There are some things you just can’t control.

If you know me, read my blog, follow me on twitter or have been in contact with me in just about any way, then you were probably aware that I was about to spend 30 days backpacking Thailand. I have never been anywhere, no really, I’ve never even been to Mexico. So this was really big for me. I was all packed, I had my shots, insurance, the to-do list was done.

Now, maybe you know where this is going. Bangkok was making the news almost daily. Political violence was escalating and 5 days before I was to fly out, the Thai government was rolling armored vehicles through the streets and rubber bullets were exchanged for real ones. To my disappointment (and the relief of my family), my flight was cancelled.

So now, I’m ready to stop sulking (I’ve been in a cave for the last week). New plan: work all summer and try again in the fall. There’s got to be a way to turn this into something positive.