Traffic and rain

We were caught in heavy rain and traffic tonight on our way to the mall. We should not have gone out considering that clouds were gathering when we left. After eating our dinner by the Swan Lake, where we had somtam, fried pla tap tim, namtok mhu, and sticky rice, we drove to Future Park. [...]

Football Euro 2008

I am currently watching the Final Match of Euro 2008 with Germany and Spain sweating it out for the Championship. It is now 23 minutes into the game and there is no goal yet. Watching the game is so exciting. It is being shown in a couple of local channels here in Thailand with commentaries [...]

Antique Relief Efforts in Babelation

Relief efforts in the province of Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines are on-going to help those affected by the super mega typhoon Frank. And yet, there seems to be not enough of the basic supplies such as food, medicines and clothing, among others. Mr. Fridy Panaguiton, head of Kinaray-a.com, Inc., one of the NGOs spearheading relief [...]

Frank, what have you done?

We woke up with shock to hear what happened a few days ago in the Philippines, particularly in my province, Antique, and nearby provinces in Panay Island. Frank the super-super typhoon caused havoc and destruction, flash floods – from water rushing from the mountains, burst dams, high tide coinciding with lots of water, strong waves [...]

50 Promises for Marriage

Somebody sent me this by email and I think it is worth reading. These are just some practical ideas which will make married life exciting day by day. Just 50, as there are still many more that makes a marriage …
1.Start each day with a kiss. 2.Wear your wedding ring at all times. 3.Date once [...]

When tyres go flat …

Unlike what a certain book has said about the world being flat giving us endless and countless opportunities, when your bike is flat, you can go nowhere! Such is the case now when the concessionaire for bike services on campus moved out and a new one is yet to come, leaving a period (of more [...]

A hundred years!

My beloved alma mater is turning 100 years old today! I studied there when she was between 80 and 84 years old. Too bad I could not participate in the celebration there now. How I wish I could be there and feel the excitement and fun and the nostalgia and many more … I just [...]

FUNtastic Family – Kids’ Musicale

Chaiyapruk Foundation, in partnership with the AIT Christian Fellowship (AITCF), will hold a kids musicale to raise funds for the growing needs of the children cared for by the Chaiyapruk Foundation. Majority of the proceeds will go towards their Education. Selected children at the Chaiyapruk orphanage will stage an inspiring musical production together with the [...]

Handling noise pollution in the workplace

Human noise is inevitable in the workplace. Indoor noise pollution is the end result of activities created by humans in disturbing the peace and quiet of a certain space. It has been well-known among users in a certain room here on campus that the level of pollution is high, affecting physical health of almost all [...]