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Completely normal and slightly dangerous. Not much you can do about it other than getting a smaller version of the current GF. It is hard for my girlfriend to not lean the opposite direction I desire and also she has nice view compared to your old ride which complicates the situation. Before she never saw what was happening Infront and the instinct to lean was negated..

Brings back memories of fishing little streams in the Rockies and camping under a chilly star filled sky. Not into the lake fishing but that's just me. Best of luck with the new life! As for needing more motivation as we age, I disagree. Many young in the states are mentally in a bad place. Happiness can be slippery at any age and the key for me is never settling for being unhappy wherever I find myself. The cliché, happiness isn't a destination rings true for me in most situations. It's hard and lonely at times but I have always ultimately found happiness but sometimes it took more effort than I wanted to give. Those times were brief and tough. Recently I built an elevated patio overlooking 30x30 meter fish pond on our property with a solar battery setup that brings it to life at night. Last night while reading a bad book, I was happier than at a 5 star resort in Phuket. I guess what I'm saying is that being happy is pretty darn important and you should do everything possible, even if seems crazy, to get to a better place. You might be amazed how a simple change brings a different outlook on life.

GF lived/worked with an executive at S&P for 25 years that was always experimenting with food so her cooking is well rounded. I'm easy so don't think it would matter much if she wasn't a good cook but it is nice regardless. I get in food ruts as well as mental ones. Coffee with lots of cream and sugar, pea protein and a can of tuna in the morning, huge protein (250 g meat) mostly Thai lunch she cooks, Then 4-5 70g bags of cereal I buy at 7 Eleven spread out the rest of the day with another pea protein drink. ~ 4000 calories down the hatch and Rinse and repeat! I do live near Khong Chiam as you mentioned. A wonderful place if you are into unique landscapes with constant undulating hills. Some incredible restaurants on the river if you know where to find them. There is one farang in town - a French guy that owns a gold shop in town but have never spoke. He is busy with his shop and 2-3 kids. I definitely live a strange life but I think it is going to end well.

Yes, I am east of Ubon on the Mekong. Was traveling and the lockdown restrictions kept me here as well as the GF family. She left the family at 16 to work at S&P in Bangkok and it has been wonderful for her. Built a small home in lieu of paying the daily hotel rate after 5 months. Been an interesting experience and amazed how time has left this place behind in many ways.

It's challenging but three years into the stint and I think it will all work out. I've gone, I think, close to a year without speaking English to anyone other than phone calls. I'm the quintessential loner but it has been more difficult than expected. It is so easy to let yourself fall into a mentally unhealthy lifestyle. Once or twice a year I catch myself being lazy and not putting any effort into my mental health. Physically I'm extremely healthy throughout the year which gives me a decent foundation to regather my wits and I usually recover in a week or two. Meditating helps me realize how good things are here and I doubt I would have any issues if I did meditate consistently but as I mentioned, I get lazy. Having a couple things that are very challenging helps but I find it hard to find challenges during the hot months. It is so easy to close the blackout blinds, crank the AC and veg. This never ends well but I easily can convince myself this time will be different. I've lived big in big cities and at the end of the day I think my life is better here being a nobody in nowhere Thailand.

Don't think they had massive dams in year dot. These dams can be extremely deadly and destructive under the wrong set of circumstances.

Live on the banks of the Mekong and was caught by surprise this year because I wasn't following the flooding in China. We have had a mild rainy season especially when compared to last years torrential rains. The huge river is the highest I've experienced and the water is moving fast.

Scared of what exactly? I'm not sure what your intentions entail. I have made a habit of holding my ground with bullies in the real world and it has only ended badly once. Wasn't any fun not backing way from a 190 cm bulky brute and wishing they could see how utterly cowardice their actions were at the time.

It is not my style prior to Covid but the lockdown and the odd set of circumstances that put me in a small home we built on the banks of the Mekong has given me a different perspective. It can be challenging not having any interactions with English speaking people for 6-12 months. The last interaction here was 8 months ago. I'm with the most beautiful woman I've ever met and the scenery is spectacular but I would talk to anyone at this point even it meant a punch in the face.

Enjoying this thread and your posts. Good laughs but why can't you understand a non-virtual meet could end poorly. Real life has real life consequences. Boredom, fist fight, etc... I'm a lurker here on AseanNow more than a poster. It seems like most people don't like me which is odd because I'm well liked in the non-virtual world. I guess I'm online challenged. As for me, I would meet 5-10 of the interesting posters here that disagree with my posts but would avoid the people I find offensive and trite. It would be interesting meets but I understand others reservations. . Those that know me don't consider me a coward and not meeting up with certain posters is common sense.

Had little interest in talking to others when I lived around farangs. Now that I live on the Thai Lao border it isn't an option and wish it were. While reading I take a break to talk to my toes, I even come to AseanNow 1-2 times a month to do it online and the crowd here can be quite dreadful.

The easy life is easy throughout the world with few exceptions and there lies the problem. We dream of relaxing and enjoying our life more as we get older but many just fall into a rut of despair that worsens every decade. They medicate with booze and other meds to smooth the transition into a dull existence. Sitting at a bar at 4pm relaxing with friends sounds nice until it defines who you are and becomes a boring routine that is regretfully accepted. Many ways to let the easy life morph into a pathetic existence. It is extremely tempting to take the easy road and personally I have to diligently add hard challenges on a daily basis to be happy. Maybe I'm mentally unstable but I bet most are the same. If I start letting life pass me by while relaxing with a beer or whatever it always ends poorly. I don't know - life is confusing...

Depending on the extent of liver damage, quitting for 30 days can reverse all of the damage leaving a person with a perfect liver. Quitting for 3 weeks as the OP stated is definitely going to help. I quit in June for a couple months other than 2-3 nights out with friends, I had slight liver concerns because of blood work I had done. It seems like a wise sacrifice every now and then.

My favorite marathon that is now my least favorite but it is a success for the masses. It was one of the cooler weather marathons in Thailand and now with the evening start it can be hot with highs in January hitting 33 on some days. The evening start time works though for casual runners and they seem to have a great time with most of them walking much of it. It is designed to promote Buriram and not for running good times. They have definitely succeeded and congrats!

A 60 year old fat guy gets knocked down and kicked after slapping a bouncer. If that is the extent of what happened on the video then my bet is they were at another bar 10 minutes later laughing. The bouncers definitely could have handled it better but they are young and pumped with adrenaline. I would like to think the 18 years old me would have refrained from hitting an unfit inebriated 60 year old but not sure that would have been the outcome after a heavy slap. Should have smiled and grabbed him with the other bouncers and convinced him to leave.

Let me get this right. So a person can promise to repay but if the lender misjudged their capacity to do so then it is solely the lenders fault. Your second sentence above is silly. You lied and claimed I said something I never said and then proved how the statement I never made was ridiculous. You are offensive and illogical. Get a grip and chill out. Please refrain from lying would also be appreciated. Life is to short to be a angry all the time. With a little empathy you might see the other side of an issue and realize possibly you aren't all knowing. Sometimes the borrower is at fault and sometimes the lender or both. In the end, taking responsibility for your actions is a facet that separates losers and winners. Blaming someone else for decisions an individual makes seems childish. I've honored 100% of the contracts I've signed in regards to lending and borrowing money. That is how I roll but not you I guess,

??? If I understand you correctly, predatory banks lend money to people that are unable to repay. Seems like a stupid business model. What really happens is a different story. People tell banks they can repay and then down the road realize they can't without drastically cutting expenses. Then they blame the banks. There is a reason rates are high for certain individuals.

Maybe you didn't read the post I was replying to? Sure you're busy but in your rush you seemed to erroneously read my post. . The poster I replied to stated born with diabetes ( neonatal). I never stated that type 1 is not genetic nor develops after birth and have stated this obvious truth in this thread. Many people are predisposed genetically to type 1 diabetes which is greatly exacerbated by poor eating habits. I guess we disagree on "rare". As you stated it is entirely possible which I agree but it is extremely rare? Diabetes is of very little concern for thin active individuals. Add healthy diet and the odds shrink even more. Maybe I should replace rare with extremely unlikely? Why people want to ignore the elephant in the room is odd but predictable. It is unhealthy lifestyles that have caused this diabetes epidemic. It is an awful disease to cope with for many and ignoring the "root" cause and focusing on the outliers seems nuts to me but maybe I'm missing something.

Unlike the what I've witnessed outside of Thailand and I too have wondered why. My Thai brother in-law was thin and healthy looking but suffered from diabetes. He ate like many Thais; copious amounts of processed rice which is only a little better than raw sugar. I myself consume huge amounts of sugar everyday but have almost eliminated processed rice. If I'm going to eat crapp it is going to be something I enjoy more than plain white rice and it definitely isn't going to be my go to food source. Many Thais probably get 70% of their calories from rice and this has been catastrophic for many. 20 years ago when Thais were much thinner, diabetes was a major concern for many. I remember thinking what is going on here with so many people in the village going to clinics for insulin shots.

Those barriers will save many people as frustrating as they are when you want to U-turn or take a left. Thepprasit was a free for all and motorbikes getting run over was common when stopping in the middle to turn. Watching cyclists extend there leg into traffic while waiting to turn made me cringe. They will never be removed and traffic will flow much better IMO. Time will tell and may be wrong but hard to imagine the road being worse off.

I would feel frustrated also but I'm not into the "WOKE" thing and would rather speak the truth. Being born with diabetes is rare (.00015 - extremely rare ) and google "Neonatal Diabetes" if you have doubts. As I have stated many times, perfectly healthy lifestyle individuals develop diabetes but it is extremely rare. Many of us are disadvantaged genetically and we have to adjust - life isn't fair. I myself have had pitty parties about my lot and realized it wasn't the solution. As for using "I feel" as pretty strong evidence as you stated, it is used to express an opinion. I am far from always correct and am open to new information when presented. Some on this forum nitpick ( not you) and aways choose fighting for their beliefs in lieu of listening to others. Diabetes is a frightening disease and ignoring the "main" cause to make people feel better about themselves is not the answer. People are much more willing to face the truth as you did, when a health situation is presented with clarity. 7 Years ago I was told I would only recover 50% of my lung capacity based on the MRI and the breathing force of my lungs. It was a clear message and I moved forward after shedding a few tears.

You forgot the sentence prior. "For the many "Know-it-alls" here". I think we all know diabetes is not just for fat people and I stated that in my post. Why are you selectively omitting what was said? I feel, possibly in error, that diabetes is a a disease of the unhealthy minus rare exceptions. His post was stating the exception to the norm which confuses the root issue. People eat much too much and exercise too little.

So diabetes is a thin people disease? You are taking this personally and that is not the answer. Diabetes is catastrophic health issue and your post is condescending and pointless. I think we all get that diabetes inflicts healthy individuals and this unfair. I would bet 95%+ don't fall into the healthy category. My good friend years ago had diabetes and everybody was shocked. Why were they shocked? It is extremely rare is the reason. Doesn't take a genius to reflect on the body shape of those they know that have diabetes.

Generally speaking you are correct but my gut is telling me you might be cow like. Can you kindly post a pic of your gut and with this post in the background. Think that may clear things up. Nothing wrong with loving donuts but there can be consequences. BTW, I love donuts and sugar. A look in the mirror and my good blood sugar numbers tell me that I can do this but most can't. Everybody has their own reality and most ignore it when it comes to their health. $3 of broccoli would tear my intestines apart. The solo rectal symphony would scare the neighbors. There are other milder alternatives.

The OP seems to have no savings and is not making much money. Not an insult - just stating my thoughts without really knowing him. His options are limited and don't bolt with the kid unless you are sincerely worried she may harm him physically. Living on the edge financially with a wife that is mentally unstable has to be terrible. I would leave and get your head back together and start over. Have a plan about the kid that works for you but in the end "get out". My gut is also telling me that there is much more to this story...