Backpack, check. Map, check. Course set, bike’s being signed, spirit’s high, we’re all set to go. It just one of those moments when you feel everything’s going to be alright, that’s you’re gonna have a good time. Yet she had it planned somewhat differently. There were signs all over, but I choose to look the other way.
It started with the big blackout. I was waiting for my evening fried rice with pineapple & chicken after the long walk with gorgeous Sandra at the local market. No was smiling at me, looking somewhat excited that I finally took the time to come visit her family’s “Na’s Kitchen” small resturant. Prices were unbelieveably cheap, even compared to the local standard. You could …

“Give us a smile”, said these two impressive blond Swedish girls, as I was just sitting by myself outside the local convenience store, contemplating my situation. I must be showing signs of loneliness, and it seems to attract lots of motherly girls. Sadly, Erica’s gone. I went to catch a nap, and she just went to read some emails and when she got back she just started packing. Apparently, there’s a better job offer at Bangkok so she’s going back to Chang-Mai to see where she’d like to go work for the next year.
At first I thought it’s great that she could change her plans so quickly, really check out her options and just go back if she feels like …

I don’t get it, but I do know they have somesort of a point. I know it’s true - I’m spoiled. I’ve only recently begun to understand what being a backpacker means, and it turns out I have real problem being one. Some folks I see around here struggle to get a 50 baht (5 shekels) cheaper guest house and are willing to reduce to some really crappy holes. This very friendly energetic Swedish girl we saw at the ShantiShanti was having a noodlesoup breakfast everyday from the 7-Eleven in order to save up a few baht so she could get some sort of Tattoo. Sally, an Australian gal that took a ride with us to Pai, couldn’t understand why …

The Principles of FilinismBehold, the ones who live ordinary lives. Beware, for it is the truth and sacred secret that will be spoken to you by thee. As the Giladdah walked the Thai-yamana world with great humble and brave spirit, he pondered the true nature of humanoid existence. Inner power brought meaningful insight that will shake the face of the earth.The whole truth is that there is no absolute truth. Truth is a feeling that comes from within.Individualization means finding the right balance.Everyone is guilty of having guilt, yet guilt should not commonwealth.Embrace acceptance, as you struggle to understand.Hear none of the preachers; preach none to those who hear.Seek being real, adopt your identities, know what is you and what …

(blogger service has given me problems this past couple’o days. So I have some posts bundled up…)

My dad gave me this really neat 256 mega USB mp3 player to take along with me to the trip. The present, coupled with Daniel’s DVD burning of my entire Israeli/Trance mp3 collection gave me a cool way I could tour Thailand with all my music. There seems to be some demand for this music, maybe I should go commercial. The only problem is, I always need to decide which 3 albums I wanna take with me to the next ride. Making such decisions is hard, but it forces me to choose something I feel strongly about since I keep hearing the same …

Yesterday, while writing the last blog, I’ve met Ericca - a sweet American girl that will be staying here for a year teaching English to the locals. We’ve spent yesterday night walking around the huge Sunday market, and we’re probably headed for Pai tomorrow. Categories : b-thailand b-pai b-erica