Tropical Fruit Goodness! Bananas…

From where I am now (that is in Singapore) it is always possible to get all kinds of tropical fruits all year round. But today, I will post on bananas.

In Singapore, bananas are imported from various countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Ecuador, Vietnam and India.

Bananas need to be consumed at a certain time. If not they become overripe and not so pleasant for some to consume. Well, there are other ways which we can use ripe or overripe bananas for cakes, kuehs (local delicacy) and more…below are some links to the benefits of our tropical fruit, bananas and some recipes for trying…

Enjoy the yellow goodness! 🙂

6 Good Reasons to Eat a Banana Today
https://www.healthxchange.sg/food-nutrition/food-tips/good-reasons-eat-banana-today
By: HealthXchange.sg

When to Eat Bananas and Is It Suitable for Everyone?
https://www.healthxchange.sg/food-nutrition/food-tips/when-eat-bananas-suitable-for-everyone
By: HealthXchange.sg

Recipe: Fried Banana Balls, by Nonya Cooking
https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/cekodok-pisang~HyMxuwsDG5-7#video

Recipe: Banana Cake, by Best Receipes
https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/easy-banana-cake-L1581.html

Recipe: 4 desserts to make with ripe bananas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0PQrCwol6g

Recipe: Ways to use your overripe bananas, by Womens Weekly Singapore
http://www.womensweekly.com.sg/how-to/ways-to-use-your-overripe-bananas/

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Performance: Drum Tao in 2019 (DRUM TAO – Rhythm of Tribe)

Drum Tao from Japan will be back to Singapore next year. Below are the details…

– Ticketing Information –

Dates & Showtimes : 1 – 3 March 2019
1 Mar. : 8pm
2 Mar. : 3pm & 8pm
3 Mar. : 3pm

Venue :
MES Theatre at Mediacorp
1 Stars Avenue, Singapore 138507

Ticket Prices :
Standard : $138, $118, $98, $78
*exclude booking fee

Some of their performances

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=lE6N_QD99C8

Promotional Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=RHrb6OyLE20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=gABJWVLwAUU

[CONTACT]
DRUM TAO http://www.drum-tao.com/main/english
EMAIL info_overseas@drum-tao.com
FACE BOOK https://www.facebook.com/DRUMTAO.JPN/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drum.tao_official/

Some relaxing music pieces

I regularly listen to YouTube for some nice and peaceful music. Sharing a few links, just in case, it might interest you too!

Title: Japanese Music – Relaxing Instrumental Music with Traditional Koto, Shamisen, Bamboo Flute Music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkW1iTyS8dk&t=2138s
By: LoungeV Films – Relaxing Music and Nature Sounds

Title: 1 Hour of Japanese Spa Music & Zen Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOW_UqfdAY4&t=2183s
By: Derek & Brandon Fiechter

Title: 1 Hour of Beautiful Japanese Instrumental Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyieFu7BnHE&t=2076s
By: Derek & Brandon Fiechter

Title: Reiki Music: Emotional healing music, reiki healing, meditation music for positive energy 30111R
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcjziclwGNo
By: Nu Meditation Music

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Age has no limits for interests!

I am a Postcrossing member and recently at the Postcrossing blog, an article was written featuring their oldest member for now. She is Helen, 101 years old from the USA. One should read to find out that there are no age barriers for interests – even though we might have some limitations within our physical body as we age.

Among whatever that was written, what caught my eye was when Helen mentioned, “What you don’t use, you lose!” Isn’t that very much the truth? Our daily activities are at times so confined to certain matters, that we do not get to use all our talents and capabilities. It is time to look at ourselves and ask on a daily basis on what we are failing to use and letting it go to waste.

I was totally thrilled to read on Helen. I hope you do find some inspiration in this article just as I did.

Link to the article:

Title: A special postcrosser: Honney17 from the USA!

https://www.postcrossing.com/blog/2018/10/27/a-special-postcrosser-honney17-from-the-usa

Enjoy the Little Things

An Inspiration / Motivation

For those who already know, I am into PostCrossing. For those who are keen to know more about PostCrossing, you can read the details here.

2 days ago, I received a postcard (as part of PostCrossing initiative) from Jacki of USA. What captured my attention was firstly the picture of the card (an owl!!!) and also the wording printed at the bottom of the card. The pictures are posted here and I also type the words after this just in case, it is not clearly visible…

The postcard is a painting by N. Kirsten-Honshin,“Mystical Messenger of the Morning Light”

Sacred Beauty Messenger

Spirit of the Night

Recognizing Each Moment

As a Precious Gift

Your Message is not only of the Darkness of the Night

But of the returning Morning Light

My further reflection is that in each moment, be it filled with bitter moments or pleasant moments, it has always something to convey to us. It is up to us on how we wish to take the lessons and experiences. Not all lessons or experiences can be pleasant. Should we have the mindset to look at the everything around us as a “precious gift”, life will hold more value than what we think. We might not get whatever we wished for immediately or we might not even get whatever we wished for at all. The most important thing is to always look for “hidden” blessings in any situation. If we choose to look at all moments in a positive way, life would not be difficult to live and we will not carry negativeness in us. This is not easy – but for anything – it is a matter of trying – it is a matter of choices. Who else is going to make the choices? We…we choose the kind of thoughts to carry in our minds and hearts…no one is responsible.

Since we have the choice, why not make the right and wise choices now itself?

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Kintsugi or Kintsukuroi

I have ever touched on Kintsugi or Kintsukuroi topic before. This is a reinforcer on that from Mindful company…

https://www.mindful-company.com/blogs/notebook/what-is-kintsugi?utm_source=Website&utm_campaign=00785f9605-20180802_WOTM&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_657b536f8f-00785f9605-154401753&goal=0_657b536f8f-00785f9605-154401753&mc_cid=00785f9605&mc_eid=3c77398888

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Acts of Self-Love

It has been a long while since I posted something. Hope to be back at regular intervals to post something…today, I came across an article from the “Mindful Company” on acts of self-love… After all, we do not need the world to love us first. We need to love ourselves first…Enjoy loving and believing in your own self!

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Mindful Company – Acts of Self-Love

https://www.mindful-company.com/blogs/notebook/21-simple-everyday-acts-of-self-love?utm_source=Website&utm_campaign=00785f9605-20180802_WOTM&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_657b536f8f-00785f9605-154401753&goal=0_657b536f8f-00785f9605-154401753&mc_cid=00785f9605&mc_eid=3c77398888

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