I have settled nicely back into the Thai way of life. Things I take for the ordinary probably sound a bit strange if you have never been to Thailand before. Things like the fact that I have eaten about 80% of my meals with my fingers. I have not had a hot shower since I have been here. My motorcycle is a way of life and I have no idea how I would get around town with out it. Strangely enough I do remember a time that I did get around town with out it but would never want to go back.

            It was not always easy to get settled; I had to do some serious convincing with Boom’s mom that it was alright if I did some of the housework. There was a week in there that she pretty much thought I was crazy because I wanted to do anything. I am now doing dishes though, it is not much but it is a start. I have also had to get used to having everything, and yes I do mean EVERYTHING that I own ironed.

            Work is going well. Although there is still no visa in my hands and I am getting a little worried about that one. I am sure it will work out fine and that last minute I will be offered a work permit by the company that I am working for now. I don’t expect anything to happen before last minute at least not with that company, this is after all Thailand.

            I have managed to convince the staff I work with that I speak fluent Thai so now all business I need to do with them is in Thai. I am sure I am missing about 60% of what is going on but it is good practice.

            And yes, I am starting to think that any food that is not eaten with at least a little bit of fish sauce and chillies is not really food at all.