For months people have been asking me what my plans are post-college and the answer has always been, "I'll be teaching English in Thailand for 6 months beginning in September." This answer has become so monotonous that it is unbelievable that the countdown has quickly gone from months to a mere 30 hours, after which I will be arriving in Thailand to begin my training to teach English to foreign speakers.
As of now, it feels as if I am going into the unknown: I have never been to Southeast Asia, let alone the continent of Asia; I have had minimal contact with the Thai culture; I know no one; I don't even know where I will be living after my 3-week training in Phuket.
I am unbelievably nervous and anxious, but at the same time optimistic and ecstatic for the adventure that lies ahead. However, before conquering the unknown, I must brave 24 hours of flying between Boston, San Francisco, Beijing, and Phuket.
I'll write again once I've arrived in the Land of Smiles at my beachside resort (and found an internet connection).
See you all on the other side!
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