T.F.I.F

Friday and weekend is here. But to be honest every day here is a weekend...or a work day. You kinda lose track of time and days here.

Worked yesterday. Tried some of drinks I did for the new improved drink list. ( hopefully improved ) I thought some of the drinks were really nice. Except for one beer drink. Ting leo!!

Was a slow night, had the usual drunken aussie guys come up and chat. One of ém were so damn drunk he couldn´t sit still. He was swinging all over the place. Told him to go home and drink water. Bet he feels like shit today. Mohahahahaha.....

Today I went to patong daytime. I bought me some new shoes, since 2 pairs got all mouldy and nasty. I´m pretty happy with my shoes. And I got me two new dresses. I´m really bored with my clothes at the moment. Feels like I wear the same clothes every day. So Ima try one of the dresses tonight when I´m off to work. I was all sweaty in the shop and felt yuckie.

Gonna try the new shot list too. So if you´re in Patong, come by the bar and be my guinea pig.
So no motorbike for me tonight. Tuk tuk or motorbike taxi. Responsible thinking is key!!

Had an urge of having potatogratain and chicken today so I´m making it now. Smells wonderful :)

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend.

Loy Krathong

Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November.
Loi literally means 'to float,' while krathong refers to the lotus-shaped receptacle which can float on the water. Originally, the krathong was made of banana leaves or the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. A krathong contains food, betel nuts, flowers, joss sticks, candle and coins. Modern krathongs are more often made of bread or styrofoam. A bread krathong will disintegrate in a few a days and be eaten by fish and other animals. The traditional banana stalk krathongs are also biodegradable, but styrofoam krathongs are frowned on, since they are polluting and may take years to disappear. Regardless of the composition, a krathong will be decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles and incense sticks. A low value coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. During the night of the full moon, Thais will float their krathong on a river, canal or a pond lake. The festival is believed to originate in an ancient practice of paying respect to the spirit of the waters. Today it is simply a time to have fun.

I went to my old job....my school....my kids today to see them and wish them a happy and fun day.

My kids from last year and spring term attacked me with hugs and kisses. 2 of the girls said that they wanted to hug me forever. I could just cry right then and there. "My kids" makes me so happy. The love I get and the joy I see in their eyes when we talk is priceless.

They asked me if I could stay and make the Loy Krathong boats with them and I really wanted to but I felt a bit uncomfortable and I didn´t know if I was welcome or not. And since I was already emotional I couldn´t take a no or a grumpy face.

My bike ride home was horrible. I had the biggest knot in my tummy. And I could feel the tears coming. Miss My own kids a lot too.

Anyway, today I´m having a meeting with Rade, Angela and Jody for the fundraising nights thats coming up.
Loking forward to that. Especially the swedish one where I get to be more involved than just getting prizes for the raffles. Which is fun, I´m not saying it doesn´t count cuz it does. I just like to have stuff to do.

I wonder if I have time to take a walk on the beach before the meeting. I´m making time...

 

Rain

Last night it rained yet again. So over this rain. I couldnt drive to work. I got to Nakaley close to Kalim and it just pissed down. I couldnt see what was infront of me. So I turned back to Kamala.
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Prior to My leaving for work I went to the monthly quiz night at Aussie pub arranged by the Phuket has been good to us foundation.
There were a fair amount of people participating. Our team was as always me,Jody, Lindsay and since ms Kimberly got the dengue fever ( feel better hon ) we had Neil as a stand-in. We did really good on most of the 5 rounds. So good that we WON. 2.d time Phuket most smartest!!

Whoop whoop!!!

And I won a massage voucher at Jody's shop and a schnitzel buffé voucher at the german place. Yey me..... :)

While I was sitting there and passning time it started to rain again. Just as I was about to leave. But in Kamala it wasn't heavy rain, that's why I decided to go.

And now here we are again. Rain rain rain. Im sitting on My deck overlooking the mountains and village. It's really foggy. And heavy rain. You can't see the mountains or some of the houses.

Bullshit. There is not supposed to be rain season now anyway. OVER IT!!

Movie it is.....

Weekend

This weekend has been  fun, annoying and reflective.

I did not go to work on Thursday because of torrential rain and massive thunderstorm we had in Kamala. I think it was one of the worst storms we´ve had since I moved here. And I was all ready to go out and party that night too. Stunk!!

Anyway, so I ended up working on Friday instead. Had a glass of wine at Aussie pub first with my friends. And, god bless them, they went with me to Patong. 7 slightly drunken people rocked up at my bar and we had a blast. Eventhough I was working I had a good time. 

After work we went to white room and then to an aussie bar and the Tai Pan. We all got pretty drunk as the night progressed and things were said and done that was pretty hurtful and mean. And I acted out of my character and did childish things. That made me reflect on current situations. Took a tuk tuk home somewhere around 03,00. Walked home from main road, feeling really bad and upset.

  

Saturday morning stunk! Lucky for me I have a good friend that took me to Surin beach in the afternoon for a chat and a shake. As in both drink and reality check. It´s always nice to talk to him, he always makes me feel better and gives great advice. 

Surin beach is absolutely beautiful. Stunning actually.  My favorite beach here.

Saturday night I met up with the aussies for a drink. Wasn´t really in the mood for it but I did my best to cheer up. We all ordered a round of shots. That was well needed. I was supposed  to  go to Görans birthday party at Boom boom and meet up with  the Swedish guys that I´ve gotten to know a bit. But yet again the rain was pissing down and it´s no idea to try to get to Patong in that weather. So stuck at SC and then dodge the rain to Papa´s and then very much later till Skyla.

 I normally don´t like Skyla  but this time it was actually quite fun. A lot of my friend were there and my mood had improved since we cleared the air a little. 

The only sad part was that it was a fight later that night. And I got the riot act for caring about someone that was sad. I really do care, always have and still do. That´s the funny thing about it. I tried at least. 

Went home around 02.00 and for some reason my iPhone ended up in the sand and my flippies  got thrown across the road. Damn!!!

Sunday I woke up 8am had something to eat went back to bed and slept till like 15.00.

Joacim was very helpful towards me yesterday. I needed help with my microphone on Skype. So he spent a few hours trying to help me out. I really appreciate it. Really!

Had lunch (!) with ms Angela and Hayley at a local thaispot. Cheap cheap food.

Went into Patong early and had dinner at Harry´s with lovely Nadia and Henrietta. Hang-over pizza and a coke. Got the vouchers for the Kamala tropical fundraising party. Thank you Tobbe and Henrietta.<3

It was a slow night at work. People either was stupid drunk or they had no intentions of drinking at all. One of those nights…..

An aussie dude rocked up pretty drunk and no shoes. He had a nasty cut under his toe and it was dripping blood. He needed to go to the hospital but be refused. So the girls and I patched him up and he sat with me for a loong ass while. He was polite and everything but annoying. He wanted to hold my hand,he looked me deep in the eyes and he asked me if I could help him home since he had hurt his foot. And that he wanted to just spoon me.Hahahahaha!!! I had to point out that I am not a bar girl and I don´t hold hands with people I just met an hour ago and I most certainly will not help you to your hotel to spoon you no matter how much you try to sweet talk me. I got a phone call and that actually saved me. He got the message and left the bar. 

So thanx for the phone call. :) :) 

Drove home and went to bed. 

Woke up to rain and here I am. On the computer wishing it would stop raining so I can get some brunch.