Shuttle buses at Immigration Bangkok

I had my first visit at Immigration here in Bangkok yesterday and I was glad that all went really smooth. Apart from less people in queue, the system was also simplified making it a bit faster for one to file an extension. I noticed new faces as well taking care of the documents though I have to admit, it's been a while since I've been there. And the best, the officers were more welcoming and friendly despite of them being obviously exhausted and tired. That deserves the commendation -big time.

Though the office closes at 5pm, getting the queue number ends at 3.30 so if someone plans to do immigration stuff in the afternoon, it is best to get there before the said time.  I learnt as well that the govt. complex has new set of free shuttles that send people to the main road. One just needs to exit west as the buses are parked in the area. It's like from the immig door, one must turn right heading  to that spacious area, go straight on and turn right again to the very first gate one can find. That gate is the exit.  I have no info on the specific schedules but I was done with my business at 4.20 and was able to avail the service. I'm thinking this is a good info and worth the share.

New Year, No Cam

It is essential for me having a cam specially as I love going places and for me memories are worth the keep not just in thoughts but of saving photos. I didn't realize soon that I lost my cam when I had a fun day out with a close friend. Apparently, I lost it not because I used the cam but because I took it out from my bag and never use it. Then, I went on with the things we planned to do of me totally forgeting about it. I can't even tell until now specifically where was the last place I've seen it.

Literally a day after and yes, by that evening, I ended looking for my cam as I was preparing for a company Christmas party. By then, I realized I must have lost it in the hotel. Though follow-up calls were made, the results were nothing.

I'm not really that worried on the cam though, I felt loss on the photos I had in the memory card. I had my trips in there most specially my recent visit in Malaysia. I haven't uploaded any of my KL trips so those I really missed. I'm thankful in a way though that I managed to upload my adventure tour photos in Cameron on FB as soon as I got back.

It should be Christmas, no cam but then it's another year. It is very strange I'd be a lot more dependent on my mobile cam for now and so far, I have no plans on travelling yet so not sure if it's rational to worry about.

Anyway, I'm just writing a "lost" which plays a major role in resfreshing my memories. Of things that make me feel good and better at certain moments. And at this moment, I'm just turning the moment instead of gazing photos to clicking fingers - typing. Indeed, a new year. It should be better.

Spelling out my 2015

To start, it has been ages since I've written. As my life, I think I have been confused and lost direction. Many times I have forced myself to come up with specific plans but I just counldn't and still can't. There were multiple things I wanted to do and to happen but those things that were essential for the desires were never on my side which left me hanging and frankly frustrated.

I knew from the start that I would be in trouble and there are millions of things that I couldn't control.....except myself. From then, I tried to discipline my cognitive abilities to keep my support and not totally feeling down. It was and is the only thing that kept and is keeping me standing still.  There were moments that I almost gave up but my mind was telling me that everything will pass and I will be okay, not may be sooner but will be fine by time.

Have you ever come to a point of just not knowing what to do and where to go? I never thought that I'd be in such a dilemma but for time and I think it's been quite long that I have been feeling that "kink". I never like the situation and for one to take 'steps', one needs to 'know' and of me not knowing what to do, just leaves me desolate. But then, life is beautiful I believe and these 'darks' make it in someway meaningful and prove its beauty. I probably understand that we do in some point have this challenge, I just pray for more strength that I can still handle things and remain firm.

'See the bright side, be thankful, be grateful, have faith and believe.' These keep me strong and go on. Focusing on moments also help me feeling a lot better than thinking ahead that never fails to give me nothing but disappointments and distress. It's the best move I can think of  and is effective for now.

And speaking of positivity and focusing on blessings, I'll sum up my 2015 that way! I've finally travelled to Cambodia that I've feared of visiting for years. I had a great time in the many ancient temples though I lost some shoppings along the way. For me, the experience was great, exotic, and worth the memory. Towards the middle of this year,  I visited Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam which turned out to be really surprising. The tours I took were excellent and I met very nice people along the way and later this month, I finally saw the biggest flower in the world - Rafflesia in Cameron, Highlands in Malaysia.  I also had a quick trip in Vientiane, Laos which again gave me sights of beautiful experiences and meeting new friends.

Those were great, could be of status quo and necessity - I'm still very grateful. Some may be dreaming of travelling to the places but couldn't make it for some reasons. But I did for 2015.  I just hope that I can find a full-time job by 2016 and that one I absolutely need.

Hope everyone sees the good things in bad and hope despite the challenges 2015 gave us, we may have the courage to see the light ahead and next year is going to be awesome. Happy New Year, all. :)