Experience entering Cambodia

Hey guys.

I know that I never use this blog.. so I wanted to give it a shot!

I wanted to post about my experience getting into Cambodia.

I didn't want hassles so I paid the 750 thai baht ($21-ish) and took the bus that takes you across the border from Mo-Chit north Bangkok terminal to Siem Reap.. which I guess could have ben much cheaper (450 baht) from Khao Song road.Oh well I didn't know then..
So yeah I went to the Chattuchat giant Mo Chit weekend market near the Mo Chi north bus terminal.
I was lucky to make some local artist friends who watched my big backpack for me while I went around the crowded market and then even drove me to the bus station!

Once I got to the bus station I had VIP security guard welcome and was allowed to place my luggage in the eldery and disabled sleeping area. Met an older thai guy who had lived in the streets who was very kind and helpful. Walked around the terminal and was sleepless. Posted up in a quieter dark place where another security guide was that watched me browse the internet. Tried to fall asleep but there was a 3 am wake up call and lights on.. movement starting for ultra early morning busses.
I wasn't pleased because I was becoming tired. I found out the only direct bus was at 9:30am so I had a lot of time to wait.. and sleep. So I went back to the disabled area and got some zzs. There was of course disturbance of people waking up and security wanting me to move.

When we got on the bus I met a nice Australian girl and Irish guy. Chatted it up a bit. Slept a lot. Got the border and there was a big casino where I could use the toilet. I didn't have a photo for my visa and there was a motorbike tukuk scam to go to the photo store and get one. I decided against that and paid $3 for one photo (which is still a rip off but you kinda have to if you dont have one I think).
Got thru the border. More sleep and comfort on this bus that waits for you outside the casino.

Got dropped outside of Siem Reap. There was a free tuktuk ride scam. I wasn't impressed but we paid maybe .75 cents to get taken to our respective hostel, mine being "Hangover Hostel" which I actually thoroughly enjoyed. Minus the prowling prostitutes it was a good vibe. They were also nice though.

So yea that was my experience gettin' to Cambodia. Thanks for reading ~

Yesterday I had the pleasure of being toured around with the spirit of the youth

White noise

Black out time

A Taiwanese Halloween

We did a parade. Happy jolly good time

Today I got to be interviewed to be briefly on the Discovery Channel to talk about Environmental Issues and the Future in Taiwan

(Asia's largest Independent Production company based out of Singapore)

had some affiliates at NCKU campus thru their Taipei branch to document Environmental Future in Taiwan, called "Taiwan Revealed, Green Streets". It will air on the Discovery Channel in April.
So exciting to be apart of this :)!!

Here's to the future!

I used to work at the Dream Corner Hostel here in Tainan, Taiwan (here are some photos)

view from the rooftop
I had to clean with chemicals

ehh Muscle?
rooftop was so nice

photo shoot chair glass top was so nice

beds I had made and didnt make were nice

nice 2 person private room

4 person was common

cleaned toilets daily

I worked at this cram school and got a few pictures..

owners son
so blurry guys Im sorry

Today will be my last day of working at this cram school

Hello everyone

If you're curious about my life then I guess I can tell you a bit.
I will start with the routine mundane things first.
I am 27 years old, identified female, intrinsic traveler.
I struggle every day with anxiety.
I have a background in Psychology and interest in Theology, Philosophy, Linguistics, Anthropology, ect.

So I am currently subbing around at different cram schools in Tainan, Taiwan because I really detest being signed into a contract of any kind. It is going well because I was at first quite motivated and made some DIY fliers of me being an English tutor and I have thus found interesting college kids to teach.

I honestly feel Taiwan can hold me back a bit (my A type personality isn't always accepted or appreciated here) and I often feel unchallenged, unstimulated, and bored here.
Though there are alternative activities and events I am used to being in countries / areas where there is even more of a common mindset and believe about all of this stuff. Taiwanese strict education and cultural "repressive" (only in my western opinion) values can really make people inhibited from showing a lot of expression. There are of course exceptions to these rules, but as as general intake I feel it is definitely not the country with the best fit for my personality type. On the other hand it is a country (as most are) where westerners have an extreme upperhand and cost of living versus how much you make is extremely favorable here. Maybe that's why so many westerners get stuck teaching here for awhile. If you are very entrepreneurial you can easily start a business here. Many men find a local wife and do this.

Anyway.. goodbye to these children today. And my nice coworkers. Sorry I gave the kids too much candy. But i'm a funny teacher so it's appreciated. I want more videos of me teaching..

Time to get what I want no?

Im out.

Advice? Ideas? Ok!