So there's many ways California has prepared me for life in Bangkok, but there are many ways I'm in a completely foriegn world.
Here's some of the similarities and differences.
Bangkok is a big city, full of a variety of people--just like LA
Depending on the traffic it can take 20 minutes or 2 hours to arrive--Just like LA
Traveling on an extremely crowded bus and loosing your balance--Not like the LA I know
( side note, sometimes I wish I had learned to surf because I'm pretty sure that would help me on the bus,--Note!!! I have gotten much better at bus balance since being here. I'm a pro now.)
Dealing with bugs and mosquitos--Just like camping with the family
Dealing with bugs the size of my fist--Not like the world I know
Trapping mice in traps and throwing them out--Just like Pomona
Having rats run over the rafters or eating the wall where you sleep--Bangkok true and blue
Not speaking a langugage clearly or correctly all the time--OH Wait that's the same in both.
Wearing flip flops everyday because you can---Cali you prepared me well
Carrying an umbrella everyday b/c it's either really hot or raining --I didn't even own one in LA
It's officially raining season and it really does down pour everyday. At least it's not too hot for a couple of hours a day.
Honestly I really do love it here. Bangkok and my community is really starting to feel like home, so prepared or new adventures I'm here to stay for a while.
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OMG Christy!!! I posted a VERY SIMILAR entry two years ago at my old blog: http://www.xanga.com/Harvard_Ave?nextdate=7%2f12%2f2006+22%3a37%3a17.140&direction=p
we are so the same.
If you start seeing women with their faces stretched and stapled to the back of their heads, then you'll know you're back in Cali.
Christy,
So glad to hear you are loving your new life in Bangkok. We miss you here, but we are proud of the sacrifices you are making to serve the Thai people. We love you! Hope to "see' you on Skype soon
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