Burns, Scrapes, Bites, Blisters, and Bruises

So, I was initiated back to nature during my time on Koh Phangan (February 11 - March 3 2009) and I realized how important it is to get connected with nature in order for me to be completely balanced.
Arriving to Chiang Mai, I realized that I had burns, scrapes, blisters, and bruises from staying on the island. I laughed when I realized I also lost my cell phone, awesome running shoes I bought in Korea, a $40.00 waterproof flashlight, the Best Thai Phrasebook in the world (which I found again at a bookstore in Chiang Mai), and a pair of fingernail clippers. Let's be thankful I still have my head (as the locals say!).

I have a return flight today, Friday March 13 2009, to return to Bangkok. I have decided to forget the return ticket (only 800 baht) and stay at my friend's studio apartment here in Chiang Mai until March 20, as he will be in Bangkok for 1 week beginning Saturday March 14th and returning on March 20.
I will then take a train from Chiang Mai at 2:30 pm or so on March 20 and arrive in Bangkok at 5:30 or 6:00 am on Saturday March 21. After arriving in Bangkok I will mingle with the local folks, breakfast (noodles with vegetables, beef, and mushrooms along with strong coffee) and then at 9 am catch the MiniVan to the airport from Victory Monument in downtown Bangkok. I will then fly to Surat Thani at 11:45 am and arrive at 12:45 pm. Then I need to find a bus from the airport to the Pier to catch a ferry to the beautiful Island of Koh Samui and I will stay on Koh Samui Island from March 21 2009 - April 6 2009 at Lamai Beach.