Hey hey, everyone! It’s officially April and Spring’s starting to show its face all over the Northern Hemisphere! The past month has been a bit…. mental. But, in hindsight, it usually is for me- I don’t know why, but I always have busy and crazy Marches. (And, I have to squeeze my birthday in, too!) Did you know that I turned 28 a couple of weeks ago? Yup, I’m one step closer to 30 and no where near having a settled life.
And speaking of being settled, do you remember last month when I wrote about how I’m feeling completely at home here? Well, things kind of hit the fan and everything’s up in the air again. I’ve been hinting towards this on my social media for the past week so, I’m going to stop babbling and give you all the goss!
Where I’ve Been
Bangkok & Koh Chang
I started the month with a trip down to the Thai capital and Koh Chang to get away from the horrendous pollution in Chiang Mai. Kinda weird to get to Bangkok and be relieved to have fresh air: and, yes, the pollution in Chiang Mai has been that bad! I’ve actually been pretty sick because of it- there have even been a few days that I’ve checked and the AQI’s been worse than Beijing and New Delhi.
No thank you.
Bangkok was a bit of a flying trip but, once again, I really loved my time there. I’m such a city girl, so I always feel at home in places where I can just absorb that pace of life. I checked out a coworking space, went to some cool restaurants and explored new neighbourhoods. We decided to stay in Sukhumvit for this trip to see a different part of the city and I’d definitely stay there again in the future.
After Bangkok, we made our way to Koh Chang where we decided to stay for about 5 days. Koh Chang was gorgeous – the weather was lovely, the beaches were super chilled, the water felt like a bath and the nature was stunning. I wish I had a bit less work to do so I could have enjoyed it more! Maybe another time!
My Big News
I’ve Moved into a New Apartment
This is kind of cryptic news that’s being used to disguise another update. An update, I don’t really want to make to the world because it’s kind of personal. But, anyway, I just want you all to know that I’ve moved to an apartment where I’m living by myself. And, the next flight that I’m going to take, I’ll be taking by myself.
You can take from that what you will.
The apartment’s fine. I sadly don’t have a kitchen anymore and now eat chicken fried rice every single day! Pretty much undoing all the good that I did during Whole 30.. oops. Maybe I’ll try being raw vegan next month?
I’m Leaving Thailand
So, next month marks my last in Thailand. I’m really not feeling at home here at the moment- maybe it’s because so many people have left or maybe it’s because of the big change in my life. I don’t know why but I have a huge urge to leave. So, last month, I booked my ticket and I’ll be leaving towards the end of April!
Where am I Off to?
It’s probably no surprise to anyone that I’m returning to an old home that I’ve been feeling homesick and nostalgic towards for quite some time. (Remember these heartfelt words?!) Yup, that’s right, I’m going back to Korea!
I’ve always wanted to live in Seoul (cause I’m such a city gal, ya know!) and I’m in a pretty good place just now that I can make it work. I’m going to spend a few months there working on my own projects and testing out non-ESL life in Korea!
(Time to commence operation #FindGongYoo)
If I like it, I would love to make Seoul my base but, if not, I’ll be returning to Scotland and living my life as a Glasgow gal/Easyjet weekend traveller!
My New Business!
I’m so excited to finally announce the launch of my new business: Scribbler Media!
Scribbler Media is a content creation agency for passionate independent business owners who need some help creating content plans that show off just how amazing their brands are. For the past year and a half, I’ve been creating web content and social media strategies for clients in a variety of different niches. I love this job and feel like it’s something I was made to do.
But, I want to move from being a freelancer to an entrepreneur. And I want to be more in control of who I’m working with.
I’m on the lookout for clients who’re doing things that I think are amazing- but who need a little bit of help finding their voice and elevating their presence online.
I’m still in the very soft launch phase of my business but, if you, or someone you know, is a business owners who could use some help with social media, web content creation, copywriting or SEO, I’d love to chat. You can use my online booking system for a free consultation here!
Most Popular Instagram Photo
Beaches and swings- always a good combination.
What’s Happening in April
It’ll be my last month in Thailand so, naturally, I want to eat all the Kao Soi that I can. I’m also hoping to put together a post on my favourite digital nomad friendly coffee shops in Chiang Mai, and the best Instagram hotspots, too, so I’ll be having a few photo days before I leave!
After that, I’ll be off to Seoul! I really need to improve my Korean, so I’ve got a few language partners who I talk to regularly, and I’ve been doing a lot of self-study, too. Would you be interested in a post about how I’m studying Korean? I’d actually love to share this with my readers based in Korea as I’m sure it’ll be useful for you!
Anyways, until next month, stay safe and keep gypsying!
All my love,
Nicole xx
