Update

Okay, Okay, Okay, I know it's been awhile since I've given you an update. Yes, I'm still alive. I have been spending more time getting reacquainted with an old friend, doinga whole lot of research for the future, and walking around aimlessly in Salaya and Bangkok. I was prompted to get back in the groove and write on my blog after drinking a Carona the other day. It tasted like Florida...

As for volunteering I am meeting with ActionAid on Friday to see what kind of projects are going to be needing my help, I am in contact with Friends For All Children an adoption agency in Bangkok as well as Project L.I.F.E. Foundation which has a whole range of programs that I'm interested in.

As for the future, I've been thinking a lot of what I'm going to do after my Thailand trip. I've come up with some unique options and have searched endlessly on the internet. Some options include Graduate School abroad or domestically in the Social Sciences field, attempt to find a job in the Social Development, philanthropic, or Human Rights fields, and last but not least I'm looking into Officer Training for the Air Force. I know for some of you you might see the military as an odd option but talking with Matt and my Grandpa it is something that I've decided to look into. Of course there is always the option of attempting to find a job in my field of Marketing. So a lot of broad research is being done to figure out my best options.

I don't know if I've told all of you this yet or not but Matt and I dined on crickets, grasshoppers, worms, and some giant type of flying cockroach. They all went down okay but I about lost the flying cockroach because I was laughing so hard. Matt and I decided to put the whole thing in our mouth and chew...well all of the Thai's around us started laughing and we had no idea why. Turns out you are supposed to take the wings off before you throw them in your mouth. It was a very interesting experience.

I wanted to thank all of you for the Birthday wishes, cards, and even phone call. We are having a good time here and hope all of you are over there. I have gotten a few responses to my 24 questions so I thank those of you brave enough to offer your opinion.

I will try and post more regularly!

Here's to you,
Ryan