Sunday, March 30, 2008

Random Thoughts from Michelle

As we are over halfway through our trip I thought I'd share some of my thoughts with you.

Random thoughts...
...Clothes that were white two months ago will never again be white.
...I will do whatever it takes to find a western "lazy" toilet.
...Thailand and New Zealand have been my favorite countries so far.
...Traffic in Vietnam scares me the most.
...I really like monks (mostly because of their outfits and shaved heads).
...I don't like big cities and would much rather tour the countryside.
...I have faith that the world is full of good people.
...America is far from a perfect country.
...I haven't bitten my nails in 18 days.
...Evan is the best husband and travel partner even after being with him 24/7 for 12 weeks straight.
...When people email us or write a comment on our blog I get super happy.
...Wine was super cheap and beer expensive in NZ and Oz and it's been the other way around everywhere else.
...People over here find squatting comfortable (which is probably why they like their toilets). Their heel touches the ground and they somehow balance with their butt a few inches off the ground.
...I have started drinking tea with breakfast, but still don't like coffee.
...I like to sit on the right side in the back seat when the driver is on the left and sit on the left side when the driver is on the right and get car sick if I do otherwise.

I'm excited...
...To see my family, Pacha and friends!
...To sleep in my own bed where I don't have to worry about bed bugs.
...To have more than 4 pairs of underwear so I don't have to do laundry every 4th day.
...To have cereal for breakfast.
...To drink diet cherry coke.
...To listen to country music on the radio.
...To have a bigger wardrobe (only have 2 pants, 2 shorts, 2 skirts, 2 longsleeve shirts and 4 shirts).
...To travel some more.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Random thoughts from Hilton Head ---
1. Pacha ia an absolute hair-shedding, package (big dumps) producing, machine ------ but we love having him here and he adds life to Bailey.
2. We love your posts, and your pictures. Makes us feel like we're on the trip with you. (But do I really need to know what is going on in a cricket match?)
3. Will we need to delouse you and your bags on your return?
4. I shed a few tears on your departure, and I'll probably do the same on your return. Less than 7 weeks to go!
5. Wishing you continued safe travels, and have fun collecting experiences that will last a lifetime!

Love, Dad

Anonymous said...

Dear Michelle and Evan,

This is your Auntie Blain sending love and hugs from Florida. I think this trip is amazing! You have no idea how close this is to my heart in that I own a business called,Eclectic Dragon Designs and create one of a kind necklaces from beads and pendants from around the world. I have great admiration for Tribal artist and am so sad about Tibet. BLESSINGS & LOVE, Blain & Bob & our loving Shih-Tzu Henna.

Cathy and Marshall said...

What fun thoughts - I love hearing about what you guys have been up to! I am impressed that you and Evan are still enjoying being together and don't want to kill each other yet ;) I don't know if I would be that even-tempered, especially with only 4 pairs of underwear!!

-Cathy V.