6.3.12

I really don’t want to complain about anything while I am here. I chose to come to this part of the world with the understanding that it would be difficult. Cultural differences, language barriers, not a first-world country. I just didn’t realize how emotionally difficult it would be. Continue reading →

6.2.12

I was right. Today was a better day. Much.

Woke up early and finally finished watching Quantum of Solace. Knew that Ying was planning to pick us up at around ten to go to the zoo and the beach. None of us were too keen on going. They seem to feel the need to escort and entertain us constantly. I think we all just wanted a day to be able to relax and explore and do our own thing. Continue reading →

6.1.12

Patricia finally returned from Malaysia around 6pm on Thursday. Fortunately her trip was not in vain and she was able to secure a tourist visa. Phew! I caught her up on the happenings since she left the day before. If you know how I tell a story, you know that it took a while but was thorough… Continue reading →

5.31.12

I was going to begin this post by saying “I don’t even know where to start.” Then I realized that was simply not the truth. I will just start out in the morning…where I always do.

We did end up going to the student orientation after all. And by “we” I mean myself, the two reps from Andrew Biggs Academy (Phil and Tong) and the two Thai English teachers. Patricia was still in Malaysia working out the visa fiasco and Tom was suddenly “ill”. Only we didn’t know he was sick until we called his room after knocking on his door two separate times. Fifteen minutes after we were supposed to have left. Yeah… Continue reading →

5.30.12

Decided to have a lost day on Tuesday.

Monday night after getting back from our lovely dinner, we found out that we may not have jobs after all. Continue reading →