Saturday 9: Touch Me In The Morning
May 12
Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we’ve committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do “random questions,” so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don’t have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today’s meme!
Saturday 9: Touch Me in the Morning
My husband, of course.2. Last time you saw your high school best friend?
More than 10 years ago.
3. What do you do when you’re sad?
I sleep, eat, and go out shopping. In no particular order.
4. What do you wear when you are relaxing around the house?
A pair of shorts and cotton t-shirt.
5. What did you do immediately after high school?
Went to university.
6. Is anyone on your bad side right now?
No one is. Life is too short to dwell on this matter.
7. What’s the first thing you do when you get online?
Check my emails and proceed to Facebook.
8. What jewelry are you wearing?
My wedding and engagement rings, plus my favourite diamond earrings.
9. Post a current song that you like. (Or name it and tell us why you like it.)
Wind Beneath My Wings, and that’s because my niece loves this song very much and sings it to me whenever we are on video chat. Never mind if she sounded like a braying ass, or something to that effect, but she’s cute and I love her for that! I give her 100props for her effort, lol.
No mo’ blues!
May 11I’m currently having the blues after my boy, Rafa, lost to his compatriot Fernando Verdasco for the first time in the third round of the on-going ATP Mutua Madrid Open. It was awful and painful to watch – and I need this to vent – because it seemed he wasted a 5-2 lead in the third set. I’m so upset that I can’t even concentrate finishing a leather dyeing stuff that I started since this morning. But as we all know, things like this happen to any player and if this happens they cannot explain what really happened themselves!
No mo' blues, Rafa! Photo Credit: Rafaholics Facebook Page
I know Rafa’s been vocal against the blue clay court and I suspect that his aversion or negativity towards the new court have, subconsciously, affected his focus and performance. But, he’s not totally alone in expressing their distaste. David Ferrer, Novak Djokovic, to name a few, aren’t happy about it, too, so I hope the organizers should re-evaluate. As a tennis fan and avid-watcher, I find it weird having a blue colour knowing clay is red. I don’t think the blue court has made the yellow tennis ball more visible when watching the matches on TV. Perhaps, it’s my TV set? Lol. But, seriously, we all know Rafa, he is not blaming the blue clay for his loss:
“I lost today because I deserve to lose. I was at 5-2, I arrived at the moment to close the match and I didn’t know how to close it, I didn’t know how to do it. I made a big mistake with my match at 5-2. That’s what happened. He played better than me.”
That’s alright, Rafa.
I just hope that you really, really had a bad day because I had never seen you play very, very badly in clay court – ever. While, in the beginning of the tournament, I was looking forward to see you play in the finals and bite that trophy again, I’m glad your run was cut short, injury-free. That should give you more time to rest, recuperate and prepare for the tournament in Rome, and more importantly, the Roland Garros where the court is in original and beautiful red clay.
On this note, I say, I have no mo’ blues anymo’!
Outdoor Wednesday 008: Chanchhaya Pavillion
May 09
My husband and I were driving along Sothearos Boulevard when my attention was turned to the magnificent Royal Palace. It’s landmark facade is dominated by the Chanchhaya Pavilion (seen in the pic below), also known as the Moonlight Pavilion.
First time visitors and even regular passers-by like me couldn’t help but stop in awe of this building showcasing the classic and distinct Khmer architectural style.
This sight never fails to catch my attention whenever I pass by Sisowath Quay.
Originally built as a dance conservatory, this open-air pavilion now serves as a venue for royal banquets and other state functions. Special performances of the Khmer classical dances are also held here during special occasions where tourists and locals alike come and watch.In 2004, the Pavilion was used for s a banquet and tribune during the coronation of the new King Norodom Sihamoni.
It was decorated in royal colours and looks stunning. It was even more spectacular at night!
Ice, ice, iced (coffee) baybeh!
May 08Guess what – I’m so excited after my husband and I talked about over the weekend. I got so excited that my arms started to shake *chos!* Perhaps the, erm, shakes were caused by this cafe dahko teuk’o (iced coffee, see pic below) that we shared over the weekend, hahaha. Isn’t it irresistible? Go ahead, help yourself 
I was going to post the pic to my other blog, but hey, I’m borrowing it for this post.
Freshly-brewed coffee from Stoeung Treng, a dollop of sweetened milk, and lots of crushed ice cubes. Very refreshing! I made this myself.
Anyway, there is a major travel plan in the works but we are working on it off the radar, for now. We don’t want it to get jinxed or something. So, today, instead of surfing mindlessly, I’m going to check out stuff in the Internet, along the lines of manufactured homes for sale for a start. Does that give you any idea yet? Hah, I’m not telling… Since we do not have any specific dates in mind yet (to say ‘soon’ is vague’), we’ll have more time to prepare and research. That’s all I can say.
8, 7… It’s all about numbers!
May 05This may already be late but, waddaheck, it’s better late than never. So, I’m posting these pictures of Rafa anyway.
The first tournament in this year’s clay season is the ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters in the principality of Monte Carlo. Rafa has an outstanding performance there without dropping a set, if I am not mistaken. Rafa met Novak Djokovic in the finals where Rafa dismissed Novak in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, ending his seven-match losing streak against the Serb.
Rafael Nadal, winner of this year's ATP Monte Carlo, his 8th title.
And, a week later… he played again in Barcelona for the ATP Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell tournament with the same intensity and focus that won him his seventh title in two straight sets against compatriot David Ferrer, 7-6(1), 7-5.
Rafael Nadal, winning his seventh ATP Barcelona title this year.
With these two consecutive wins, it gave him a total of 8 titles in Monaco and 7 in Barcelona; Rafa has made a record for himself as the only player to have won two ATP titles seven or more than seven times. Now, that is quite a feat for this dude! I don’t think this record will be broken anytime soon, if at all. How about that, Novak and Roger?
Anyways, as of this writing, the ATP Mutua Madrid Open starts today. This is a very interesting tournament as Caja Magica is debuting its blue clay court! We’ll see the players’ feedbacks about playing in this kind of surface later on next week. It’s going to be another explosive tournament with a star-studded line up of players. Novak is playing to defend his title, Roger will be playing his first clay tournament of the season, and of course, Rafa who is hungry for a Madrid trophy!
P.S. I learned from Brad Gilbert’s tweet that Andy Murray has pulled out of the Madrid Open. Hmmm… interesting. To those interested, the single’s draw can be found here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.
Credit goes to Rafaholics for the pictures used in this post.
Saturday 9: That’s Why God Made the Radio
Apr 28
Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we’ve committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do “random questions,” so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don’t have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today’s meme!
Saturday 9: That’s Why God Made The Radio
1. The Beach Boys are back together (everyone alive, Dennis and Carl have passed, including Brian) for the first time in 25 years. It’s their 50th Anniversary tour. Their new single is called, “That’s Why God made the Radio”. Did radio play a huge part of your growing up years?
Absolutely! When I was in high school, I would always be rushing home after school so I could listen to my favourite DJ’s radio programme. On weekends, usually when we have sleepover parties, my friends and I would call the radio station, one at a time, to make a request to the DJ on board to play our songs and have the DJ dedicate these songs to our crushes! You could say that in my time radio played a big role in a teenager’s love life, lol.
2. What is something that you are disappointed about right now?
The daily 6-hour power cuts in Phnom Penh 
I’m so livid I’m acting like a loca!
3. What are you really anticipating right now?
Anticipating for a miracle to happen…
4. When was the last time you watched your favorite movie? What is it?
Two months ago – re-runs of all the Harry Potter movies on the local cable channel.
5. If you could bring one person back from the dead, who would it be?
Why would I bring someone back from the dead? That’s creepy! I wouldn’t!
6. Who was the last person you hung up on?
A call-centre agent who can’t take a NO for an answer. Gah.
7. Does it bother you when meme makers separate questions that could’ve been combined?
Sometimes, but hey, they are the meme makers so they’re da boss 
8. What is the first animal you would run to see if you went to the zoo?
Are we supposed to run inside the zoo? lol.
9. What is the food you always buy at the grocery store that you can’t live without?
Definitely cookies! They’re my favourite snacks and I always make sure I don’t run out of them. Ask my husband I sometimes wish I can order cookie bouquets online on special occasions, like they do in the States and Europe. I like to give them as presents, too.
Sunday Stealing 058: The Semi Charmed Meme, Part One
Apr 22
Today we ripped off a blogger named Silly Dreamer from the blog, My Semi Charmed Kind of Life. We will do it in two parts. Silly does not say where it is from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!
Sunday Stealing: The Semi Charmed Meme, Part One
1. My uncle once: was a body-building buff. He was so conscious about his looks (especially his body), his diet (mostly about myoripped side effects and such) and,most of all, the things people said about him and his physique. Any comment by any family member or friends about him he easily get offended.
2. Never in my life: had I been drunk, as in, piss-drunk.
3. When I was five: I went to a private kindergarten school where I was the smallest and the youngest.
4. High School was: okay but university was waaaayyy mooooore fuuuuuun!
5. I will never forget: the day I met someone who was a former Khmer Rouge soldier in one of my projects in rural Cambodia.
6. I once met: Jackie Chan!
7. There’s this girl I know who: used to pick her nose while in class and fiddling with the stuff like someone would when bored. Eeew.
8. Once, at a bar: my friend was so wasted she barfed on someone else’s lap. Embarrassing.
9. By noon, I’m usually: sleepy.
10. Last night: I had trouble sleeping because one of my dogs just wouldn’t stop barking.
11. If only I had: m
12. Next time I go to church: I will pray harder.
13. Jonathan Frid: who is he?
14. What worries me most: is my already drying up bank account
15. When I turn my head left, I see: I see the wall.
16. When I turn my head right, I see: my husband poring over his books and lesson plans.
17. You know I’m lying when: I stammer.
18. What I miss most about the 80s: carefree childhood, lazy summers, endless rainy nights, overflowing treats from my grand folks, crazy Christmas parties and reunions, the shoulder-pads and ridiculously-gelled/spray net-ed hair and bubble-gum music in high school prom.
19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: no answer.
20. By this time next year: I’ll have a fat bank account.
Left brain vs right brain
Apr 18Found this on one of my friend’s wall on Facebook.
Do you have a dominant side or a good mix of both?
Left Brain:
I am a scientist. A mathematician. I love the familiar. I categorize. I am accurate. Linear. Analytical. Strategic. I am practical. Always in control. A masters of words and language. Realistic. I calculate equations and play with numbers. I am order. I am logic. I know exactly who I am.
Right Brain:
I am creativity. A free spirit. I am passion. Yearning. Sensuality. I am the sound of roaring laughter. I am taste. The feeling of sand beneath bare feet. I am movement. Vivid colors. I am the urge to paint on empty canvas. I am boundless imagination. Art. Poetry. I sense. I feel. I am everything I wanted to be.
So, which one are you?
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