Bite bite bite

A lazy man


is a happy man


Was having my first lone venture around town this afternoon. Some random pics:



Sat in this rather decent cafe for like an hour. Was having a yummy cup of ice mocha while reading my novel until I was attacked by some irritating mosquitoes. Mosquitoes never ever seem to let me off here. Argghh. Sitting in cafes (alone) is something that only MM will do. Gotta kill me to do that back in Sg. It's too much like a poser activity. My pace has slowed down so much that I can now absolutely appreciate this as a non-poser activity. Am I appreciating life or just succumbing to it.

Island

Am sitting back and enjoying my cup of coffee now. P's attending a meeting and would be back at 2pm... so, I'm now sitting alone in front of the com. Enjoying this moment to myself actually =). Not too much of it though. It will bring me to tears with boredom again. Guess these few hours of personal time would be sufficient.

Used to think that I'm one who prioritize love life above others and would be happily living with my prince on a long forsaken island. Motion is overthrown! Guess the existence of other beings on planet earth is as important to me as the existence of self. Me is not a party whore but me need communication! Yesterday's class kinda balanced up my life since I did manage to use up the daily quota in my word bank. Emotion kinda swung to the high side with boredom level sinking to a low. So... Mdm is a happy girl now.

Met John II yesterday. John II is a young englishman who has been living in Chiangmai for the past 1.5 years. Kinda interesting how these ang mohs are. How many of us back in Sg would opt to give up everything back at home for a laid back town, me wonder. John II is not a rich man cos he called Sg an expensive (but nice) place and he's definately not here on retirement visa. He's too young for that anyways. John II is picking up muay thai and is hoping to teach muay thai here, if not elsewhere. According to him, Chiangmai would still be his base no matter where he goes to. Amazing. Life is really too short to be thinking 2, 3 steps ahead, gotta live for the moment.

Side tracking, I've not seen a single elephant since my arrival. While driving yesterday, I saw a wild boar on the street.

Booorrrrrrrrrriiiiiinnnngg

I am so bored I feel like crying. People, I feel like going home already. REALLY. What have I done to myself.

Ratio

If the ratio of unhappy people to happy people is 3:1 given that one is neutral, then is it more justified to follow the will of the 3 unhappy people.

Bits and pieces

Pics of DD, MM, my folks and I at the airport.







Had been busy stocking up new stuff, packing, arranging and doing miscellaneous work for the past few days. In our attempt to get down to something serious, I was enrolled into the Thai course at YMCA and attended my very first class today. So for the months to come, I would be heading there to attend my 2-hourly class thrice weekly =). Going back to school isnt really something foreign but... hmm, I would update with more pics of the classroom to explain. LOL. By the way, I made my first friend in Chiangmai today! Keke... this New Yorker (John that is) who was sitting right next to me is a rather chatty man. Yes... man. A man in his 60s =.=''. My first friend in Chiangmai is an Ah Pek! Half the class are retirees (like John) while the other half are young people (predominately ang mohs). It fascinates me how retirees would actually opt for Chiangmai to be a place that they would grow even older and die. For now, it's just some pics that I've taken while waiting for P to fetch me.





Had been coping relatively well since this is the Nth time I'm here. Adaptation should not be an issue, though it strikes me at times on how much dependant I have become. At times when I've to follow him around while he get things done, it can really bore me to the core. I've not been doing anything substantial yet aside from attending my Thai class. P's telling me not to be too anxious about these but... it's just kindda weird for me to do nothin as all. I want this arrangement to be temporary. Thou is not fit to be a TTT. As far as my marriage life is concerned, I have been enjoying every single bit of it, especially so when I know that my man is trying to accomodate me as much as he can. Apart from attending classes, we are spending lotsa time together. This man is now multi-tasking as my hubby-soulmate-friend-driver. Although I'm very much enjoying him as my companion, I would still want more Johns.



And... Happy belated bday to you, my MM. Was trying to send you this on saturday... but my stupid phone wasnt set up to send MMS yet.



Even when you are sixty, you are always six to me. Love you always.

Settled

Day Two and I am very much still in a touristy mood. LOL. Guess this cant be help since it had been my holiday destination for quite a while. Mr P had been trying his best to get me settled down and let me be comfortable as much as he can. This would have to take a while and I will try my best. It's a psychological switch that I have to do. As much as I would like to feel comfortable and all at ease, calling another place home is kinda an undescribable feeling.

Spoke briefly to mum and dad on both days. They are not taking it easy and are trying very hard. T_T

I dunno how.

One way ticket

In less than 6 hours, I'll be on the plane. I am in a rather touristy mood right now and I'm not sure if this is a good sign. Managed to stuff everything (almost) and as for now I'll just have to keep my fingers cross that the luggage bag would not burst open in transition.

Thanks to everyone who made their trip down last night =). It's such a nice thing to be in long talks with you guys, filled with laughters and all. It's so crazy how we went on and on with all those senseless jokes but I'm darn sure everyone had a good time. Rem the time when Shan came to my place dressed as Darth Vadar? LOL. How unforgettable was that. Suddenly, I feel like having a PJ party.

Waiting for MM to be home. Not sure if I can fall asleep tonight. I've try not to think of this negatively. Everyone will still be part of my life, just that the frequency of contact would decrease. As and when I feel like it and when I am missing home, I'll be back.

Side tracking, I am rather baffled at how some had responded. I can differentiate the demeaning looks that some had from the harmless jokes of riding elephants and such. Do not have to tell me that I am ditching a safe first world country for sthg worse off. I dont give a damn about this. What makes you think that your life in this lego world would be more colourful and meaningful than mine. I havent started mine yet, but I'm sure my retirement is coming before yours. You are just a material girl in a material world. Sucker ass.