Daily Gratitude: Nov. 5, 2012

Today I'm thankful for:

1. A warm bed for me to sleep and dream in. FYI, I slept for more than 10 hours today, so a warm bed on a day like this is very crucial.
2. BlackBerry Messenger – to make communication easier for two people who are currently in different parts of the country at the moment.
3. Taco Bell. Just..


xo,


P.S. If there's ever a day on which you don't find me blogging about this, it's probably on my Twitter (@hazeltheresia).

Daily Gratitude: Nov. 4, 2012

I'm starting a new series called "Daily Gratitude" where I post on a daily basis, 3 random things I'm grateful for, to serve as a constant reminder that there is always something to be thankful for everyday. I challenge all of my blog readers and buddies to tweet or post your list of appreciation everyday!

November 4, 2012

Today Hazel is thankful for...

1. A brand new day, a brand new chance, and brand new forgiveness.
2. A hot, spicy bowl of Nong Shim ramyun to satisfy a ferocious belly on a chilly autumn day when there is no other food in the kitchen.
3. Photoshop CS4 – its dual-function capability as a medium for creativity and a friend on a lonely afternoon.


What are you thankful for today?

Scrapbook Sunday!

Something I did in my spare time... Looking forward to make more! :-)

Thank you Shabby Princess and Sahlin Studio for the props.

NARUKO Skin Care Review: Rose & Snow Fungus

Hi everyone, today's post will be very different in nature from my typical blog posts. I will be starting a series of skin care reviews by a Taiwanese brand called NARUKO. If you are not familiar with the brand and would like to know more about it, visit this website. Due to Naruko's wide range of skin care lines (suited to the needs of every skin type), I am dividing my review into four parts – one at a time, according to each line. Also, I will only be reviewing the products that I have tried/am trying at present. Kindly note that this is not a mere attempt to endorse their products for the sake of receiving compensations. With that said, I am in no way affiliated with Naruko, nor am I getting paid to do these reviews. Without further ado, let's get to it (after you make this jump vv).

INDONESIA: Mission Trip 2011 Day VIII

May 28, 2012

Jagalan, Surakarta

I am a very curious person. When curiosity strikes my conscience, most of the time following through becomes compulsive. That is what happened to me today. This morning I braced myself to actually visit the slaughterhouse in the flesh. I had been waiting to do this since the second day I got here (because on the first day, I arrived after they had finished butchering the pigs). I hope my photo-taking skills were subtle enough as not to have offended the workers there. The experience was more emotional and psychological rather than physical. But of course, I dared not making any tangible contact with the animal's dreary and gruesome remains. Still, my insides were churning as I allowed my mind to conceptualize the notion of consuming this animal as tonight's dinner, and the fact that back in Canada, I had been indulging in the scrumptious, mouthwatering tang of this animal in the form of a succulent rack of BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Now it has definitely given me the heebie jeebies. Here are some visuals to feed your lingering curiosity. May I warn those devout pork-eaters, however, that after seeing these pictures, you might not be as big of fans of pork anymore (or not, if you've got "less of a heart" for "that kind of stuff"). Proceed at your own discretion.

Yes, they are piglets. No, the butchers don't care.

Organized: each pig is numbered.

*Caution: Gory photos ahead, not vegetarian-friendly.* I promise this post is not all about pigs.