Friday night, and after a gruelling day with a moody, sick little girl, I'm ready for a break. Luckily, I got some toxins to kick back with when I got free time, late at night.
I been working hard. It's been a pleasure on the most part, but getting a tad strained as time wears on, wearing me out. I'm going to slow it down soon and do nothing.
No meat or dairy products have past my lips in a week. Those amazing movies, "Fat Sick and Nearly Dead" and "Forks Over Knives" drop the bomb on everyone's diet. Basically, if you want to live longer, just eat plants. I have been walking about feeling stunned at the strange, clear feeling flowing through my body as I walk down the street, or talk to someone. It's quite trippy actually. But it feels incredibly good. I'm buying my juicer this week and will consume countless juices from any green vegetable I can get my hands on. It's going to be fun, and the hit you get off these babies is amazing. It's like a miracle.
Between moments of frantic busy-ness, I throw myself in to my comfy armchair that accompanies my computer and stare as little peasants and serfs in the free online Stronghold Kingdoms brower game. Tremendous fun, and quite wicked.
A few bods are around, namely Patrick and new comer, Mark (a Canadian), a nice fella.
Patrick is spurring me on, as he is a long term veggie, and currently on a juice fast, between cans of cheap Guinness.
I picked up a cheap bottle of Famous Grouse the other day, which was a great accompaniment through the following week. Warm toddie and World of Tanks. It's rather fun.
I baked three spuds tonight in the campshire. Oi, who is hot into these new diet thing, made a delicious vegetable soups, with nine different vegetables in it. They went wonderfully together, and the spuds were ground breaking, in a good way.
LOve being off work....
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Juicing
I've been fairly ok of late but have watched some great shows courtesy of Patrick on green juices and staying healthy. I like what I see and i'm going to buy a juicer and make some. Being the bad side of 40 means one must take staying alive seriously, as one could drop dead at any minute. Juice fasts and cutting out meat and dairy products looks mighty tempting. I've never been a great "foodie" anyway and I want to feel good dammit.
I've been pretty busy with private classes, Grace and trying to do this bloody passport application.
Regarding Grace, we have just added the routine Saturday morning trip to the town where she can run free in Central department store toy department and Lee Gardens. She had an ice cream in McShit and went into the kids play "Small World". Of this, I was quite jealous, as I don't ever recall visiting a world of balls and platforms myself when I was a young 'un.
I bought some strings for my decaying classical guitar and had a wee twang which was fun.
By for now, juicing is the thing that is in my iron sights...
I've been pretty busy with private classes, Grace and trying to do this bloody passport application.
Regarding Grace, we have just added the routine Saturday morning trip to the town where she can run free in Central department store toy department and Lee Gardens. She had an ice cream in McShit and went into the kids play "Small World". Of this, I was quite jealous, as I don't ever recall visiting a world of balls and platforms myself when I was a young 'un.
I bought some strings for my decaying classical guitar and had a wee twang which was fun.
By for now, juicing is the thing that is in my iron sights...
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Pond Life
Fairly relaxed at home and enjoying some free time. I work a private job Mon-Thurs and have a 3 day weekend which is great. Obviously, it's all about keeping Gracie amused so we are heading over to Songkhla to stay in a cheap hotel and eat, play on slides and go in the sea. Songkhla seems much more suited to kids and leisure than Hat Yai. It will be fun and we found some yummy restaurants with great snacks.
The private classes are fairly fun and I deliberately don't plan or think about it for too much beforehand. The pay is very poor so that justifies me not preparing, and I like to think on my toes.
Lee gave us a lift back from an English camp the other day which was a development. He was nice. He seems to be suffering from Bell's Palsy as half his face has collapsed. Hopefully, it will repair itself. At least some things were put too rest and I will let things take their natural cause. I'm not interested in pushing anything, nor have any interest in establishing great causes.
Started swimming again and going 3 times a week after dropping off Grace at nursery. It's great to be back in the water and feeling a tiny bit good about my body.
Patrick came over last night for a jar and a chat. He was in good spirits and has been having some luck with the ladies.
Have to sort out renewing my passport this holiday. Horrible burden.
Pretty hot here now as we lead into high Summer. I made a little stone campfire in the garden and have baked some potatoes. Going to do plenty of that as they were super delicious.
I hear the evil Linda has been about speaking foul of Smart English. According to Patrick she was telling a headmaster at a local college that Smart's staff are all old and she can provide young, fresh teachers. She should look in the mirror - shrivelled up old prune. I told Patrick he should tell her some of the things I remember dad barking at his lousy care assistants in the home. Namely, "A gorilla wouldn't marry you!" and "You'd kick the crutches from a cripple." Horrible old bag.
Of course, living in the country I only hear about such unsavoury types through word of mouth and makes for nothing more than idle banter. Pond life. Hey Ho.
The private classes are fairly fun and I deliberately don't plan or think about it for too much beforehand. The pay is very poor so that justifies me not preparing, and I like to think on my toes.
Lee gave us a lift back from an English camp the other day which was a development. He was nice. He seems to be suffering from Bell's Palsy as half his face has collapsed. Hopefully, it will repair itself. At least some things were put too rest and I will let things take their natural cause. I'm not interested in pushing anything, nor have any interest in establishing great causes.
Started swimming again and going 3 times a week after dropping off Grace at nursery. It's great to be back in the water and feeling a tiny bit good about my body.
Patrick came over last night for a jar and a chat. He was in good spirits and has been having some luck with the ladies.
Have to sort out renewing my passport this holiday. Horrible burden.
Pretty hot here now as we lead into high Summer. I made a little stone campfire in the garden and have baked some potatoes. Going to do plenty of that as they were super delicious.
I hear the evil Linda has been about speaking foul of Smart English. According to Patrick she was telling a headmaster at a local college that Smart's staff are all old and she can provide young, fresh teachers. She should look in the mirror - shrivelled up old prune. I told Patrick he should tell her some of the things I remember dad barking at his lousy care assistants in the home. Namely, "A gorilla wouldn't marry you!" and "You'd kick the crutches from a cripple." Horrible old bag.
Of course, living in the country I only hear about such unsavoury types through word of mouth and makes for nothing more than idle banter. Pond life. Hey Ho.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Call Me
Had a wonderful break in Chum Pon and Koh Chang last week. Om (Oi's baby brother) did his monk thing and we shot off to the island for some very cool chilling. I relaxed so much and Grace and Oi had a great time on the beach. I read Maughm's The Narrow Corner. Awesome and much appreciated.
Back in old Hat Yai now and a 2 day English camp to attend tomorrow. I've made a fishing game with the magnets.
I have private work most days but am also relaxing with movies. Today I watched "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and yesterday, "The Descendants". Both were brilliant.
I can feel the winds of change blowing and strange things keep pointing to new things. I have a lot of trouble coming to terms with things these days; careers and stuff I just don't understand. MAybe its the media that keeps me thinks we are are always on the edge of a great tipping point. More and more my own life seems the higher priority and I find myself dispairing at humanity. I love some of the gadgets we produce but hate all the crap that gets produced to fulfill this dying circle. Plastic, oil.... it's the snake eating his own tail. Maybe I have been reading that quote for too long about beware of the man who puts a fence around some land and claims it as his. When you are born into a world where everything is owned, what chance do you have?
Been listening to some Springsteen and just feel in love with Call Me by Sinatra.
Got a bunch of movies to watch. Gonna try to keep the games to a minimum, though Mass Effect 3 is out and great fun.
Saw a bit of The Gods Must be Crazy the other day which Oi knew all about, strangely. That is so funny.
ok, running low now....
Back in old Hat Yai now and a 2 day English camp to attend tomorrow. I've made a fishing game with the magnets.
I have private work most days but am also relaxing with movies. Today I watched "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and yesterday, "The Descendants". Both were brilliant.
I can feel the winds of change blowing and strange things keep pointing to new things. I have a lot of trouble coming to terms with things these days; careers and stuff I just don't understand. MAybe its the media that keeps me thinks we are are always on the edge of a great tipping point. More and more my own life seems the higher priority and I find myself dispairing at humanity. I love some of the gadgets we produce but hate all the crap that gets produced to fulfill this dying circle. Plastic, oil.... it's the snake eating his own tail. Maybe I have been reading that quote for too long about beware of the man who puts a fence around some land and claims it as his. When you are born into a world where everything is owned, what chance do you have?
Been listening to some Springsteen and just feel in love with Call Me by Sinatra.
Got a bunch of movies to watch. Gonna try to keep the games to a minimum, though Mass Effect 3 is out and great fun.
Saw a bit of The Gods Must be Crazy the other day which Oi knew all about, strangely. That is so funny.
ok, running low now....
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