It’s been 13days since I first set my foot on the soil of Thailand. It was a dream come true to finally travel in a totally foreign land, except from the thought that I was feeling empty-handed for not inscribing even just basics of their dialect to my vocabulary. I couldn’t have made it through if it wasn’t for my childhood friend who works here and served as my interpreter. Lol
The first 5 days of my journey were all filled with discovery and adventure – wandering around the famous and touristy temples of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Pattaya and Prachin Buri, stripping along the shopping stalls of Pratunam and Chatuchak Weekend Market, riding buses and trains, meeting strangers and developing friendships, and delving into fascination over Bangkok’s city lights atop the luxurious Century Hotel.
Fast forward, some of my days were spent just inside the four corners of the apartment. I locked myself into isolation for I was broke, and alone most of the time (but I’m not lonely.)
I’m currently in Ban Tha Thum, Prachinburi Province. As much as I wanted to go out, they don’t have public transportation here like jeepneys, tricycles and habal-habal.
What kept my sanity for the past days was reading and reading and reading. I would read sensible and even terrible social media posts, my lessons in TESOL and above all, inspiring travel stories and sentiments of my favorite Pinay bloggers, to name afew, Adah Grace of Pinay Wanderess, Jona of Backpacking with a Book, and Trisha Velarmino of PS I’m On My Way.
I’m a regular employee and worked for the government for almost four years. I quit from my boring job in my deep desire to reboot my life the way these people did. I couldn’t decipher why I’m so hooked to these beautiful souls and found myself writing this piece now, channeling this awful writer in me. Haha.
I have this mad love and respect for people like them. Actually, I find them more charismatic and influential than successful businessmen and billionaires. I envy the life they live, how carefree and spontaneous they are, the places they’ve been to, the tattoos inked on their bodies, their courage and guts, their talent and burning passion for writing and travelling, and even their vast vocabulary – everything about them. They were exactly the kind of person I wish I was and will be. I know I will never be as good as them but I’m pretty sure that I’m changing my life now.
Dear, it’s time to stop wishing and start doing. I’m aware that my choice will never be like a walk in the park but it is going to be beautiful. By GOD’s grace. ❤
XOXO,
Little Miss Wild Heart, 26, Single, Philippines 😂
July 23, 2018, 8:49 AM
Ban Tha Thum, Prachinburi, TH
PS: I know this one’s poorly written. I constantly experience this slow flow of words in my head but atleast I’m trying. Defensive ang boba.😂
Thank you to my family who has been so supportive of all my decisions in life. Thank you for allowing me to explore all the possibilities life has in store for me, and even the most carefree and spontaneous shitty things I do. I love you, guys! 😘❤
Little Miss Wild Heart 