I have so much to tell and about ten different posts taking shape in my head (or started in a Word doc somewhere)! Tales of hilarity, hard work, rats, dowries, twins, and danger! Here’s what I can't wait to share with you in the next week or two: The Bottomless Jar of Adventure Only Vs. … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Month: May 2012
Is it wrong if…
I can't speak Lao yet? I only eat M&Ms for breakfast? I get anxious every time its mealtime? I spend a lot of time at home reading (work related books)? I'm hyper-paranoid about bugs? I don't feel rushed to make friends? I end up working 6 days a week so I can take language class? … Continue reading Is it wrong if…
Walk Home with Me
What was that? You're joining me for my walk home? Sure, I'd love to tell you about my day! And I can definitely point out some places along the way. I'll grab my keys from the desk drawer, meet you on the front steps of the museum and then we can set off. You know … Continue reading Walk Home with Me
A Beautiful Mind – Thanksgiving
One of the most unintentionally thought-provoking scenes from television that has always stood out in my memory comes from a Chinese television show I watched several years ago. Its a love story between a fairy and a mortal. You know the deal. These things aren't supposed to happen, but what are you to do when … Continue reading A Beautiful Mind – Thanksgiving
Barriers – The 1st Week
OMGosh!! TODAY I FOUND SUPER CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTTTTTTERRRRR!!! I think I may be getting ahead of myself... The word that comes to mind when I think of the past 10 days is barriers. Sometimes invisible, sometimes self-constructed, other times for protection or for demolishing, barriers is the name of the game here. In good and … Continue reading Barriers – The 1st Week
Its Like Comparing Passion Fruit with Coconut – Why Living in Laos is Nothing Like China
I never really expected the two countries to be the same, but I had not expected them to be as different as they have turned out so far, either. This post is not about criticism of either place. These are just observations I've made, not judgments about which is better or worse. Size matters People … Continue reading Its Like Comparing Passion Fruit with Coconut – Why Living in Laos is Nothing Like China
Thanksgiving Thursdays
If there's one thing I never do nearly enough, its express what I'm thankful for. As a step in the right direction, I have instituted every Thursday as Thanksgiving Day, a day to reflect on what is good in my life. So here's what I've been most thankful for: 1. This job. Not just a … Continue reading Thanksgiving Thursdays
Head in the Clouds – First Day at Work
In Luang Prabang when its overcast, its really overcast. Like, jump-up-in-the-air-and-touch-the-clouds overcast. But if you're a little taller, there's no need to jump.Although I have sworn off complaining, last night as I went to bed I secretly hoped that I could wake up and it would not be hot outside. Well, I got up and … Continue reading Head in the Clouds – First Day at Work
There’ll Be Some Changes Made – Getting Here | Part II
With the philosophical route to my arrival in Laos sufficiently mapped out, I'd like to fill you in on some of the highlights that occurred in transit and some of what the early days of transition have looked like.I left Seattle without incident to arrive in Seoul well rested and excited, cause ya know, its … Continue reading There’ll Be Some Changes Made – Getting Here | Part II
Feet Cry Mercy 