Well it's been a little over 3 months since I've settled in Bangkok. And it just keeps getting better...

 

I've taken a teaching course and have been working with two language schools who keep me as busy as I want to be. The money's better than expected so I'm able to live a comfortable life. I'm starting to think in baht so feel quite affluent when I tell myself I'm making 80,000B a month!!! For that I get to hang out with wonderful Thai people and help them improve their English while making sure to have a lot of fun! One tough assignment... I work with corporate clients; lots of pharma (Pfizer, GSK, BMS) as well as many large Thai companies; I even did some work with the Ministry of Education - great people! It's a fantastic way to get to know the city. I move around all the time, while most of my work is downtown, I do have a few clients out in the "burbs".

 

An overview of my life here wouldn't be complete with out describing the party life... I can't imagine a better scenario for fantastic nightlife: an amazing, modern city; gorgeous women; wonderfully warm weather; the gentle and liberal temperament of these lovely people and  all night access to delicious food to soak up any excess alcohol; oh yes, and all that for about a third of the cost "chez nous". I've included some photos that got past the censor board!

 

I am staying put in my cute little studio place for the time being. It's "cheap and cheerful"; I've been doing some small fix ups including curtains, furniture rearranging and some minor painting. I'll probably get something more permanent when I come back from Canada next summer. I'm in the process of organizing a laptop so Jet, and Volker, be patient, I'll be up and video chatting shortly!

 

The plan is to come to Canada around mid May and spend a couple of months sponging off of all my western friends! So if you don't want me sleeping on your couches and trying to borrow your cars, then don't pick up the phone when I call!!! But then you won't hear some of my crazy travel stories...

 

So for any of you who want to call me:

 

011 66 7 060 5368

 

Bangkok is 11 hours ahead (will go to 12 hours ahead when you switch to Eastern Standard Time). There's really no best time to call; I'm usually up quite early; my shcedule varies daily - which I love - so try me anytime!

 

Please note this IS the correct number; some people have had difficulty with it, not sure why.. Kerrye called me successfully (thanks sweetie!) and used a calling card bought in Ontario - $ 5 for 80 minutes!! So no more excuses!!!! It's called "Cici" or something like that; our connection was fine so that trunk line works well.

 

I'm very excited by the possibility of some friends coming over this winter. So anyone hesitating - don't - just get over here, I miss you all!

 

Love Bruce