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Sour Spicy Yummy
“What are ya eating, John?” I called down the hall at school. John, 11, turns around and smiles. He’s holding a snack package with a kid friendly design and Thai writing. “It’s my favorite Miss Melissa! Do you want some?” I walk closer. It looks interesting. Long brownish strips on sticks. They look a little…
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It was everything.
2016. So many have said it was a lamentable year. No matter what side of the coin you are on, it seems that we have all grown tired of negative rhetoric and pessimism. However, I can truthfully say that I have learned so much from this “less than perfect; very UnHallmark, don’t post that on Facebook”…
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Stories at 10,000 Feet
“Have you ever been to Tibet?” I asked our guide, Dzoji. He was quiet for a minute, took a sip of grain whiskey from his plastic camp cup and smiled. “Yes. I’ve snuck in twice.” “Really?” I hadn’t expected that. “Tell us!” Dzoji went on to explain that while Bhutan has always welcomed the Chinese…
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Simple
Yesterday, I bought a “Hello Kitty” toaster. It wasn’t an easy decision. Not because it was inanely silly but, because up until now, all of our purchases have been made with the intent of bringing said item home to the states. But I can’t use this toaster in the U.S – wrong voltage, it won’t…
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Humbled — Going Global
So now that I’ve been here in Thailand for about 12 weeks, I like to consider myself more than a tourist. More than a traveler, even. A bit of an expert. I’m an Expat. I’ve made the commitment and I deserve the respect. When Thai’s ask “Where are you from?” I proudly respond, “I live […]…
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Humbled
So now that I’ve been here in Thailand for about 12 weeks, I like to consider myself more than a tourist. More than a traveler, even. A bit of an expert. I’m an Expat. I’ve made the commitment and I deserve the respect. When Thai’s ask “Where are you from?” I proudly respond, “I live…
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So, what are ya gonna do?
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we are making our final descent. As per Malaysian government regulation, your flight attendants will be fumigating the cabin with a non-toxic insecticide. Please cover your nose and mouth. Thank you.” I look up in disbelief from the Duty Free catalog. Rick and I make “significant” eye contact and look around. No…
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Same Same….Different
From my blog posts so far, you may not realize that I have actually been working for the last 6 weeks. My culture shock outside of school has been pretty dramatic. Blog worthy stuff, I’d say. My transition to my new school? As the Thai say, Same Same….Different. I start my morning with my vintage…
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Beauty in the Unexpected
Selfie on CROWDED Ferry Taxi. Photo bombs are not optional!! A Relative asked Rick if we were having fun, here in Thailand. His response to this friendly inquiry was, “Well, I’m not sure “fun” is the word I would choose.” This experience may be the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life.…
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Silly Farang!
So, I’m done crying and am now just trying to figure things out. It’s really pretty funny. At least for the Thais. Basically, I’m living an extended episode of Idiot Abroad. They say you learn the most from your mistakes, so maybe I’m actually a genius! Saying hello. Sounds simple, right? Well let’s think about…
Gonzo Girl 