Loi Krathong and Yi Peng, The Thai Festival of Letting Go

I have been waiting for an opportunity to attend this festival since I was a child. When I heard earlier on this year that it takes place in November, the same time that I am in Thailand, I couldn’t believe my luck. Finally, I could go. Loy Krathong and Yi Peng coincide with each other (as … More Loi Krathong and Yi Peng, The Thai Festival of Letting Go

Departure Day

I fly tomorrow. In exactly 24 hours. A little known fact: I have never been more scared about anything, ever. Itinerary: Take each event as it comes, do not think too far ahead. For now, I am just going to an airport………. Nothing scary about that.

Sabbatical vs. Quitting, AKA: Jacking it all in

When I first spoke up about my plans to travel, a multitude of people tried to talk me into, rather than quitting, taking a sabbatical; an extended period of planned, unpaid leave, agreed upon with your manager under the contractual obligation that you return to work after a determined time-frame. Awesome, right? Wrong… …For me, I … More Sabbatical vs. Quitting, AKA: Jacking it all in

Home-sweet-Home?

So I moved in with a child. Why?! You might ask. Because location was class, rent was a steal and it’s only for two months. Why?! I am asking. Repeatedly. I am terrible with children. I totally underestimated how hard it would be and how I would have to compromise my personal and social life … More Home-sweet-Home?