Speech About Moving To Thailand

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Finding women to have sex with was a game of numbers and as my Thai improved so did my numbers. My Thai language skills have never been fantastic — I taught myself — but it is good enough in most c

Chuck and Dave
Documentary filmmaker Ted Grouya, better known to his friends as Teddy G., gave me the most encouragement and help in finalizing my decision to move to Thailand. Born in the United States, Teddy G attended school in Denmark and Australia, graduating from the highly ranked Australian National University in Canberra before working at the US embassy. He also graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, then gave up a promising future and the stability of working for the United States government to pursue …show more content…

When I began traveling to Thailand and began thinking of moving to the country on a more permanent basis, Teddy G. was the first person I told. Whether by fate, coincidence, or luck, it just so happened he had been to Thailand several times and knew the country well.
“Go now, before it’s too late,” he said. “You have nothing holding you back. Now’s the time!”
“I know, you’re right. I will.”
Until I made The Decision, I never completely believed my own words. Without Ted, I might not have moved to Thailand, met my life, had two sons, and lived a life many people dream of living. Time and time again he would bring out his photo albums stuffed full of shots from his trips. Not only did he tell me of his adventures, providing me with much-needed information, he also helped keep me focused when frustration entered into the equation.
A few years after moving to Thailand, Teddy informed me that two of his good friends, Chuck and Dave were coming to Thailand for a holiday. 
"I got a couple of buddies who are coming to Thailand soon," he said, nonchalantly. “Can you show them around? Give em a good time?”
"Do I know these guys?"
"You met Chuck when we were out barhopping one night," he said, trying to job my memory. “Dave is older,

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