Archive for February, 2008
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
I just found out from Dang that her Granny is sick. She went to the hospital last night; she wasn’t eating or talking to anyone…. very sad.
We don’t know everything that is going on right now; it may be a few hours before we have a better idea as to her condition. Dang’s sister, Dam, is going to the hospital to see her after work. Then, we’ll know more.
Because we don’t have enough information, we can’t plan on what to do; but we are willing to go South if need be. By bus or air, it doesn’t matter. If Dang needs to be there, I will insure that she gets there.
I wish Granny the best. I’ve yet to meet her, but she is important to Dang; so, she is also important to me.
Get well soon, Granny.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
It is the strangest thing to me…. I majored in Business and earned and an undergraduate certificate in Accountancy in college, and have held numerous jobs in management; yet, I have the hardest time exchanging money.
I can do the math, yes. I understand the rates, for the most part. What really gets me is figuring out what is meant by “buying” and “selling.” It seems that there is no one way of interpreting that. One person’s “buy” is another person’s “sell.” At one exchange, “buy” equals (*); at another, it means (/). Yeah, I love it.
It’s, indeed, a problem…. one that I’ve not quite worked out yet. But, I have an idea as to how to approach this next time.
Here is what I’m thinking: write down the rates; do 1 * x, where x is the rate; then, do 1/ x. Take both back to the window, ask which is the right figure, then make your choice.
They may think, or act, like you are stupid; but, at least you’re not a fool. Don’t let them rush you; find out the commission; and remember that they are serving you and your needs.
It’s better to be “stupid” and “slow” than foolish.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Today, I did something that I’ve never done before… flew to a foreign country to add days to my passport. 
Dang and I awoke just before 4.00 this morning to go to the airport. Yes, very early, but it takes time to get to the airport by bus (45 min. if there is no traffic), and it takes time to go through check-in and security. Dang told me I needed 2 hours at the airport before boarding. I didn’t think that was correct, because all I’ve ever needed before was an hour, but she was right. I needed every bit of two hours. Sorry for doubting, Mama. Listen, if you are flying out of Bangkok…. do yourself a favor and insure that you are there 2 hours early.
The trip was pleasant enough and lasted about 2.5 hours. Not a bad flight. For the most part, I can recommend AirAsia. They were affordable; the jets were nice and new; and we arrived early coming and going.
I wish I could tell you a great story concerning my time in Malaysia, but I didn’t even leave the airport. I know…. sad…. but I just needed to add time to my passport. Plus, I missed mama so much that I couldn’t think of adventuring out.
Yes, I was only away from Mama for a few hours, but I missed her as if I were away from her for years. Everywhere I looked, there she was. Mama asked, “Did you look at any beautiful girls while in Malaysia?”
And my answer was, “Yes, I did because I kept seeing you all day.”
Not only did I see Mama all day long, when I was waiting to board the flight back to Thailand, I swear that I could smell her. My desire to be back in Bangkok so I could hold her was so strong that I could almost taste her.
The flight back was as good as the one down. We arrived 20 minuets early. After I disembarked, I ran (not literally, but close) to the passport checking point. I thought that I would end up stuck for hours in cue like last time. So, I was determined to not watch the entire population of the flight hold me up. Last time, Mama had to wait so long for me. I was determined to not put her through that this time around; so, I found I could be quite aggressive on her behalf, which I’m usually not, to fight for a better place in line. Turns out, I didn’t need to be, for there were sufficient agents on duty, and I was through immigration in no time flat. I ended up waiting on Mama this time.
When I saw Dang, it was like we had been a part for weeks. “I missed you!!!”
“No, it was I that missed you!!!!”
I’m not sure how we are going handle next Monday when I leave for South Korea. It is going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Dang is my heart and soul. I depend on her. I need her. I desire her. I love and adore her. I feel as if I’m going to have to give up breathing for a year.
Dang, I love you!
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
Today, Dang and I were quite busy. We spent much of the day, well…. most of the day, shopping. We looked at furniture for the condo and Dang needed some sunglasses. Yes, we saw a lot of furniture and we have a better idea as to what we want, and, yes, we found Dang some sunglasses, but those aren’t the highlights for the day…. at least, not for me. The highlight was meeting Khun Nee.
Nee is Dang’s friend, and from what I can tell, she holds Dang very near to her heart. What little time that I got to spend with her and Dang together, I could tell, she is Dang’s Noah.
Now, this will not make sense to those that don’t know me, because you have no idea who Noah is. He is my best friend, with the exception of Dang, of course. We have been buddies for so long that we count our friendship not in years, but in decades. He is kind, gentle, and generous to a fault. He knows me well; and I can count on his support in all that I do. Noah is a brother to me.
By what I can tell, Khun Nee is to Dang what Noah is to me. She is good for Dang, cares for Dang’s well-being, and treats her with much concern and respect. I am happy that Dang has her. I like the effect that she has on my Love.
May Dang’s and Nee’s friendship last a lifetime.
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