The Ultimate Mall Experience

My first impression of Bangkok, Thailand was definitely a growing city with really bad pollution. But there's so much more to this lively city. I honestly thought I wouldn't many of the luxuries that I have living back in the States, but that's not the case here at all! I can pretty much get anything here just the same as if I were living back home. Bangkok's malls have and continue to shock me. They are so beautiful. Today we went and saw a movie for the first time since we arrived two weeks ago. And just let me say the movie theater is lot nicer than the ones back home. You actually get to select where you sit in the audience, and the seats are really nice (especially for the price you pay, the low, low price of 140 Baht=about $6). Another thing that is done before every movie, is the audience stands up and pays respect the King of Thailand, while is song his played. This idea of holding the king in the highest respect is seen throughout the country. It's really interesting to me, cause I feel as Americans we don't really hold anyone even close to the level of respect that the Thais do.

The mall itself is breathtaking. With every floor, something new to amaze you. I think it was like the sixth level, you can buy a ferrari (I have no idea how you get it out of the showroom). We took our sweet time going through the food court, there just too many places to choose from. But my favorite part was dessert. We ate at Swensons, which is an awesome icecream place.

After stuffing ourselves and watching "Dark Knight" we preceded to catch the public bus back to our apartment. When we boarded the bus, it's was actually empty for once. But by the time we got to our neighborhood, it was packed. Erin and I made our way to the door, and jumped off. It wasn't until the bus drove away did we realize we had gotten off a little early and the rest of our party was still on the bus. lol. But it was okay, we knew where we were, and preceded to walk to 7-eleven to stock up on snacks. Exiting 7-eleven came with a surprise, a typical thailand downpour. We tried our best to get back as soon as possible. I'm sure the locals had a good laugh at us. I mean two white girls running through the rain, soaked. It had to be a funny scene.

Side note: I think I've gotten way too comfortable "living the good life" here. And surprisingly I am more than ready to leave for Ubon. I feel like this has almost been a little of a vacation and I'm ready to have that mission experience that is intended for an SM. Hopefully I'll find what I'm looking for, with God's direction; of course.