My husband first taught me the meditative technique of quietly repeating the word "TIT" to yourself over and over again.
It stands for "This is Thailand" and is sometimes the only way you can explain things here when all common sense seems to have evaporated, or may not have existed in the first place.
Tonight I am sitting at home praying to the internet god for his wonderful ability to send me internet television in Thailand.
It is a sad time in Thailand as we have lost the very dear father of the nation, Bhumibol Adulyadej, known as King Bhumibol the Great. He is so revered that it has hit the nation incredibly hard and we have started 1 year of official mourning, where Thai TV has banned all "entertainment shows", and we have to wear black for the foreseeable future.
Selfishly, up there in some of my first thoughts, was how on earth will I cope with my growing baby bump with only 3 black work dresses, 2 black maxi dresses and 2 black cocktail dresses in my wardrobe, and what if I can't find black maternity clothes in Thailand???!!!
I then panicked about what television I would be able to watch whilst I'm lying on the sofa trying not to vomit most nights.
I havent solved the clothing dilemma yet, but thankfully we do have internet television with some channels that do not seem to be affected by the entertainment blockade.
All our thoughts are with our Thai friends and colleagues, the King was a great inspiration for the Country and will be truly missed.
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