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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Wednesday Special 08



Thanks to all of you who have sent your concerns regarding my and T’s safety. We are fine, spending a lot of time at home and continuously follow the news. In fact T has been resting at home since his employer felt it was safer for everyone to do so, don’t know until when - assumingly when there is a further notice. I myself have been working (and blogging) as normal.



Yesterday there was a curfew so all of us were allowed to leave the office at 4 pm. My Australian colleague who sat in the same room decided to leave straight away. And as he was walking out from the room I said "See you tomorrow!" as I always do. He replied "No, I will see you when I see you!" That is the true expression of the uncertainty we are facing these days. Curfew might go on until the next couple of days.




Meanwhile, I think both I and T need a little sanctuary to escape to in the midst of daily stress and disruptions. Especially now that we are mostly bound to be spending more time at home. Besides the fact that the political turmoil has further worsened and invaded into our used-to-be free and easy lifestyle and it is not safe to travel to areas that we used to go, we also deeply need a place that is natural, calm and peaceful for our eyes and mind in our own residence.



So we have purchased a rectangular cement receptable and transformed it into a mini artificial pond where fish can swim freely, lotus blooms to its fullest glory and the morning sunlight reflects on the the crystal clear water surface like a mirror. I and T can just sit at our balcony, in front of our pond enjoying the sanctuary and for that particular moment, the peace is back within us.

17 comments:

  1. Hi ,all these are gorgeous photos here !


    I think you need to go" add gadget " to add in the " label " , so that all your posts' label appear in your blog .

    Happy blogging .


    Betty

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  2. This is my 1st time here, love all your nice pictures and I will come back more often from now.

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  3. These pictures are so calming-looking at them is like having a spa session.

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  4. Beautiful as usual.

    Good to know that you two are okay. Hope for the better...

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  5. You're safe and sound! That's a great news! You made my day :) I was thinking about you since I saw on TV what's happening in BKK...
    Hang on in there - take care of yourself and T! And hopefully everything will end soon - with a good result though...!

    Cheers from sunny Ireland.
    Anula.

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  6. Lovely clicks. Hope everything is back to normal soon.

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  7. Beautiful post and pictures--I hope you and your friends are kept safe and hopefully this turmoil will end soon. :)

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  8. Your post is beautiful. I've been watching the news with great concern. Bob and I have such affection for the people of Thailand, that it breaks our hearts to see even a part of your city in flames. Please stay safe. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings...Mary

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  9. So sorry about the ongoing situation Kris. My wishes with you to get through this and see the sunlight soon!

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  10. We keep following the news about Bangkok all the time and I did hear that there was a slight improvement in the situation this morning or yesterday? Not sure if that was really true though and I do hope it gets resolved soon as I can imagine how stressfull this must be.

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  11. I hope things start picking up for you, T, and Thailand! But it's great to know that you guys are still enjoying life and creating a little "zen" garden in the midst of it all. Great photos once again!

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  12. Glad you found such a beautiful way to escape from the chaos, at least temporarily. Stay safe!

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  13. Your photos are very relaxing. I'm sure that's a perfect place to try and get away from everything that's happening around you.

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  14. Hi! My thoughts are with you and your Country now. Coming from the Philippines, I can relate to somethings you are experiencing. Take care and keep us updated.

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  15. What a charming idea and yes, a peaceful sanctuary.
    Lovely photos!

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  16. Hoping you stay safe and that the unrest doesn't last too long. Your pictures are very calming

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  17. Kris,
    I was happy to read this before, but didn't have time to comment. So good to know that all is well, and that you have your own little sanctuary away from all the turmoil!

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