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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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Life goes on sitting and waiting for the flood. Lets talk about eggs today. A basic food staple that can give you energy during hard times are boiled eggs. You can survive on rice and boiled eggs (as long as you do not get bored of it). However, those with high cholesterol levels are often…
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Yes, inner Bangkok will be flooded soon. I say this because I believe I live in “inner” Bangkok. I am not far from the BTS skytrain and lifestyle shopping areas. Now, the “water” is a few kilometers away from my house. My local supermarket where I go for monthly supplies without having to use the…
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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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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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An eerie silence has befallen Bangkok once again. It’s as if the whole city is holding it’s breath. Breathe too loudly and you just might trip over. Last time this happened was last year during the political unrest. Only this time, the eerie silence is spread much further out. Not only inner Bangkok but now…
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Tonight, I temporarily stop listening to news regarding flooding. It’s too depressing and it’s making me stressed. I know not when the water will come and at what level. Whatever happens, happens. Let it be. Let’s instead talk about a lighter topic today and continue on with the fourth myth. The myth that in order…
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It’s official, Bangkok will flood. Bangkok Post this morning tells us to “Brace” ourselves for it. This evening some of my relatives have evacuated and others are looking after their houses. Colleagues rush home to safeguard their homes against water while others wait in anticipation of the coming flood. We get real time updatest through…
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