sipi

22 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

I don't think people really "find themselves".  I think it's more that they find something external that maybe answers some questions or reveals something about life that they previously hadn't realised or understood.  Possibly some experience simply changes how they think and view the world.

 

There's a reason that "finding yourself" often involves travelling to a far away and unusual land, interacting with people who have a different point of view, or even stumbling across a book.

 

I think a lot of people "find themselves" when they go to university, or when they move out on their own, as this means they are outside of the influence of people who previously had the power to pretty much control what they thought and how they felt (not necessarily intentionally).  Not mind control exactly, but we all know that parents, close family and old childhood friends can have a pretty strong affect on people, both positive and negative.

 

Perhaps some people cling to childhood and family so much, that it takes travelling to another country on the other side of the world, and being surrounded by people very different to themselves, to really have that growing up period in life.

And another thoughtful post. Thanx.

4 hours ago, Wrwest said:

Naa, being ancient it has been over half a lifetime ago (1979-1980) that I reflected on "self discovery".. Not really a "mid life crisis" as I was already quite educated and centered by that time. Still, it was a time of being with myself and testing myself as traveling alone. I took an unpaid sabbatical academic year off from teaching 8 years in the public schools in Kentucky. Sold my house, stored what I wished to keep with my parents in NJ. Borrowed a friend's VW Camper. After participating in a "Friendship Force" exchange program with Cremona, Italy for 2 weeks in summer 1979, it was off to Mexico. I had not been there before, could not speak Spanish but ... I ended up driving 23 of the Mexican States while visiting Aztec and Mayan historical sites while spending most time in Cuernavaca, Morelos studying Spanish. Quite an adventure and growth experience resulting in even greater knowing who, what I am and what I am capable, as well as, what I am not capable. Before returning to teach in August 1980, there was a 6 week trip back to Europe mostly driving through Spain, France with side trip to Morocco and a final week in London before returning stateside. A most pleasing year of discovery indeed.

A thoughtful post. Thank you.

Did you discover the real "you" in Thailand?

I'm watching these young YouTubers that have embedded themselves in the slums of Thailand in order to find their real self, and I just don't get it.

But, they seem to look down on us mere mortals who haven't found the real us.

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

There's 2 older guys who have channels and claim to be retired but trying to make money off it. There videos are pretty sad.

There's a lot more than two...😉😳...

But then they gives themselves fancy names like "influencer" or "entrepreneur".

Jesus, pass me the vomit bucket.

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

The most popular ones do food. There's several Thais making big money on food. The other ones seem to struggle to build a following. 

Yep........

Frankly it's embarrassing....

6 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Probably their main source of income.

Yeah I'm sure it is. $200 a week to sell their soul.

So who wants to watch Ricky in Isaan buy a bottle of water, or Greg using donations to buy a girlie bar.

Watching Thai YouTubers is cheap entertainment, like watching a train smash in slow motion. 

I just don't understand why they wanna advertise their misadventures for the entire universe to laugh at them.

His latest videos are " I bought a bottle of water" and "I took the kids to the park"

Riveting stuff.

And please include the nail biting chapter on how you rode to the local to purchase a bottle of water.

That's seems to be trending on YouTube now.

I don't know anything about him except he came up on my feed today. 

A bit younger than the others.

Thanx 

Are there any a second hand shops in Udon selling musical instruments/ equipment?

I just need an electric guitar and bass, and amplifier for a few local fun gigs over the New Year. 

Once we're done we'll leave them behind for the locals to play with.

There's a pile of useful and very truthful videos on you tube on the subject. Its worth taking a look. 

There's a common theme... No one is coming to rescue you when you get old...

Nuh, I get lost between the bedroom and the bathroom first thing in the morning, This new format is crap.

I posted how to find a dentist in the jokes section, and it was no joke.

I just couldn't be assed trying to find the appropriate sub section.

My last post was about how to masturbate and make it look and feel like someone else.

Yeah, I'm happy with that.  

How does it compare to the 6 string guitar or the bass?

Put fingernail polish on your hand. Sit on your hand until it turn numb. Then go for it alone.

It looks and feels like someone else.

You're welcome..

34 minutes ago, sipi said:

I'm only interested in DIY, Isaan, and sharing a beer at the pub.

I can't find any of those.

Edit. I've started 2 threads looking for a recommended dentist. How fricking difficult is that? I ended up just doing Google.

And so I'm thinking that this forum is better suited to a 40 year old looking for a kid to <deleted> than a 80 year old looking for a dentist.

Goodnight and take care....

I'm only interested in DIY, Isaan, and sharing a beer at the pub.

I can't find any of those.

Edit. I've started 2 threads looking for a recommended dentist. How fricking difficult is that? I ended up just doing Google.

I can't make head or tail of the forum now. I couldn't even find the Isaan section.