I clicked on "Create" button on VOX about to write a story about my dad. Later I realize that I don't know much about my dad. I know bits and pieces but not full story of the past 68 years of his life. I am gonna find out more
I am not a good daughter aye?
Tokyo Biggest Tech Party Ever took place last Thurs. Dec 17th in Roppongi at a club named 57. There was a good turnout of reportedly 400+ people attending. The Poken guys were there as were a group selling a dedicated offline Wikipedia device. I saw and talked with many of the regular Tokyo Technorati as well as some people I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting before. Below are some of the photos from the party, it was a great event.
The Austere Academy is the fifth book in the series. At this point I've completely given up reading them to my son and am just enjoying them on my own. I liked this book because the poor kids finally find some friends. Of course, there's no happy ending, but it was nice while it lasted.
If there is anything my mother isn't known for, it's being graceful on her feet. My mother trips and bumbles over the smallest things, sometimes over nothing at all.
Dad, you have done so much for other people and you have such a big heart. I will not let anything happen to you and I will be there for you, Dad.
God, please give me strength to face this together with my family, please please please...
Love,
your lil girl
Just a re-blog of Media Militia's giveaway for today, Drips and Spray Paint brushes for Photoshop.
Lately, we heard a lot about Save the Earth, Go Green and give back to community campaigns, charity sportive events and TV show that allows viewer to donate through phone calls. Some people do not notice or you can say ignore them as they are living in a very comfortable environment: plenty of water, plenty of food and do not see anyone starving nearby them so it's all good. Some people are paying attention and wondering "is it for real?", I am one of them.
I am asking myself, as a person that benefit from the Earth and Society, by taking part on all those events and giving donation to all the different collection methods, is that enough? Is that all we can do to show our gratitude? I agree what some people say that technology made lazy humans. There is not much of interaction anymore, we donate online or via phone just because we know it's the right thing to do and for some people "hey that's convenient". I know that because we care and we want to do our bit which is why we donate at the first place, which is good thing. Having said that, do we feel great satisfaction by doing that? or we prefer to see the smiles of all the kids that you have helped to build their school? I said, we shall leave the money donation to the millionaire like Bill Gates and Oprah.
I see all the damage that we human did to the Earth and I want to do something about it.
I see some part of the less fortunate side of this world with no food and water and I want to do something about it.
I see animals being abuse by irresponsible humans and I want to do something about it.
I see some countries compete to have tallest building in the world, fighting for natural resources and they don't even care the impact to Earth and Society and I want to do something about it.
What can I do? I admit that I fear and too afraid to do something about it. What if I caught disease? What if I am not strong to see the real world? What if I give up half way? I am ashamed of myself having all the "what ifs". I know a lot of other people have the same fear and same thought as me. We want to do something about it but then we also ask ourselves "where do I get the fund to do all these, where do I get the time to do all these?" I want to know, how the others do it?
I want to start somewhere, doing what I can for the Earth and Society but I don't know where to start. I started carrying recycle shopping bag, I started to turn off the tap while washing dishes, I started to carry water bottle with me, and I started to learn about not wasting food. I know deep inside me, I want to do more. I want to do something and I want to inspire people to do something for Earth and Society and I want to make sure that the world will be a better world for my kids. Just like how our parents made the world better for us. I didn't have to do housework when I was a kid as we had maid and I didn't have to work to pay for my siblings education.
I feel fortunate that that I never feel hungry or thirsty, I am being loved and I do not have to fight to survive. Do you feel the same?
blessed,
kualibiru
You can find the entire recipe for Rum Balls here. Pre-heat the oven to 350. Generously coat a 12"x17" rimmed baking sheet with Pam and set aside. In a small bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt together the chocolate and butter until smooth and combines. Set bowl aside to cool slightly. Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the cooled chocolate mixture, then mix in the flour. You will have enough batter to create a shallow layer in the baking sheet. Spread the batter evenly over the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Let cake cool completely. After cake has cooled, break into small pieces and place in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. I like the turn on the machine and let it break up the cake into small crumbs. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the rum (I used a Spiced Rum that I had added a few vanilla beans to the bottle to give a vanilla essence to the rum) to create a nice dough ball. Using a 1 inch ice cream scoop, make small balls and coat in sanding sugar. When all balls are finished, chill in the fridge for around 2 hours.
For gift giving: wrap each of the balls individually in a small square of plastic wrap and place in a mini-muffin paper. Fit a small rectangle of cardboard (my dad cut up some Macy's shirt boxes! Yeah Dad!) on the bottom of a cello bag and add a small strip of decorative paper. Place two rows of three rum balls each in their muffin papers into the bag, tie with ribbon and add a tag. Store in a cool place before giving.
寒い日が続きますね。
みなさんいかがお過ごしでしょうか。
やっと重い腰を上げ、ツリーを飾りました♪v( ̄(││) ̄)v♪
今年もツリーだけになりそうです...
クリスマスクッキー?
まだ作ってません。
クッキーの前に息子が泊まる部屋の準備をしなければいけません。
そこは今、私の部屋です...。
そうです、私が出て行く準備です、iBookを持って(笑)
で、ぜんぜん関係ないですが、こんなの見つけたのでどうぞ。
私は「ナウシカタイプ」でした。
- ★「ナウシカ」タイプ
- あ
んたは1984年公開の「風の谷のナウシカ」に出てくる、風の谷の王女「ナウシカ」に最も近い存在。負けん気が強く、ちょっと乱暴なところもあるが、根は
とても優しく、多くの人から愛される性格だぜ。ただ油断すると腐海に飲み込まれっから、新鮮な空気と水を絶やさないように注意しろ!
あとな、多くの動物と心を通わせることができるが、道ばたで猫に話しかけてると、「お母さん、あの人何をやっているの?」「あんまり見ちゃいけません!」なーんてゆー会話が聞こえてくるかもしれねーから気をつけろ!
向いている職業はお姫様。オススメの趣味は苔やカビの盆栽。相性が良いのは森の人だ。