Category Archives: random

random stuff and a mom updated

Posted on 02/03/2010 by

i’ll start with the update. this picture was taken this morning.  that makes that bruise 8 days old and pretty – but not as pretty as she is.  look how optimistic she looks.   we went back to the hospital yesterday.  … Continue reading →

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buddhas on parade

Posted on 17/04/2009 by

as part of the songkran festivities there is a parade of buddhas. … the Buddha images from all of the city’s important monasteries are paraded through the streets so that people can toss water at them, ritually ‘bathing’ the images, … Continue reading →

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we need your help

Posted on 28/01/2009 by

please help us settle this.  i know there might be more pressing things going on in the world today.  but trust me,  this ranks right up there. and if you happen to be a friend of my parents or if … Continue reading →

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2009 – The Year of the Mom

Posted on 02/01/2009 by

Kristen said so and I’m pretty sure that makes it official.  and I’m pretty sure this is my year – seeing as I am a mom and all.  oh, and I have a mom, too. Our first task (I’m not … Continue reading →

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because I have to

Posted on 19/12/2008 by

since I made a commitment and all I’m posting today.  we’re almost completely moved into our new house.  and when I say completely what I mean is all of our stuff is out of the old and in the new.  not unpacked. … Continue reading →

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one year visa extension

Posted on 07/12/2008 by

the past few weeks we’ve been pretty stressed over our visa renewal.  our deadline (04/12/08) for getting it done this go round seemed to be quickly approaching and the ladies (wonderful, amazing, miracle working ladies) at the compassion thailand office … Continue reading →

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a bit unnerved

Posted on 28/11/2008 by

never having experienced a political climate like the current one in thailand before i’m a bit unnerved by all that’s going on.  no coup is happening – but rumors are flying.  so far all the protesting and such has been … Continue reading →

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no internet. once again.

Posted on 14/11/2008 by

and i only have 2 minutes and 3 seconds left on my internet time at wawee.    and 2 minutes and 3 seconds goes fast.  it’s now 1 minute and 30 seconds.  and i’ve still got to hit publish and have … Continue reading →

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what was i doing the moment the world changed?

Posted on 05/11/2008 by

getting a full body massage.  and specifically – at the exact moment i heard – the charming thai masseuse was using all the force she could muster to dig her elbow into the small of my back. and what do … Continue reading →

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i’m sure i’ll never see any of those people again

Posted on 05/11/2008 by

i bet nobody even noticed me down by the moat at lunch time on monday.  all those motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists and such were probably too busy minding their own business.  right?

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