16 !

Today, March 23rd is John Michael's 16th birthday.

Here is a close view of his birthday cake from . . . 

Saint Etoile. Yummy !

The birthday boy is arranging 16 candles on his cake.

Now it's done ! Beautiful !

Candles all lighted up . . . .  and

and ready to blow !

May your future be bright and God Bless You !

We love you !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

Vintage Cars and More !

My family and I had a chance to visit Bangkok's home of vintage cars from all over the world. The museum is located in the province of Nakhon Pathom. If you happen to be in Thailand, drop by to visit. It's worth the trip!

See more from the websites Jesada Museum Thailand and Krungthep101.

Doing God's Will

"I will attempt day by day to break my will into pieces. I want to do God’s Holy Will, not my own. "

 ~ St. Gabriel Possenti of Our Lady of Sorrows ~

Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter

Feast of the Chair of Peter the Apostle

Peter described our Christian calling in the opening of his First Letter, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead...”. 

1 Peter 1:3a

Way to Do Things

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

~ St. Francis of Assisi ~

Last Week of the Semester

 My son John Michael is all grown up at 16 and will be in grade 11 this coming summer.

 With the image of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth.

 Making faces at Monfort Hall during lunch time.

 It's so peaceful at school when all the primary school kids are in their classrooms.

Another academic year is over. Thank you dear teachers for your help and support !

Pink Triple Treat

An orchid farmer once told me that fragrant catleyas bear flowers once a year only. But I will make an exception with this pink orchid beauty I bought from a local weekend market three years ago. It blooms three times a year when carefully taken care of and its flowers would last for three weeks. Hopefully, it will bear flowers again at the onset of the next rainy season.

A Glimpse of Home

 My book and stationeries box from IKEA Thailand.

 My work cube.

 I love pink quilt and faux flowers on an egg styled vase from a weekend market.

 A pair of picture frames from IKEA Thailand.

 

Artificial flowers on a vintage style bucket from my sister Susan.

 My kitchen furnishings from INDEX Living Mall, IKEA Thailand and from everywhere.

 My living room.

 The silhouette of a Burmese musical instrument.

 A sweet bundle of artificial  roses from INDEX Living Mall.

Staircase adorned with paintings, wood and stone carvings and a vase.