Here’s the story of the unexpected occurrences on Tuesday. Don’t get your expectations up; it is just a twisted version of the usual.

As a change of pace, I decided to walk home after grocery shopping. Once the goods were loaded, I paid my driver, said goodbye to Swan, and got ready to depart. And then I saw this:


Once I saw things were under control, I began my journey home.










As I’ve complained about the heat the past few weeks, I thought about the upcoming rainy season. Better to be wet with rain than wet with sweat, I told myself. Yesterday, I was thinking, maybe not so much.






But the fun wasn’t done. It being Tuesday and all meant a visit to Baloy Beach was in our future.



Swan and I both noticed that the music playlist yesterday was outstanding. A good mix of rock and roll classics really created a fun vibe.




But a final unusual twist to the day was that a friend of Swan’s stopped by to see her.

Marissa has totally ghosted me, so I have no idea what’s happening with her these days. Her sister seemed nice, though.


I had a chat with Bert, the owner of Treasure Island. He told me he had just purchased Sloppy Joe’s from the widow of the recently deceased owner, Joakim. I wondered what would happen to that bar, but this is good news. Bert said it will be closed for three weeks while undergoing a complete remodeling. Treasure Island is a much better place since he took over, so here’s hoping he can repeat that success with Sloppy Joe’s. Oh, I asked Bert if he was adding a kitchen, and he said a small one for simple foods. And one of those items will be a Sloppy Joe. Good one!
Not a bad day if I do say so myself. And since I’m writing the blog, I can say what I want!
Back to November 2007 in the archives journey. This post deals with my working life and the changes that were elevating my stress levels. Spoiler alert: I got through it.


Given that the photo above was the cover for today’s YouTube video, I’m taking its content with a grain of salt. Still, we are seeing closer military ties with the Philippines and taking steps that may deter Chinese aggression. Or preparing for the inevitable war. One of those.
And look who’s trying to be funny:



Beer o’clock is coming early today, as I will be attending the gathering to support medical fundraising for Martin (18-Kilo Ass) at It Doesn’t Matter starting at 2 p.m. Last I heard, Martin was still hospitalized in the Mindoro province. Hopefully, we can help get him back home soon.
This is one of those songs I enjoyed hearing again on the floating bar yesterday:
Talk about immortality! Chuck Berry was rockin’ a floating bar with a song from 1958. Even the young Filipinas were bobbing their heads to the beat.
Surprised that you didnt ask about Marissa. Seems like it would have been a natural thing to talk about with her sister. :shrug
Is the rainy season coming at it usual time? Generally, Thailand is beginning of June, but there has been a lot recently so coming a bit earlier than normal.