As most of you know today is my last day in Bangkok, and after staying with some friends in the north I am heading back home to the States on the 13th. These are some final thoughts....scroll through and find your name so you dont have to read it all. Last night my best friend and his girlfriend took me out to this amazing seafood dinner to say goodbye to me and wish me luck. It wasnt so much the free meal (though it was some of the best seafood I have ever had and I didnt have to pay!) that made me feel good, but it was just that they took time to take care of me for a bit, appreciate me. It made me really thankful that they have been a part of my life, and as I prepare to leave it made me think about the many people that have been a part of my world since I have been here. So, without further ado, I will now publicly get mushy and embarrass you all..... Lindsay Motriuk , Roger Kasiji, Alexis Locario, Yi Yao, Stephen Howland, Caoimhin Mac Eochaidh > You were some of the very first people that came in to my life when I first arrived here in Thailand. Each of you touched my life in very specific ways. Without that little community we had in Singburi I dont think I would have gone on to have the experiences I have had here in Thailand. Ill always remember too much cheap whisky, endless flooding, 2 in the morning laughter surrounded by jungle, snakes in washing machines, a million wild dogs, complaining about students and celebrating students, motorbiking to tesco (and other places I wont mention here), and endless, ENDLESS, incredible food we shared together. In terms of my time here in Thailand, Singburi and all of you hold a very special place for me. Thank you for putting up with me, and much love to you all. Leanne Bestford > You saw the worst in me and the best in me and much of what we shared shall never be shared with others, and thats exactly how I like it because we have had some special times. You have been a sister, a mother (Get your shit together, Kevin!), and at times the worst (which means best) drinking buddy I have ever had. I miss you already because you ran away to Cambodia, but Ill somehow miss you even more when I am State side. Stephanie Franco, William Houston > Without the daily dose of this rocking couple I truly would have never made it through my first year in Bangkok. The morning laughs and afternoon commiserating we shared all those months kept me going. You left far to soon but I understand you had much bigger fish to fry :) I dont know when I will make it to the west coast but I WILL, and then we will have the greatest catch-up of the decade. Jesse Bieberich > Theres just not much more to say than you have truly become a best friend. Youve been caring and reliable and one of the funniest people I have ever known. Maybe, MAYBE more than anyone I have come to know in Thailand I will miss you the most. You have a golden heart even though you try to pretend you dont, and I havent a doubt in my mind you will be successful in KL and beyond. Stay sane, stay focused, and stop reading the BBC every minute of the day. Hazel and Ko > Our time together was a bit too short of course, but in the past few months I have been so thirsty for friendship and you both were there. Songkran without you would not have been Songkran, and I can say the same about Samet. Youre both a riot and ready to go and do just about anything for a good time and an excellent memory. Stay positive. M and Sean - The two of you were some of the first to truly welcome me in to the Silom community. Through the both of you I made countless friends and acquaintances from all over the world and for some time had a little community of my own. Thanks for not scolding me when I had a bit too much (or FAR too much), thanks for celebrating special moments in my life and yours, and, most importantly, thanks for introducing me to some of the most gorgeous men I have ever met ;) Cheers! Taiy, Ouy, Poom, Pu > Taiy, We met in a place of grief and loss, and from that was born a friendship I will forever be thankful for. You have been there for me in ways I can never truly repay. We have shared laughter and tears and little adventures and you have shown me your country in ways that no one else could have. When my family came you respected and loved them in such a way that you have become part of us. In turn you have brought me in to the lives of your family and it has been a blessing. You are my brother, and I will see you tomorrow my dear friend. Bruce > Everything, EVERYTHING started with one cocktail (or was it ten?) at a random bar on a random night in the middle of Phnom Penh, and after that was born a friendship that has given me more than I could have expected. From you I have a had a dabble in grad school and encouragement to never, never stop exploring. If it wasnt for that first introduction I would have never returned to Thailand and had this unbelievable experience. I hope the states are treating you well, and Im looking forward to our next cocktail over that way. Courtney and Ann > You are my only state side friends to have visited me here, and you might not ever know how desperately I needed to see you when you came at that time. Songkran and Ayutthaya was made way more special for me because of you both. I cant wait to see you (the THREE of you) asap! Boy and Anna and Ken (and all the crew at All About) > When I moved in to this area I was thankful to be welcomed by such awesome people. My time at that cafe, however short, was exactly what I needed over the past few months. Thanks for being so welcoming, and I will absolutely visit when I come back on holiday. And Ken, thanks for my new love for REAL cognac! Nicky > As you know when I met you it wasnt an easy time for me, but you made it so much better. Your patience, kindness, and generosity will not be forgotten. Thank you. Marissa > Without you there would have been no going back to Thailand, no Singburi, no Bangkok, and thus none of this ridiculously long list above. The importance you hold in my life cant fully be explained. I will see you soon my friend. To the boys of Bangkok and Chiang Mai > Im sorry I broke your heart and/or I forgive you for breaking mine. I wouldnt dare put your names here for your sake, but if you are reading this I think of you often and Im so thankful we have met. And yes this is slightly cheeky. There are dozens of more people I wish I could thank and say goodbye to....but my hands are tired and time is running out and Im ready to head North and take one last look around. Everyone I have come across in this country has contributed to my experience here in some way, big or small, and I love you all for it. Cheers to you! Onwards, Kevin
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:12:05 +0000
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