All my Westmoor friends will understand this title. I swear our parents sported it on their visors, tees and even spare tire covers.
Today after speaking with Stephanie (love love love that we got caught up) I realized that I am not eating well since I got back to Phuket. There are no walking distance restaurants and everything seems like a journey away in my new location. I continue to get lost driving around here, there are U turns in every direction which somehow mess with my brain. I know I need to give myself patience. In reality I have only really been in this new area this week.
I set out today to go to the grand opening of Lucky 13 sandwich shop which I saw a notification for on good-ole FB.
Yes, my day’s event is just going to a flipping restaurant. Sad I know. But in my Jesus Calling daily (Thank you Denise) it said to not worry about my plans and allow God to guide my days as He wants them to be. I realize this is much easier for me to do here than in the chaos of America. I set my mind open to whatever He wanted me to see in this outing.
I mean 50% off! How could I go wrong? I’m going to pig out.
Love that they believe in the slow quality bread making process and state “crisp” bacon on their menu. The fact that they offer free delivery 365 days a year could be a problem for me. So I am pretending I don’t know that so I don’t become a hermit.
Do I really want to know what larb balls are?
My meal. Curry yogurt dressing on my chicken sandwich and truffle fries.
Seriously I may just go back for the dessert. This was an amazing muffin with ice cream in the middle and raspberry sauce.
Oh yeah, my kind of meal!
When I first came in, the small tables under the greenery wall each were filled by a single male. Facing outward. Alone. As I. Expats for sure responding the same way to the post of a 1/2 price Western meal.
I am not sure why hammocks at a restaurant, but sure! Why not?
This place was very pristine. There were actually two white people working, which was very rare. I assume one was the owner of this chain. I have never seen a white person working before at ANY restaurants here. I can only assume they are not allowed to. I am finding the Thai Kingdom is very good about protecting jobs for its citizens.
Right beside Lucky 13 is this beautiful Spirit House in front of tennis courts. I thought it was a calling. Maybe I should play again? Or take a lesson? So I went in to inquire further. They can provide/loan me with all the tennis equipment, I just need to have the proper attire”. Lessons are every day during the week, from 9 am til 10:30. I honestly felt this was something I was brought to do. Maybe the reason for me journeying to this opening.I am thinking of signing up for ten lessons. Just to see. Maybe I will meet some friends. The guy telling me about the tennis facilities said I could rent a court and play with my friends. I quickly responded that I don’t have any friends here, which seemed like an honest but odd response. $20 a lesson. Worth it?
I came home pretty excited about the thought of something to do. A place that I needed to be. Like yoga in Phuket town. Maybe it would help me out of my funk. As of right now I am not sure I could handle a job yet. I feel like I’m still struggling a bit. But when I got back to the condo I pushed myself to swim for the first time in my condo pool. (I know this seems very odd to you all- but just taking Tia out to eat is sometimes a push)
Being in the water was amazing. I read a chapter in a new book Julie K sent for me to read. As a terrible reader I was worried because its quite a novel with small print if you know what I mean! But it was great. I am going to try to make this swim/reading part of my daily routine. Weather permitting. Again, thank you for your encouragements and pushing me to continue to explore. My mind is back open to looking”- to see where it is I am to land.
I'm just your average gal figuring out her way through the second half of life that decided to follow a calling to Thailand. Now back in the USA due to covid, seeking nature for further direction.
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So glad you have had the strength to keep moving and getting out of your condo. I thought of you a lot yesterday. I tagged along with Brian on his business trip. He is in meetings from about 7am-6pm so I have three days to myself, doing nothing. I literally do not recall a time in my life (at least in 20+ years) I have been put in this position. I forgot my book at home so as I sat at the pool, I literally had to force myself to do nothing, to relax, and enjoy myself. Honestly, it was painful. I am used to to talking to people all day, cleaning, teaching, carpooling, volunteering….NONSTOP. I forced myself to leave my computer in the hotel room. As a tried to relax, I kept thinking of you and your journey. It really takes incredible strength and bravery. I admire you very much and I am so proud of you for sharing your story, even though at times, you are struggling. Know that I pray and think of you often. You really are an inspiration! XOXOXO
I certainly do not feel like an inspiration at times, especially this week. I’m trying hard to give myself grace and patience. Glad you are getting those three days alone. Honestly we distract ourselves so heavily with life and responsibility that we forget who we are. Literally as you said it can be torture in silence with yourself. I have not drank any alcohol this week or had WiFi on computer so it’s been very difficult to lose myself in a movie- which is such an easy escape. I love that you are thinking of me- hopefully that positive energy will get to me😁. I know I have to keep going, what are my options really? But as I type this getting out today (it’s now 3:30pm) looks like it may not happen I’ll be happy if I make it to the lobby for WiFi. Sit still in the peace and focus on your five senses. Hard to get out of our heads as women for sure!!! Xoxo.
Tonya Takes Thailand 
So glad you have had the strength to keep moving and getting out of your condo. I thought of you a lot yesterday. I tagged along with Brian on his business trip. He is in meetings from about 7am-6pm so I have three days to myself, doing nothing. I literally do not recall a time in my life (at least in 20+ years) I have been put in this position. I forgot my book at home so as I sat at the pool, I literally had to force myself to do nothing, to relax, and enjoy myself. Honestly, it was painful. I am used to to talking to people all day, cleaning, teaching, carpooling, volunteering….NONSTOP. I forced myself to leave my computer in the hotel room. As a tried to relax, I kept thinking of you and your journey. It really takes incredible strength and bravery. I admire you very much and I am so proud of you for sharing your story, even though at times, you are struggling. Know that I pray and think of you often. You really are an inspiration! XOXOXO
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I certainly do not feel like an inspiration at times, especially this week. I’m trying hard to give myself grace and patience. Glad you are getting those three days alone. Honestly we distract ourselves so heavily with life and responsibility that we forget who we are. Literally as you said it can be torture in silence with yourself. I have not drank any alcohol this week or had WiFi on computer so it’s been very difficult to lose myself in a movie- which is such an easy escape. I love that you are thinking of me- hopefully that positive energy will get to me😁. I know I have to keep going, what are my options really? But as I type this getting out today (it’s now 3:30pm) looks like it may not happen I’ll be happy if I make it to the lobby for WiFi. Sit still in the peace and focus on your five senses. Hard to get out of our heads as women for sure!!! Xoxo.
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