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 … Continue reading Death unexpected
Tag: life
Police: Protect us(?)
(Spent the weekend in Hua Hin, about a 3-hour drive south of Bangkok… since there was six of us, we rented a taxi-van to take us there. Our driver took a short break to get some coffee and, oh, does he look happy!) According to a news story, police in Thailand can receive over 35% … Continue reading Police: Protect us(?)
Chai Chai… Kopi… Chai
I 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 Brief trip to visit my cousins in who were chilling out in Thailand for a few days Muriel’s family popped by for a … Continue reading Chai Chai… Kopi… Chai
My eyes are buggin' out!
(Back in 2005, I was traveling through Eastern Europe and stopped in a beach town on the border of Albania and Montenegro. There were these kids performing some crazy dance/acrobatic moves. This boy ran until the edge of wall, did a one-handed hand stand, flipped, and then landed on the sand below… no fear!) Geez… … Continue reading My eyes are buggin' out!
Transitions, Trangressions and Transportation
Can you believe it’s already 2008? Are you prepared for a new year filled with unexpected surprises? For me, I’m looking forward to a brand spankin’ new year. Now that my university is finally over (I still haven’t received official confirmation yet though), and I have only 5 more months of work, I’m kinda getting … Continue reading Transitions, Trangressions and Transportation
Happy Holidays… coming up… 2008!
(Think what you will, but I thought this was an interesting and clever photo. A couple of days before Christmas, Muriel and I signed up for a free basic photography course where we were asked to go around and take photos of everyday scenes for critique by the class.) Christmas is traditionally a time for … Continue reading Happy Holidays… coming up… 2008!
Nasty… Gremlins
(Just a few of us celebrating Patrick’s birthday (guy at the end of the table) after a basketball practice… Isaan food on the street along a klong seems to be a nice way to enjoy a Friday and wind-down the week) Is it me or do people always have something to complain about? Why is … Continue reading Nasty… Gremlins
Now the fun begins.
(Enjoying a bike ride just outside of Bangkok in a scenic village on the other side of the Chao Phraya River…Â after a 5 minute ferry crossing, urban Bangkok morphs into a more rural lifestyle! For more info on this bike tour, check out SpiceRoads) Given that I spent most of the past month stressing … Continue reading Now the fun begins.
Completely complete
(Not sure if this is the best title for a TV program about big houses in Bangkok) This past Monday was the END… I can’t believe it’s taken 2 years to finish this degree, but I’m soooo glad it’s done. As the marks and grades slowly trickle in, I’m crossing my fingers in hopes of … Continue reading Completely complete
Consumer power and Burma
(More than 90 per cent of the world’s rubies come from Burma… photo by Reuters: Aung Hla Tun) Some people have asked me about what they can do to affect what is going on in Burma. Even though governments around the world have imposed economic sanctions on the country, it is unlikely to deter the … Continue reading Consumer power and Burma