Birthday Photo

Blowing out the candles on my Birthday Apple Pie (thanks, Ruth!).

And no, I didn't get a tattoo. It was henna, and it already washed off.

I did really like it, though!

Today in History

1973. I was born. (Thanks, Mom & Dad!)
And yes, I was bald until I was 2 years old.


Remembering the title of my blog, I resolve to ENJOY THE SCENERY of my life. Many things have turned out differently than what I imagined. It has been too easy at times to focus on the Don't-Haves:

• NOT married


• NO kids


• NOT an astronaut, lawyer, or even a professional musician


• NOT sure what the next year or two will bring


• NOT a lot of close friends after being in Chiang Mai for 1 year

But, the more I think about it, there are lots of things That I HAVE experienced, things I DO have, and, even the "bad" things are worthy of thanksgiving.

• I speak 3 languages


• I have lived in many places, met many wonderful people


• I have many good friends in the world


• I have learned to depend on Jesus more because I don't have anyone else who goes everywhere with me


• I love living in Chiang Mai


• Email keeps me connected to my family and friends


• I have witnessed the good works of the LORD in various places and in many people's lives, including mine


• I have been spared the pain of a bad marriage


• I can go rock climbing


• All the beauy of nature is mine to behold and enjoy


• Difficulties help me to relate to others and to know Jesus better


• I have everything I need

I want to embrace my life and go forward hand in hand with Christ Jesus, my Savior and Lord.

Good Movies

WOW! I'm loving the Thai movie KING NARESUAN. It's a 3-part epic set in the 1500s, and the good part is we don't have to wait a year between parts like Lord of the Rings! I have no idea of the availability in the U.S., but do keep an eye out for it. It's great.

For a more user-friendly description see this blog.

A really good American movie I saw in January is the sometimes sad but overall heartwarming PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS. Do see it, if you haven't already!

I Ate Bugs!

Yes, I ate a grasshopper at the Sunday walking market... also a little grub thingy. They weren't bad.

FREEZING in Chiang Mai

OK, not freezing exactly... but it's been quite cool here, cooler than last year!

I've been wearing a sweater and a jacket in the mornings, as the wind sure cuts when you're on a motorbike! Shivering in the shower, too... never imagined THAT here!

www.weather.com says it's been as cold as 54F/12 C (BRRR!) and up to 79F/26C.

But this weekend it's going up to 95F/35C, so I guess the hot weather is finally on its way!