Outlook - Busy

This is what was waiting for me after one week in the UK. 

If you can't see, my Outlook is in the process of downloading 800 emails.

Language Of Love

Being the romantic guy that I am, I bought  Nuch a Valentine's Day teddy bear that smells like cotton candy at the airport on my way back from Singapore.

While she unwrapped it from the plastic bag, I put on a song by Pi Bang.  Pi Bang is the Thai version of an alternative or underground musician, and it was an older song, so I thought Nuch would be impressed with my knowledge of Thailand's musical, sub-culture.

After the first couple verses, Nuch asked why I had chosen this song.  She was obviously surprised, and I figured my 2 years with the Peace Corps and intimate knowledge of all things Thai were paying off. 

The first line of the chorus was "Kob Gan, Mai Dai".  I had listened to this song a hundred times before during my drives between Korat and Bangkok and had always liked it's slow, deep rhythm and Pi Bang's passionate baritone.  Yet, somehow, it was not until this moment that I realized that he was telling his girlfriend "Kob Gan, Mai Dai", or simply put ....

"We need to break up"

.... have you ever seen a teddy bear that smells like cotton candy?

V-day and B-day At Rossano's

For my birthday (and Valentine's since I would be out of town on the 14th), Nuch and I went to Rossano's on Asoke Rd for a romantic dinner.

Here are our starters.

Take a closer look at the mixed appetizer set.

Surprise!!!! Nuch had the lamb chops.

I had the salt-baked sea bass.

The best part of the salt-baked sea bass is having the waitress prepare it for you.

Year Of The Rabbit

February 3rd marked the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, and Thai Soap stars, who never miss out on an opportunity to throw up the "Peace" sign, took full advantage

Thailand From A Different Perspective

This is what Thailand looks like when you dream.

Toy Thailand from joerg on Vimeo.

Be sure to click on the 4 arrows for a full screen and a much better effect.