Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Update/Answering Survey
I update on my shoulder, talk about how good I look, and my hair looks a bit fun
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Vlog May 2nd
This time I talk about what TV shows I'm watching and go off on a tangent about how people don't think sometimes.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Birthday Pai And Other Updates
I decided to go to Pai for my birthday. It's been a weird few months and I just wanted to get away for a while. I also thought going to Pai would get me out of the smog, but it is even more smoggy. It wasn't the best of timing because my friends Matt and Jordan were leaving on April 4th, and I was going to be gone until the 3rd. I was able to say goodbye to them at least. They were 2 of my best friends out here and will definitely be missed.
I still had a lot of fun though. I got a place right on the river and it was excellent. I left my computer at home so I would be forced to go out and do stuff. I revisited Pai Canyon and the waterfall, but I also went to the hot springs which was fun. Most of the time I spent just lounging outside by the river, or walking around town eating ice cream (somehow still managed to lose 3lbs). It was very relaxing and I'm glad I went.
When I came back I started going over my finances and figuring out when I should go back to America. It makes me sad to know that I have to leave soon. It will be nice to see friends, family, and good pizza again, but I've lived an amazing life the last seven months and don't want to let that go. I'm not sure what will happen in the future, but it seems likely I will visit here again. They're many other places on my list as well, it just seems stupid that I can't do whatever I want ALL the time. They say money doesn't buy happiness, but I strongly disagree. They obviously did it wrong and should hang out with me. I'm sure I'll figure something out, money is always laying around somewhere.
I'd say it's about 95% that I'll be home in May, and a good chance that will be in the first half of May. I still haven't booked a ticket yet because I'm still holding on for a miracle :) . Right now I'm just laying low. I'm downloading everything I can since my connection is much faster here. My goal is to fill up my 1TB hard drive, but it's hard to do. So far I've only got 350GB. That's really all I have to say, will update again when I feel like it ;)
I still had a lot of fun though. I got a place right on the river and it was excellent. I left my computer at home so I would be forced to go out and do stuff. I revisited Pai Canyon and the waterfall, but I also went to the hot springs which was fun. Most of the time I spent just lounging outside by the river, or walking around town eating ice cream (somehow still managed to lose 3lbs). It was very relaxing and I'm glad I went.
backyard of my room
did a lot of this
up close and personal
Hot Springs, sat in there for a good 30min
176 degrees Fahrenheit.... pretty hot (apologies to Matt, i know it's not the best picture, but wanted to show how hot it was)
When I came back I started going over my finances and figuring out when I should go back to America. It makes me sad to know that I have to leave soon. It will be nice to see friends, family, and good pizza again, but I've lived an amazing life the last seven months and don't want to let that go. I'm not sure what will happen in the future, but it seems likely I will visit here again. They're many other places on my list as well, it just seems stupid that I can't do whatever I want ALL the time. They say money doesn't buy happiness, but I strongly disagree. They obviously did it wrong and should hang out with me. I'm sure I'll figure something out, money is always laying around somewhere.
I'd say it's about 95% that I'll be home in May, and a good chance that will be in the first half of May. I still haven't booked a ticket yet because I'm still holding on for a miracle :) . Right now I'm just laying low. I'm downloading everything I can since my connection is much faster here. My goal is to fill up my 1TB hard drive, but it's hard to do. So far I've only got 350GB. That's really all I have to say, will update again when I feel like it ;)
Monday, March 19, 2012
Vlog: March 19th
In my video blog debut I talk about St Patrik's Day, upcoming plans/events, and other random things.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Smog And A Waterfall Visit
Today I went on another motorbike ride with my friends Matt and Jordan. We haven't done one in a while so it was nice to get out on the road. We did a short trip to Doi Suthep, which is a temple up the mountain a ways. I've been there once before, but it's a gorgeous ride and worth doing again. It was also nice because up in the mountains the air is cleaner, and the temperature is cooler. It's been in the mid 90's and smoggy lately in the city.
You can see just how much smog there is by comparing these two pics. The top was taken today, and the bottom about 5 months ago when I first arrived.
I think it's only supposed to get worse in March. It's not a big deal though, it's always pleasant inside. We stopped by a waterfall on the way back which I hadn't seen before. I was able to hike up the side of it a little bit, which was fun.
It was hard to get in position for pictures up there. The "path" wasn't very big and a lot of trees/bushes were in the way. I actually fell on the way back down, but luckily didn't hurt anything. Sometimes when Mom and Dad aren't around to say "be careful" you forget to be careful I guess :) . On top of that I'm terrible at balance, so it's bound to happen from time to time.
Not too much else to report. I'm considering a short trip soon, but not sure where. Pai was lovely and close by, so I might go back there a couple days. They're a few other places I have to read up on and decide if I want to go. One of the few regions I haven't been to is Isarn (northeast Thailand), which I think might be boring, but possibly going to check it out in April.
You can see just how much smog there is by comparing these two pics. The top was taken today, and the bottom about 5 months ago when I first arrived.
I think it's only supposed to get worse in March. It's not a big deal though, it's always pleasant inside. We stopped by a waterfall on the way back which I hadn't seen before. I was able to hike up the side of it a little bit, which was fun.
View from the top
As far up as I went
It was hard to get in position for pictures up there. The "path" wasn't very big and a lot of trees/bushes were in the way. I actually fell on the way back down, but luckily didn't hurt anything. Sometimes when Mom and Dad aren't around to say "be careful" you forget to be careful I guess :) . On top of that I'm terrible at balance, so it's bound to happen from time to time.
Not too much else to report. I'm considering a short trip soon, but not sure where. Pai was lovely and close by, so I might go back there a couple days. They're a few other places I have to read up on and decide if I want to go. One of the few regions I haven't been to is Isarn (northeast Thailand), which I think might be boring, but possibly going to check it out in April.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
February 21st update
It's been a while since my last update so I figured I'd do a quick write up. Since my little trip around Thailand, I've just been relaxing back in Chiang Mai. I rented a motorbike which makes it a lot easier to get around. After 11pm it's hard to get a cheap ride, or any ride. It also gets me places in half the time since you can go right down the middle of lanes thru traffic, or anywhere you can fit basically.
Most of my days are spent going on motorbike rides, playing pool, watching basketball, and just having good times. I've also found a number of new restaurants I like. I'm enjoying life and it's hard to imagine going back to the U.S even though I miss a lot of people. It looks like I'll be here for at least another 3 months.... I know I keep saying that :) .
I don't have any travel plans, although I'm thinking about the possibility of maybe doing something sometime down the road. I was invited to spend a couple days in Phuket, but I think it's too expensive and seems a little blah to me. Bangkok seems worth another try, since I've been given some constructive criticism on what to do and see there. Hanging around Chiang Mai isn't a bad option though, it's probably my favorite city in Thailand (so far) and it's no coincidence why all my friends told me to move here.
Not too much else happening. I'm going to about 70% of my scheduled Thai classes which is good. I'm still really terrible at the language, but know enough to get around. My street was blocked off tonight because the princess was passing through. I snapped some photos with my phone, but they didn't turn out too good. Wasn't that exciting, just a lot of police cars escorting a group of 7-8 nice looking cars. I will update again the next time I think I have something interesting to say.
Most of my days are spent going on motorbike rides, playing pool, watching basketball, and just having good times. I've also found a number of new restaurants I like. I'm enjoying life and it's hard to imagine going back to the U.S even though I miss a lot of people. It looks like I'll be here for at least another 3 months.... I know I keep saying that :) .
I don't have any travel plans, although I'm thinking about the possibility of maybe doing something sometime down the road. I was invited to spend a couple days in Phuket, but I think it's too expensive and seems a little blah to me. Bangkok seems worth another try, since I've been given some constructive criticism on what to do and see there. Hanging around Chiang Mai isn't a bad option though, it's probably my favorite city in Thailand (so far) and it's no coincidence why all my friends told me to move here.
Not too much else happening. I'm going to about 70% of my scheduled Thai classes which is good. I'm still really terrible at the language, but know enough to get around. My street was blocked off tonight because the princess was passing through. I snapped some photos with my phone, but they didn't turn out too good. Wasn't that exciting, just a lot of police cars escorting a group of 7-8 nice looking cars. I will update again the next time I think I have something interesting to say.
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