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Uncle Ho is watching YOU
A word to the wise: Don’t post to 2ch when you are in Laos. Pass it on.
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Back on Track
I had to make an emergency trip to Laos from this past weekend to change my visa. I just got back ten minutes ago. I have not read any e-mail…
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vomitus
Just thought I’d let you know one of the most unpleasant combinations of injuries/sickness I have ever experienced: Bruised ribs and projectile vomiting. I thought I’d let this one pass…
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car shopping
So I’m looking for a car. I’ve been to nearly all the dealers in town, and nothing inspires me – it’s all rather depressing, really. On top of the fact…
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Papers
It took just over three weeks for my box of documents to get here from Japan via surface mail. Inside were my international and California driver’s licenses, where I had…
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The Road Less Travelled
Danger ahead, maties! Of course, I had to see what all the fuss was about – turns out they were just cutting trees on the side of the road, nothing…
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Panasonic VS6
So I’ve been watching the price of things, all kinds of things, here in Thailand. One of the bargains I noticed early on was for Japanese-made mobile phones other than…
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Rusty Cage
For me, Sunday holds some mighty important rituals – slowly making coffee, working on my car, and listening to Johnny Cash. This is the greatest Soundgarden cover ever made.
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Thainglish Part 1: Assy Nail
Better than Naily Ass? Taken at Fairy Plaza, Khon Kaen, which fills all my ladyboy needs. Note: This photo and the ones of my office were taken with my new…
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The Big Ho on Slate
Mystery solved. All you have to do is scroll down the page a bit further: click to enlarge
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New Job: Bring me apples, yo
So here’s the deal: I got the university job and started yesterday, I’ve taught three classes so far and will be teaching Tuesday through Friday, 18 hours a week. I…
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Cows in my backyard
I woke to the sound of bells and a desultory “moo.” Like my bro said, now I’m in the inaka. I like it.
