I Needed a Slap

I experienced something totally bizarre yesterday! And for the first time ever, when money is concerned, my heart speaks ahead of my brain. Yes, my spontaneity surprised me to the core. I actually said 'Yes' to my colleague's offer to join them to Siem Reap next year. What was I thinking? Well I still remember distinctly that my heart and brain were battling against each other and Bam! my heart prompted my mouth to just say yes. I was battling with my desires to go overseas to have a little vacay and I think that's the main reason why.

Only minutes after that, reality and realization slapped me hard across the face and I was thinking what would my Hon think? Ah, never mind. I'm good in persuading LOL. Thanks to Air Asia for offering cheap flight tickets, now everyone can fly and I can afford to fly somewhere further hahaha. I seriously didn't know where Siem Reap is. I thought it must be somewhere around Vietnam and Cambodia or Laos. And yes it is in northwest of Cambodia. I'm going to Angkor region! Great, now I can go to one of those Angkor Wat and perhaps get myself some Buddha relics.

As I'm typing away, I'm also awaiting the American Idol results. Checking my Twitter every 10 seconds for updates. It's so happening (though I'm not watching it but the tweets are actually performing LOL) right now! I can't wait. Will my Lauren win? OMG it's so torturing, waiting for results which is just a few minutes away. I got to calm myself down. Happy reading =)

~Yeeha~ Siem Reap, here I come!

Enlightenment

So great His name is,
So great His teachings are,
So great His followers are.

Having stared at Buddha's eyes put me to shame over what I've desired, wished and accomplished so far. He who had Everything had left everything behind in the pursuit of Enlightenment. Can life be as simple as it's supposed to be? Yes.

I visited a Buddhist temple in Brickfields over the weekend for Wesak Day. The place was full of people, Chinese and Indians. And it was crowded everywhere. It was a let down for me as I couldn't offer anything to Buddha; so I knelt down in front of Him and prayed instead. As I was leaving the place, I came across a booth selling books. A small maroon book caught my attention. I picked it up and started flipping through it. It was the Buddha Daily Devotions book. More of a holy book with chantings in Pali for various events. I was overjoyed! Without hesitations, I paid for it and started reading it. It has powerful chantings that Thai monks chant too.

Without delay, I started reading and chanting certain verses and I must admit, as usual, I felt calm and peaceful. His birth, His enlightenment and His passign is truly an occasion to be celebrated with a truthful heart, body and soul.

Amitofo.

A Gift.

Mother's Day is just a few days' away and already I'm cracking my head thinking hard what to get for my mother. There has been a few suggestions, all coming from me hehe. First, maybe get her something from Skin Food. Just because I love my skin so I assume my mother will have to take good care of her skin too. Second, Astro. This can be a Mother's day & Father's Day gift too. Third, something from Face Shop. Come to think of it, it is a really difficult decision to make. Skin care is a really good choice but she's a bit lazy when it comes to applying stuff on her face. So we're still thinking hard!

Any suggestions on what to give as a Mother's Day gift? @.@