Author Archives: Tina
Being Taken For a (Tuk Tuk) Ride
On Tuesday I ventured out in search of two things – the Amulet Market and Wat Arun. I have a complex about hailing cabs in countries where I believe they will try to rip me off, but there wasn’t going to be any other way for me to get to where I had to go, … Continue reading
Hangin’ in the Hood
On Monday, I was still in relaxation mode. I didn’t feel like wandering far from my Sathorn neighborhood. Being an avid fan of TripAdvisor, many people had recommended Le Spa, a few doors down from the condo. They seemed to have opened at 10:00 a.m. and I walked in around 10:30 a.m. A couple of … Continue reading
Sunday Retail Therapy
Since my check-in at Anantara, a staff member, Cho, engaged me in conversation at every opportunity. He seemed to be a very earnest young man with a thirst for knowledge and any chance to help improve his English. He was very helpful with any of my needs, however. Not only did he bring my luggage … Continue reading
Thai Time
I made it – back in the City of Angels (a.k.a. the original City of Sin – isn’t that a contradiction?!). My flight arrived on time at BKK on Saturday morning. My ex had been planning for several months to pick me up, but he’s been very sick with the flu and hadn’t gotten any … Continue reading
I Ain’t Ready
It’s Monday night and guess who’s blogging when, uh, they’re heading out to the airport once again on Thursday night? It’s time for my big annual trip – this one being back to SE Asia again. I’m really horrible about packing and just as horrible about unpacking. I procrastinate, throw things all over my room … Continue reading
I Want to Go Home
This past weekend was spent in L.A., not for any particular reason, but because I’m “homesick.” The trip didn’t start off all that well. My 8:00 a.m. flight on Virgin America was delayed until 9:15 a.m., though we weren’t actually airborne until about 9:45 a.m. A friend of mine had wanted to pick me up … Continue reading
The Big Apple
I have an annual work conference to attend in the ever-exciting metropolis of Newark, New Jersey. My attendance is optional, but I choose to go every year in order to meet people from the other offices, to get additional air miles (!) and to take a jaunt into New York City. My flight out was … Continue reading
Just A Little Shout Out
One of my readers/followers from Brazil seems to log on quite frequently to read my posts. This is just a little shout out to you. Thank you so much! That is all…
Down Time
I’m being facetious; not really going to be much “down time” this month. It seemed as though it were going to be a quieter, slow month, but apparently not. Of the two attorneys that I support, the female one recently announced that she’s quitting to go work for a start-up that’s been hatched by one … Continue reading
Giving Back
What better time to talk briefly about giving back than Easter? There’s a great organization called Kiva that helps people in developing countries start/fund their businesses, whether it’s buying a cow, store supplies, a tractor, etc. Go to www.kiva.org and look at all of the opportunities you have to help someone. The minimum amount is … Continue reading