I haven’t exactely been around lately. Sorry for that. Work has been busy, and now I’m on the road. Nickycakes caught up with me on MSN and invited me to hang out in Chiang Mai with him. It’s been time for a break like this for a while, so I said what the hell, packed my bags and 6 hours later I was on a short flight to the northern province in Thailand.

I actually used to live about an hour from this place when I was an exchange student, so I’ve been here about 10 or so times. But the last time I was in Chiang Mai was over 2 years ago. It hasn’t changed much. With over 1 million people you’d think there would be tons of high rises and such, but there are still farms and roads where buffalo roam freely. It’s quite funny. The only tall buildings are hotels for foreigners… like the one I’m staying in. The Shangri La Chiang Mai

Me and cakes are hooked up. At only about 4500 baht (~$130 USD) a night, I got a ballin’ 43 sqm. studio room with a bathtub and shower, free broadband access, lots of TV channels and a view of the pool and garden with the mountains way in the background. Something like this in America would run you at least twice or 3 times as much depending on what city you’re in.

Because I used to study as a high school exchange student around here, I know a few people (read cute girls) that study in universities in Chiang Mai. One took me to a club until around 4 AM where I drank well past my limit (I’m a weak drinker). It was an interesting mix of young Thais and 60 year old, winkley white guys that would all try to hit on my date for the night. I didn’t have to try to hard to cockblock, because, well, I was the most handsome thing in there. HA!

I’ll try and get some pics tonight, but no guarentees. I’m lazy and just want to relax at this kick-ass hotel. Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ll get back to more usefull stuff next week. Also, the contest is almost over. I wil be announcing the winner in one week!