Tag: Thailand
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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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Weirder Than Bangkok
“This is weirder than Bangkok,” Rick mumbled and looked at me in disbelief as we stood in the middle of Fred Meyer wondering where our full-to-the-brim shopping cart had gone. We had just finished a grueling, grocery marathon of Christmas dinner stuff – two days before Christmas. Rib Roast, fancy IPA beer and local wines.…
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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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