flood
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Sometimes, happiness can be found in the littlest places. You do not need much space to be happy as a friend of my discovered this past two months during the recent flooding in Bangkok. Happiness is something that for different people comes from a number of reasons. Even though this flooding was disastrous it actually…
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Where there are people, there you find politics. Yes, the needs and wants of people differ and how to govern them all is indeed a difficult task. In good times, things are easy. Everyone is happy and the people are too busy being happy or going out their own business. In times of crisis, you…
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In life, in dealing with problems and losses psychologists generally say we go through five stages of emotions: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Most commonly we experience this from heartbreak, losing a loved one, going through a crisis, business problems, etc.. The list is endless.. We humans have a lot of problems and we…
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I’ve been back for a few days now from my evacuation. I missed home too much and needed to get some things done at work. Now that I’m back, I once again feel the psychological stress and intensity with which this flooding is affecting Bangkok citizens. It’s like a race against time. A race against…
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It’s Friday and what a flooded one it is in Bangkok. Yes, I am back in town to recieve the flood and it is somewhat stressing me out. It inches closer every hour. I’m sure it is stressful for many others also so tonight let’s change topic and instead continue on with our myths. Myth…
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I’m ready to go home. I miss my home. I miss my life and yes, I have to admit, I do miss going to work as well. I miss the certainty of it all. I like adventures, but this flooding is not an adventure I like nor enjoy. I suppose this is what people feel…
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It’s my second day after evacuation and I feel somewhat lost in limbo. I do not know what lies ahead. I miss my home and I miss normal daily life. Forced evacuations are no fun even if you get to go out of town. Your mind is always wondering about what next. What happens next?…
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It’s strangely calm here away from the craziness and hydrophobia that plagues Bangkok. All I can hear are the sounds of the waves splashing upon the shore outside my window. I’m glad we decided to bring everyone out. Some may wonder why leave now? Why not wait for the house to be actually flooded? Are…
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