Homeward Bound

In a few short hours, I'll be on my way to Bangkok's International airport. For the last couple of days, I've been frantically trying to see everyone before I leave. Meg and I made some amazing friends while in Thailand and it is extremely difficult saying goodbye, especially considering I don't know when I'll see them again.

A couple of days ago, Bryan, Tui, and I went to a friend's apartment for a Christmas party. Oddly enough, her apartment overlooks Soi Cowboy, one of the infamous red light districts of Bangkok. Granted, with all the ambient neon light filling the room there was little need for any Christmas lights. Bye Serena! We'll see you in Italy. ;) Afterwards, Angus, Oh, Eumin, and I went clubbing. It was one of those 5am nights at Scratchdog. There's not much else to tell besides there was excessive drinking involved.

Yesterday, I made my way to AIS for a final farewell with all of my close AIS friends: Gwyn, Tuggy, Gor, Un, Bon, and Pui 1 (Pui 2 was no where to be found). It truly was a pleasure working (and playing) with them. I'd consider working at AIS simply for the fact that I'd enjoy the people so much. Last night, Tui, Bryan, Eumin and I went to Angus and Oh's new apartment. We started the evening with delightful food and dessert, then we watched a Thai movie called "The Letter"...sniff, so depressing.



Today, I made my final rounds. First of all, Tui, Bryan, and I went out for my last Thai lunch just before Bryan had to catch a flight to Vietnam. As usual, we enjoyed 6 of our favorite Thai dishes. Damn, have I mentioned how much I'm going to miss the food here!? Next, I met my friend Pin to go see the latest Tony Jaa movie, "Ong-Bak 2". There was no way I was leaving Thailand without seeing it, especially since it was released today. Crazy awesome martial arts - Tony Jaa is amazing! Afterwards, I met up with Tui again to drop off the remaining stuff from the apartment that they're most graciously taking off our hands (shipping everything was not an option). Tui said she's going to meet me on the street when I go to get a taxi to the airport this morning at 4am...we'll see if she's able to pull herself out of bed. :)

Finally, what's a proper departure without visiting Santica. So, off Angus, Oh, and I went, to our favorite stomping ground. Since it's the King's Birthday (and also Father's Day), there weren't many people around but it was still a great time. Now, I am putting the finishing touches on my packing and will leave for the airport in an hour. Good-bye Thailand! Until next time.

Sean