Hayley and I took a bus to Pattaya today, specifically Jomtien Beach. This sleepy little beach town two hours south of Bangkok is a great break from the hustle and bustle (and smog) of the big city. Being the complete idiot that I am, I forgot the address and phone number of the hostel but remembered vaguely where it was on the map. Hmmm... as it turns out, having a vague idea is not enough in this country. We wandered around in the heat for two hours, taking one mini truck after the next, trying to find our hostel. At one point, I hustled my way into a strip club to use the internet after bargaining with the strippers. 20 baht for five minutes on their computer, not too shabby! I am pretty sure Hayley was going to ring my neck. I don't blame her. After we arrived, we left our stuff to frolic in the ocean. It is amazing how a little cool water can turn the situation around.
Updates: I had a job interview on Wednesday with a Thai Public school. I "got the job" so to speak, although it does not technically start until November 1st. If I were to take it, I would supplement my salary until then by doing English camps and substituting. I will take the position only if I have no other options. The pay is lower than I expected and want....
I have another interview on Monday; this job pays more and I would have less students in my classroom. Sounds like a winner.
Side note: my skin is covered in bug bites. Damn you, sweet delicious blood!
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