Elektra🦋: 11/1/23

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Passion Fruit: A Super Food

Do you know that Passion Fruit is a Super Food?

Passion fruit is loaded with heart-healthy potassium and is also low in sodium. When eaten with the seeds, Passion fruit contains a lot of fiber, which can help remove excess cholesterol from the inside of blood vessels. A high-fiber diet can reduce a person's risk of heart disease.

The taste is a combination of sweet and sour is what makes it so interesting. The flavor is described as citrusy with hints of melon, pineapple, or kiwi. I love the taste of Passion Fruit.

Passion fruit is an intriguing and mysterious fruit that has a surprising number of health and medicinal benefits for those fruit lovers who choose to incorporate it into their diet.

May Aid in Diabetes Treatment
May Regulate Blood Pressure And Protect The Heart
May Boost Immunity
May Improve Cognitive Health And Reduce Anxiety
Try this super food - Passion Fruit is good for you!

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Self-awareness, Self-evaluation, and Self-improvement

When we practice self-evaluation, we can give some thought to whether we are thinking and feeling and acting as we “should” or following our standards and values. This is referred to as comparing against our standards of correctness. We do this daily, using these standards as a way to judge the rightness of our thoughts and behaviors. If we are aware of what we are, who we are and what are we becoming; If we are aware that our manners - language, behavior, and actions - are measured against our values and principles. Self-awareness comes when we embrace who we are including our past, mistakes, and weaknesses. When we acknowledge our strengths and still realize that there's still room for improvement. These three are key factors in determining our growth. We are a work in progress.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Little Miss Loy Krathong 2023

Hello everyone welcome or welcome back to my blog. Yesterday was our Loy Krathong Celebration at school. Loy Krathong is a festival Thai people celebrate on the full moon night of the twelfth month of the Lunar Calendar.

They usually celebrate this in November. It is always considered an occasion for joy, gratitude, and new beginnings.

As part of the program, there was a contest called Little Miss Loy Krathong 2023. The participants were from Grades 5-6.

They all showcased their talents in singing, dancing, playing instruments, sketching, and oral speech. From the IEP department,

I'd like to congratulate my student from Y5A, Nathamon for winning the major prize. I'm super proud of you.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Dinner Buffet with Sunset View via Meridian Cruise

I was invited by Ma'am Sia, my co-teacher last October for her birthday celebration. I got excited because it was the first time in my 14 years here in Thailand to be on a dinner cruise. Perhaps, I don't know how to book or have no idea whatsoever. Probably waiting for someone to invite me or tell me how to book online. I know it's not rocket science, but partly because I already know that it's very expensive. I was just observing and looking at some videos and pictures of my friends who had been there. Alas! Ma'am Sia has tried many dinner cruises in her entire life because when her family members, relatives, and friends visited Thailand, she would take them there.

I learned that it's not that expensive if you look for websites that offer a 50% discount. She claimed that Meridian had the best dinner in all. She booked 4 tickets for her chosen friends via Meridan Cruise Sunset View at 6PM. The meeting point was at Icon Siam Mall. The river is called Chaopraya. Its Thai name in English is "Mother of Water" or "MaeNam".

We arrived an hour early, so we strolled around and explored Icon Siam's market and tried some"free taste" food, as we passed by. It was a fun experience. Then, we boarded at our call time at 6PM. It was a two-hour trip cruising around Chaopraya looking at the hotel buildings, temples, and shopping malls from afar. We sat down and watched the sunset while listening to the live band singing Thai, English, and Tagalog songs. It was a dinner buffet. The food was sumptuous and delicious. There was a group of Pinoys who were also there singing Tagalog songs together with us. We were acknowledged by the singers at our table. The singers were fantastic!

They served seafood (oysters, crabs, shrimps, prawns, clams, squids), beef steak, chicken curry, seafood tom yum, shrimp fried rice, fried chicken, spring rolls, stir-fried chicken, bell pepper, and cashew, varieties of salad dishes, cakes and pastries, soft drinks, tea, coffee.

I will definitely come back. I would like to try to book and reserve seats for my family and close friends in the future.

For more information, please check their website - https://meridiancruise.co.th

Contact No. +662-087-7747

or download an Eatigo app and register. https://eatigo.com/th/bangkok

You may wanna book at Click 2 go - https://www.click2gothailand.com

Sometimes, it's not easy to go through. Maybe you don't wanna deal with Thai who can't speak English. Perhaps, too much hassle to get there via taxi from your hotel or somewhere in Bangkok. If you want my assistance to help you book your reservation or probably help you with getting a taxi, please email me at teeleen7@gmail.com or lynne_osias@yahoo.com. Here is my FB page: elektra7577.

Saturday, November 25, 2023

The Brasserie Restaurant at Holiday Inn Silom

This has been my super long post for my birthday which was held 4 mos ago. I was with my bff. She took me to The Brasserie Restaurant inside the Holiday Inn Hotel at Silom. She made a reservation via Eatigo which is an application for making various restaurant reservations that has many discount promotions to choose from. She booked a reservation at 6pm with 50% off its original price of 1,020 Baht, inclusive of unlimited drinks. Here is the link to the Eatigo app, --> https://eatigo.com/

You need to register first to get a discount.

So, when we arrived, we went straight to the hotel lobby floor and turned right. There we found the restaurant. She gave her name and reservation code to the staff to check if it matched the names on the reservation list for the day.

The Brasserie Restaurant is an international buffet. In the heart of Bangkok, it's very cheap. It has many types of food to choose from, Whether it's Thai, Japanese, Western, or seafood. They include raw fish, shrimp sushi, California rolls, and cheese.

There were fresh shrimp, prawns, mussels, blue crab claws, and oysters, you can get as many as you can, and the staff will replenish everything when they're empty.

In conclusion, the buffet at The Brasserie restaurant at Holiday Inn Silom is considered to be a hotel buffet in the heart of the city that is economical. and the food is fresh and delicious. It's neither too much nor too little. They have a variety of international dishes such as Thai Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian. You'll definitely like it. Check for more promotions in Eatigo App. There are more restaurants with 50% discounts nationwide.

The Brasserie Restaurant

Opening-closing hours: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (every day)

Tel . : 022384300

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Restaurant Review: The Beach Cafe and Restaurant @Ladkrabang (near Suvarnabhumi Airport)

Do you wanna go to the beach but too busy to go out of town? Let’s go to the Beach Cafe and Restaurant in Ladkrabang. It’s near the Suvarnabhumi Airport. The location is along Latkrabang Road, opposite Paseo Mall. It’s famous for its name - The Beach in the middle of the city. It's really like going to the beach.

The Beach Cafe and Restaurant provides convenient parking. It has a variety of places to take selfies. I went here to attend my friend’s birthday party. We had a great experience, the servers were accommodating and friendly.

The food was very delicious and a little expensive, but the food presentation was fabulous, perfect for all occasions.

Recommended food to try: fried sea bass, papaya salad with fermented crab and fish, tom yum with seafood, pineapple fried rice, and seafood curry in a coconut. They served the food a little late but everything was great.

They have indoor and outdoor areas that serve as venues for birthdays, parties, wedding venues, or receptions. Enjoy the beach-themed cafe and restaurant when you’re with someone special while listening to live romantic songs.

For more information, please visit their FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/thebeachseafoodclub

Google Map - goo.gl/maps/xHWNsyQBZRYJqqyV9

No copyright infringement is intended for some of the images.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

My Small Home Garden

Hi from Bangkok! Elektra here😍. Today I will blog about

my favorite plants. I couldn't imagine how blessed I am

to have many plants in my small garden. It almost

looks like a forest already.

Here are the top 4 of my favorite plants:

1. Monstera deliciosa, also known as the split-leaf philodendron or Swiss cheese plant, It’s a tropical plant often kept as a houseplant. It can grow just about anywhere in your home! It tolerates low light but grows faster and becomes more dramatic in a spot with indirect bright light. I water it every 1-2 weeks.

2. ZZ Plant - I like it because can eliminate toxins or filter airborne toxins that are in the air and can absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Many people put this plant inside their bedrooms or bathrooms for better surroundings. I love to put it on the staircase. It’s very easy to grow, I usually water it once or twice a week.

3. Snake plant - It is a resilient succulent that can grow anywhere. They are both indoor and outdoor. I don’t need to water them daily.

4. The last one is the Rubber Tree it can produce lots of oxygen—more than any other plant, in fact! In addition to producing oxygen and eliminating air toxins, the rubber tree effectively removes mold spores and bacteria from the air.

By the way, as you noticed I show more than 4 kinds of plants in the video. I have so many plants. Perhaps you would ask where did I get all these? I got these from somewhere and others are from someone. Did I buy all of them?

The answer is both yes and no. When I started collecting plants, I bought worth 500B plants. Since I had yet to gain experience. I chose to buy the cheapest one. The Golden photos cost around 20B for each small pot.

I bought snake plants, then cacti, ZZ Plants, and then was fascinated by rubber trees and Monstera. Most of my plants were given as a gift on my birthday, Christmas, and housewarming. My co-teacher neighbor who lived in front of our house recently moved out, she said she didn’t wanna bring some of her plants so she gave them away. Just like that! I was so grateful because I’m collecting and selling plants, too.

That's all for today. I hope you enjoy watching this video and if you have any questions about how to grow plants just like what you see in the video? Please send me a private message or drop it in the comment section below. See you again on my next vlog. Bye

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Blog Review: Wanichcha Café in Ongkharak District (Nakhon Nayok) 2/4 Cafe Hopping Escapades

Hello everyone welcome or welcome back to my new

vlog about our cafe hopping escapade to Ongkharak

District, Nakhon Nayok Province two weeks ago. So

for those of you who haven’t watched the first vlog

about Kopi House, there’s a link in the comment

section below.

This is Lizza, my co teacher and friend.

Up next, we went to Wanichcha Cafe. It’s a minimalist nature cafe near Khlong 15, Nakhon Nayok Province. Let me tell you that this place is not only good with a unique coffee shop that looks like a cute house. But they also have this super cool tree maze! Which is the highlight of this shop. Come and take photos or have fun walking around this maze and you’ll definitely lost on your way in and out.

The shop is decorated like a simple home. It's a small house. Located amidst fields and green trees. The interior is decorated in pastel colors. Emphasize openness and large mirrors. Gives a soft Korean feel. Overall, the atmosphere is good. Plus a lot of photography angles for your selfies.👍📸

As for food, There is a complete selection of soda drinks,

smoothies, snacks, and homemade pizza. At a very low

price! Starting at just 35 baht. The drinks aren’t

expensive either. I ordered iced strawberry matcha

for 95B. There are other coffee drinks that cost less

than 100B. There’s a parking space available for those

who have cars.

Wanichcha Café 🦋

Khlong 15, behind Santitham Temple

Opens at 9AM-9PM (closed on Mondays)

Blog Review: Kopi House Cafe and Restaurant in Ongkharak District (Nakhon Nayok) 1/4 Cafe Hopping Escapades

Welcome or welcome back to my Blog. Today’s topic is my blog review about the KOPI HOUSE CAFE AND RESTAURANT in Ongkarak District.

The main entrance is so fabulous. There's a wide space for parking. The iconic building with a windmill is visible from the entrance. There are many angles for taking nature-themed photos to choose from. It was cloudy and humid when we came so the quality of the pictures and video weren't that great. Please check their FB page via the link below to see more stunning images of the area. I recommend this place for your next photoshoot.

You may wanna take pictures near the pond or the artificial waterfall behind the building. Their restaurant inside has an air-conditioned room. On the second floor is the smoking area, it’s nice to take pictures overlooking the whole area. Please watch the videos above to see what's inside or check my FB page Elektra @elektra7577.

We came in a group of 13 ladies, 1 child, and 1 tour guide. We ordered Pad Thai, Yum Moon Sen (Spicy Vermicelli Noodles Salad with Minced Pork and Shrimp), Shrimp Fried Rice, and 3 flavors of Pizza.

Pad Thai (Palabok Style in the Philippines)

Yum Moon Sen - It tastes like "kilawin pancit sotanghon" 😅😍 but yummy

(Spicy Vermicelli Noodles with Minced Pork and Shrimp Salad)

Thin Crust Pizza with Seafood

(we ordered 3 different flavors, one in each group)

Khao pad Goong (Shrimp Fried Rice)

The food was super delicious. The serving size was quite smaller than I expected, but I’m sure they all deserve the prize. This was our first stop for coffee shop hopping. I was looking forward to the next one and I hope it was as wonderful as Kopi House, apparently, it’s the opposite.

way, we’re so excited to take photos of each corner so my mobile went on low battery mode already. The rate is 10/10. We went to 4 coffee shops and I would say this is number 1 for me ❤️ It's definitely the best.

If you're interested to come and visit Kopi House Cafe and Restaurant, you may visit their FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088156661405, and Contact No. 092 536 9228.

If you want a tour guide or companion, please send me a private message for booking through my FB page Elektra @elektra7577. In case you're planning for a coffee hopping around Bangkok areas or nearby provinces. I'll send you an itinerary and other options/suggestions that would match your budget.

Elektra🦋

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