for me. It’s special because on this day, one of my best friends was born. You know who you are. I’ve known you for almost fifteen years already and no matter how near or far, we are always the same. Even though sometimes years have passed before we see another,…
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It’s the end of August. This time last year I was in Malaysia visiting a good old friend just before Malaysia’s independence day. This year, I am in Bangkok, and am instead keeping touch with good friends through other high tech means such as Skype, Google+ and Whatsapp. It really is quite amazing all this…
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I dedicate tonight’s post to my dear colleagues with whom I spend more time than I am at home. Today I have to admit I was truly surprised and would like to say a big “Thank You” everyone for having planned, ordered, putting candles on the frozen ice cream, being there, and singing happy birthday…
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The past weekend has been one full of tragedies. All over the world, there were nothing but news of deaths and sadness. In Thailand, a third helicopter crashed while on a mission to remove the bodies from two previously fallen helicopter missions. The first fell due to bad weather. It is presumed that the second…
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This year I’m celebrating friendships and today is one of those special days for it is the Birthday of my lovely friend Dao. Yes, we love her and we’ve known each other since the days when flourescent Body Shop T-shirts were in fashion together with the the L.A. Gear shoes. Those were “must haves.” Those…
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As the title says, Elections Elections. Yes, this weekend is Election weekend in Thailand. Tomorrow, Sunday, 3rd July 2011, millions of people will be going out to vote for Thailand’s next government. For a country the size of France with a population of roughly 65million people, this is no small event. For a country that…
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Considering the number of restaurants I have been reviewing (and I have plenty more lined up), you might wonder how can one stay in shape and prevent excessive weight gain? As my advice has always been the first step to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to be “aware” of what one is eating. If you…
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Being in a contemplative mood today a title of a book pops suddenly into my head: Harold Kushner’s “When All You’ve Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough.” I have to admit I have not yet read this book by Rabbi Kushner but somehow the title has intriqued me on more occasions than one. It’s a title that…
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Tonight is the night I break the lucky 300th post. I therefore want to give a special note of appreciation and thanks to my dear readers. For each and everyone of you have and continue to inspire me. Your comments, your thoughts, and your support are an invaluable source of motivation for me to continue on writing. I also…
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