poon: 07/05/2008

way back in to love

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I’ve been living with a shadow overhead I’ve been sleeping with a cloud above my bed I’ve been lonely for so long Trapped in the past, I just can’t seem to move on

ฉันอยู่ในชีวิตที่มืดมัวมาตลอดเหมือนเมฆดำลอยอยู่เหนือเตียงเวลานอน ช่างว้าเหว่มานานแสนนานติดอยู่ในอดีตที่สลัดไม่หลุด

I’ve been hiding all my hopes and dreams away Just in case I ever need ’em again someday I’ve been setting aside time To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

ฉันเอาความหวังและความฝันเก็บซ่อนไว้เผื่อสักวันจะได้นำมันออกมาใหม่ฉันกันเวลาเผื่อเอาไว้ กันที่เล็กๆเผื่อไว้ในใจ

All I wanna do is find a way back into love I can’t make it through without a way back into love

ฉันต้องการแค่หาทางกลับมาหารักคงอยู่ไม่ได้หากกลับมาหารักไม่เจอ

I’ve been watching but the stars refuse to shine I’ve been searching but I just don’t see the signs I know that it’s out there There’s got to be something for my soul somewhere

พยายามมองเท่าไหร่ก็ไม่เห็นประกายของดวงดาวพยายามมองเท่าไหร่ก็ไม่เห็นอะไรที่เป็นสัญญาณแต่รู้ดีว่าจะต้องมี ต้องมีใครสักคนที่รอฉันอยู่

I’ve been looking for someone to shed some light Not somebody just to get me throught the night I could use some direction And I’m open to your suggestions

มองหาใครสักคนเพื่อฉายแสงแห่งความรัก ไม่ใช่ความสุขแค่ชั่วคืน ฉันต้องการคนนำทาง และอยากให้เธอช่วยแนะนำอะไรให้บ้าง

All I wanna do is find a way back into love I can’t make it through without a way back into love And if I open my heart again I guess I’m hoping you’ll be there for me in the end

ฉันต้องการแค่หาทางกลับมาหารักคงอยู่ไม่ได้หากกลับมาหารักไม่เจอและหากฉันเปิดใจใหม่อีกครั้งฉันหวังว่าเธอจะอยู่ตรงนี้เพื่อเคียงข้างกันตลอดไป

There are moments when I don’t know if it’s real Or if anybody feels the way I feel I need inspiration Not just another negotiation

บางเวลาฉันรู้สึกเหมือนไม่ใช่โลกแห่งความจริงจะมีใครรู้สึกอย่างฉันบ้างไหมที่ต้องการคือแรงบันดาลใจ ไม่ใช่การต่อรองเรียกร้องใด

All I wanna do is find a way back into love I can’t make it through without a way back into love And if I open my heart to you I’m hoping you’ll show me what to do And if you help me to start again You know that I’ll be there for you in the end...

ฉันต้องการแค่หาทางกลับมาหารักคงอยู่ไม่ได้หากกลับมาหารักไม่เจอและหากฉันเปิดใจให้กับเธอ เธอคงช่วยชี้นำทางฉันได้หากเธอช่วยฉันเริ่มต้นรักใหม่ได้ฉันจะอยู่เคียงข้างกับเธอตลอดไป

making merit

Making merit means doing good things as mentioned in religious doctrine. Thais’ ways of life, since their birth until their death is so familiar with making merit. They strongly believe they ought to regularly make and gain merit which would bring them happiness, peaceful life and other good things. Gaining merit will strengthen them to overcome any obstacles or misfortune they are suffering. They intend to gain more merit because they also believe their accumulated merit would help them to be in heaven or a peaceful place after their death. Even more merit they gained would help them to reach nirvana (divine peace beyond this world).Thais’ belief is based on the Buddhist doctrine. The concept is as stated in a Thai proverb “if you do good you will receive good; if you do evil you will receive evil ”. It means the result of Karma which represents the evaluation of all life events, that is, you will receive the outcome of what you have already initiated.A common rule in making merit is to prepare one’s mind and thought.The mind has to be purified and ready. Gaining merit, however, must not bring any trouble or worry to oneself or others.There are three ways of making and gaining merit. They are1. to give alms 2.to maintain religious commandment 3. to prayIf all of these are perfectly met, it represents a great merit making. But most of people see that making merit is to give alms. That is partly true because it is the first step of a fully-gained merit. On this occasion only alms giving will be expressed as it is a very common Thais’ way of life.Making merit by putting food in the bowl of monks.Making merit at Phasrimahathad Temple, Bangkhen DistrictThis tradition means putting food into the monks’ bowl. Monks receive alms from people who believe they are gaining merit by giving. Every morning around 6.00 am - 7.00 am, monks silently pacing the streets to receive offerings. It is understood that this is an opportunity for people to gain merit.Foods offered to monks are well prepared. Newly cooked rice, various kinds of savory, sweet and fruits. Some people may prepare flowers, joss sticks and candles. When the monk arrive, people will ask them to stop then they will place foods into the bowl monks are carrying. Flowers, joss sticks and candles are put on the metal lid of the bowl or into monks’ bag. Then they will get blessed. While monks are blessing, one should pour water which shows that they wish to devote the merits they gained with their relatives who have already passed away. This step concludes the rite of making merit by giving alms.Making merit by giving alms has been part of Thais’ lifestyle for thousands of years. It is mentioned in two parts of Buddha history. First, when Buddha just became enlightened, he went to stay at a milky tree. Merchants named Tabussah and Palikah passed by and deeply admired the prestige of Buddha. They gave their provision to Buddha. Buddha used his bowl to receive food offered. Second, when Buddha went to the forest of mango trees, Anupiya district, province of Magadha. He went about with a bowl to receive food. When he passed King Pimpisana’s city of Rajagraha. The people in the city saw him doing this for the first time, So they brought food and put it into Buddha’s bowl. It became tradition until present. So we can see monks and novices carrying bowl pace the streets every morning. We can also see all kinds of people are willing to make merit which is to give alms, giving food to monks and novices.

The wai

Thai Greeting

The "Wai" is the traditional Thai greeting which is used instead of a handshake, but it can also be used as a means of saying sorry, thank you, or to pay respect. A Thai person will often Wai as he approaches a temple, Buddha image, or other item of religious significance.If you are introduced to a Thai and that person Wais to you then you should return the Wai. Generally the younger person will Wai first, but the Wai of a small child is best return by a big smile. If you receive a thank you Wai from an airline stewardess or after tipping a waitress it is inappropriate to return the Wai, but a smile is always welcome.

Don't look so sad I know it's over But life goes on And this old world Will keep on turning Let's just be glad We had some time to spend together There's no need to watch the bridges That we're burning Lay your head, Upon my pillow Hold your warm and tender body Close to mine Hear the whisper of the raindrops Blowing soft, against the window And make believe you love me, One more time, For the good times I'll get along You'll find another And I'll be here If you should find, You ever need me Don't say a word About tomorrow, or forever There'll be time enough for sadness When you leave me Lay your head Upon my pillow Hold your warm and tender body Close to mine Hear the whisper of the raindrops Blowing soft against the window And make believe you love me One more time For the good times

Arts and Culture

The Thais have their own culture (including literature, drama, architecture, music, painting, sculpture, folk dances, and many handicrafts), their own language, their own cuisine, their own martial arts, and their own beliefs. Though many fortuitous Indian and Chinese cultural traits have partially influenced Thai culture in many aspects, it is the mixture of these and Thai eclecticism that has, over the centuries, developed the idiosyncratic culture that is unique to Thailand. Towards the end of the 19th century, a passion for the outward trappings of Western culture manifested itself in Thailand. However, the more refined Thai arts and crafts, such as those elegant accessories and ceremonial objects created for use in royal palaces, aristocratic homes, and Buddhist temples, were not entirely suppressed by the newfound taste for Western goods. Such items, displaying the highest levels of skill, had originated in the first independent Thai capital of Sukhothai and continued to be produced through the 400-year rule of Ayutthaya, and into the Rattanakosin, or Bangkok, Period. They and their creators were known as chang, which roughly means "craft" or "craftsmen". Production of such refined crafts increased enormously in the Ayutthaya Period. To supply these needs, a large body of chang evolved, passing their specialized skills down from master to apprentice and eventually forming a hierarchy of their own.

thai food....do you know about thai food ?

Most Thai food is highly spiced, chili hot, and varies from region to region. The traditional ingredients of Thai food have changed little up to the present day, consisting largely of seafood and locally grown vegetables and fruits, a diet common to most of the country. What gives the distinctive Thai flavor, and the differing taste from region to region, is the carefully blended sauces and chilies. These go into dishes ranging from salty and bland soups to the spiciest salads and sweetest desserts, often all present within a single meal. The wide variety of Thai food tastes is a reflection of the combination of influences from various surrounding nations, which, with Thai ingenuity, have culminated in one of the world's favorite cuisines. The Northeast is famous for its spicy dishes, but it really covers all taste extremes, being also strongly sour and salty. Its most famous dish, a regional staple that can also be found all over the country, is som tam
, a Thai salad that simultaneously covers the four extremes of taste, and is eaten with a form of sticky rice. For those whose taste buds shy away from the grand taste of the Northeast, the generally milder taste of northern dishes may be more palatable. The Burmese influence is present here, as several mild curries are integral to many of the dishes.
The cuisine of the Central Plains has over the years come to include the influences of all the surrounding regions, and a meal usually includes everything from hot, spicy dishes to relatively bland ones. Here the sticky rice of the North is less common than plain rice, either steamed or fried. Many of the spicy soups, like tom yam and popular coconut milk curries, have their roots in this region. The proximity of India, and the religious Muslim influence have both shaped the taste of southern Thai cuisine, with the focus always on seafood and vegetables, both in abundance in the region.

my words

เก็บเพลงรักนี้ ไว้ให้เธอ เมื่อวันใดที่เจอะเจอ ฉันก็พร้อมและยินยอมมอบความรัก และจิตใจ ชั่วนิรันดร์ มีเพลงเพลงนึงที่เคยร้องให้เธอฟัง แต่ไม่รู้ว่ายังจำได้หรือเปล่า วันและเวลาอาจจะหมุนและเวียนไป แต่ใจความในเพลงนั้นของเรา ก็ยังคงเฝ้าย้ำพูดถึง ความรักที่ลึกซึ้ง และยังคงตรึงในหัวใจนานแค่ไหน ก็เหมือนเก่า เหมือนวันแรกที่เรา เจอะกัน เก็บเพลงรักนี้ให้เป็นของขวัญ ให้เธอได้รับได้รู้หัวใจของฉัน แม้คืนวันจะเปลี่ยนแปลงสักแค่ไหน แต่ใจของฉันที่รักเธอนั้น ต่อให้ต้องลงนรกหรือขึ้นสรวงสวรรค์ ฉันก็จะไม่มีวันมอบให้ใคร จะมีเพียงเธอแค่เพียงคนเดียว และจะมีแต่เธอ เธอแค่เพียงคนเดียว และจะเป็นเพียงคนเดียวเสมอไป ที่ฉันฝากชีวิต ทั้งหมดไว้ โดยไม่มีวันทวงกลับคืน กาลและเวลาที่เปลี่ยนหมุนและเวียนไป อาจจะทำให้หัวใจใครหมุนตาม แต่ไม่ว่าเวลาจะเปลี่ยนหมุนไปยังไง ใจความในเพลงนั้นของเรา ฉันขอใช้ช่วงเวลาทั้งชีวิตที่ฉันมี ฉันขอใช้ไปกับเธอ กับเธอ เธอคนนี้ ฉันขอมอบชีวิตทั้งหมดไว้ ฝากให้กับเธอเพียงผู้เดียว