I was sitting in class, going back and forth in what I thought was an amazing conversation with a new student. While I was speaking to her, I was figuring out the specific areas of focus she needs: planning, sales, marketing, corporate finance, vocabulary that focuses on that, listening capabilities, developing confidence, personal development. This... Continue Reading →
When I had woken up in the morning, I didn't want to check my whatsapp because I just wasn't in a good headspace. Over the previous few days, and after finding out the news yesterday; a bitch, who I should've stopped working for years ago, literally terminated our work relationship -- over mere opinions. I... Continue Reading →
DAMN! Like, forreal? I need to take off my professional hat and go six-shooter on this one. If you come to me, asking for my help, sit on a video call with me for an hour while I try to come up with a master-plan so you can stay your ass in another country or... Continue Reading →
I went to my mother's Facebook page to check on her health and well-being recently. After the 2013 fallout, my mother and I haven't spoken on video or by voice in half-a-decade. Regrets? Absolutely not. It takes two to tango. However, the health of my mother is always important. Her first post was of my... Continue Reading →
Let me first ask you some questions. Are you driven to a country because of sexual activities? Do you want to buy a car because of your insecurities? Does having a big house mean more to you than making a difference? Those are the most basic questions in terms of these masks. From the sex... Continue Reading →
Here's the follow up of what I mentioned in the Ramble of Positivity blog. Situation 1: Check-In Desk Ignorance This girl was all smiles and started asking questions to the girl sitting on her side. I heard her mention months June and July. She was checking the validity of my passport, which has 11 months... Continue Reading →
Wow, I was getting ready and in the routine this morning when I saw a YouTube comment. My jaw-dropped, one of my eyes squinted, and then I bursted out laughing. If only I could've used that comment down below to show you the lunacy of this specific individual (likely a 50+ year-old sex/wife tourist residing... Continue Reading →
I had to weed out some people in my life who aren't trying to cultivate the right mindset. I can't be around complainers. This is why I ended up getting scrutinized at work because I was no longer part of the "ain't it awful" club, which is the older Gen X and B men who... Continue Reading →
When I first landed, I was astounded by the humidity. Yes, I had come here once before, but the humidity wasn't at this magnitude. Being in Sukhumvit in May is like being in a damn oven - filled with stenches beyond this planet. I recall meeting up with a teacher -- at Platinum Mall in... Continue Reading →
Enough is Enough I was laughed at, talked badly about by Thai teachers (they make examples out of you real fast), students flipping me off in my face, disobedient. On a number of occasions, I lost my voice. Regardless of the money, I woke up one morning and said, "keep the 900$ USD....it's not worth... Continue Reading →
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