วันจันทร์ที่ 22 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันจันทร์ที่ 8 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Momday
Momday
My husband came home today and saw me sitting on the couch, toddler on one knee, and baby nursing on the opposite breast. I was trying to turn the pages of a book with the hand not attached to the infant, while listening to the sound of the stove buzzer, which would indicate that tonight's pork chops were at the stage between "well done" and "the dog gets tonight's entree".
My husband looked at me innocently and asked "So, did you do anything today?"It's a good thing that most of my appendages were otherwise engaged, as I was unable to jump up and throttle him to death. This was probably for the best, as I assume that asking a stupid question is not grounds for murder in this country.
Let me back up a bit and explain what led me to this point in my life. I was not always bordering on the brink of insanity. On the contrary, a mere four years ago, I had a good job, steady income, and a vehicle that could not seat a professional sports team and me comfortably. I watched television shows that were not hosted by singing puppets. I went to bed later than nine o'clock at night. I laughed at those people who drove halfway across the country hauling a tent trailer, three screaming kids, and a drooling dog and called it a holiday. Now I have become one of them!
What happened? The stick turned blue. I have traded in my Victoria's Secrets lingerie for cotton briefs and a firm support nursing bra. Good Bye Garth Brooks, Hello Barney and Big Bird. My idea of privacy is getting to use the bathroom without a 2 yr. old banging on the door and the baby spinning the toilet paper roll from my lap. And I finally understand that the term "Stay at home Mom" does not refer to a parent who no longer works outside the house, but rather to one who never seems to get out of the front door.
So, here I sit, children in hand, wondering, how to answer my beloved
husband. DID I DO ANYTHING TODAY? Well, I think I did, although not much seems to have gotten accomplished. I shared breakfast in bed with a hand some young man. Of course the breakfast consisted of a bowl of porridge and leftover cookie crumbs found between the sheets. The handsome young man is about 34 inches tall and only gets excited at the sight of purple dinosaurs, toy trucks and French fries. I got to take a relaxing stroll in the woods. Of course I had to look for frogs and lizards, and had to stop and smell the dandelions along the way.
I successfully washed one load of laundry, moved the load that was in the washer into the dryer, and the dryer load into the basket. The load that was in the basket is now spread out on the bed, awaiting my bedtime decision to actually put the clothes away or merely move them to the top of the dresser.
I read two or three classics. Of course Dickens and Shakespeare cannot take credit for these works, as we have moved on to the works of Seuss and Munsch. I don't think I will be making any trips to the adult section of my local library anytime soon.
In between I dusted wiped organized and rearranged. I kissed away the owies and washed away the tears. I scolded, praised, hugged, and tested my patience, all before noon.
Did I do anything today?? You betcha! I will now understand what people mean when they say that parenting is the hardest job they will ever have. In my LBD (life before diapers) I was able to teach young minds how to divide fractions, write complex sentences, but I am unable to teach a strong willed 2 yr. old how to use the toilet. I was once able to navigate urban streets while talking on the car phone and looking for a decent radio station, but now I can't get the wheels on my stroller to all go in the same direction. I've graduated from a university, written newspaper articles, and won awards, but can't figure out how to get carrot stains out of the carpet. I used to debate with my friends about politics, but now we discuss the merits of cloth versus disposable. And when did I stop talking in sentences that had more than 5 words?
So in response to my husbands inquiry, yes I did do something today. In fact, I am one step closer to one of life's greatest accomplishments. No, I did not find a cure for cancer or forge world peace, but I did hold a miracle in my arms. Two in fact. My children are my greatest accomplishment and the opportunity to raise them is my greatest challenge. I don't know if my children will grow up to be great leaders or world class brain surgeons. Frankly, I don't care, as long as they grow up to be good people. They are my greatest joys, even though I sometimes cry myself to sleep at night in frustration. The point is that today I got to watch my children take another step on the great journey of life, and I even got to point out some of the sites along the way.
As challenging as parenthood is, it is also equally rewarding because we are using all our wisdom, our talent and skills to help forge a new person. It is this person, these people, who in turn will use their gifts to create our future.
So every nursery rhyme I recite, every swing I push, every little hand I hold is something. And I did it today!
วันจันทร์ที่ 4 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2554
'No reds in new Cabinet'
Pheu Thai source: Party doesn't want image to be tainted; Yingluck joins hands with Chart Thai Pattana, Chart Pattana Puea Pandin, Palang Chon and Mahachon
There will be no red-shirt leaders in a new Cabinet to be headed by Pheu Thai Party's would-be prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, according to a party source.
However, Yingluck herself has not ruled out the possibility. The Pheu Thai source implied that the party should not allow red-shirt leaders to taint its hard-earned positive image.
"The image of this new Cabinet must be very good because there are high public expectations. We have grown a tree and should not let anything destroy it," the source said after Yingluck announce a Pheu Thai-led coalition yesterday.
"This will be the last chance for the party. If Pheu Thai lets a new problem emerge, not only will the party be unable to survive, the Shinawatras will also be doomed." The source was referring a red-shirt leader being admitted to a Pheu Thai-led Cabinet.
At the SC Park Hotel yesterday, Yingluck and senior representatives from five political parties announced a new coalition - Pheu Thai, Chart Thai Pattana, Chart Pattana Puea Pandin, Palang Chon and Mahachon.
According to unofficial election results, the new coalition will have 299 elected MPs, with 265 of them coming from Pheu Thai.
Yingluck, who is the youngest sister of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, said that she would wait for the official results to be announced by the Election Commission.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the leaders of all the parties that have showed their intention to work with us in solving the country's problems. This is the joint intention of the five political parties and I am determined to serve the people," she said.
She added that thanks to the party's majority in the lower House, she was convinced her government would be stable.
Yingluck, who is set to become the country's first woman prime minister, said that she would appoint knowledgeable and capable people to her Cabinet. When asked if any red-shirt leaders would become ministers, she said she would look into the matter in detail and discuss it with other people.
She neither denied nor confirmed speculation that Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is close to the current Army top brass, would be re-appointed to serve in her Cabinet. "It is too early to answer this question," she said.
When asked about possible political amnesty, Yingluck was still firm that her party had no policy of granting amnesty to any individual - referring to her brother Thaksin, who is escaping a two-year jail sentence handed down by the Supreme Court in October 2008 for abuse of power.
A Pheu Thai source said yesterday that the smaller parties in the new coalition were pushing for the Cabinet portfolios they wanted, which could lead to conflict and threaten the coalition's stability.
Chart Thai Pattana is pushing for the agriculture minister's seat and deputy House speaker's post, Chart Pattana Puea Pandin for the Energy portfolio, and Palang Chon for the tourism minister's seat, according to the source. Pheu Thai is eager to keep those Cabinet portfolios for itself, citing its commitment to voters to implement its policy platforms that involve those ministries, such as issuing credit cards for farmers.
It was agreed among the new coalition partners that they would get one Cabinet seat for every eight MPs they contribute to the coalition, the source said.
Thanks to Pheu Thai's elected majority, the party has no need to expedite the formation of a new government. It will wait for the Election Commission to announce the official election results because these may affect the final number of House seats and the quota each coalition partner will get, the source said.
Yingluck is likely to oversee the economy-related ministries, the source said. However, another party source said Olarn Chaipravat would assume the job of economic-team chief.
The Pheu Thai source also said that Thaksin would have the final say about Yingluck's Cabinet. "It all depends on Thaksin," the source said.
Leading candidates for the Interior portfolio are reportedly Pracha Promnok, Chat Kuladilok and Pheu Thai leader Yongyuth Wichaidit, who is said to be favoured by Thaksin.
Leading candidates for the House speaker's seat are Apiwan Wiriyachai, who served as deputy House speaker in the previous House of Representatives, and veteran politician Chalerm Yoobamrung, according to the source. It is unlikely Yongyuth will become the new House speaker due to his lack of political adroitness, although he is trusted by Thaksin, the source said.
There will be no red-shirt leaders in a new Cabinet to be headed by Pheu Thai Party's would-be prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, according to a party source.
However, Yingluck herself has not ruled out the possibility. The Pheu Thai source implied that the party should not allow red-shirt leaders to taint its hard-earned positive image.
"The image of this new Cabinet must be very good because there are high public expectations. We have grown a tree and should not let anything destroy it," the source said after Yingluck announce a Pheu Thai-led coalition yesterday.
"This will be the last chance for the party. If Pheu Thai lets a new problem emerge, not only will the party be unable to survive, the Shinawatras will also be doomed." The source was referring a red-shirt leader being admitted to a Pheu Thai-led Cabinet.
At the SC Park Hotel yesterday, Yingluck and senior representatives from five political parties announced a new coalition - Pheu Thai, Chart Thai Pattana, Chart Pattana Puea Pandin, Palang Chon and Mahachon.
According to unofficial election results, the new coalition will have 299 elected MPs, with 265 of them coming from Pheu Thai.
Yingluck, who is the youngest sister of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, said that she would wait for the official results to be announced by the Election Commission.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the leaders of all the parties that have showed their intention to work with us in solving the country's problems. This is the joint intention of the five political parties and I am determined to serve the people," she said.
She added that thanks to the party's majority in the lower House, she was convinced her government would be stable.
Yingluck, who is set to become the country's first woman prime minister, said that she would appoint knowledgeable and capable people to her Cabinet. When asked if any red-shirt leaders would become ministers, she said she would look into the matter in detail and discuss it with other people.
She neither denied nor confirmed speculation that Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is close to the current Army top brass, would be re-appointed to serve in her Cabinet. "It is too early to answer this question," she said.
When asked about possible political amnesty, Yingluck was still firm that her party had no policy of granting amnesty to any individual - referring to her brother Thaksin, who is escaping a two-year jail sentence handed down by the Supreme Court in October 2008 for abuse of power.
A Pheu Thai source said yesterday that the smaller parties in the new coalition were pushing for the Cabinet portfolios they wanted, which could lead to conflict and threaten the coalition's stability.
Chart Thai Pattana is pushing for the agriculture minister's seat and deputy House speaker's post, Chart Pattana Puea Pandin for the Energy portfolio, and Palang Chon for the tourism minister's seat, according to the source. Pheu Thai is eager to keep those Cabinet portfolios for itself, citing its commitment to voters to implement its policy platforms that involve those ministries, such as issuing credit cards for farmers.
It was agreed among the new coalition partners that they would get one Cabinet seat for every eight MPs they contribute to the coalition, the source said.
Thanks to Pheu Thai's elected majority, the party has no need to expedite the formation of a new government. It will wait for the Election Commission to announce the official election results because these may affect the final number of House seats and the quota each coalition partner will get, the source said.
Yingluck is likely to oversee the economy-related ministries, the source said. However, another party source said Olarn Chaipravat would assume the job of economic-team chief.
The Pheu Thai source also said that Thaksin would have the final say about Yingluck's Cabinet. "It all depends on Thaksin," the source said.
Leading candidates for the Interior portfolio are reportedly Pracha Promnok, Chat Kuladilok and Pheu Thai leader Yongyuth Wichaidit, who is said to be favoured by Thaksin.
Leading candidates for the House speaker's seat are Apiwan Wiriyachai, who served as deputy House speaker in the previous House of Representatives, and veteran politician Chalerm Yoobamrung, according to the source. It is unlikely Yongyuth will become the new House speaker due to his lack of political adroitness, although he is trusted by Thaksin, the source said.
วันจันทร์ที่ 27 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554
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Paris
Paris sightseeing tours : We recommend you Paris sightseeing tours as you will see many sights in a relaxed way. We like the full day Paris tour and the Paris by night tour and cruise.You can also ride on your own open top double deckers on Paris Open Tour. Have a look at our Paris sightseeing map to locate top Paris sights.
If you like a day filled with culture, start with a look at some Tseng Kwong Chi photographs celebrating East Village creativity in the eighties at the Paul Kasmingallery, before ducking through Central Park to theMetropolitan Museum
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 19 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554
How To Learn English
Watch English Films and Television
This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.
Listen to English Music
Music can be a very effective method of learning English. In fact, it is often used as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn though, is to get the lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and try to read them as the artist sings. There are several good internet sites where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing, fine.
วันจันทร์ที่ 6 มิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554
thanaphat samboonruang
my name is thanaphat samboonruang
my nick name is first
my birthday is 1 january 1996
my E-mail first_hand111@hotmail.com
I like to play football
my favorite food is pizza
my favorite sport team is manchester united
วันจันทร์ที่ 30 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
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