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We’ll miss you

So I’ve tried to be very transparent and upfront about my move, particularly when it comes to the finances since a number of people have been curious. The condo I’m renting won’t be available when I first arrive, so I’m gonna be staying in a normal hotel, something on the level of a Marriott or Hilton for about $45 a night. Then for the last few nights, I am splurging a bit and staying in a villa for $150 a night, and this is the villa. Should you choose to travel there, you can absolutely do it on a budget from everything I’ve discovered, but if you want to enjoy some luxury, you can do that as well. Depending on the package you get, it does come with breakfast in the morning, you can get one complementary meal that comes on a floating tray so you can eat in your pool, a complementary massage, airport pick up and drop off, early and late checkout (4pm) we’ll see what it looks like in person, but from everything I’ve seen and the reviews I’ve read, it looks pretty accurate.

10 days till I move to Thailand 🇹🇭

Many you have asked why, and without getting totally into the weeds here’s my main reasons:

1.  The cost of living is drastically better. I can live well off of about $1200-$1300 a month. I realized I would likely never be able to really retire if I stay, and I would only have one event I look forward to every year. And I really want to be able to look forward to every tomorrow.

2. Politics in this country are insane. I feel mad all the time, and I think far too many people do. Or they put their heads in the sand to avoid it. The 24 hour news cycle stokes fear and prejudice because it adds to ratings, the algorithm pushes us to the extremes because it gets engagement. It is harder and harder to see a way forward and to unify people in this environment. So I am hoping to fully disconnect from that.

3. My goal for the last 15 years or so has always been to better myself and my corner of the world. I feel like my corner of the world is currently making me worse and I would like to get back to what I set out to do. I want to be happy, and joyful, and hopeful, and be able to share that with others.

Then here are the answers to two common questions:

1. “You’re going to come back and visit right?” Not planning on anytime soon.

2. “What are you going to do out there?” Mostly taking classes for Muay Thai, cooking classes, Thai language classes, and writing a book.

Also, I realize that if you doubted that I would follow through on this, I don’t blame you. Leaving a country is technically simpler than I thought, but incredibly overwhelming. I didn’t have a partner, I don’t have kids, I don’t have pets, I didn’t own property, all the things I had I was easily either able to sell or give away. I didn’t have a lucrative career that I had to worry about giving up, and had the finances to do this. I don’t take any of that for granted. I understand this is a privilege that many people may not get, but that I want to take advantage of

All my paperwork is set, in two weeks I am off to Phuket Thailand! 🇹🇭

Sorry for being so quiet, plans have changed a bit, but excited for the next chapter. As of yesterday, I have officially signed the lease and put down my deposit for my condo in Phuket 🇹🇭 (not Bangkok). I will do my best once I’m settled to provide updates

Barbacoa pork loin tacos… highly recommend with homemade refried beans and guacamole.

Today was a good day

High protein, no bake cheesecake. One core power, elite vanilla protein, one small pack of zero sugar Jell-O cheesecake pudding mix, graham cracker crumbs (I saved calories by not adding melted butter to the crumbs, but if you can spare the calories, the butter does add flavor), and actually used some homemade cranberry sauce that I had frozen since Thanksgiving for the topping, but you could use anything you like or keep it plain. Overall, it’s 430 calories (without topping or butter) with 43 g of protein for the entire tray.

Haven’t roller skated since I was about 10. Stopped counting around 100 laps, but did fairly well for a beginner. Did not want to record myself in case I biffed it, fortunately that did not happen.

Trying to enjoy a bit of spring with a fresh bouquet, and also some new glasses that are salt and pepper just like me

Lost my Dad 2 years ago today. Most days I’m ok and can remember him fondly, but today I am crushed. Devastated that was our eternal goodbye. Love you forever and always Dad.