Bankok

Two days in busy, hot Bankok.

Woke up this morning feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of being here in Bankok, all alone, with no plans or schedules to follow. Pretty scary for an overly social control freak like myself.

After having breakfast with my three companions (my diary, my affirmation cards and my necklace amulets), I felt much better. All of a sudden I felt happy, excited and proud to be here completely on my own terms, with an abundance of time to do exactly what I want. A bubbly feeling of joy started emerging in my chest. I realized that I have the best of friends with me: the amulets that keeps me grounded and secure, the diary who lets me finnish my thoughts without interruption no matter how insignificant they might be, and the affirmation cards that only tells me highly encouraging things like "you are beautiful like an angel". What more does a woman need?!

Back at the hotel I realized one more thing that could be useful: someone to help me apply sunscreen on my upper back. I have to work on that one....

Tomorrow I am heading way down south to an island called Koh Lipe. Supposed to be paradise...let's hope they are right! With a small library in my bag and my laptop, I expect to return from that island a bit wiser, beautifully tanned and completely relaxed....

Highlight of the day was the absolutely disgusted look on the pedicure lady's face when she saw my soccer- and winter-abused feet. She tried to scrub my big toe nail with polish remover for a good couple of minutes until I had to explain to her that the nail was blue, not from nail polish but from playing soccer. She was not impressed. Now my feet and legs are a bit more ladylike and hopefully ready for some beech time.