Addicted to Meme

APAD 288: Sun-drying

Posted by The Insider on Dec 23, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

I was watering plants in our veranda the other day when I saw these giant cushions in vibrant colours out for drying.

The sun’s up – let its rays do the wonders for the cushions.

I love the colours! I want cushions for my living room, too. I wonder now where my neighbour got them. If only one of them goes out of their house more often then I would’ve the chance to ask her.

I would like to take this opportunity to greet you all, my blogger friends, a happiest holidays! May we all have a brighter, happier and more prosperous 2015!

APAD 287: Golden

Posted by The Insider on Dec 22, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

The first batch of my handmade holiday cards. Hope they reach their intended destinations.

Holiday cards on their way to their respective destinations around the world.

I made use of my metallic pens and black card stock that I already have.
And, because I do not have proper calligraphy tools, I cheated! I call this faux-calligraphy. At least I tried and I think they kinda look the nice, lol. And if you’re not really convinced, well, it’s the thought that counts! *wink-wink*

Living in a Buddhist country where Christmas is not celebrated doesn’t mean we can’t join in the celebration in this most wonderful time of the year. Happy holidays everyone!

APAD 286: Tchou-tchou

Posted by The Insider on Dec 18, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, Signs of Times, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

A privatem bi-lingual day-care and kindergarten in Phnom Penh.

APAD 285: Shopping

Posted by The Insider on Dec 16, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

… under the great dome of Psah Thmey (Central Market) in Phnom Penh.

APAD 284: Sushi

Posted by The Insider on Dec 15, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, food, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

This must be (sushi) heaven!

APAD 283: Still life

Posted by The Insider on Dec 8, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, cheap eats, Cycle 2, Expat Life, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

When I first arrived in Cambodia, I noticed how Cambodians love eating fruits. They have them for snacks and after-meals dessert. Back in the Philippines, snacks usually is composed of starchy, sugary fares like cakes and pastries, burgers, pizzas, you get the picture. And wash them down with artificially-flavoured fruit juices and/or carbonated drinks. So imagine my surprise when fruits, especially local fruits, were served to me for snacks, along with water and tea.

Still Life. Apples and oranges, and a can of beer.

When I went to the Philippines along with my Cambodian colleagues for a workshop, they were also overwhelmed by the snacks being served. Which led one colleague to comment about why many Filipinos being fat; that we are eating too much sweets. Of course, that was true.