rakski

@rakski (158721)

Philippines • Age 50

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I Baked.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 17h

I have been thinking of baking since sya one of the rain. Finally, I was able to bake. But it has been long sincee the last time I felt like a newbie baker. I forgot where I put my recipe notebook so I rely on...

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I Want To Bake.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 9 Aug

But I don't know what to bake. It has been months since the last time I bake because of summer weather. Maybe a cupcake, a loaf bread or totally something else. I'm still thinking and seeing what's available in my pantry. I got...

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Non Stop Rain.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 8 Aug

It has been around 4 days that has been raining almost non stop. Or the rain will stop to gather more water in the clouds to pour back down again. A lot of places are now not passable due to flood. There are new leaks in the...

non stop rain

flood everywhere

rainy season

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It Happened.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 3 Aug

The pupa transformed into a butterfly. Of course, I did not see it happened. I was waiting for it to happened actually. But it decided to transform while I was gone or maybe I was busy.

pupa

butterfly

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Muscle Cramps.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 26 Jul

Recently, I have been experiencing muscle cramps. It can be one leg, sole of the feet or sometimes one or two digits of the foot. I'm not sure if it's just dehydration, lack of exercise or something else. It's not easy to have...

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To Kill Or Not To Kill.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 25 Jul

After being away and busy for quite some time, I finally had the chance to check on my calamansi plant. To my surprise, I found this little green pupa attached to one of its stems. I'm pretty sure before reaching this stage, the...

to kii or not to kill

calamansi plant

pupa

butterfly

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Can You Do This?

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 17 Jul

Can you do split even once in your life? I cannot. But this is one statue in Bangkok with a yoga pose. It has been said that this statues were done to teach everyone how to perform seld stretching and self healing.

cna you do this

full leg split

self stretching

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Boots In This Heat.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 17 Jul

I really have nothing against boots. I actually dream of wearing them someday. But I don't actually want to wear it here in my country, a tropical country. In the temperature we are in today, it was really hot this morning and...

boots in this heat

its hot today

hot weather

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Lugaw.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 16 Jul

We call it lugaw. Sometimes Arroz Caldo. Also know as congee or porridge. We can have it plain, with hard boiled eggs, with chicken or sometimes with beef tripe. It is topped with fried garlic and sometimes chopped green onions....

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House Lizards.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 16 Jul

I think we have a bunch here in our house. I do not hate them but I do not like them as well. I mind my own business as long as they mind theirs. Recently, they have been surprising me. They pop out somewhere near me and I...

house lizards

lizards

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Souvenirs.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 15 Jul

When going somewhere far on a trip, local or abroad, what do you usually buy as a souvenir? Do you buy shirts? Do you buy bags? Do you buy something local like their local food or crafts? Do you buy ref magnets? When traveling...

souvenirs

traveling

trips

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Gold Coin Cake.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 15 Jul

We bought this at the night street market in Thailand. We have a local version of this here, they call it 10 Yen I think. Both have mozzarella cheese inside. But the cheese in Thailand I think is authentic mozzarella...

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Bibimbap.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 15 Jul

Bibimbap is one of the most popular dishes in South Korea. The name literally means "mixed rice," and it is served with a colorful assortment of vegetables, meat, a fried or raw egg, and a spicy gochujang sauce. Everything is...

bibimbap

korean cuisine

foodie

bonding and eating moment

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Wat Pho Temple.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 14 Jul

Wat Pho houses the Reclining Buddha, but there is more to it than that. It is a temple complex that houses more than a thousand Buddha images. There are colorful chedis/towers or pagodas decorated with intricate porcelain tile...

wat pho temple

reclining buddha

thai traditional massage

wat pho temple complex

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Temples of Bangkok.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 14 Jul

Wat Pho, this is one of Bangkok's oldest, largest and probably most important temple where the reclining Buddha is located. But other than that, it is a complex of of towers or pagodas made of intricately designed mosaic patterns...

wat pho temple

reclining buddha

thai

thai traditional massage

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Nuad Thai.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 14 Jul

Also spelled as Nuat Thai, known as Thai massage. It is the traditional art of healing from the combined influences of Indian, Chinese, and Thai techniques. Among the techniques used are acupressure, meditation, reflexology,...

uad thai

nuta thai

thai massage

foot and body massage

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Mango Sticky Rice.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 14 Jul

Mango sticky rice is one of the most famous desserts from Thailand, and after trying it, I completely understand why so many people love it. It is made with sweet ripe mangoes, soft glutinous rice, and rich coconut milk, creating...

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Pad Thai.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 14 Jul

One of the best dishes I tried during my trip to Thailand was Pad Thai. At first glance, it looks like a simple noodle dish, but the combination of flavors makes it truly special. The sweet, tangy, and savory sauce blends...

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Thai Papaya Salad

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 14 Jul

One of the dishes me and my sister were looking forward to trying during the trip to Thailand was the famous Thai papaya salad, also known as Som Tam. It is made with shredded green papaya, tomatoes, long beans, peanuts, and a...

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Adjusting To My Glasses.

rakski @rakski (158721) • Philippines 13 Jul

I just got a new progressive eye glasses. It's a first time for me. I only use reading glasses but not anymore according to the eye doctor. But I'm still having a hard time adjusting. Any tips and advise?

adjusting to my glasses

progressive eye glasses

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