Applying for a Teaching Position

Today I applied for a job in Thailand.  A teaching job! Ok, ok, one of the main reasons we came to Thailand was because we could afford to live here without having to work. So why apply for a job so soon after leaving one behind in the States? Why a Teaching Position?...
No Cats Allowed

No Cats Allowed

Unfortunately, after living in our pool-side studio apartment for a mere two weeks, we have since uprooted and moved into a new townhouse after being asked to leave the posh apartment complex. To our surprise, cats are not welcomed at Ban Jed Yod, and so we had to go....
Dollar Dollar…Baht?

Dollar Dollar…Baht?

It only took a day or two in Thailand and a few baht bills later to realize that we took for granted the convenience of using a debit or credit card for everyday purchases. Back in the States, we used to simply whip out a debit or credit card and make a purchase with...
Real Coffee is Hard to Find

Real Coffee is Hard to Find

Back home, drinking coffee was part of our daily routine. Whether it came from the communal office pot during the week or was more leisurely enjoyed from our little four-cup coffee maker on Saturdays and Sundays (brewed strong with cardamom, served with sweetened...