11 Best Spring Break Destinations

 Miami beach


  South Padre Island


 Cancun

 Pureto Vallarta


 Bahamas

 Pureto Rico

 Jamaica

 Cabo San Lucas

 Playa Del Carmen


 Sanibel Island

 Daytona

21 simple ways to boost energy

Feeling rundown and foggy on the job? Does the prospect of an afternoon’s worth of housework seem unspeakably grim? It’s time for a break to refresh and boost your energy.

Although you may not be able to take the afternoon off, you can surely afford 10 minutes to recharge yourself, no matter how hectic your life might be. And although a 10-minute break might not be quite as reinvigorating as 10 days on a Caribbean beach, it can boost energy and mood.

Here are their 21 tips for quick ways to boost energy

1. Get some sunshine. If you’re toiling beneath artificial light all day, use your 10 minutes to get some sun. First, getting outside can be refreshing. Second, a few minutes of sunlight has concrete benefits. It helps the body produce vitamin D, which is important for good health. Sun exposure also boosts serotonin levels, which can improve mood and help you sleep better at night.
2. Take the stairs. Going up (and down) stairs for 10 minutes is a great way to get your heart pumping, says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. If you’re in an office building, she recommends trying the stairwell. Because they’re usually deserted -- everyone uses the elevator -- you might be able to get 10 minutes alone to trot up and down and boost energy.
3. Have a coffee break. It’s no secret that coffee will perk you up. But David Leopold, MD, recommends espresso specifically. “Brewing espresso extracts all of the coffee flavor and also has the strongest antioxidant properties,” says Leopold, director of Integrative Medical Education at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in San Diego. “It also doesn’t break down the volatile oils, meaning that the espresso is less likely to cause adverse effects like GERD.”
4. Do a crossword. When you’re feeling burned out, focusing on a different sort of mental task for a few minutes can help boost energy. Get a collection of crossword puzzles and find a difficulty level that you can usually complete in about 10 minutes. Plenty of Web sites have free crosswords, and some newspapers offer cheap monthly subscriptions for online versions of their puzzles.
5. Stretch yourself. Feeling stiff after sitting at your desk all morning? “Stretching helps fatigued muscles that have been stuck in one position,” says Tanya Edwards, MD, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “It may also increase energy by decreasing muscle discomfort.” If you can, sneak off to the break room. But you can also stretch at your desk without attracting too much attention. A few suggestions. Repeatedly sit down in your chair and stand up without holding the arms. Shrug your shoulders up to your ears and hold them for a few seconds. Hug your body, with your right hand on your left shoulder and your left hand on your right shoulder.
6. Make a smoothie. Beware the smoothie stand: Gerbstadt says that they tend to serve drinks that are packed with sugar. But if you’re at home, take 10 minutes to make yourself one. What’s Gerbstadt’s recipe? 8 ounces of skim milk or soy milk, a bit of fruit, and some crushed ice to thicken it up. She also adds some fiber and a little healthy fat with one or two tablespoons of wheat germ or ground flax seed.
7. Try guided imagery. To boost energy, take a virtual vacation while sitting at your desk. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Then imagine a peaceful place. It could be someplace you’ve been before -- the beach or the mountains. Try to fill it out with detail. What does it smell like? Is there a breeze blowing on your face? Imagine you’re walking along a path; the farther you go, the more relaxed you get. Once you feel fully relaxed, gradually ease yourself back into the present. Count to three and open your eyes.
8. Read a poem. Reading is a great way to get a quick break from your humdrum day. Novels might not be ideal for a quick break though -- working through Moby Dick in 10-minute daily installments will take ages. So focus on poetry. Keep a good anthology at your desk. Read one or two and mull them over during your 10-minute break.
9. Walk. “There’s nothing like a brisk walk to give you some energy,” Gerbstadt says. The health benefits really add up too. Experts recommend a minimum of half an hour of exercise a day. So all you need to do is take a few more 10-minute walking breaks and you’re done. As you walk more, you’ll get faster. You can use a pedometer to keep track of your progress.
10. Avoid the vending machine. Although sweets and carbs might give you a temporary energy boost, it won’t last. Choose a snack with some protein, which will give you longer-lasting energy. Just add some peanut butter to that apple or some low-fat cheese to your crackers, Gerbstadt says.
11. Write in a journal. If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve started and abandoned (and restarted and re-abandoned) a diary before. But begin a new one with the intention to write in it only 10 minutes a day. It might feel more doable if you’re not trying to record everything. You might find that keeping a journal – and the self-reflection it requires – gives you a better perspective on your life and job.
12. Laugh. Does laughing have health benefits? It might, although the evidence isn’t clear yet. Either way, there’s no denying that laughing can make you feel better. So during your 10-minute break, deliberately seek out something that you know will make you laugh -- watching a few clips on YouTube or reading a favorite blog. If you can, involve a friend: Studies show that people laugh more when they’re laughing with others.
13. Use cold water. The Romans used to invigorate themselves by plunging into the frigidarium, a cold water pool. Without being quite so drastic, you can get a quick energy boost by just splashing cold water on your face in the bathroom.
14. Go for green tea. Good old black tea is fine too, but green tea has some specific benefits, says Leopold. It has the highest levels of antioxidants -- like EGCG -- that might support health, possibly lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers. It’s also got caffeine, but not too much. So green tea can be a good choice if you find coffee or black tea makes you jittery.
15. Try aromatherapy. Some people believe that the smells of certain essential oils -- like peppermint, lime, and grapefruit -- can boost energy. So take 10 minutes to close your eyes and breathe in the scent from the bottle. Or use a spray to spritz the room. Of course, check with your officemates before you start scenting up the place.
16. Consider a supplement. Sure, there are lots of energy-boosting herbal stimulants out there, but Leopold recommends a different approach. “I like herbs like ashwaganda, panax ginseng, or rhodiola,” he tells WebMD. “They’re not stimulants, but they can help the body deal with stress, which can cause fatigue.” Of course, check with a doctor before you start using a supplement – especially if you have a health condition or take any daily medications.
17. Listen to music. The right music can really change your mood, and doing some prep work can help. Come up with a list of the songs that always seem to psych you up, and then make a mix or playlist of three on your computer or MP3 player. Then you’ve got about 10 minutes worth of invigorating music ready to go when you need it.  
18. Have some chocolate. Chocolate is itself a mild stimulant, and it has lots of other possible health benefits too – from boosting memory to lowering cardiovascular risks. Gerbstadt recommends a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder with some artificial sweetener added. “It can satisfy that craving for chocolate without the calories,” she says. Mixed with skim milk and you’ve got some protein too.
19. Unleash some feng shui on your desk. Admittedly, organizing your desk might not sound like an energy booster. But really, working on a surface that’s cluttered with paperwork, sandwich crumbs, and empty coffee cups can really sap your spiritual strength. Taking 10 minutes to organize things now might allow you to work more efficiently and energetically for the rest of the day.
20. Eat breakfast. Too busy to eat breakfast? Baloney. Pouring milk on a high fiber cereal just isn’t that time consuming. Neither is smearing cream cheese on whole wheat bread. The benefits are real. After eight or 10 (or more) hours without food, your body needs fuel to get going. Eating breakfast has long-term benefits too: Studies show that people who skip it have a higher risk of gaining excess weight. So if you’ve arrived at work without breakfast, take 10 minutes out and have it now.
21. Breathe deeply. Deep breathing can relieve stress when you’re feeling burned out. Leopold likes the method developed by integrative medicine expert Andrew Weil, MD. Sit down, keeping your back straight. Inhale through the nose while you count to four. Hold your breath while you count to seven. Then exhale deeply through the mouth, counting to eight. Repeat the cycle.

AUSTRALIA DAY

Australia Day is more than just a public holiday. Whether you're in the city, on the coast or in a regional area, there are thousands of events that celebrate everything that's great about being Australian. The great thing about Australia Day is that it's your day to do what you please, whether you're into the local thong throwing contests, welcoming new citizens into our country or lazing about listening to some of Australia's best musical talent.

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ครูคือปูชนียบุคคล 

ท่านทำตนเป็นแบบอย่างให้เราเห็น

เป็นดั่งแสงสว่างของเดือนเพ็ญ

ส่องนวลเย็นทั่วหล้าในราตรี

เป็นดั่งดาวพราวระยับสวยจับจิต

คอยส่องทิศส่องทางสว่างศรี

อบรมศิษย์เป็นพลเมืองดี

สอนให้มีความรักคู่คุณธรรม

ครูท่านเป็นเสมือนดั่งพ่อแม่

คอยดูแลยามพลั้งผิดมิคิดซํา

แนะแนวทางสว่างให้ไม่ปิดงำ

สอนให้จำสิ่งที่พลาดเป็นบทเรียน

พระคุณท่านยิ่งใหญ่เกินกำหนด

ไม่มีหมดแม้วันจะผันเปลี่ยน

ส่องสว่างกลางจิตดั่งแสงเทียน

คอยพากเพียรส่งศิษย์ถึงฝั่งเอย

It's Christmas!

Santa Claus has been called by several different names throughout the years. Traditions and legends of Santa Claus for the evolution of the modern-day Santa may have been based on the early Dutch legend of Sinterklaas, originating in the 1600's.

Santa Claus really started to get famous when American author Washington Irving published stories about Santa Claus, referring to him as Saint Nicholas who arrived on Christmas Eve bringing presents for children.

Santa Claus changed and became more famous when writer Clement Clarke Moore wrote a poem in 1823 about a Christmas Eve visit from Saint Nicholas, better known as "The Night Before Christmas" (listed below). Millions of children now could have a consistent description of Santa Claus and his eight flying reindeer.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

by Clement Clarke Moore

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."

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5 ธันวา ศุภฤกษ์เบิกฟ้างาม

สัจจาภรณ์ ไวจรรยา poohkan(ผู้แต่งกลอนวันพ่อ)

ยอกรน้อมบังคมก้มกราบบาท
มหาราชจอมบดินทร์ปิ่นสยาม
"5 ธันวา" ศุภฤกษ์เบิกฟ้างาม
ทุกเขตคาม แซ่ซ้องถวายชัย


เฉลิมพระชนมพรรษามหาสวัสดิ์
ขอเทพไท้ที่ป้องรัฐทุกสมัย
น้อมปกปักพระพ่อหลวงของปวงไทย
เปี่ยมพระพลานามัยไปชั่วกาล


ด้วยพระมหาบารมีที่ล้นเกล้า
ข้าพระพุทธเจ้าฯ ขอรองลาดพระบาทผ่าน
ด้วยยึดดี...มิปล่อยใจใฝ่ทางมาร
สมัครสมานและรู้อยู่พอเพียง


ทีฆายุโก โหตุ มหาราช
ไทยทั้งชาติ เปล่งประสานสุรเสียง
“ทรงพระเจริญ” แม้หลากมากสำเนียง
ต่างล้วนเคียงเพ่งจิตกราบถวายพระพร


กษัตริย์ผู้ทรงพระราชกรณียกิจ
มีลิขิตเพียงตำนาน...ในกาลก่อน
ชาติที่กล่าวดังนั้น...คงสั่นคลอน
ด้วยพระเกียรติก้องกำจร...องค์ภูมิพล


พระมหากรุณาล้นฟ้ากว้าง
เกินร้อยกรองสรรค์สร้างคำงามล้น
"หนึ่งธุลี" ใต้ร่มฉัตรแห่งภูวดล
น้อมกมลร้อยกรองถวาย “ทรงพระเจริญ”

'THAT AWKWARD MOMENT WHEN'

• That awkward moment when someone says "Hello!" and you say "Good thanks!"
• That awkward moment when you say "Goodbye!" to someone but you both walk off in the same direction.
• That awkward moment when you notice someones zipper is down but you don't want to say anything because you don't have a good excuse for why you were looking that low.
• That awkward moment when you accidentally call your boss "Honey"
• That awkward moment when a really nice lady is helping you and you say "Thank you Sir".
• That awkward moment when you don't know if you should hug someone or not.
• That awkward moment when you pull the push door even though it's clearly signed.
• That awkward moment when everyone glares at you because you forgot to put your phone on silent during a meeting (Or on the plane, or in the Cinema!).
• That awkward moment when you get stuck in a bean bag.
• That awkward moment when you're talking to someone but you can't remember their name, so you try to avoid introducing them to the person you're with