Monday

I'm sitting by the pool right now and it's beautiful with a bright golden sun coming up and reflecting off the water. It's warm and humid and there are types of birds I've never heard before trying to coordinate activities. The sky's blue with some wispy clouds. And this moment is rich and full of life and I am part of it.

Thai culture note: if you say ANYthing even slightly negative about the royal family, you'll be arrested immediately. Even making fun of their picture on the money. The emperor's about to die, and his son is autistic and mean, I guess. Most people would prefer that his daughter become queen.