No LAPTOP

For years being here I've admittedly been so much attached to my laptop. I love to read and play with pictures. Those ease my mood and make me feel a lot better. And for many times I got home deadly tired, my notebook played an important role in those moments. I turned to my computer to destress, I read inspirational writings, information, design pictures and let my thoughts  do the work and I would be fine while listening to whatever music is playing.

There were also times when I felt so all alone and even cried for long, my computer was my best friend.  It was a friend  that made me smile and  ignited my senses my way and no contest at all.

I've been terribly ill last week. I had fever, cough and colds. I've got back pains that I had to ran to a massage shop just to feel better.  I might had done wrong in terms of sleeping position that have caused the pain.  No doubt, as I was so tired to just slept when I could.

Then another thing happened, my laptop broke down. I have no idea what  it caused.   It just didn't turn on, I waited for minutes and still it didn't get any better. Okay. there must be a reason for everything, I wasn't sad but  this time seems I've lost one of my "best friends'.   I'm sure my days will never be the same, and yes, my work is affected.

Hope I can get this fix soon, I'm still contemplating who is reliable enough for the mend or might take this  to the service center. I just hope again  this won't cost  me a lot hehehe or it would be smarter to get a new one for a reasonable price. :)

No laptop for now to work with and here I am in an internet cafe writing this....it's at least a relief.....



Btw, have I mentioned writing is also a SPA? :D

Wrong Order

Oops, I won't be absolutely  talking about propriety, a system or even structure, will just speak about one of the common experiences I've been having in restaurants  even way back the very first time I came to Thailand.

Way back home, we often heard " let me talk to the manager"  in anything we found unpleasing. But naah, never had that single moment in here despite more wrong orders I got and   in times when I was really starving. It could be worth the annoyance for real.

There should be a reason behind and some of my  views on the issue.

Many times it happened to me getting the wrong orders but I never complained even at once. I thought it was a way and my chance to try a new dish. Apparently, when we are away from home our knowledge on food in a new place  is generally limited and getting the wrong order has helped me appreciate new dishes and even loving them. That is aside from improving my Thai food vocabulary. I just asked what the name of that food served and took the same order in the next meal.

Though it was beneficial to ask what's the most recommended dishes which sometimes some staff we hesitant to answer, but it comforted in some way. It did the same thing asking what dish was the most ordered.

I craved for steak last night for dinner so I went to the nearest restaurant from home. I was excited to get myself some good and a big meal. I ordered grilled fish steak and chicken in teriyake, plus wanting to keep  french fries as the side order, I added  rice and an onion soup. The drink should be a glass of punch.

It was a busy evening lots of customers in there in fact all the tables were taken and some others were waiting to be seated. The restaurant supervisor took my order gladly, I  recall  that  repeated the orders highlighting I wanted an additional rice and not in exchange of french fries.

After  a bit of  waiting I got my plate. I held for another minute for my soup but it didn't came so I had to request for it minding I should have my onion soup first. The soup came and later I started with my steak only to find out that it was PORK and not that chicken I ordered plus there was no french fries along with it, it just had  rice instead.

There wasn't any point of  irritation in my part at least, then I just ate my food and appreciated what was served, didn't like to ruin my mood. I was just fine, glad the pork steak turned out to be awesome. The meat was tender, juicy and tasty.  I had it with orange juice, yes ....and not the punch I ordered.


Anyway, for some it's stupidity to get something one didn't order on the other hand I see it as an opportunity for other dishes that may suit one's taste. Last night's experience wasn't of Thai food experience but being here, it won't be surprising to have the same situation whether it's Thai food or not.

One thing I learnt also that I think there's no need  to get pissed off with food, minding many can't afford to have a decent meal and even knowing some devouring dishes availability. I'm still thankful I get lots of variety from time to time, new food and taste. Then there's nothing wrong after all, perhaps getting wrong to be just exactly the right thing to happen.