tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post905053856463605066..comments2023-11-05T04:23:05.050-08:00Comments on Finding My Way Home: thailandchanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-12631069465285898052007-10-05T03:22:00.000-07:002007-10-05T03:22:00.000-07:00What crazymumma said. What topic? I really love th...What crazymumma said. What topic? I really love the feeling I get when you post about Thailand. I know how it is to feel out of place and to have to explain my life constantly though I don't think I'm feeling that as much as you do. To come to a place where that's not necessary sounds heavenly.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220769941216066968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-47405786953584323492007-10-03T18:03:00.000-07:002007-10-03T18:03:00.000-07:00Interesting...I was born in Thailand, but I think ...Interesting...<BR/><BR/>I was born in Thailand, but I think I belong somewhere else...<BR/><BR/>Maybe we should switch place! (I'm in the US right now and seem to like it)simpleblobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839915111267209085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-57000647471420904482007-09-28T18:51:00.000-07:002007-09-28T18:51:00.000-07:00what topic? I love it when you write about Thailan...what topic? I love it when you write about Thailand.<BR/><BR/>I love that you found a way to the place that made you feel complete.<BR/><BR/>Please never apologise to me anyway about your passion for it.crazymummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663148723513574331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-69922871691834443802007-09-28T07:27:00.000-07:002007-09-28T07:27:00.000-07:00Blooming, thanks. :) I know that it is one of thos...Blooming, thanks. :) I know that it is one of those topics that is not as interactive as others that welcome or encourage opinions from others. You know, I can .. understand that. :)<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Molly, it's the only thing that makes any sense at all! Lots of people like Thailand.. but, for me, it is so much more than that. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Susan.. yep.. you two nailed it. :)<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Thailand property, thank you for letting me know Thailand is in South East Asia. I've been trying to find it on the map for some time now. <BR/><BR/>Sheesh!<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/>~Chanithailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-18156977126580963052007-09-28T02:52:00.000-07:002007-09-28T02:52:00.000-07:00When I close my eyes, I also imagine myself in Tha...When I close my eyes, I also imagine myself in Thailand. I was in Thailand last year, I lived in Bangkok for 1 month and it was unforgettable time! As part of South East Asia, Thailand is a country known for its beautiful beaches and friendly locals. With the unspoiled surroundings and warm climate, this veritable paradise can offer your dream holidays!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-77704094231576584722007-09-27T14:17:00.000-07:002007-09-27T14:17:00.000-07:00Why thank you, Molly. I love to be right. :)Why thank you, Molly. I love to be right. :)heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-87253092528876579112007-09-27T12:25:00.000-07:002007-09-27T12:25:00.000-07:00I agree with Heart. The only explanation is that y...I agree with Heart. The only explanation is that you were here before, in another,happier life, in Thailand!mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-51714141105974324932007-09-27T06:32:00.000-07:002007-09-27T06:32:00.000-07:00I've noticed that most of you don't really like it...<I>I've noticed that most of you don't really like it much when I discuss this topic.</I> Who of your regular readers would feel like that? And why?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, you do make sense, everytime you write about it - I do understand you completely, every word of it.blooming desertpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123794891431225612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-21227972395138521302007-09-27T05:33:00.000-07:002007-09-27T05:33:00.000-07:00Angela, I do think it's important that we listen t...Angela, I do think it's important that we listen to our souls. They are there for a reason. I can't imagine not listening to mine on this. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Cecilieaux, I have so much to say on this that I'm going to write a post about it. It would make a very long comment. :)<BR/><BR/>(I hope you will post about Third Culture. Really. I do!)<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Liz, thanks. I agree. At my age especially, it's time to be where I feel safe and comfortable. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/>~Chani<BR/><BR/>~*thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-73805842073339638942007-09-27T01:47:00.000-07:002007-09-27T01:47:00.000-07:00I think it's lovely that you have such a connectio...I think it's lovely that you have such a connection to Thai culture and to the country itself. Your home is where your heart is and truly, if that place is what is speaking to your spirit, I'm glad you're going back. Life is too short to not do so.Liz Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-28614951098155247582007-09-26T22:26:00.000-07:002007-09-26T22:26:00.000-07:00Everytime you touch this subject, I get nervous. I...Everytime you touch this subject, I get nervous. I fear for you.<BR/><BR/>I am a Third Culture person, someday I'll blog about it (I wrote about <I>some</I> of it in the Washington Post two decades ago under my real name).<BR/><BR/>The gist of where you and I intersect is in the experience of thinking that a place makes a difference. I did. I don't any more.<BR/><BR/>So I see the prospect of disappointment -- everything and everyone eventually disappoints. Then what? I don't know why I worry about you, but I do.<BR/><BR/>My two baht, as you are fond of saying.Cecilio Moraleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283375962527765787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-8421985790821521782007-09-26T21:36:00.000-07:002007-09-26T21:36:00.000-07:00Yes. I could go on saying more, but just that "ye...Yes. I could go on saying more, but just that "yes" seems to be more than enough. Our soul's home does call to us, I think. I have a friend who tries to tell me that I can carry it in my heart. I'm trying, with some success. I hope that you are able to be home soon, Chani. What a beautiful post. It's indescribable how it feels to be "home." Many blessings to you. I am so glad we met.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609676792430545424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-5665548716654401202007-09-26T21:15:00.000-07:002007-09-26T21:15:00.000-07:00Jao, I still have those dreams! Not every night.. ...Jao, I still have those dreams! Not every night.. but frequently. Sometimes I wake up and don't realize right away that I'm not there ~ in Khon Kaen! <BR/><BR/>Honestly, I found it bizarre that Thailand would be "the place". I'd never had any attraction to - or interest in - Southeast Asia. <BR/><BR/>As for your first paragraph, I agree completely. I felt embraced by Thailand... from the minute I arrived there. We knew each other.. me.. and that place. <BR/><BR/>I'll always be thankful to my friend R (a farang) who pressured me into visiting. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Peace, <BR/><BR/>~Chani<BR/>http://thailandgal.blogspot.comthailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-72757195490105992852007-09-26T21:04:00.000-07:002007-09-26T21:04:00.000-07:00Your description reminds me of the lessons from Pl...Your description reminds me of the lessons from Plato's Meno when Socrates proves that certain concepts, ideas, and entities are embedded into one's ancient soul, and thus learning is really only remembering...in that sense, it sounds like when you first came to Thailand (as a blue eyed blonde)you weren't seeing or learning Thailand first hand for the first time, simply recalling and remembering it all!<BR/><BR/>I imagine, your first weeks back in the states after leaving Thailand were filled with lucid and vivid dreams of Thailand calling to your soul...I know mine were when I went back for a short spell in 2003, even though I knew I would be back in Thailand in only a few months, I couldn't stop thinking and dreaming about it. Dreams do come true...<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>Jao MoragoatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-47576573135633973302007-09-26T20:24:00.000-07:002007-09-26T20:24:00.000-07:00Flutter, thank you for saying so. :)~*Susan, I thi...Flutter, thank you for saying so. :)<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Susan, I think you've got it. That is essentially what I think, too. It's too uncanny to be anything else. It came as a total surprise to me. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>PM, thank you. I know I will, too. :)<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>SM, that is such an important part of it. I don't think people can laugh freely unless they feel safe. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Anvil, that's a lucky shot! At least you didn't have to move 7930 miles. LOL<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Julie, thank you. Thank you for understanding it. <BR/><BR/>That other post, yes.. it made me sick!<BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Meno, I was there for nine months. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Snos, I remember that post. There are so many people who feel that way. Being born somewhere doesn't guarantee a feeling of home. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>Reflecting, yes. I am. Very fortunate to have found it. When I remember what my life was like before... it makes it less important to me whether others understood it.. or even supported it. It's essential to my well being. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>KC, yes.. it is. :) Thanks for understanding it. <BR/><BR/>~*<BR/><BR/>~Chanithailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-63103543903658435062007-09-26T18:43:00.000-07:002007-09-26T18:43:00.000-07:00JP just got back from a trip to Thailand - I thoug...JP just got back from a trip to Thailand - I thought of you as he handed Jolie a Baht to throw in the fountain.<BR/><BR/>It is so your home.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114277144629595998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-2704650949545850582007-09-26T18:31:00.000-07:002007-09-26T18:31:00.000-07:00I think its great that you have such a goal, so na...I think its great that you have such a goal, so natural to you and your nature. Some search a life time trying to just learn to breath. You are a lucky one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-8474777636258824082007-09-26T18:14:00.000-07:002007-09-26T18:14:00.000-07:00I do understand the concept of feeling like a fore...I do understand the concept of feeling like a foreigner in your own country, I wrote about not being a "native Australian" once, even though I was born here. :(<BR/><BR/>I hope you get back there sooner than later. ;)<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Snoskred<BR/><A HREF="http://www.snoskred.org/" REL="nofollow">www.snoskred.org</A>Snoskredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670406702782244306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-36680604120829851122007-09-26T17:03:00.000-07:002007-09-26T17:03:00.000-07:00How long were you there when you visited. I in no...How long were you there when you visited. I in no way think that is relevant to your experience, i am just curious.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-26838540065092336282007-09-26T16:50:00.000-07:002007-09-26T16:50:00.000-07:00The way you write this...it seems as if it would b...The way you write this...it seems as if it would be impossible to not understand. I hope for you to go home as soon as possible. :)<BR/><BR/>And that post you linked to? Oh. My. Word.<BR/><BR/>Julie<BR/><A HREF="http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Using My Words</A>Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-86882877047300600512007-09-26T14:40:00.000-07:002007-09-26T14:40:00.000-07:00I think I understand to some degree. I feel somewh...I think I understand to some degree. I feel somewhat more at home just moving across province.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-86000310563489192082007-09-26T14:01:00.000-07:002007-09-26T14:01:00.000-07:00I laughed freely. Perhaps even for the first time ...<I>I laughed freely. Perhaps even for the first time in my life.</I><BR/><BR/>This says it all, I think.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-10206307274815419832007-09-26T13:43:00.000-07:002007-09-26T13:43:00.000-07:00oh... you will make it HOME, i know it!oh... you will make it HOME, i know it!painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-44527109948161473892007-09-26T13:08:00.000-07:002007-09-26T13:08:00.000-07:00All you have written here and everything I know of...All you have written here and everything I know of you indicates (to me) that you have been Thai in previous incarnations, undoubtedly your happiest ones, hence the yearning to return which was always present in your soul before you were re-exposed and knew, finally, the object of your homesickness.<BR/><BR/>It's a beautiful thing for anyone to find their soul's home, and the fact that you have is most probably a reward for your beautiful thoughts and good deeds.<BR/><BR/>If everyone on earth could be in his own right place and time, there would be no wars, or need for wars, ever.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-7932044785143605032007-09-26T12:02:00.000-07:002007-09-26T12:02:00.000-07:00oooh! more!!oooh! more!!flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.com