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On not having culture shock in Thailand
November marked two years since my son and I stepped off the plane in Bangkok, where Phil was happily waiting our reunion. At that point, he had been in Thailand for two months without us because Levi and I were … Continue reading
China vs Thailand (Part Three): Seeds of Discontent
I cried a lot when I was alone in my Chinese apartment. Encountering a variety people turned out to not be mostly helpful. Some helped. There were a few people who did things like point out different places to eat, … Continue reading
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China vs. Thailand (Part Two): Landings
Last time I wrote about my feelings and expectations about becoming an expatriate. Most of what I experienced leading up to my flight to Korea was a mix of excitement, fear, in anticipation. I really didn’t know what to actually … Continue reading
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