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I found this footnote indicating the origin of my favorite 'life mantra', the Desiderata.
Very good advice. True to the core.
"Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection."

Last but not least, one good piece of news on my birthday-mate (different year of course), Raul Gonzalez Blancho.
The Raul Gonzales.

Sleep deprived, too lazy to write. What more to say, I am just a fan. Adios

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made in Thailand

Reckless minivan drivers, 'ralfting', Squareone, simba, not-so-spicy tom yam, bachelor party, topi carik makan, show girls - golf ball, a very long thread and fishes coming out from unlikely places, Patong Beach, overcoming the fear for stray dogs, not-so-skinny dipping, rashes from dirty swimming pool, lunch on Phi Phi, walked to the middle of a sea during low tide, Khai Beach, feeding the monkeys bananas, Maya Bay, kayaking without a life jacket, McDonalds, 11 supermarket, effective "smoking is dangerous" warning on cigarette boxes, deaf Thais, being ripped off in Bangla Road, bargain shopping everywhere else, rejuvenating Thai massage, last minute shopping, Indian Thais, hungry on board.

Almost (doesn't count) - expensive Muay Thai, very cheap bungee jump. Oh well, there's always next time.