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On that rare occasion where you self awake sans alarms with motivations thoughts in your head after a restful night's sleep. That's where I am at this morning. I am also in Thailand. My love for this country is like a new Friend you bond instantly with, but feel you've known each other forever, and have confidence in fact you will.

Thailand is like luxury compared to Cambodia. And please do not get me wrong, Cambodia has its own fragile essence and allure, but there is a certain zen felt in Thailand that is difficult to feel anywhere else in the world, and has absolutely not been felt in Thailand. I don't like comparing the two countries but it brings so much depth to how I experience these two countries. So I am just going to write how I feel. Sometimes this blogging thing is difficult for me because I have to feel like my writing is perfect and my opinions are acceptable and won't hurt anybody or any country for that matter- won't hurt their feelings. That's one of the things I've been trying to let go of on this trip though, caring too much about people's opinions of me.

Anyway, each country has its positives and negatives and everything in your life stems from your own frame of reference. One of my favorite quotes from http://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/03/09/as-we-are/ from Anais Nin's 1961 Seduction of the Minotaur

Ok I will continue these thoughts. The older I get the more I realize how important peaceful mornings are to me to set my own intentions for the day and just have some me time to be creative! So I try to take advantage of it when I can. It's difficult when you are traveling with someone who wakes up and is extremely caring but extremely social and wants to know everything about your bowel movements the night before. Asking about my poop on vacation is a sure way to slice the creativity out of me, however, it is comical. Brain switch, today we are headed on a seven islands adventure and we hope to find a group to go with! Breakfast time!

• Duct tape
• Anti-Malaria pills (although I chose not to take these in Thailand although recommended)
• Tiny first aid kit with lots of ibuprofen and pepto bismol (only sell Imodium in most countries and my body reacts better with the pink stuff!)
• Don't pack any shawls- buy a sarong when you get there!
• Dress that works by day or night
• At least two bathing suits
• Baby or face wipes
• A small backpack for day trips
• I only bring tennis shoes and Birkenstocks, there are seldom times I miss my strapy gold summer wedges (but it's your honeymoon and you want to look hot!!)
• A light, activewear pullover or zippy (it actually can cool off at night) plus to tour any temples your shoulders and knees need to be fully covered
• Journal
• I-phone( doubles as camera and notepad plus can buy cheap simcard in country if necessary)
• French Hair clip that can double as a brush
• Tampons- they're hard to find for some reason
• Something to make you feel absolutely fabulous- I don't go anywhere without my twist top travel Chanel Mademoiselle perfume

• utilize screenshot on your phone for all reservation emails/ important travel info then create a travel folder of these photos to easily find
• Even though tipping is not customary it can make a big difference abroad if you do- pack some extra US singles or carry small foreign currency/bills to leave behind as a nice american citizen
• Get your vaccines/ travel check up at least 1 month prior to departure
• Don't worry about planning everything out before hand...no matter what you do to prepare, you never know what awaits you when you arrive, so leave some time to be spontaneous #SEOT
• have a f@&%!ng blast