Let's See How Far We've Come

Well. I have officially been in Thailand over one month. That is the weirdest thought to me. Some days I feel like i've been here forever, others I still feel like an awe struck tourist. One month down, two to go. That thought makes me sad already. Luckily I have a lot of adventures to show for my time here. Let's recap a bit shall we? Some you may have seen, i'll try to go for the stuff i've skipped.

Arrived by airplane after a 24 hour travel adventure. Highlight, umm I mean lowlight FULL. BODY. PATDOWN. Miss that one?  Well here ya go!

Moved in and attempted to get comfortable. Turned my room into home with a few pictures, threw myself into the culture via food, and tried to learn the city. (the last one of those I am still working on)

Met the bugs. And boy did I meet them. To this day I have countless bug bites on my body. No big deal, we've bonded

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Ate food. Always full and yet always eating. That's how it goes here. It is about time I introduce you all to khao neo mamuung (mango sticky rice) = BEST. DESSERT. EVER. Go out to a Thai restaurant and get some. It's worth it.

Attempted to do P90X. Yeah that was a one time thing. My roommates can attest, I sweat enough doing it in Provo. In the winter. So trying it here was a JOKE! Anna got a kick out of watching me though.

Rode on this 

And this

And this

Fell in love with the Monks

And their Wats

Did NOT fall in love with this. (you can tell i've lost all sense of self-consciousness if I can post this picture for the public to see...) What a gem of a picture huh?

Went bush wackin for some rice

Hauled some other rice. Let's not confuse the mud on my legs for boots.

Stirred some sugar

Met some amazing people.

Anna: Roomie/friend/mother figure/chef/sister. you name it, she's been it! Love her to death

BYU Thailand Crew: (from left to right) Becca, Bronwen, Jessica, Colleen, Me, Noah, Andrew and Laura. Love em all. They really have made this trip so amazing.

Plus the children and hill tribe village people. And the Big C workers. And the market people that sell me food and ovaltine and Roti. And my tuk tuk drivers. And Rambo our trek leader. And our tour guide man. And seriously, every person i've met here. Couldn't ask for nicer people!

I work all day, 9-5 then have an adventure of a night. Every day includes something new, and nothing seems to get old. Even rice. For every meal. Always. 

One month down, two to go. Crazy!!