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Revere it or revile it

10 Monday Mar 2014

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Haiku my Heart

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Durian, Thailand

Cheeky fairy’s fart
revere it or revile it
flan made in heaven

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Say hello to Durian.  Over here in Southeast Asia, we regard it as the “king of fruits.” It is distinctive for its “large size, (some can grow up to 30 cms. long and 15 cms. in diameter) strong odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk.”

In an article titled Learning to love durian: why the world’s stinkiest fruit is better than wine, cheese or chocolate, Celeste Brash claims ‘no other fruit creates such conflicting opinions.’

Pictured above is one-seed, office size durian. It was my snack before facing one of those busy days in the job.

Haiku My Heart  *  Mellow Yellows

A handful

03 Monday Mar 2014

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Gratitude, Haiku my Heart

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CJ

With a pout he dropped
a wee love wreath on my palm
this kid’s a handful

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redriding hoodHaiku my Heart * Friday Florals * Ruby Tuesday

Christmas wish

13 Friday Dec 2013

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Friday Floral Fotos, Haiku my Heart

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Holiday Travel

His smile and a hug
Is that way too much to ask?
Heaven, please grant it

suntan pinkHaiku my Heart * Friday Floral Foto

Scented walk

04 Friday Oct 2013

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Friday Floral Fotos, Haiku my Heart, Weekend Flowers

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Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

Garden exercise
fragrant flowers line the walk
oh, to roam barefoot!

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Weekend Flowers * Haiku my Heart * Floral Fotos

Pointy pinky

21 Friday Jun 2013

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Haiku my Heart, Weekend Flowers

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flower names?

Looks so delicate
but watch the thorny edges
deception wears pink

canvas41This is becoming usual I’m afraid. I have no idea (again) what these flowers are called. Nevertheless I admire and love them and always will. If anyone knows the name I’ll be happy to know. Thank you.

canvas42Weekend Flowers * Haiku my Heart * Floral Fotos

Summering blue

13 Thursday Jun 2013

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Friday Floral Fotos, Haiku my Heart, Weekend Flowers

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Blue Mums by Bldg 18 lift, Stech TRU

Scent of gold dimples
a touch of summering blue
sunny days ahead

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Weekend Reflections * Weekend Flowers * Haiku my Heart * Floral Fotos

Sweet child o’ mine

03 Monday Jun 2013

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Expat Life, Inspiration, Music / Songs

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Gregorian, Guns n' Roses, Sweet Child o' Mine

The kiddo turned nine two weeks ago. As I sorted stock investments for him (birthday present), I turned on something to listen to. The Masters of Chant album of the band Gregorian played and for the first time I really paid attention to the Guns n Roses power ballad. 

Multi-tasking sometimes brings you a discovery of something marvelous. This remake works for me! But let me know how you find it. Either way it will be nice to know.

Monday’s Music Moves Me is hosted by the wonderful XmasDolly and her lovely co-conductors Shewbridges of Central Florida, JAmerican Spice, Stacy Uncorked and Cathy Kennedy’s Blog

Pinky cheer

14 Thursday Feb 2013

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in Bangkok, Expat Life

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Lumpini Park

Beauty wholes and all
vision of optimism
spots a wayside cheer

FCL7 I love flowers. But that’s already obvious. I’ll make another fact obvious: I don’t know much about flower names. I was walking in a park on Sunday evening and this pink beauty was hanging attractively by the wayside. If anyone can tell me its name, I will be happy to know. Thank you.

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Friday Floral Fotos * Haiku my Heart * Color Connection

Fairy bootie

21 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in ABC Wednesday, Bangkok, Expat Life, Haiku my Heart

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Fairy bootie

Fair bootie bubbly
frisky fascinating fae
fancy water walk

Pledged to believe, though
foreign among city frogs  
fish and lily pads 

It’s a lovely business morning in busy Bangkok and my longing-for-the-countryside imagination makes its way to the office through a garden with a pond that presents something surreal. It overlays activities of stilettos, remote controls and keyboards. Such a magical entertainment makes the day less drab. Thanks to the fairy who left her bootie.

Shared with Haiku Heights * Haiku my Heart * Sensational Haiku * Outdoor Wednesday ABC Wednesday  *  Our World Tuesday

Elephant trek

13 Monday Aug 2012

Posted by Hazel Anastasia in ABC Wednesday, Expat Life, Kanchanaburi

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Asian elephant

Elephant treks in Kanchanaburi are usually priced at more or less 20USD for 10-15 minutes. A simple ride, no jungle involved, costs less. A Khao San tour agency offered this surprise inclusion in their package – elephant trekking which was free, so why not?

Gently our planet’s largest land mammals see-sawed globe trotters on their back as they maneuvered rocks and growth. The water mark on the elephant’s body gives one an idea of the depth of the part of the river it waded through. If the beast suddenly sat and rolled on the water, all this would turn into a swimming party.

While snapping from behind I noticed another elephant ambling alongside us, without ‘passengers.’ Curious, I asked the mahout what’s the name of our chang (elephant). He smiled, “Siripon.” “And this little darling here?” “Baby, baby of Siripon.”  

The trek took us through cassava, tomato and eggplant fields. We passed by a tree where Siripon’s baby tarried at the leaves on the highest branches. The mahout sounded impatient and urgent as he dealt with it in a way I understood as ‘no, you can’t do that, come along now.’  Mother instinct kicking in, I said,  “it’s okay, let him play.”

Clock was ticking, and I remembered: tourists were on holiday; Siripon was at work. I felt sorry for her baby. But back at the ‘Elephant Terminal’ Siripon and her young were getting ready again for a new group of tourists. They looked fine so I stopped worrying.

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