I phoned my honey in Thailand today.
He isn't stranded like 100.000 other passengers, as his planned holiday isn't over yet. He has another 3 weeks to go. And is diving out on some islands quite oblivious to the hell 500 km further north in Bangkok. Hopefully by the time he leaves the protests will have ended and he can travel home safely. I on the other hand am growing increasingly worried that my planned vacation is a lost cause. I know there are technically still 10 nights until departure but the situation is growing increasingly tense over there. The king is too old and weak to step in, plus people are linking him to the side of the protesters. The army will not stand in and the police are to scared to use force in case the army retaliates with force and stage another military coup. Damn, I have no real interest in Thailand this time, my plans were in Laos and Cambodia, but for that I have to fly through Bangkok. If only they would clear that damned airport.
Other than that, I love the Thai people and the thought of what this is doing to every day Thai, the millions who live of tourism alone, if this goes on a few more weeks I could see the country seriously going into dept. Plus the chances of bloodshed are increasing everyday too. It deeply saddens me and I cried a lot yesterday.
Anyway, if all my plans fold then I guess I find myself in a bit of a rut. What to do then?! I need to get away, at least a month, for some sun. Second on my list India, does not seem such a great idea after this weekends terrorist attack either. I was thinking perhaps Bali or Sri Lanka.... But to re orientate myself on such short notice is going to be quite a challenge. After all I am traveling alone, I wouldn't like to go having no idea what or where I'm staying etc. For Laos and Cambodia I had sussed my whole route out
Oh well, it doesn't bare thinking about really. I'm generally pretty fed up though and in a non cheerful mood. Doing my best to accept what is. Trying to find reasons why it might be good not to get away.
Yesterday's party gave me a few hours off being sad and disappointed anyway, so that was good. Eat Static was AMAZING!!!!
I danced like you'll never believe! And yeah, talking to my boy was nice too. He sounds so happy and relaxed, I hope so much I get to share that with him a little.
In the mean time I just need to fill my time up as much as possible I guess, distract myself. And try and fill the gap that now has somehow emerged...or even harder just accept the fact that it is there.
How do you deal with major setbacks or disappointments? Maybe I can learn a trick or two from you.
XOFran
He isn't stranded like 100.000 other passengers, as his planned holiday isn't over yet. He has another 3 weeks to go. And is diving out on some islands quite oblivious to the hell 500 km further north in Bangkok. Hopefully by the time he leaves the protests will have ended and he can travel home safely. I on the other hand am growing increasingly worried that my planned vacation is a lost cause. I know there are technically still 10 nights until departure but the situation is growing increasingly tense over there. The king is too old and weak to step in, plus people are linking him to the side of the protesters. The army will not stand in and the police are to scared to use force in case the army retaliates with force and stage another military coup. Damn, I have no real interest in Thailand this time, my plans were in Laos and Cambodia, but for that I have to fly through Bangkok. If only they would clear that damned airport.
Other than that, I love the Thai people and the thought of what this is doing to every day Thai, the millions who live of tourism alone, if this goes on a few more weeks I could see the country seriously going into dept. Plus the chances of bloodshed are increasing everyday too. It deeply saddens me and I cried a lot yesterday. Anyway, if all my plans fold then I guess I find myself in a bit of a rut. What to do then?! I need to get away, at least a month, for some sun. Second on my list India, does not seem such a great idea after this weekends terrorist attack either. I was thinking perhaps Bali or Sri Lanka.... But to re orientate myself on such short notice is going to be quite a challenge. After all I am traveling alone, I wouldn't like to go having no idea what or where I'm staying etc. For Laos and Cambodia I had sussed my whole route out
Oh well, it doesn't bare thinking about really. I'm generally pretty fed up though and in a non cheerful mood. Doing my best to accept what is. Trying to find reasons why it might be good not to get away.
Yesterday's party gave me a few hours off being sad and disappointed anyway, so that was good. Eat Static was AMAZING!!!!
I danced like you'll never believe! And yeah, talking to my boy was nice too. He sounds so happy and relaxed, I hope so much I get to share that with him a little.In the mean time I just need to fill my time up as much as possible I guess, distract myself. And try and fill the gap that now has somehow emerged...or even harder just accept the fact that it is there.
How do you deal with major setbacks or disappointments? Maybe I can learn a trick or two from you.
XOFran
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as for how i deal with set backs and such i jsut take them and push foward. I live by the sit of my pants going from moment to moment so i might stumble adn fall but i get up and kepp living life.
I'm sorry both for you and for Thailand that this has happened... but I'm glad you weren't there when it did. And I'm really glad you enjoyed your party and had a good talk with the boy.