My Miscellany: In the Company of Me

A fancy dinner plate used in Boat Noodle Restaurant.

Today is a red-letter day in the Kingdom, for it is THE day when the UN-backed Khmer Rouge Tribunal hands down the historic verdict against one of the Khmer Rouge's notorious leaders.

Case Number One is the case against Kang Kek Iew, alias Commander Duch, a former schoolteacher-turned-Tuol-Sleng prison Chief. He is the first known KR leader to be tried, and convicted, for crimes against humanity, war crimes, premeditated murder, and torture. He was slapped a 35 year imprisonment. 35 years for brutally murdering more than 10,000 people!!!! 

His trial lasted several months, beginning in March 2009, was widely followed by the Cambodians most especially those who were carrying the scars experienced during the regime. During the said trial, he recognised the crimes he committed under the atrocious KR regime and used it as a platform to ask for public forgiveness. In a surprise move, Duch demanded the court that he be acquitted.

Four other Khmer Rouge top leaders who are already in government custody will also be put to trial next year. 

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Kuda Girl of the blog named Kuda Girl's Journal. Kuda Girl explains that she ripped this off two bloggers Slay Me Softly and Dragon Fly Lady. But, it was probably stolen from there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. It has 65 questions, so we'll do it in parts. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

45. Favorite color?

Blue and brown

46. Have you ever slapped someone?
No, and I hope I don't get to slap someone at all.

47. Is your hair curly?
Nope.

48. What was the last CD  you bought?
A copy of the Hollywood series, The Medium.

49. Do looks matter?
Unfortunately, in reality, it's a YES.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?

Not easily, but I can forgive. I don't forget easily either.

51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No, but my electricity bill is astronomical!

52. Do you like your life right now?
Yes, but I wouldn't mind some more travels with the husband and savings and/or investments. 

53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
When I was single, yes... now, no more.

54. Can you handle the truth?
Most of the times, yes!

55. Do you have a good vision?
Not anymore :C

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?

I don't even think about them at all.

57. How often do you talk on the phone?

Not often. I send SMS more than talk on the phone.

58. The last person you held hands with?
My husband :)

59. What are you wearing?

Errm, oversized shirt and short-shorts (my favorite sleeping attire).

60. What is your favorite animal?
Tiger....roooaaaaaar!

61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
At the ancient ruins of Bayon Temple inside the Angkor Wat complex :)

62. Can you hula hoop?
Oh yeah! I was the hula hoop champion in our neighbourhood when I was little!!!

63. Do you have a job?
Part-time or full-time? hehehe

64. What was the most recent thing you bought?

A bagful of yarns for only $5 at a secondhand shop. What a bargain! An expat who left town recently donated 12 balls of yarn at this secondhand shop run by a local NGO and I grabbed it right away. Woohoo!

65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Hell no!

This is how I remember Kep, our favorite weekend getaway, the last time we were there about two months ago.

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Looks great, isn't it?

I felt it is about time to retire my old, dependable bag and find a suitable replacement. For several weeks now, since regaining my purchasing power recently (thanks to the man I call Sheriff!), I've been browsing the net for tote bags, or any kind of bag, that is comfortable for everyday casual use. When I saw this at my blogger-friend Josiet's blog, I knew right there and then that I have finally met THE bag for me. It's not the kind that has screaming logos on it (no offense to monogram lovers) but it kind of prompts you to look at this bag twice because of the simple clean of lines of the design. The size is just right, big enough to carry my daily essentials, and most of all, the price doesn't burn my wallet.

So I asked a huge favor from Josiet and arranged for her to purchase it on my behalf as she goes to Manila this week. I am so glad that she kindly agreed, even if it means having to squeeze in her already-tight schedule a trip to the Megamall, or wherever the GAP store in Manila is.

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Kuda Girl of the blog named Kuda Girl's Journal. Kuda Girl explains that she ripped this off two bloggers Slay Me Softly and Dragon Fly Lady. But, it was probably stolen from there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. It has 65 questions, so we'll do it in parts. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

26. Have you made a prank call?
Yes - many times for fun but there was one time when I felt so guilty after I did it :C

27. Ever been on a train?
Many times on both the slow train and the modern metro trains. I love the old-fashioned train more though. I used to take the train from the border town of Aranyaprathet (close to Poipet in Cambodia) to Bangkok that took 6hrs of my time. Bus takes only 3hrs but I just love the train.

28. Brown or white eggs?
It doesn't matter to me.

29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes, I have.

30. Do you use Chap Stick?
No, I don't.

31. Do you own a gun.
Nooooo, but I tried my hand in target shooting before.

32. Can you use chopsticks?
Yes.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My  husband, of course!

34. Are you too forgiving?
In a sense, yes, but at the same time, depending on how much havoc or mess had been done,  I don't easily  forget.

35. Ever been in love?
Duh! This is soo high school slumbook! *lol*

36. What is your bestfriend(s) doing tomorrow or the next soonest day?
I have no idea but one thing's for sure, we will all meet on Thursday, them with their kids in tow, for a swimming party.

37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yum!! I love cream puffs.

38. Last time you cried.
Can't remember now... perhaps 4months ago...

39. What was the last question you asked?
To the husband who is in charge of the kitchen on weekends: Is there anything I can do to help?

40. Favorite time of the year?
When my husband is off from work.

41. Do you have any tattoos?
No, but I have a birthmark that everyone mistook for a tattoo.

42: Are you sarcastic?
It comes out naturally.

43. Have you ever seen the Butterfly Effect?
Is that with Ashton Kutcher? I think I have.

44. Ever walked into a wall?
No, but I once walked into a glass door and hit my head. The embarrassment! :(