One of the few things on the earth that I care about is you.

Experiencing life so far from home has made me

realize what and whom I truly love and value. One

of them is my twelve-year old little sister, Prang,

who lives in Thailand. The passing of our mother

six years ago placed me in a very important role: to

be a sister, a mother and friend to Prang. Leaving to

study in the United States has limited my involvement

in her life. While there is no evidence or obvious signs

of this distance adversely affecting our relationship,

I believe that we are not close enough. Communication

with her consists of telephone conversations, e-mail,

instant messaging and letters; it is better than nothing,

but I wanted to find or create another way to really get

in touch with her. Our father, brothers and relatives

support and take care of her physical needs; the school

provides for her intellectual growth; and her friends

go through life with her. Even so, I want to take an

active part in guiding, teaching and nurturing her,

as a good sister should do.

Pleum Chenaphun

Copyright © 2005 Nithiruedee Pleum Chenaphun

All rights reserved. Written Permission must be secured

from the publisher to use or reproduce any part of this book.

Published in Savannah, Georgia, by Pleum Printer,

223 East Taylor Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

Printed in the United States of America

Introduction

For my lovely family;

Por Tuk, Nong Prem & Nong Preda,

thanks for always being there for me.

Pa Pom, you have always been my role

model. Thank you for everything.

Yai Jit, Lung Pued, Pa chan, Na Pong,

Na waw, Na Piak, thanks for your care,

support and good wishes.

Prang, my little sister and inspiration

for this book. In so many ways,

it is you who has taught me.

Dedication

Smile a lot. It costs nothing and is beyond price.

You

“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Always prepare everything for tomorrow. Organize your book bag and outfit before you go to bed. Be the first to the fieldand the last to the couch.

Yourself

Healthy Bingo

Eat a variety of food, less protein and fat, more vegetables, fruits and grains.

Each day drink at least 8 glasses of water and2 cups of milk.

Eat less, live longer.

H E A L T H Y B I N G O G A M E

Direction; copy this page, circle what you eat each meal, the first person who gets BINGO will get the prize (ask your parents.)

Then, plant a seed of effortto accomplish your goals.

Plant a seed of hope to keep your life on track.

Let’s Plant

Banana and Honey Facial Mask

1 banana1 cup of honeyMix banana and honey in a blending machine, until it becomes thick cream. Apply cream to cleansed face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Do this 3 times a week. In one month your face will be smooth and radiant.

Lime Leech Hair Conditioner

Cut Lime Leech into half and sqeeze on soaked hair. Massage both hair and scalp, cover with a towel for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

Asiatic Penny wort Heals scarring Chop into small pieces and mix with a drop of water, then squeeze. Apply the juice directly to the new scar for 15-20 minutes then rinse with clean water.

Honey Smoothing body lotion

1 teaspoon of Honey1 teaspoon of Veg oil1 teaspoon of lime juiceMix all ingredients together, apply it to the ankle, knee, heel and hard rough areas.

Horse Raddish Face brightener

1 cup of raddish2 tablespoon of lime juiceRinse raddish before peeling, then slice thin. Mix with juice into a blending machine. Apply to face avoiding eye and lip areas for 10 -15 minutes. Then rinse with clean water. Do it 3 times a week.

Sesami Seed Smoothing body oil Ground sesami seed with a morter. Apply it to the skin. It will relieve muscle pain and reduce wrinkles.

Your Beauty Secrets

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Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.

Love Story

Learn about various cultures;appreciate your own.

We All Are Different

When facing a difficult task, act as though it is imposible to fail.If you are going after Moby Dick take along the tartar sauce.

A Big Task

check list

cellphone + camerajournal + pen magazine / book map & compass emergency contactinformation

Travel one Li gains a year experience

Do research onyour destination. Pack your bags, bring your courage, follow your instincts and go. Enjoy reponsibly.

shower settowel clothessocksflipflop + sneakersunglass + hatumbrellacombcottonbudlipbalminsect repellent

toilet paperpocket knifenail clipperfirst aid kitrepair kitflash light + batterylighter + candleplastic bagsdryfood + snackbottle of water

Be A Traveler

If you believe in everything you read, it is better not to read.

A book tightly shut is just a block of paper.

A Good Reader

You will be surprised how many times you cross the same river.

Don’t burn your bridges.

Your bridges.

I have no problemto any fashion style,just wearing clean, neat school uniform.

I know, school regulations sounds ridiculous and unreasonable.I used to feel the same way as you do.

It teach me one thing though, If you not belong to anything be patient and walk away when you are ready.

Resist telling people how something should be done. Instead, tell them what needs to be done. They will often surprise you with creative solution.