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.