JJ Part 2!

I went to JJ (Chatuchak Market) on Sunday since I didn't have much to do. I had woken up at 7 AM Bangkok time to watch the LSU game via Skype (Geaux Tigers!). I went and had victory pancakes at JJ (they taste better when they are after a sweet, sweet victory) - the same ones I blogged about a few weeks ago. They were the yummy banana pancakes and an iced mocha. Talk about a good brunch after a good win!

I'm still constantly amazed about prices here in Bangkok. I was able to purchase that breakfast, 2 bottles of water, a bag for my school books (basically an oversized purse), a nice purple ceramic coffee mug, and 13 pairs for earrings for around $10.50 American dollars!!! How amazing is that??? I added a picture of all my beautiful earrings because it was such a great deal and they are good quality earrings. It never fails that I can find a good deal on something really awesome at JJ! One of my favorite places in Bangkok.

Also, today marks ONE MONTH that I've been a Bangkok resident! :)

How to beat the rainy season in Bangkok?

I've been here in Bangkok almost two weeks and, of course, I arrived during rainy season's peak. It rains pretty much every day. Some days it pours and pours and pours, which causes the roads to flood (Those days I stay indoors). Other days it just sprinkles for hours at a time. Sunday was a combination of the two. I was meeting a fellow Tennessean at JJ (Chatuchak market) for some shopping followed by dinner when it started to pour. Luckily, I had my pink Gap umbrella that I love. Take that Bangkok rainy season! She, on the other hand, wasn't so lucky. 45 minutes of rain passed and we finally were able to meet each other! Trying to find someone in JJ is absolutely ridiculous and nearly impossible. We decided to take cover under some awnings. We sat down and realized the DJ for this little bar was right behind us. He played some hilarious American music - including "Sexual Healing" (while the French guys behind us danced with their Thai girlfriends, very funny). So how do we beat the rainy season here in Bangkok while attempting to shop at JJ? SINGHA of course! :)

Mystic Place - Bangkok, Thailand

I've been researching hotels in Bangkok and found this AMAZING hotel outside of Chatuchak. It is called Mystic Place Rooms and is a boutique style hotel. Artists designed the various rooms and they are all different! When booking your room, you will see pictures of the rooms by number and will be able to select various ones. They all have interesting names like: Wish You Were Here, Wake Up, Medicine Machine, and Listen. I've never seen anything like it! It's affordable, chic, and very artsy! Check out their website: Mystic Place Bangkok!