Life Introspect’s

This will be a corny and out of my usual post, but I felt I needed to jot down my thoughts about my relationship and marriage with my husband. We’ve known each other for 4-5 years now and have been officially together for a little over a year and I feel like things are just beginning for us. We’ve gone through the darkest part of the woods and back together and I feel that instead of depleting or dying out the love we have grows stronger. Sure we may not be as affectionate. We may not be teenagers making out at every chance we get anymore, but does it matter? The fact that matters to me is that when I wake up I see that man besides me and it makes me feel like I’m on top of the world.

Arguments? They are basically unspoken of! We rarely ever have them and if we do it is easily resolved. People tell us that this is dangerous because no arguments = resentment and “just settle” mode. However, I don’t feel that way. I just feel that we understand each other enough to resolve it without arguing.

I really love him I do. I may not display my love for the world to know and have it tattooed on my forehead as for him also, but I do know one thing. My life without this man is nearly impossible.

I’ve had prior relationships before and none felt like this one. I feel we understand each other on a more mature level. Previously in my relationships everyday it was an apology for something. I had two serious relationship before him and in one it ended on what I hope are good terms although it was resulted in me hurting the person in a very horrible way. The other one was horrendously unbearable everyday I felt like I was apologizing for something small. It could have been as simple as skipping a few minutes of class to go out to lunch with a long time friend that I haven’t seen for awhile to a random guy saying hi to me. I wouldn’t know that guys name, but my boyfriend at the time would question me and drill me on 100 facts about this stranger who just said hi.

I fell in love with Tim because he made me feel like a woman and myself not a teenage girl who based her relationship on “I love you” and “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to hurt you”

Thats all I have to say for now. I’ll update later or fix this post later lol but for right now that is what was on my mind

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I’m sure many of you notice that April is quickly approaching! We are nearing one of the most refreshing month’s in the year. For Southeast Asians, particularly the Cambodian, Lao, and Thai cultures celebrate New Years around this time. At my old blog I’m sure I’ve blogged and blogged about this numerous times. Last year however I wasn’t really active with the New Years schedule, but since so many things has happened the month’s prior to entering 2010… I realized that I should enjoy life to it’s fullest potential. Have fun and be in the company of the people you love for as long as you can. Here are the schedules as I know them. I’m sure most of the dates are correct because they were pulled from the official websites!

First of Cambodian New Years 2010. I know this one is always the 2nd Sunday of April I have no doubts about this one.

*Please note that the facebook event pages are ones I created since I couldn’t find any on facebook after searching. I am merely trying to convey information for people who don’t have them and don’t want to miss the festivities. Images were either taken from the original website or google ^.^

Wat Lao Sirimoungkhoun New Years 2010

Location: Wat Lao Sirimoungkhoun

Time & Date: April 10-11th 2010

Address: 4109 S. Ledbetter Dr.
Dallas, TX 75236

Facebook Event I Created: [Link]

Official Website: Link

Songkran Festival (New Years 2553/2010)

Location: Wat Lao Buddharatanaram

Time & Date: April 10-11 2010

Address: 13089 Sehapayak Road

Ft Worth, TX  76244
Facebook Event I Created: [Link]
Official Website: Link

Songkran Festival (New Years 2553/2010)
Location: Wat Lao Siribuddhavas

Time & Date: April 17th and 18th 2010

Address: 2772 Blackland Rd.

Royse City, Texas 75189

Facebook Event Created by Temple’s Official Facebook Fanpage: [Link]
Official Website: Link

Tags: Cambodian Buddhist Temple Ducanville Tx, Ducanville Temple, Forth Worth Temple, Keller Temple, Lao New Years 2010, Lao New Years Dallas Tx, Lao New Years DFW, Rockwall Temple, Saginaw Temple, Songkran 2010, Wat Lao Buddharatanaram, Wat Lao Duncanville, Wat Lao Keller, Wat Lao Rockwall, Wat Lao Saginaw, Wat Lao Siribuddhavas, Wat Lao Sirimoungkhoun, Wat Lao Thepnimith
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“Be not what you are destined to be, but what you desire to be.” – Self

I don’t know if anyone ever came up with the quote, but it’s something that I’ve used to motivate myself since I was 12. I always believed that everyone is destined for something, but the important thing is to do and follow what your heart desires. Just like a prince is destined to be a king; it may be likewise that he doesn’t desire the fate of being king.

Tags: Quotes, Self
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One word, “Love!” I absolutely loved the movie. It was probably just, “ok” to some people, but for me it was Auhhhmazing! Maybe its because of my bias and love for Zhao Wei? Maybe. I’m so glad she was picked to portray Hua Mulan. She did an Auhhhmazing job. Ever since her first Drama I was addicted to this chick. I loved her as Sun Shang Xiang in Red Cliff. How is it that One of my favorite Actress gets picked to portray two of my favorite historical women? I mean of course the existence of Mulan is kind of iffy, but I believe she existed.

This movie has to be one of my favorite movie of this year. The soundtrack not to mention is phenomenal. Stephanie Sun never cease to amaze me with her voice.  The performance is amazing also. Zhao Wei and Chen Kun had so much chemistry for two people who weren’t suppose to show it. The ending was so hard for me to watch, but at the same time I understood why they made the decision they did. One problem I had with the movie though is that why didn’t Mulan’s character attempt to hide her identity more? She wasn’t manly at all! Gawww dammit she was just like a woman to me.  Zhao Wei is great at playing the tomboy roles. I adored her in Red Cliff and Red Cliff 2! In fact thats one of the only reasons I even anticipated the movie. Well I love the Romance of the Three Kingdom story, but once I found out Zhao Wei was portraying Sun Shang Xiang good heaven I was ecstatic! I love Sun Shang Xiang =]! The graphic and quality was absolutely amazing. Gosh watching the movie made me feel like I was on the battlefield myself.  The plot could have been a little more dense though.  I love the movie I love the movie I love the movie! That’s all I have to say lol. I’ve rewatched it so many times now. The quotes from the movie are all too ;[. I wrote a full synopsis on the movie so go ahead and read if you aren't afraid of being spoiled.

Now I totally can't wait until 14 Blades (Donnie Yen & Wu Chun! will be in this also!!!!!)  and Asian Games Movie!

Character Review

Vicky Zhao Wei as Mulan: The only real complaint is why wasn't she more tomboyish? She didn't disguise her voice or anything. She seem like a girl through and through. I have deeper thoughts as to why she wasn't. Maybe we were suppose to see her as a woman to be reminded what Mulan was actually doing? What I mean is like maybe We were suppose to remember she's a woman thats why they left her so womanly. A woman on the battlefield killing.. I love how every time I see her she has amazing chemistry with the leading man. When I saw her in the drama treasure venture I hoped and prayed that her and Nicky Wu would really hook up lol.

Chen Kun as Wentai/Toba Hong: Honestly this is one of few of his on screen projects that I've seen and I have to say I absolutely loved him in this movie. His performance was great in my opinion anyways others may have other opintions. I liked how I fell into his character. Mulan wasn't the only one falling for Wentai. I was too and the weird thing is we barely see him onscreen in the movie!

Jaycee Chan as Fei XiaoHu: Jackie Chan's son really? Yes. His acting has improved quite a bit. The sad thing is unlike his father he doesn't have such a comedy look to him. He is more the type for the loyal best friend. The sincere poor sap. Maybe over time his acting will make him more diverse. Sometimes people can surprise you just because they look a certain way doesn't mean they don't fit into other roles. Example my lovely Ariel Lin. So many people doubted her as Hong Rong in Legend of the Condor Hero 2008 and she prevailed with a big slap to everyone's face. She was one of the best Hong Rong out of many. Back to Jaycee, I like him honestly. I think he'll be able to break free from, "Jackie Chan's Son" stamped on his forehead. I wouldn't doubt that he will be able to establish his own mark in the acting world.

If you haven't seen it then <3 Go see it!

Synopsis: [Don't Read if You Don't Want To Be Spoiled] – Major Spoiler Alert!

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Tags: Chen Khun, Chen Kun, Hua Mulan, Hua Mulan 2009, Jaycee Chan, Jingle Ma, Mulan 2009, Mulan 2009 Synopsis, Mulan Review, Vicky Zhao Wei
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Wow, it’s been a few months since I last blogged. Since the last time I blogged.. my life has been pretty hectic. Right now I’m in the midst of arranging and running errands for my uncle’s funeral. It’s kind of depressing that this year instead of Thanksgiving we will be heading towards a funeral. I somewhat wanted to enjoy Thanksgiving still, but no one has the mood too. Not only that but we’ve practically sank most of our money into it. It doesn’t seem like it, but we’ve actually did. Running the errands alone has cost me more than 100 dollars in gas in less than 4 days. I’m not complaining because it’s well worth it. I’m just a little sad that now things will be different. My mom’s not the same, but then again who could blame her.  On the surface it doesn’t seem like my mom is affected, but she is. Only us her children would know.

I’m glad that we are part of the Asian Culture. Not to mention, Lao & Cambodian one. You receive so much support and comfort from people around you. I will admit that I am sad, but I don’t show it. I was raised in a house hold where we just simply don’t cry. We can feel like crying, but our tears will be stopped by our will.

Though this all I am glad to have such a wonderful man by my side. He’s been my rock and emotional comfort in my hectic and emotional roller coaster of a life. We looked back at things and realized that our 3rd year together is nearing. Although it’s not a wedding anniversary, but this date means more to us than anything. It was January 22nd 2007 when he asked me,

“Hey you wanna have a test run relationship? If we think it won’t work we’ll go back to being mean to each other like we always have been, if not then we stay together.”

We’ve been through so much together in the past 3 years and our feelings gradually change, but they are never any less than they were when we first fell in love.

I’ll probably come back to blogging. I’ve missed it. After I settle some more things and after the funeral I will be a regular blogger.

Tags: Culture, Family, Funerals, Love, Support
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Yep you read correctly viagra ice cream. Imagine That?

Entitled The Sex Pistol, this bespoke creation is served as an ice cream cocktail and it’s claimed to have similar effects to the libido-boosting drug Viagra. It contains ingredients such as ginkgo, biloba, arginine and guarana and is served with a shot of the highly intoxicating La Fee Absinthe, so it’s guaranteed to get your blood pumping. Customers are limited to one serving per person.

Matt O’Connor, founder of The Icecreamists, says: “This is the perfect après shopping treat. Just one Sex Pistol will leave you feeling energised and confident – but please, don’t pester the staff!”

The Sex Pistol costs £11.99 (17.16 USD) and is available to customers aged 18 and over.

From 10 September, Selfridges shoppers will be able to indulge in more guilty pleasures when The Icecreamist boutique opens in the department store’s basement. It’s open daily until 1 November and will serve cryogenic cocktails frozen at -196°C, pure frozen yogurts and an array of artisan ice cream flavours.

Author – Serena Kutchinsky
Source Link: The London Paper

The Viagra of ice cream is hitting a London department store, and as long as you’re over 18, you can try a cool scoop of the hot stuff yourself: The Sex Pistol packs in libido-boosting ingredients like arginine and guarana and comes with a shot of absinthe on the side, the London Paper reports. ‘Vice cream’ eaters will have to fork over nearly $20 for a serving—limited to one per person.

Author —Evann Gastaldo
Source Link : Newser

Credit to Newser and TheLondon Paper

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Ok, let me see. How can I describe how awesome this movie is? Well, I can’t because it was absolutely horrible and pathetic! I admit when I first saw the trailers and stuff I was really interested in it and wanted to see it, but then after seeing it all I could do was let my jaws drop in amazement of how horrible this movie was. The plot had potential I’ll admit that much, but then in the end it didn’t amount anything. So my advice don’t waste your dollar on this one.

The other thing about this is the theme completely gave it a horror theme. The cast was totally … Let’s just say they didn’t fit their roles.  I am use to seeing Justin Long in comedy so watching him in this instead of impressing anyone he kept his comedy ora and turned Drag me into hell more comedic then thriller =/

You can read the full synopsis at the Drag Me To Hell Wiki

Sorry but the movie was too horrible for me to go in depth with a full  review

Until next time <3

Tags: Alison Lohman, Drag Me To Hell, Justin Long
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Gosh, I have to say that I love stuff like this. Times like these I’m glad I live in a city and state that have many cultural events. Tomorrow we have the Wine Walk in the Bishop Arts District which is one of the events that is held every 1st Thursday of The month. I think the slogan changes like this month it’s Wine Walk. I’m excited for the Asian Film Festival though. I’m gonna try and catch as many of the movies as I can; even though I’ve seen them all already lmao.

For more information: This Link
Tickets & Passes: This Link

This event is Presented by Chang Beer and Mekhong Thai Spirit. The Sponsors Include,

Japan Foundation
Staybridge Suites DFW Airport North

Panavision Big Ink
And Many Others.

Tags: 8th Annual Asian Film Festival, AFF2009, Arts, Asian Film Festival 2009, Chang Beer, Culture, Films, Lifestyle, Mekhong Thai Spirits, Movies
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I hate when I’m writing a long flippin post then look up to notice that it’s gone. WTF I will come back and post it when I wake up. I’m a bit pissed now! dammit!

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Project scrapbook. My sisters and I have thought about doing this for the longest, but never got around to it, but now we’re serious. We love love taking pictures and playing with cameras LOL and tend to take random photos everywhere. So we decided that from now on we will do a scrap book for every year! well right now our first project will be catching up from day 1 of our life up until now. Then after this year we’ll do one for every year. We visited walmart the other day and here are some of the things we’ve picked out so far. Many more things we will add but we’ll add as we go. Also, I have to say I love Walmart’s craft isle. It’s freaking awesome x3 LOL

Here’s one for the road from my sister. (Man I’ve got to stop moving my hands while I’m taking pictures and definitely need to learn how to use my camera. I have my digi cam, but like it’s still new because i always pull out my phone over my camera LOL)

Tags: Crafts, Family, Hobbies, Scrapbook
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