Monkeys, elephants, tigers, Buddah

When I look back at my life and think of Thailand I will think of traveling with friends and playing with monkeys and tigers. I will think of Art and his generous hospitality. I will think of colorful and majestic temples. I will think of massive gold Buddhas and intricate designs and architecture. I will think of curry and coconut ice cream. I will remember driving fast on the highway (no speed limit here) through the country when all of a sudden a big golden colorful temple will appear on the side of the road. I will think of the nice humble people here working so hard in this HUMID HEAT. I will remember riding an elephant through the jungle and laughing with our tour guide. I will remember going to church and having great experiences there. I will think of the cheap food and street vendors EVERYWHERE.

Soooooo many memories. It's unbelievable. Livin it up!!!

First flight out of the USA

Sitting on the plane heading for Tokyo. I'm finally saying those words. And it feels so good. From Tokyo we're go to Bangkok and meeting up with a good friend.

So here's the story about the flight. I'm flying standby with my friends Umi and Sariah and Cody. (So grateful for Umi and her flight benefits). We got on the flight just fine then I got the news I'll be flying in business! Aka first class! Aka a bed! Aka everything I could possibly need! Best day of my life. I'm finally traveling to another country I've been dreaming of and I've been so blessed.
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I'm writing as recline in my seat... They fed me chicken breast and fruits and spinach and rice and a croissant and nuts and cheeeesecake. I've watched 2 movies. Now jammin to music. Got about 3 hrs left of the 8 hr flight. None of this felt real until I got on the plane. How cool is this.
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Ate again. Shrimp and fruits and spinach and brownie. Uh oh. Soooo funny that I was worried about having enough food but now I'm stuffed and eating too much dessert! ;) t minus 45min
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Descending into Japan right now. I'm biting my nails! I keep thinking about mihoko. I wish I told her to meet me! Even though she's in Nagoya..
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Landed. Plane ride more than successful.

i'm alive!

ooooook. fine. i'll come back and tell the world about my life. well to be honest, i'm really keeping this blog for my own memory and for my family and my future children. so they know how cool i was. so...I'M BACK. and i am having the best time! and blogging about all my adventures will totally be worth it because i got some BIG PLANS comin up.

for starters, oh i'm going to Thailand tomorrow. yup. oh it's my first time out of the country! whaaat. oh did i mention that traveling the world is my DREAM!? i always wanted to work for national geographic and explore every part of the world and capture sweet photos of the lands unknown. so exciting! well, that part of the dream didn't come true exactly, but i have to say that this is a HUGE deal for me - traveling...to Thailand...with a camera in hand....and good friends...ummmmm happy. an actual vacation. where i can meditate. (and ride an elephant and pet a tiger.) i'm so blessed!

so there will definitely be detailed updates about my TRAVELS. and lots of pics. so you all know what i do with my young life.

i should start to pack now... t-13 hours and i'll be on the plane!