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It’s confirmed. I have a wanderlust. And what’s the best thing is that God is giving me the desires of my heart and be able to travel to places I thought I could only visit in my dreams. I have a trip tomorrow for 3 weeks and what am I doing?
I haven’t been to Caribbean but I have seen a lot of beautiful photos of the place. Caribbean is one of the best place to go in scuba diving and snorkelling.
Anyways, Caribbean is one of those beautiful places in my wish-list-to-go.
December 25, 2009
Hubby is coming back tomorrow. He’s gone to Phuket for work. He’s taking a team from South Africa to visit the Sea Gypsies project in the south of Thailand. He’s been away for 5 days now. I am missing him like crazy. I just thank God for hi-tech communications nowadays. We can easily get in touch with people we love, even they’re far away.
I need to do a quick house cleaning. Our ceiling fans are dusty again. Sometimes, once a week cleaning is not enough. Good thing though that my parents are here. My mom is so good with house cleaning. It’s as if she doesn’t get tired of doing housework. I can never be like her. I can only try.
Anyways, I’m gonna see hubs for a few hours only tomorrow coz in the afternoon, I’m off to Hatyai for my parents’ visa extension. Now it’s my turn to be away.
August 1, 2009
My original plan was for my parents to stay here for one month. I thought it would be a good idea for them to be away from their normal routine. And of course, for them to enjoy their grandchildren. But I think I enjoy their stay more than I thought I would. So I asked them if they would like to extend their stay here. And they agreed since they don’t have anything to do in the Philippines.
So I am planning another trip out of the country. And no, we’re not going to one of those cruises although I so wish to do that. Instead, we’re taking a train to Hatyai, stay there for a few days and come back to Malaysia so that my parents will be given one more month to stay with us.
If everything goes according to the plan, that will be so.
July 19, 2009
“Trust in the LORD and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart’s desires.
Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you.”
—Psalm 37:3–5
view in context
Encouragement for Today
Isn’t this what we crave most—to live safely in the land and prosper? This verse tells how to effect that: trust in the Lord and do good. Delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord, and trust him. For what specific things do you need to trust God today? What good things can you do? Commit your “to do” list to God today, and trust him to help you. (And make a note of how he does, for future encouragement!)
—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions
I am having a desire right now. But whatever it is, only God knows. I know He knows what’s deep in my heart right. The desire is so great but I can’t tell you what it is. I can only hope. I can only trust. It’s something to do with travel. It’s not one of those great Orlando vacations. It’s something more.
We all can just trust in God. But whatever the outcome, I know that He knows best. The answer might be yes and I would count it as a great blessing. The answer could be wait. Whatever. Only He knows.
July 11, 2009
I know I am still in Camerons mode. What to do… the place was just awesome. It’s a perfect place to go for retreat, family fun, and just pure holiday. So what do I love about Camerons?
1. cool weather
2. tea and scones in the middle of tea plantation
3. great view
4. beautiful people (must be the cool climate that makes them beautiful. LOL.)
5. water falls
6. historic hotels
7. steam boat
8. indian food at Kumar’s, especially the banana leaf food. super delicious!
I don’t mind going back there over and over again.
March 25, 2009
One thing I love about going for a holiday in Malaysia or near my town is that we could just drive to get to it. There are just so many places to visit around the area that we need not have to fly. It’s so convenient for us as a family to drive to where we’re going because we could take as many things as we could, for our convenience.
The last time we drove to our holiday destination was in Cameron Highlands. It sure was great having packed more than enough things. It’s always better to have more than having not enough, right? It would have nicer though if we drove our Volvo so we could go to the Boh Tea plantation to have tea and scones there again. But we traveled in a group so we had to borrow a van.
Talking about travels and cars remind of finding out more about NC car insurance. Hmmm…
March 25, 2009
We booked a one night stay at Cameronian Inn at Cameron Highlands. It was a budget hotel, perfect for budget traveler (goes without saying). When we looked it up the internet, the rate was 150RM per night. But when hubby called for reservations, thsy said they could give it for 120RM. We were happy.
But we reached the place late… so they have given up the reservation and gave it to somebody else. But they ushered us to a different room, a really budget one, with bathroom being shared with others. But of course, we didn’t mind coz who would wanna linger in a bathroom in a very cool place? And we only paid 60RM!
We enjoyed our stay in Camerons. The houses are beautiful, especially the transient ones. I wonder if the houses in Wilmington NC real estate would be beautiful too? Let’s find out.
March 23, 2009
The kids are on school break for one week. Husband’s training school’s last week this week. So they planned to wrap everything up in Cameron Highlands. We tagged along! It’s fun to be holidaying. I love Cameron Highlands. The temperature is cool… like 10 degrees Celcius. I know it’s not that cold compared to snow places. But I really really love it. Schenker is loving the weather as well. Samantha is loving the goings around.
We are taking th church van with us. Everytime we go places with a group of people, we borrow van from the church. It’s quite a great ride, having people with us. I love the way to Camerons. The view is just awesome. Glad we didn’t see any accidents while on the road. I would be fearful again. I know there are motorcycle accident attorneys available if there’s an accident. Somehow, it does help when you know where to get one, doesn’t it?
Anyways… would post photos once I get back home. There are just so many nice things to show. I didn’t bring my card reader again. What is it with me? Everytime I travel, I keep forgetting on taking it with me. I should keep a list of things to bring next time. Promise.
March 19, 2009
Traveling is fun… especially when you travel in a completely new place or country. If you are observant enough, you’d notice some cultural differences. They are not bad, just different. Just yesterday when we were in the plane and the plane was about to take off, a couple of Cambodians at the back were singing some songs… whatever they were, the songs were definitely Cambodian. They sang sweetly… and if I wasn’t mistaken, they recorded it. Truly enough, they did… which was a bit irritating because they played back the song over and over again. LOL. I didn’t mind listening to them… but to listen to the song is some recording gadget wasn’t fun.
Anyways, you can learn a lot of differences when you travel.
I was looking down on Cambodia when the plane reached the place… and I realized there were not many big buildings around… Our hotel has 7 storeys. And the one I saw yesterday when we were roaming around had probably 10 storeys. There were a couple of hospitals I saw which had probably 2-3 storeys (I wonder whether they have seat lifts in their hospitals too?) and that’s all.
Will need to see more later. I love learning differences… in culture, in food, in environment… any thing new. It is fun. Will share more later.
March 1, 2009
We are now in Cambodia and trying to get our bearings. We are staying at GGP Hotel. It’s a Korean Hotel actually but the concept is like an apartment, just furnished. When I say furnished, it has refrigerator, television, air conditioning unit and water heater. It has some good indoor lighting as well. I am sorry I cannot show you any photos. I am using the hotel’s computer and I didn’t bring my card reader. Oh… the internet usage is also for free. The room is very basic but very clean. Looks like the hotel is fairly new.
We are now preparing to go places. I am excited.
March 1, 2009
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