Currently, I'm in a resort in Sukhothai that is quite far away from anything. I just walked out the door to explore, took a left, almost had a pick-up truck back into me, turned around to grab a Chang and Cup Noodles from 7/11 and came right back. I think it's a night for chilling. …
Onward and upward
It's my last Sunday in Hua Hin, and I'm feeling a mix of emotions: the most prevalent of which is excitement for (another) brand new start. My new job is in Sukhothai, the original kingdom of Thailand, located in the northern part of central Thailand. I'll be teaching Kindergarten English/Science/Music AND Yoga! This school wanted …
Working out the kinks
The moon in Hua Hin To put it gently, the first week of my TESOL course was rough. Emotionally and physically draining, and the whole group is feeling it. There is definitely a collective consciousness among us, which has been interesting. I haven't bonded with a group so fast before, but we're all at the …
Barefoot in the Jungle
Temple in Hua Hin I've officially been in Thailand for over a week now, though it feels like I've lived a thousand lives since being here. I've already shed layers, made deep connections, and changed my diet entirely. It's still surreal, but due to mental and physical exhaustion during any down-time I have, I haven't …
The Countdown
“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” ― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn With less than 2 weeks until my departure, this whole adventure is starting to feel real. Tonight is my going-away party, …
Why I’m Relocating to Thailand & Starting Over
Golden Gautama Buddha, Bangkok In the Fall of this year, just a couple months away, I'm going to begin my TEFL course in Bangkok. After that month, plus a week of cultural immersion in Hua Hin, I will be placed permanently in a (mystery) region of Thailand where I'll find a job teaching English. To …
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