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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Happy Father's Day!




I am so blessed to have him (a wonderful father to my daughters). He is so caring, loving, patient, understanding, and kind. Words are not enough to describe how great he is, as a father and a partner. He's truly a God's gift to our family. Happy Father's Day to this special man in my life❤️ May you always be the kind of father and partner that I dreamt of. May God continue to bless you and our family, and may you have a long life, good health, and prosperity in your career.  We love you always😘

Friday, June 03, 2011

Patience is a VIRTUE



I thought the word "hopeless" exist for real because I was feeling it before.. Especially, when it comes to having better opportunities for me to work with a permit.


I figured it was just a state of mind. Hope ends when we're buried 6 feet below the ground... "When there's LIFE, there is HOPE"~Cicero.


Fortunately, I came across online about this private organization which is pretty much related to my field of expertise/study. The good news is... I lived very close to it.., I have spent 160 baht on taxi fare (back & forth) yesterday :)


I skipped doing my other online activities the past few weeks so as to give way to my searching online jobs and thinking about how could I be able to work legally, with less competition. Luckily, I got many options to work with a permit here. But, I don't need to work right away.


So, I have spent my entire two weeks to search jobs that are relevant to my Bachelor's degree. I just thought that there are so many teachers around here and felt that it would be difficult to be one just because of other qualifications that they're asking.


I have decided to go and apply (by myself) as a VOLUNTEER. Why? because it is the only way that I could for now. I could provide assistance and so building my professional networking strategies, preparing for the near future.

When I was there, they greeted me and I introduced myself. They're so welcoming. I handed my curriculum vitae along with my credentials to the Psychologist and Managing Director (English-speaking Thais). We had a brief interview about their Foundation. They're amazed how I found their website and the job vacancies but rather would become a volunteer. In fact, there are possible jobs available for me. I told them that I have to take care of my 13-month-old baby and when she turns 2, I could be able to work full time. They agreed. I have learned that volunteers are also given work permits but it depends on the evaluation or discretion of the Director (of course).


Immediately, they decided to accept me as a volunteer at KG. They have 18 children ages ranging from 3-6. It is a Foundation so the tuition fee is cheap (1,000 baht a year). They introduced me to the KG teachers and the children. I was so happy to meet them all. Out of curiosity, I asked the Psychologist if there are Thai Social Workers employed in their Organization. He replied, "None, we are psychologists here, if given a chance that we hire you, it's for the first time.."


They insisted that I could go visit the jail about 3 hours away from Bangkok. I declined. I said that I prefer to volunteer or work close to my home so I could come early to work and go home easily (notwithstanding the traffic).


We already have scheduled my first volunteer work for next week and I am so much excited. We exchanged numbers so we could contact each other. I will have to draft my work plan this weekend and email it to them.


Meanwhile, my hubby had a salary increase effective last month. He told me yesterday that my daughter may enroll in November this year. But, I told him that she was too young to go to school. She will be 19 months old by then! He reasoned out that children here are going to school as early as 2 years old. We have agreed that I could only work full-time.. if our daughter started going to school. 


But, the Bible said: "Good things come to those who wait.." (Psalm 27:14; Lamentations 3:25-26; Romans 8:25) God is good all the time! :)

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Bonus Reward

The Christmas bonus and the 13-month pay aren't that familiar to be heard here in Thailand. Obviously, because Thailand is a Buddhist country. Although, some people, families, schools, and companies nationwide are celebrating Christmas as Catholics/Christians do.


I had random interviews with ex-pat teachers and other personnel who have been working here in the Kingdom for years and they mostly say that they haven't experienced receiving a bonus or anything extra similar to that kind.


Expat workers in Thailand have their own versions of performance appraisal. The benefits of passing this depend on the needs of the company. If the company is not happy with your service, they might easily tell you these:


1. "You're fired!"
2. "We will not give you a working visa"
3. "The Management has decided not to renew your contract..."
4. "Your performance is telling me not to give you an increase.."
5. "You won't get promoted because of your performance this month.."


Finding a job here is not easy if you don't have any idea how to deal with the local people and foreigners, the work environment, Thai social and cultural aspects, and the nature of the job that you're applying for.


If you're lucky, you will receive this kind of letter below saying that you did a good job! Hence, you will receive a bonus reward equivalent to your one month's salary. Not bad! But it takes lots of time and effort to pass the performance evaluation. It's like passing through the eye of a needle. Or maybe so easy for others. Others may perform very well. However, some companies do not have this kind of benefit.


Take a look at this. I wonder when will I ever get this kind of appreciation from the employer LOL. I admire both my mom and my hubby because they are hard-working and dedicated to their jobs. I wish I could be like them. But, I understand that people are different and they have their own special way of being human LOL.



The letter above was addressed to my hubby. We are so proud of him. He is inspired because he is happy with us. He is such a good person, father, husband, teacher, staff/co-worker, neighbor, son, friend, and most a GOOD MAN. Kudos to my hubby! 

Thanks be to God!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Friday The 13th: The Blogzilla Fever

Whoa! Finally, I've got time to post a new blog for this week after my last post... What happened last time that I wouldn't be able to post? It's not that I'm too busy or haven't got enough time to do so.. It's because the blogger site experienced a crash or whatever. It took like 2 or 3 days to have it fixed. But, I am happy that Blogger has been restored to "normal mode"...

Last May 13th(Friday), I witnessed how Blogger.com made bloggers like us feel so bad, depressed, and disappointed. When I woke up that morning, for the first time I checked my blogger account before reading my emails and chatting with friends. It was in read mode only. I couldn't log in and the web banner said that blogger is under maintenance, blah blah blah.. So getting frustrated getting into my dashboard to see and check my post or even to create a new blog entry.

I know that Blogger is still the best, user friendly, and coolest blog service platform in the blogging arena. This is my first time experiencing trouble but it's nothing serious because all my blogs are complete.. (Thanks a lot!) But, there were or are people complaining that they lost their recent posts after the Blogger announced that it's back to normal.

Hereunder are screenshots that I got from Facebook expressing bloggers' (public) feelings, disappointment, and anger...








I wish this incident won't happen again because I rely on Blogger.com so much. This blog is my main and I have no backup copy of these posts that were written down here. If these posts will be completely erased... I don't know what to do. I love blogging and this is my hobby.. my passion and obsession. Blogger is still my favorite among the rest. So please do your job not to make this thing happen. EVER again. I trust this site.

In this case, this only shows that many people are now using blogspot A.K.A Blogger.

Monday, May 09, 2011

Siam Park City Bangkok, Thailand

My family and I went to Siam Park City last time and we had a good time. I just wanna share my review and photos from when we went. There may be some of you who are interested in going to this huge and wonderful place. This is a good chance for bonding. You can take your children here and child-like adults are welcome here, too! hahaha






Here below are videos from youtube. Next time, we will have it videotaped so we have our own version here 😅

Water Park

Talay Krung Thep is The world's biggest wave pool with cascading waterfalls and numerous rock pools.


Log Flume

I had fun here but, I had no chance for picture taking, so afraid to bring my camera with me because I thought it would only be soaked in wet :(



Siam Park City (Thai: สวนสยาม pronounce in Thai as "Suan Siam") is an amusement and water park in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok, Thailand. It opened in November 1980.

The wave pool is now the largest in the world as certified by Guinness World Records and stretches an impressive 13,600 sqm and is the only man-made beach in the city. The theme park originally started off with only a few rides, but over the years the owner has expanded and it now has over 30 different rides.

Theme Park Attractions/Rides

1. Vortex
Is one of the two largest suspended looping coasters in the world, and the first of its kind in South East Asia. It is 765 meters long and consists of 5 loops with several drops. Designed and built by Vekoma co. ltd

2. Giant Drop
75-meter free-fall ride.

3. Boomerang
A reverse roller coaster with 3 loops. It is a well-known coaster custom from Vekoma co.ltd

4. Log Flume
The park's newest attraction and a truly impressive spectacle as well as a thrilling ride.

5. Topspin
Will launch you up to the sky and then spin you in and out of the fountains, so be prepared to get wet

6. Siam Park Tower
A 100-meter-high automatic observation tower that offers a 360-degree panorama of Bangkok.

7. Mega Dance
will swing you around with its spider-like arms.

8. Double-Deck Merry-Go-Round
One of the very first attractions in the park is a double-decker merry-go-round.

9. Twin Dragon
Pirate ship ride with a dragon theme.

10. Africa Adventure
One of the newest attractions to the park. You can choose to go on either a boat or train trip around the Island. Here you will see animatronics of tigers and elephants and even King Kong.

11. Jurassic Adventure
A Jeep ride into the world of ancient creatures. Using Animatronics you will see over 30 different species of dinosaurs and an exploding volcano.

12. Dinotopia
Dinosaur museum. Here you will learn the history behind these amazing creatures.

13. Condor
Will spin you around and launch you into the sky at 24m meters high.

14. Aladin
Magical flying carpet with centrifugal spin.

15. Astrofighter
Copy of Disneyland's Orbitron.

16. Trabant
A UFO-themed thrill ride.

17. Enterprise
360-degree thrill ride without any safety belts. It is the same model as in Six Flags Magic Mountain.

18. Astro-Liner
Space-themed flight simulator.

19. Monster
Spinning thrill ride for adults.

20. Rock & Roll
This ride will have you rocking and rolling around the track

21.Tagada Disco
Spinning giant plate ride, where the sheer G-force of the ride will have you glued to your seats.

22. Big-Double Shock
A terrifying haunted house tour.

23. Balloon Race
A new ride that opened in 2009, will send you gliding through the air.

24. Water Park Attractions
Talay Krung Thep is The world's biggest wave pool with cascading waterfalls and numerous rock pools.

25. Speed Slides The 75 feet high slider was recorded as the tallest slider in the world since 1970.

26. Super Spiral 4 integrated spiraling slides at varying levels.

27. Lazy River The flowing river moves throughout the water park.

28. Spa Club The health spa club with an original Thai massage.


The entrance fee costs 300 baht for adults and 100 baht for kids. Toddlers about 1-2 years old are free. There is a certain height they require for children to pay the entrance fee. If you want to have a special package you need to pay 600 baht.

Don't forget to ask for a map so you won't get lost😅 The chair rental costs 10.00 baht for the whole day and if you have lots of things to secure, you need a locker. They will ask you to pay 30 baht (with a deposit fee already). They have swimsuits for rent, but I suggest that you have to bring your own because that is technically unhealthy (ewww!!).

If you're a tourist and you wanna know how much would be the budget to go here.. it would be more or less 1,000 baht only that includes your entrance ticket (300 baht) and your food. The cheapest that you can buy there is 15-20 baht for snacks. But, you can bring your own food to save a little. Just buy at 7-11 for your snacks, so cheap! There is also McDonald's driveway nearby, it is facing Ram Inthra road. But, eating in Mc Donalds is too expensive, I tell you!

If you have any questions, just visit their website, write your queries in the comment section,  or email😉


Sources:

http://www.siamparkcity.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siam_Park_City

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