The stress, frustration and rage that I felt this passing week in regards to my upcoming visa run to the Cambodian border exasperates me. I'm confused by my response to it. I judge my inability to be impartial to it. I wonder if living in Thailand has made me stronger or it has broken me. I will not leave this country the same as when I arrived. To be brief, visa runs essentially fall on the dates Thai immigration deems you must leave the country. You are allowed back into Thailand on the same day without having to obtain a new visa. For example, I was given a triple entry tourist visa after not being able to extend the business visa I was allowed for … [Read more...]
On Chicky Net
Hey MBSB readers! I was recently interviewed for Chicky Net, a social network for expat women living in Thailand. If you want to check the interview, you may do so here. Thanks Chicky Net! Stayed tuned for an interview with Chicky Net creator Berthe. … [Read more...]
A Taste Of Cookie: How I Overdosed In A Filipino Hospital
Written on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 This happened yesterday. The effects of my sickness have yet to wear off. Even the rhythm of the sea's waves as it reaches my ears causes nausea. I'm writing you from Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union, The Philippines. At this approximate time of 5:00 pm yesterday I was vomiting in a San Fernando hospital, less than a twenty minute drive away wondering if I had been poisoned. The day began with a late morning surf at the area known as Cement Factory which is a twenty-five minute drive in the opposite direction on the same stretch of highway leading to San Fernando. … [Read more...]
The Fine Line Between Prostitution and Dating
The events proceeding my first intimate encounter with H, a Thai national left me in a state of complete mental blankness. As we lived in opposite ends of Bangkok and he wasn't in a position to drive me home, he hailed me a taxi and opened the door for me to enter the vehicle alone. "I'm sorry I can't drive you to your room." A kiss goodnight. Directions to the driver. The snap of the door closing. I opened my purse. H had insisted on paying for my ride to Pomprab. After some debate I had accepted but H had placed the bills in my purse without unfolding them. Now resting between my fingers, I realized H had not only given me funds for my ride home, he had covered the majority of my … [Read more...]
Sex For Free Or Sex For Cash?
There is a stigma attached towards Foreign women, particularly white Foreign women here in Thailand and that is due to what is commonly referred to as our propensity towards 'free sex'. The term free sex gets thrown around a lot when speaking of Foreign culture and specifically of Foreign women, this often includes people who can't really speak English. They know and will freely use this term. It is a term that is pejorative and used exclusively when speaking of Foreigners, from my experience. When I came to Thailand, my definition of free sex was one of sex that was for pleasure, sex that wasn't bound by anything but the consent of two (or how many you want) people. … [Read more...]
Tips for Women Traveling to Thailand
Hi Ladies, The following contains a collection of pieces I created in an effort to provide information to ease your time in Thailand. That which I wish I had known before stepping off the plane. That which seems to be excluded from travel guides. I've also included other resources to help you along your way. I hope the following will assist you in making better informed decisions in Thailand and perhaps provide comfort for those of you who are experiencing similar circumstances and are wondering if it's normal, just you, or if you're reading situations incorrectly. The following is incredibly important for women traveling alone. Please be advised, some of my stories may … [Read more...]
Tales Of The Zombie Hooker
Determining what I was going to discuss on MBSB has proven to be more of a challenge than expected. I'm hit with a lot of interesting moments, but what do I write about? What is too much? The protocol is to relay my truth, to not dance around things while maintaining an atmosphere of respect. At the very least, as much respect as I believe the situation allows while maintaining my truth. Sensationalism is empty and weak. An attempt to elicit attention, reaction in its most base form. It lacks soul. I want the reader to understand the context of the content on MBSB via my experiences, hence the personal nature of this site. … [Read more...]