or indeed the fanny pack or bum bag .....Quote:
Originally Posted by NickA
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or indeed the fanny pack or bum bag .....Quote:
Originally Posted by NickA
going native doesnt actually mean you're invovled.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmegI think that people who live in Thailand just for what they can suck out of it, rather than becoming involved in the society (which would include learning the language) suck. For me, it was important to feel involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by slimboyfat
what is thai society nowadays? in the city - its shopping, and malls and cars and parties and clubs and cafes - dont have to learn the language to mix in....
in fact I found a certain element of society (hiso and hiso wannabes) actually disliked farang speaking (or attempting) to speak thai. (maybe something to do with the percieved fact that most farang learn to speak thai from bargirls and hookers.... !?
I have reached all the goals I have set for myself so far so I wouldn't class myself as a loser.
Being able to speak the lingo or not is no indication of one's motives.Quote:
I think that people who live in Thailand just for what they can suck out of it, rather than becoming involved in the society (which would include learning the language) suck.
Yet another "Smeg argument" wasting bandwidth and O2.
a great man once sang......
Every loser wins, once the dream begins
In time we'll see, fate holds the key
And every loser knows, the light eternal shows
Will shine on you, and all those who knew
We nearly made it
.....sometimes I pray
but I'am a atheist and have no God
I pray and say "Thank You"
thank you for living
thank you for this great life
whoever is responsible.....
Does that answer your question?
Two kinds of people in this world,
Winners, Losers.
I lost my power in this world,
Because I did not
Use it.
(Lindsey Buckingham)
^isn't that one of the women from Fleetwood Mac?
No, Lindsay Buckingham is the hot guy from Fleetwood Mac.
ok it's a guy - but I got the band right.
so there was Stevie Nicks but who was the other chick?
my favourite song by FM is 'Crystal'
:bunny3:
no more drunken posts I promise
I am a loser. I have lost 30 pounds on the South Beach Diet. :)
I do think as a foreigner you whould know something about your surroundings ie the language, culture etc. I aint going to say i agree with Smeg because its impossible but he does have a point.
Also i defo dont think i am a loser, i am young, own alot of stuff, have some very good friends, a loving family and wake up with a smile each day so its all good.
Oh and my missus is fit
:bunny3:
Not very friendly :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by colourful-era
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Originally Posted by breezerNot very friendly :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by colourful-era
I think he has answered his own question. :bunny3:
i wonder what was edited in FIP's post?
whatever it was it seemed to upset colourful-era
Congratulations. I am not a loser on the beer and Scotch diet....Quote:
Originally Posted by Freddybear
81 kilos and holding. Damn!
So Dirty Dog is a loser then. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kingwillyhggtbor indeed the fanny pack or bum bag .....Quote:
Originally Posted by NickA
I say thank you for that avatar!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by HermantheGerman
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Originally Posted by slimboyfat
I didnt edit anything apart from a spelling mistake. I didnt know the "fucking wanker" thing was to me to be honest.
^ yes, apologies - Fingers in Pies - the f....ing wan...er was to no one - just the booze talking:)
No problem
quite.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fingers_in_pies
i certainly never said that !Quote:
Originally Posted by MeMock
Define the words and I'll try to answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by NickA
But for now, I have sufficient control over my life, and I can spend most of my time doing things I enjoy with people I like and understand, which is winning in my opinion.
However, the overall evaluation can only be made on one's deathbed, if one manages to retain one's marbles to that point in life.
I'm a twat. Does that count?
^Well, I've seen a horse count, so maybe;)
I wish I hadn't started this thead
I wish I hadn't finished that curry
CE, how about a life update instead?
I think everyone agrees that most expats in Thailand are fuck ups... I just think I am an exception... but i suppose everyone does....
MD, you wouldn't stay if you thought it was fucking you up. However, you or anyone isn't in a great position to notice or assess the longterm effects the place has on themself, especially psychologically.
thank for that analysis Dr smeg, oh how much do i owe you for that physcobabble evaluation??Quote:
Originally Posted by Smeg
It's free. Use the money to buy yourself a life instead.
oh wow thanks man - can yer tell me wot mall sells them thingymajigs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Smeg
ohmygod i so glad u here to tell me i ddint have a life - cos i neva woulda knowd it otherwise...l.
lol sorry but you have to admit that was a good replyQuote:
Originally Posted by Smeg
No I am mean the people who come here are already fucked up. I have no idea if Thailand makes them worse. I saw this shirtless, dribbling, mumbling farang loitering in a womens' clothes shop in Fashion Island near Pan Tip a few weeks ago. It was 11am for focks sake! Was he fucked up before he came here or did Thailand fuck him up? Who cares... Go to the "beer garden" at NaNa man it is a fucking ghoulish freak show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smeg
I dare say from a number of perspectives that you so highly value, Smeg, KW's life is tracking along quite nicely...Quote:
Originally Posted by Smeg