Wow, I think this is the longest post I've seen from you. It's nice to read some of your inner thoughts.

And WHAT? You're not reading every single post here? WTF? 😝

but I also do not want to meet every single person there again.

I'll act as I've never seen you before in my life. How's that? 😉

The muay Thai camp sounds great, I wish I was in better form to handle something like that. I'd be face down on the ground within minutes. Although I AM working on myself (food/body...it was needed).
I'm planning to stick around SE Asia for three months and travel to as many places as we can. I'm even thinking of going back again after those 3 months, but on the train and stop in a few places along the way. With kids and pets...Now that should make for some interesting blogs/vlogs me thinks.

As for the flights, yeah they're damn expensive. Even more so from Ireland. Shit island has us fly to the mainland first...UGH. But I was actually looking at flights from Germany and found a website that offers flights for around 400 Euro return. But couldn't book it yet, because they won't let you book more than 3 months in advance. Not that I could anyway so three months suits me fine.

Personally, I have always had mixed feelings about Bangkok, but I really LOVE Thailand and Bangkok isn't so bad for a little while and definitely much nicer than a lot of other huge cities (in Asia). And it's so damn cheap and relatively easy to get anywhere within the country. This time around though, I feel ecstatic going back to Thailand and even Bangkok. I already shed a few tears when I knew where SF was going to be, might get more emotional when we actually arrive LOL. (this time not in front of everyone though)

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to seeing you there, even though it's would be the third time...
And I'll be sure to have enough cigarette breaks (which you won't be smoking 😝).