One of the reasons that my experience here in Thailand has been so special and unique is due to the fact that King Bhumibol just passed away in October. King Bhumibol ruled for 70 years, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch ever. The King was beloved and the Thai people are still in mourning. … Continue reading Remembering Father
After a week of planned events during orientation I was so excited to go out and start exploring during my first free weekend. There was a group of us that had heard about this temple in a cave that you could hike to (ok, we partly knew about it because Jojo and Jordan went there … Continue reading Adventure Time
Now that I have arrived in Thailand I am thrown together with a group of 35 other people that traveled here through the same company as me. We are from all over the world and getting ready to take on teaching without knowing the language. On Monday morning we are all down in the lobby … Continue reading Nice to meet you, Thailand
After three weeks of hopping around the USA it was time to depart. My journey went well for the most part but it was not without a few hiccups. I encountered the first obstacle almost immediately. My sister dropped me off at the airport and there were a few tears but I was ready for … Continue reading From SEA to SEA (Seattle to South East Asia)
As I've been mentally preparing to live in Asia for a year, one of the aspects of culture shock that has been on my mind a lot has been food; of course. I'm not concerned with the food I'll eat when I'm there; I've been more focused on what food I'll miss. So I've been … Continue reading My Last Supper
Whenever something is planned ahead of time there is that feeling of anticipation as it approaches. Sometimes it's a feeling of excitement or giddy nerves and sometimes it can turn to an anxious feeling of dread. Anticipation is like the beginning of a roller coaster ride when you are buckled in; the car slowly sliding … Continue reading Counting Down the Days
One of the highlights of traveling for me is visiting friends that I do not get to see on a regular basis. Rarely do people stay in the same place for all of their lives and so it is inevitable that everyone will have a friend that lives somewhere that warrants a visit. Not only does … Continue reading Friendly Faces
I've lived in the Northeastern US my whole life so when I say I'm going to the west coast I basically mean anywhere on the other side of the Mississippi River. Despite the fact that I lump half the country into one region in my mind, I am in awe of the majesty that exists … Continue reading Westward Bound
It's safe to say that I have always loved the thrill of adventure; right from the very start. That is evident in the gleeful smile I had on my face as my Dad tossed me high into the air over and over(or so I've been told). My adventurous spirit grew and my family not only … Continue reading Born to Fly
The Voyager 