Sawàtdeekhâ! I made it, I’m here!! It only took four bags, three planes, two layovers and endless excitement to make it to the Land of Smiles.

All summer long I thought this idea of coming to Thailand was a dream. I never thought the day to leave would come. I kept applying for jobs in the states up until I left because in my mind, it did not seem realistic. I got into my routine of sleeping in, working late and being on my own time.

Now, its Thai time. And anything familiar or comfortable left me as soon as the plane took off from LAX.

For the next five months I will be working as an English teacher for nursery and kindergarten students at Anuban Sunflower School in Bangbon, Bangkok.

No, I don’t know Thai. No, I don’t know how I am going to teach. And no, I don’t know what I got myself into.

All I know is that I desperately needed this change in my life. I have recently been open about my battle with depression and the fine line I walked on between life and death.

For months, only darkness surrounded me. But now, I am resetting. I’m starting over.

You’re probably wondering why in the hell would I be moving to a different country for my new start? I’m asking myself the same thing!

It just felt right.

I don’t expect this transition to be easy. I’ll have my highs and lows as I’m still riding this wave. But I really do believe this adventure will help me fight my war against mental illness.

Join me and my adventures as I learn, explore, fall in love with my new home, and all of the waves I ride!

Love always,
Lizzy

P.S. If there is one thing you take away from this, I hope it’s that you are not alone. There is light waiting for you. You will be happy again. Keep fighting!