Bangkok: Sawasdee Khrap
Bangkok changed the way I think about cities. In its neon streets, crowded temples, and layered history, I discovered what urban texture truly means—and why some places stay with you long after you leave.
I note another office admin giving notice and hope it does not become a repeat of the previous year.
I reflect on breakups, love, mindfulness, and the challenge of letting go so someone new can connect.
I look for recipes after ending up with baskets full of plums.
I lean on Ryan Holiday, Stoicism, and mindfulness while trying to stay calm through a week of repeated work challenges.
I miss my CD collection while trying to find the Hard Core Logo soundtrack online.
I share one of those work days where I question what I am doing and then spill coffee on myself.
I recommend Ryan Holiday's Perennial Seller after reading it quickly and thinking creatives should read it.
I write about feeling alone late at night when social media has nothing new or interesting to offer.
I start the morning in unexpected owner and tenant negotiations instead of the day I planned.
I feel for my daughter as another best friend moves away from Kelowna for the second summer in a row.
I joke about my daughter taking 30 minutes to eat a bagel.
I race through the final season of Downton Abbey before Game of Thrones returns.
I note the stressful moment when all the business seems to arrive at once.
I look through Amazon Prime Day Canada deals after finally signing up for Prime and weighing shipping savings.