Playing the Ukulele in Thailand..

A friend told me that if I were to work in Thailand, I will have a lot of free time. Indeed... 

After my work ends, my evenings and weekends are free. So for the first few weeks, I searched for something that I can learn and do, and whala! Playing the ukulele was the option. So I ventured out o find places that I can buy them. I got my first ukulele (Makala Dolphin Soprano Yellow) as I saw many positive reviews about them.

Got the first, then the second, then the third.. and now, it is 12.

Learning it was not easy... yes the chords were manageable, but when it comes to committing yourself to learn the many chords and songs, it will be a challenge. I started with learning the chords and playing simple struming an hour a night. Then the muscle memory comes in and things got a little easier, and my first song! 

Then I got asked to assist for the church's fellowship time, and what happens is history: More opportunities to learn and try to play in groups (cell group, retreats...). This year, I had the chance to teach some children and adults how to play the uke, and I thank God for this experience, despite my lack of experience...

UAS (Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome) - I think I got the disease.. haha.

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What have I been doing for the past 5 years?

5 years since the last update..

Most of my updates and sharings have been on Facebook, that is why. 5 years.. Working in ACS(Pri), participating and helping out in sports activities (triathlon, running, duathlons, aquathlons, etc), church commitments and family..

In 2014, a series of incidents caused me to resign from the education service, and for a while, i had no jobs. But i was in contact with a school in Samut Sakhon, Thailand and by God's grace, I was able to work there (started in May 2015), and working there since. BTW, I teach English language (and Chinese for a short while too!)

I have learnt a new hobby: Playing the ukulele! Still learning and playing it and it has been a rewarding experience playing for self and for people.. will share more later.

That's all for now.. see ya around, people!