Proverbs around the corner
Friday, December 26, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Beautiful love story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=885HMZk64s8&feature=related
I could not find the one with English subtitle. I don't speak Korean, if you do... just watch and melt your heart. Beautiful story!
Monday, December 1, 2008
At least I should...
Good morning/day/evening to you all!
Well, it has snowed last two days here in UB. It is beautiful and refreshing. The air is more clear and clean, during morning and day times. Obviously, it is awful at night time, as usual, full with fumes and smokes coming from ger area. Officials, talked and talked like some kind of parrots for years, to diminish the air pollution in UB, but nothing significant has been done.
With bad air comes the health problems. The number of young and elders with cold and flu symtoms accepted to hospital wards have dramatically increased, pointing to an urgent need for drastic actions to remove the air pollutants from the city.
That aside, one more bad thing, which everybody knows, is traffic. The city was planned for no more than 500,000 people, and its capacity has been overfilled long time ago, when the city residents exceeded 1 million, somewhere in 2004-2005. I wonder how people live in bigger and more crammed cities like New York or Hong Kong? The number of vehicles is increased by 20-30,000 annually. Imagine, little tiny roads, with more than 150,000 cars. Every 8th person drives in the city, ke ke. Very funny.
OK, so I got off my steam by writing depressing stuff. Enjoy the day people! :)
Later!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Oh man ... sorry ya'll
So, now you think I'm better off and relatively free? Well, partly yes and partly no :) We have a new boss, thus we are just packed with new jobs or old ones and we are starting where it is left off. Overall, big changes happened and we are stressed :)
Nothing unusual in my private life, as a single mom in town. There are literally thousands of them here in UB anyways, I guess I'm not taboo in this culture anymore he he he :)
Don't know why I am putting this photo on my post, but I love it. This cute puppy saying "I'm sorry!" :)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Happy Birthday
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Why do we even bother
Weatherman said it'll snow, still gloomy, but no snow yet. Winter is coming, people. Get your warm clothes, prepare your hats and mittens. It is going to be a snow fight soon :)
I need to wake up... I smell coffee... Need a cig...
Monday, October 20, 2008
Living Next Door to ...
Living next door to someone is a privilege and also a burden. Nowadays, getting to know our neighbors is a weird, scarce chance in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
In old times, Mongolian nomads, used to know each other well, even though the next door neighbor would be in 2-3 km. Strangers were no strangers, people were friendly and warm.
What happened when people started urbanizing? They have become more estranged, more cold to next door neighbors. One barely seen its next door neighbor.
We need good relationship with our neighbors, but when you approach someone, they'll raise their eyebrows, be shocked and close their door on your nose.
So weird. It used to be so different, when I was a child. I used to play with girls from my apartment building. And now, I am afraid to let my child go outside by its own. Mistrust, fear have grown deeply in our hearts. What to do?
My Heart
In the midst of the frost
Paused its search for love
Monday, October 13, 2008
Made In Mongolia
Anyways, this time I want to write something that I and my fellow citizens of Mongolia all should be proud of.
3. People. Given the rough weather, high inflation, low salaries, and inadequate health services, Mongolian people are still striving to live full life. We see light in every darkness comes upon us. We jumped with joy when Mongolians won two gold medals from Beijing Olympics. We forgave the Government for the July 1 riots and 6 deaths. Every citizen is doing his/her best to contribute to the economy, to better their lives.
4. Sumo. Mongolian wrestlers are dominating Japanese Sumo!
These are only few examples of things that makes me cry when our national anthem sounds.
I am proud to be Mongolian!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Bye My Friend
Cheers!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Been depressed lately
Let's try to lighten up. Let us take the fun test, which will reveal truth about you.
(***DO NOT LOOK AT THE KEYS YET, OTHERWISE IT WILL BE RUINED!!!***)
1. Please put numbers 1 to 11 vertically.
2. On 1 and 2, please put some numbers between 2 and 22.
3. On 3, please put any name of opposite sex that you know.
4. Put any name of friend or relative, could be male or female.
5. Repeat the step in 4 (any name of friend or relative).
6. Repeat the step in 5.
7. Please put any name of opposite sex that you know.
8. Any song name that you like
9. Any song name that you like
10. Any song name that you like
11. Any song name that you like
12. Now, make a wish!!!
13. Now, let us see if that will come true :)
Now, after you finished writing everything, let's crack the codes written in these 11 lines.
Keys to the test:
a. Sum up the numbers on No. 1 and No. 2, tell about this test to the people, equal to this number of people.
b. No.3 - this is your love at the moment
c. No. 4 - you care about this person a lot
d. No. 5 - this person know about you a lot
e. No.6 - this person will bring you luck
f. No.7 - you like this person, but you cannot be together
g. No. 8 - this statement is related to the person stated in No.3
h. No. 9 - this statement is related to the person stated in No.7
i. No.10 - expresses who you are and explaining you to the world
j. No. 11 - shows how you see "the life"
Have fun! :)
Courtesy of my friends and some blogs that have posted above test.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Awaiting for My Prince... at 30s
It is hard to please a woman at such age (I'm not that old, but will not be considered young by many) with her little, but vital experience, with her already biased opinions towards men. It is hard to affect her lifestyle as well. She is used to getting things done and placed her away. She will be bossy, less caring, less romantic, less flexible. What kind of man she wants? More caring, more romantic, more flexible, but well established. Do you see the contrast? Can you point at the disparity?
So, poor women like me, wait and wait, dreaming of their Prince on the White Horse, who in reality will be either young homeboy with no life experience, or well established cold hearted "master," or man by appearance and baby by heart, or ... unlimited list...
I'm not here to complain, just here to tell you our stories. Our side of the ridiculous and ironic poetry, which is so beautifully written with pain, loneliness, and passion.
What do we want?! WE DON'T KNOW :)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Nine words women use...
1. Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
2. Five Minutes : If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3. Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with Nothing usually end in Fine.
4. Go Ahead : This is a dare, not permission. Don’t Do It!
5. Loud Sigh : This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about Nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of Nothing.)
6. That’s Okay : This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That’s okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7. Thanks : A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you’re welcome.
8. Whatever : Is a women’s way of saying F*** OFF! or F*** YOU!
9. Don’t worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking ‘What’s wrong?’ For the woman’s response refer to #3.
Courtesy of Internet Search :)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Homer Simpson vs. Mr.Big
What women really want is a guy that has confidence. A guy that can see them, want to start a conversation and in that moment – be able to walk over and actually start an interaction with them.
So the choice is ours, who do we want. Hard headed Mr.Big or softy Homer Simpson?
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
It is Tuesday, alright ...
What is new? When you wish for fresh new start, don't you wish for "blank page"? I do. But, as reality hits, there is never a "blank page." It is always somehow branded, written on, or drawn on. For example, let us examine new baby. It is already written within his/her genes that she will have certain attitudes, behavior, and looks inherited from his/her parents. So, it is not brand new. Or what about new inventions or technologies? It is never brand new. It always inherits some of its components from the old. So, the saying "New is forgotten old" is true. If I want to start new things, it will be influenced by my prejudice, experience, and biased by external information. So even the start is not a start, it is just a continuation of old. Too philosophical? I know.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Weird but...
"Why?" I ask myself. Why this guy that make me weak and strong at the same time. Is he my type? Well, maybe outside, but personality is not. I don't know anymore what I like in guys. Strong guys obviously lure me with their confidence, knowledge, experience, ability to live. Soft guys also face-promise the warmth, care, and love. Been searching for the golden middle and yet not found him. Man oh man!
What is so special about him? He has very quite and soft voice. His eyes! It is magnetizing! I cannot stop myself from looking at his eyes when he appears in front of me. I know it is just lust, but it makes me feel alive! I feel alive! Please, be next to me, to feel that rush of blood, excitement, and adrenalin!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Persistent person
However, I guess there are events and issues, where persistence acts in negative ways. One is human relationship. Be it between friends, lovers, or coworkers, persistence seem to be interpreted as irritating, disturbing, and maddening. In my case, I have encountered some men to be very persistent, that is maddening. They do not know the boundary of one's space, they do not take NO for an answer, they want the whole world revolve around them.
God forbid them to act such, as there is no cure for them. Please make them realize and open their eyes! :)
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Brain Teasers
Answer:
There is this one man who killed his mother, was born before his father's presence and married over 100 women without divorcing. Yet he was considered normal by all of his acquaintances. Why?
Answer:
Two women and two doctors walk into an ice cream parlor. They each order an ice cream cone. When their ice creams come, there is only 1 strawberry,1 chocolate and 1 vanilla.
How come they didn't complain?
Answer:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Environment vs. Health and Entertainment
So, for whom this Ski Resort is being built? For rich and foreign? Therefore, is it OK to devastate the wild nature to make entertainment for minority?
Friday, August 15, 2008
First Gold Medal
It was weird to think that only a month ago, this square was a "battle" ground for clashed between public and police, where 5 people where shot dead by the police. Now, it was filled with joy, cheering and happiness.
This man brought to its nation not only the gold medal, but unity, peace and joy to the minds of the common. Let's cheer and pray for him and other members of Mongolian team in Beijing!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Losing Weight
Monday, August 4, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Setting Up a Ger
Some of us no longer live in gers and almost do not know anything about gers, how to set up, take it down, and even how to live in it! Let us LEARN then how to set up (above) and take it down (below). Shame on us, young Mongolians! :)
Monday, July 28, 2008
Greedy Women
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Funny No.2 (not taken by me)
Shall I sleep or not, will they see me or not ...
Grrrrr..... I'm a superman :)
Sometimes we like to travel with our "food" :)
We love our traditional shoes
"Keep searching.. come on! Look for it!"
"What you looking at you stupid tourist...."
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
25 Things You Should Never Apologize for:
2. Never apologize for using proper English. Keeping it real doesn't mean speaking Ebonics.
3. Never apologize for giving your best in a relationship that just didn't work out.
4. Never apologize for being successful. Only haters want to keep you at their level.
5. Never apologize for crying. Wear waterproof mascara and express yourself.
6. Never apologize for the ten pounds you need to lose. People who truly care about you will accept you as you are.
7. Never apologize for being frugal. Just because you save your money rather than blowing it on the latest fashion emergency doesn't mean you're cheap.
8. Don't apologize for being a single Mom. Babies are blessings not mistakes.
9. Never apologize for treating yourself to something special. Whether it's a great dinner, a soothing facial or a banging outfit, sometimes you have to show yourself some appreciation.
10. Never apologize for leaving an abusive relationship. Your safety should always be a priority.
11. Never apologize for keeping the ring even if the wedding bells won't chime. Hey, it was a gift.
12. Never apologize for setting high standards in relationships. You know what you can tolerate and what simply gets on your last nerve.
13. Never apologize for saying NO.
14. Never apologize for asking for what you want in bed. If you don't, then who will?
15. Never apologize for wearing a weave. You bought it so it's yours.
16. Never apologize to your new friends about old friends. There's a reason why she's been your girl since day one.
17. Never apologize for ordering dessert, or more than one dessert.
18. Never apologize for dating outside your race. Just because you found Mr. Right across the color line doesn't mean you don't love the brothas.
19. Never apologize for asking him to wear a condom. If he really likes you he'll wrap it up without making you feel guilty.
20. Never apologize for not knowing how to cook. Even if you can't burn like Grandma, you know how to order good take-out.
21. Never apologize for your taste in clothing. It's your style.
22. Never apologize for changing your mind.
23. Never apologize for exercising your right to choose. It's your body and your life.
24. Never apologize for making more money than your man makes. You work hard and you deserve to get paid.
25. Never apologize for being you!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Again, more about me
Shabby decisions or bad decision making is my trait or brand. I'm indecisive. I always struggled and fought inside my head to make my decisions. I'm not the master of decisions, but try to thin rational. I'm good at arguing for the case, however not the leader or the one to make decisions. Is there something wrong, shall I change?
Obviously mistakes should be avoided, but don't we learn more from our mistakes rather than our glory? Personally, I think mistakes are unavoidable part of our life and we learn through them to be better individual. Do I learn from mine? Sometimes, I think that I get some positive and some negative effects from my mistakes. Each time, no matter big or small, I make mistakes I become stiff, rigid, selfish, lonely, or in another words, tough woman. Then there is question: Does mistakes make us adversely tough? Does it mean, if we make fewer mistakes, we will be less selfish, sociable etc.? Maybe...
I try not to judge people, but I do that everyday. Doesn't matter who, when, why... I judge them. With my comments, suggestions, vision, or just slipped words, I judge them. And only after that I think, "who am I to judge?" I thought I was less judgmental, free spirited, open minded person. But as life proves me wrong, I realize that I'm traditional, stubborn, and rigid to new changes. How come I am the opposite of what I thought to be myself?
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Joke
The widow decided to check her mail, expecting condolence messages from relatives and friends. After reading the first message, she fainted. The son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:
To: My Loving Wife,
Subject: I've reached.
I know you are surprised to hear from me. They have Computers here, and we are allowed to send mails to loved ones. I've just reached and have been checked in.
I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival 2mrrow. See you my love!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Licking someone's butt
Monday, June 2, 2008
The Miracle of a Baby
I think every mother wonders, "how could it be that life has grown inside me? Isn't it a miracle that I gave birth to live human being...? "
I believe that every birth is a miracle itself. Just imagine "a dot" turning into live and kicking baby!
Viva to God!
Do I sound religous? Naaah, I am not. I'm theist, remember :)