I... haven't gone back and rated the places I stayed. But... mixed reviews. I'd gladly stay in the same place in Khon Kaen and Phimai again. I'd consider the place in Korat. I would rather not stay in either place in Mukdahan.
Honesty is important in relationships, as is communication. That said, you've crossed a few lines in Thailand. Culture is only one of them. Personally, I crossed more than a few...
Ex-pats... I found them a tad offish as well. In Udon we mostly have old (Northern/UK) Europeans... belly to the bar. Not a problem but I don't drink and football all day.
My Thai hasn't improved much but my understanding of the culture has.
One does have to be careful about generosity. It's not perceived the same here. When someone starts to treat me like an ATM it causes me grief. I remember being homeless and penniless. I did not beg for money; others did, but that's not me.
On a sadder note: I fear going back to you-know-where.
Another busy and successful day. Everything is falling into place. Not taking drugs is what keeps me on track, feeling accomplished and strong. I've had two days off training because the exertion of the previous four days demanded it. But today, I went back and did the double. I love the gains during the first month back after a break. Both my cardio fitness and strength gains are surprising to me. I've got a long way to go in both my health and fitness and in dealing with my addiction when it returns to bite my ass and try to take my life and future happiness.
I feel good...so much better than I was just a short time ago. All things I have seen and said before and yet, this time, I am more confident I can and will break this cycle. With more to live for and more to lose, this is what I will rely on when things begin to swing towards the other side.
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