Posts Tagged ‘Thailand’18 results found.Perpsectives from August
It’s been a busy August so far. First, there’s getting use to being married, then there’ the traveling, moving around, settling-in, and adjusting to a new culture/country. I’ve been exposed to an overflow of visions, perspectives, colours, cultures, people, and thoughts. One things is for sure, life is a surprise – when you think you know what you’re doing, life throws you a twist to keep you on your feet. There’s … Read more → Break beats and B-boys
One of the most interesting things I’ve seen in a while in Bangkok, La Fete is the annual French Cultural Festival in the City of Angels. The two performances I’ve seen so far have not been disappointing. Although there are usually hits and misses in any festival, the dance performances have mostly been surprisingly good. Hip Hop is growing in Asia and the focus of Hip … Read more → Time to move on…
Monday was my last day working at the newspaper. 2 years goes by quickly… the experience was great… challenging at times, but rewarding nonetheless. Although this is my second time around in Thailand, I still had the chance to see new things, pick … Read more → Happiness isn't a figment of someone's imagination
Songkran, the annual water festival and new year’s celebration in Thailand, was a little low key for me this year. I think most people who’ve spent enough time in Thailand understand that you can either join the festivities or run away… there’s no in between. This year was a run-away year for me. No water splashing, no crowded locations… just a … Read more → Death unexpected
Who knew that death would have such an effect. I’ve only Nic in passing, via emails and by name. Yet, his recent death took me totally by surprise and had a definite effect on my being. It makes me realize how short life is and how unexpected everything can be. I can’t guess how his parents and family must be be feeling right now, but I certainly am in a state of shock, sadness, confusion, … Read more → Police: Protect us(?)
According to a news story, police in Thailand can receive over 35% of the value of drugs in cash rewards if they make a successful drug arrest. Am I crazy, or does providing … Read more → Chai Chai… Kopi… ChaiI haven’t had a chance to sit down in front of a computer to write down all the adventures I’ve been having recently. Here’s a run-down: New Year’s celebration: quiet and relaxed My blood is sweet-as
With a combination of Thai national holidays, we decided to head down south to a beach. Just to sum up, it was a nice change to get away from Bangkok… I think it’s the first time I had left Bangkok and traveled somewhere relatively far-ish in Thailand. The country surprises me everytime I get a chance to get out … Read more → Nasty… Gremlins
Is it me or do people always have something to complain about? Why is it that people tend to focus on the negative and not on the positive? It’s like people would rather wallow in why … Read more → Now the fun begins.
Given that I spent most of the past month stressing and working hard on my assignments, a nice getaway was definitely due. But where to go after spending the past 4 … Read more → 4th time around
Fourth time around to Ayutthaya… almost feels like a I live there. This time around it was to take a day trip from Bangkok to visit the ruins of Thailand’s former capital with my cousins who were visiting from Canada via Hong Kong. I met up with them on Sunday … Read more → YOUTUBE is back in Thailand!
In case you didn't know, YOUTUBE is back in … Read more → The beginning of the end (or of the beginning)
School finally started this past week and it'll be a crazy ride for the next few months… but so far I think I've found a rhythm which will keep me sane and help me through till November. Not much to report except that I got a little sick again from eating. … Read more → Bumming on the beach
I finally am able to sit down to share my last weekend in photos. We made a decision to get out of Bangkok for the weekend and it was definitely worth it. Leaving at 7am, we arrived in Hua Hin, a beach town/resort area for Thais and tourists, at about 11am – … Read more → I want to stay home and watch a DVD
My Thai friend graduated with a Masters in Nursing today and so I went to take photos. I don't remember what it's like back in Canada, but it was crazy how many photos all the graduating students wanted. There were people infront of signs, trees, other people, banners… all with smiling faces (I must be in the land of smiles). I didn't … Read more → The Return of "Hong Kong Foot"
Nothing much to say except that I'm still recovering from France and juggling my schedule… I need to get a whole bunch of stuff done (i.e. moving, term papers, work projects) before I head back to Canada in June. Oh, that reminds me I have to … Read more → Eye infections are itchy.
Two worlds collide
Just in time for my cousins arrival, I was finally able to speak. It started about a week ago when i was sitting in a cozy (and very cold) meeting room at the UN for a training. Unbeknowst to me, I somehow … Read more → |
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(Did you know that the police control the traffic flow by standing in the middle of traffic? Not only that, but that almost every intersection in Bangkok has a police box where a police officer switches the traffic lights when he gets info from his radio. I have a feeling that the officer's switch the lights when they 'feel' like it.) 
(Who says I can't look like a Simpson's character…If you haven't tried, you can Simpsonize yourself before the Simpson Movie comes out!) 
(Reading in the pool is not a good idea, but luckily I was only posing with my book)
(Who knew a class photo would be this interesting/weird from the back) 
(Muriel and Anne enjoying the seaside just around the corner from "downtown" Sanary) 
A massive windstorm hit Bangkok last week… I was standing by the bus stop waiting to go home when I saw this huge dark cloud moving across the sky. On one side was clear blue skies and the other was this menacing black cloud. I was in a trance watching this thing move across the sky. At the same time, there were planes flying into the cloud, probably making their way … 
