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Chatuchak Weekend Market: One of the Most Stressful Shopping Experiences EVER

We must start the morning with a gafee yen (iced coffee)!
The market is starting to pick up.
This is the clock tower. I was told to remember where this is and I wouldn’t get lost.
Clock tower in sight and Chris checking out a map (all in Thai so I’m sure it was useless).
some cute finds at the market
This sign says beware of pick pocketing gangs… Awesome.
yummm snack time!
“food court”?
it’s kinda mean to put the live ones near the ones that are ready to be eaten…
the market is slammed pack when we left

In my opinion, shopping at the Chatuchak Weekend Market (JJ Market) is comparable to shopping at the major departments stores (i.e. Macys, Belks, Dillards, Kohls) on Black Friday or any day after during the holiday season.  That is not to say that it is a bad experience just a little stressful.

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“We’re On a Mission from God”

        blues brothers

As some of you may know The Blues Brothers is one of my all time favorite movies. My brother and I (and yes even my mom and dad) could (probably between the four of us) quote that entire movie to you. With our move to Thailand and the strong calling God has placed on my heart to work at the orphanage, I can’t help but see some similarities in my adventure today and that of Jake and Elwood Blues.

The Blues Brothers synopsis: Two brothers, with a not so perfect reputation, go back to visit the orphanage where they were raised. The nun, affectionately referred to as “The Penguin” informs them that the school is going to be closed and the only way to save it is to raise $5,000 in 11 days! When they hear this, the good Lord speaks to them and they decide they “have to get the band back together” for one last show. They are convinced nothing can touch them because “they are on a mission from God.” If you haven’t seen this awesome 1980s classic, please do yourself a favor and watch it!

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