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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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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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Faith in Protein
Just a quick warning: I am possibly the worst person in the world to hang out with if you’re a dedicated vegetarian. I corrupted another one last night, with a…
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I, Teacher?
Just came back from my first job interview in Thailand, for a contract teaching position at a nearby university… I think I’ll try it out for a while. The people…
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Sticky fingaz
There are two medium-sized geckos living in my bathroom. I chased one out from behind his hiding place with spray from the shower. Later, as payback, he ran over my…
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Arrival
Just a quick note – we arrived to our house in Sarakham safely. We have been here for 36 hours, but our net connection was down. I have a feeling…
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Moving update: The home stretch
We are emptying out the house at midnight and listening to Neil Finn.
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Moving update: House slowly emptying
The shipper came to pick up my two cubic meters of stuff and friends came by to help relieve us of furniture and 100V electronics (Thailand is 220 – 240VAC).…
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Leaving a country
…you have lived in for a long time, there are certain truths you must face. This is somewhat unpleasant, like suddenly feeling queasy after just a couple of drinks at…
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Red Tape
Thanks to three different departments at city hall (including one who claims my wife “does not exist”), the tax office, the social security fund office, NTT, international banking problems, and…
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Relief
Just came back from the last trip to the dentist. That’s 7 visits in one month – one root canal, 5 cavities, and today, a lengthy cleaning and some adjustments…