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Meth: a Ticking Timebomb Gone Viral

by Dr Gonzo

Rated: 18+ · Book · Biographical · #2258138

This is my blog & my hope, writing daily will help me see my progress and log supporters.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 29, 2024 at 1:26am
In response to "The Easiest Way to Lose Weight"

Communication across culture and language... been there more than once.

Just be you. Just be 'there'.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 28, 2024 at 1:26am
In response to "A Third World Affliction"

Yep. Foreigners have the impression that they can do whatever they want. Same in Costa Rica. Not living by rules and common sense has consequences.

Tap water can be an issue. I boiled water or used filtered water.

Papaya salad though... just encourage Nada to use filtered water. It's the "National Dish of Isaan" and could be an insult to not eat it. I can't eat it myself because of the chilis. I like green papaya cooked.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 28, 2024 at 1:16am
In response to "Jesus Who?"

As a non-Christian I don't believe in the Christian notion of Hell.

Pan is a devout Buddhist by how he acts. I've seen him in action.

Actions (as in the Book of James) speak louder than words or money imho.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:56am
In response to "How To Avoid the Scam in Three Easy Steps"

Pan and I had to come up with an agreement. He pushed at times (yes, he's Thai). I just sent him a birthday gift (October 14th is his birthday). It's not a loan.

I never told him my income. I think that he thinks it's more than it is. He wouldn't understand how money works for me regardless.

Udon Thani is known for cross cultural hook-ups. The good, the bad and treacherous.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:46am
In response to "Micro-Managed"

Ah... Isaan... never spicy enough. Don't take it personally.

Street food can be awesome. I like roti, chicken livers, fried chicken or fish. 7/11 also helps.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 9, 2024 at 12:53am
In response to "Money Makes the World Go Around"

I never heard of a pink card. Thai paperwork is confusing and Pan and others helped at times.

12.000 baht is normal. It's why a 200 baht meal is a lot for average Thai workers and nothing to most ex-pats. A pizza can cost 250+. I like my fish-fry with coleslaw and french-fries for 73 baht and roti for 35 baht. Prices should be higher in Hua Hin than Udon Thani, lower in SiSaket and presumably lower as well in Roi Et.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 7, 2024 at 11:29pm
In response to "Phra Prathum Cave"

Phra Prathum is on my list as are other spots south of Hua Hin.

Most of Isaan, not all, speaks a dialect of Lao. Most will understand Thai as the languages are cousins and TV is mostly Central Thai.

4 days of work, 3 off sounds perfect.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 7, 2024 at 11:22pm
In response to "I Created a Monster"

Yep. Even old friends don't know about my blog and only a couple know about my facebook page. I need to remedy that... if... when... I remember.

What Province (จังหวัด) is Nada from?

As for rain... it's normal. Drying in the north of Isaan though. 33°/23° and mostly sunny this week in Udon Thani.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 1, 2024 at 5:12pm
In response to "When in Rome"

20,000 baht would've been 3 months rent for me. Yes, the Thai approach to "rules" is disturbing.

Paradise has its thorns.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 27, 2024 at 1:18pm
In response to "Magic Happens"

Beyond our PRESENT scope of understanding... "present" is key. There were many civilizations of the past that had knowledge we no longer remember.

August 21, 2024 at 11:13pm

#1075568

2024 Quill Nominee

I would like to thank Lilli (apparently, it wasn't Lilli who nominated me, so whoever it was, thank you) for nominating me for a Quill Award this year. I am humbled and excited to receive my first-ever nomination for an award here at WdC. No matter the result, I am a winner simply by having the opportunity to express my thoughts and share some of my life experiences on a fantastic site like this. I have never been trolled or had negative comments in the three years I have been posting about my addiction, and that in itself is a testament to the quality and compassionate nature of the members who come and read my words.

Thanks again to the anonymous person, and to everyone who takes the time to read my blog. I believe that without the support and love that has been shown to me over the years, I wouldn't be in the position I am in right now...happy and free of methamphetamines. I am not, however, under any illusions about the threat of relapse. I need to remain focused and not get too far ahead of myself. One day at a time is the foundation that I need to build upon over the months and years ahead.

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