Thailand Exchange

Okay. I think I'm doing a pretty good job of getting accustomed to life here, but there is one thing that I really miss and can't get: Starbucks. Yes, maybe it makes me a bit basic, but I don't care. I want my ridiculously sweet and creamy coffee. The only Starbucks shops in Thailand are in Rayong, Pattaya, and Bangkok, so the nearest one to me is a good several hour drive without traffic. And expecting no traffic in Thailand is just wishful thinking. I mean, of course there are other coffee shops. One that I constantly see is called "Cafe Amazon," which seems to be just as popular as seven eleven is in the states. But it's just not the same, and I am seriously missing my double chocolatety chip frappucchinos even if they do cost four bucks. I could  say that I miss speaking English and understanding everything in general- and I do- but I miss Starbucks more, and being confused is to be expected anyways. I have been utterly confused so many times that I si...

Well, I am officially speaking like an egotistical narcissist, because I’ve been told that when I speak I need to refer to myself by my name instead of the translation for “I.” In Thai, the word “chan” is used as “I” when you are a female speaker, but I’ve been told to use my name instead. Apparently it’s also a different situation for males, who use “pom” as “I,” and they don’t speak in the third person like I’ve been told to do because it’s, and I quote, “kind of gay.” And I personally find that to be hilarious. Also, everyone seems to curse in English and I don’t know why. I’ll hear a ton of words in Thai, followed by a pause and then a curse word/phrase in English, and then more Thai. And I don’t know why that happens, but I still find it funny. Two weeks ago was the orientation in Khon Kaen, and I actually really liked it. The car ride was ridiculously long, but I really enjoyed meeting the other exchange students. We have a lot of kids from America (Oregon in particular...