March 29, 2022

Well, it has been over a year since we arrived in Bangkok, and a year to the day that we left quarantine and stepped foot in Bangkok proper. And so this seems like a good time to close out this blog.

The year has been something, though. I haven’t liked everything about living in Bangkok—the pollution, the traffic, the cockroaches in our kitchen. I've felt discomfort facing my own privilege, especially as one of the native English speaking teachers at my work. But there are so many things I adore—the totally different vibes of the neighborhoods in this city, the food, the fruit, the massages, the affordability of most everything, and the friendly and polite and helpful ways people in Bangkok generally behave.

Although I don’t love a Monday to Friday regular work week, I also for the most part like my job. By that, I mostly mean I love the kids. They are so funny and silly and distinct—some are sweet and shy, some quiet and thoughtful, some clever and naughty, some energetic and playful, some curious and bright, some wild and mischievous, and each one their own individual self.

We plan to stay here for another year, at least. I hope to see more of Thailand in the next year. I hope to continue to deepen the friendships I’ve formed here. I hope to live in a different part of Bangkok! I hope to continue to work to be here in my life, whatever comes up.

I’ll close with some photos of our most recent trips to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai with Arica, Ruby, and Julia. Thanks for following along with me!