Setting up my Studies and more Activities

Today after some well deserve rest I went to register for my massage courses, jewelery making, arranged mountain trek, and of course some more cooking courses.
I am grateful for my friend who took me around and was patient while I ran my errands. Had to get photos, exchange more money, and get some more time for my phone.

There are no accidents!!!

Once I got to Chiang Mai I discovered sooooo many massage schools to go to. I found a few before leaving the states and I thought I had my mind made up. One school I actually put a deposit on but when I went there to finish my registration I had an uncomfortable feeling. There was a Qi-Gong class going on and they have it in front of the school so you can't get to the administration unless you walk through the class. I felt the eyes. I asked people who was sitting outside and they said you have to wait until the class is over. This is a respectable school and I am sure they are organized in many respects but it did not feel warm and welcoming to me. I still was going to go back because of the money I already put down on it (it was a small amount). The main reason I was considering it was because of the founder. My mentor has studied with him when he was at the Old Medicine Hospital. He also came to San Diego as a guest instructor at the school I done most of my massage training. The next school I was interested in was within a few blocks and as we drove into the compound it felt right. I was only going to take a few hours of courses at this particular school but once I met the administrator and one of the lead instructors I knew this was the school for me. I decided to forfeit my deposit at the other school to take my full course work at the School of Massage for Health Chiangmai. The other thing I really like about this school they are very flexible with the schedule which has become very important for me right now for my plans has changed considerably. I actually start class tomorrow.
After two days of classes I will be going on an Adventure trek which I will share with you on this blog. Now I can schedule many of my other activities now that I have a good sense of direction.
There are also tons of cooking schools around. I found another 5 or 6 schools that I am drawn to and will have to pin down which ones I will go to. I'm sure whichever ones I decide on will be fantastic.
I worked with my tattoo artist Poon at Magic Tattoos. He was amazing in working with me to create a incredible piece to blend in with my polar bears adding a big night moon, mountain, and water (river/brook). We begin the work next week.
Things are shaping up quite nicely.