luckkyybuddha/James

I guess it is time to introduce myself to my readers.My name is James A. swan.I am almost "62" years young,married and living full time in Thailand(Bangkok/Saimai).I first visited Thailand in March of 2007 and it was "Love at first sight".My visit was basically to play golf,and check out Thailand as a place to retire.I had no idea that i would end up getting married,moving to Thailand,or any of the varied things that have happened to me since that first visit.My return to America after my first visit was to say the least a real "Downer"!I was met with cold & rain and my very big and lonely home at a time that a need for a change was long over due.I did not want to die alone ,or live in the cold or any other "Bad Dreams"anymore.I think when people reach a certain age, they need a reassessment of priorities in their  lives.My needs were/our very simple and basic,First i want to be happy and active.Living alone,playing golf,watching TV..repeat,repeat and waiting for my demise was not going to make it.Living in a western country & culture does not bode well for seniors looking for companionship,marriage and other comforting things to make your life fuller.I am not into Seniors Centers,Bingo,Shuffleboard or food banks.I needed a place where my age was not a issue,marriage was possible,medical good & cheap and the cost of living reasonable.Thailand covers all of these requirements and more!Culture and language problems our many,but these issues can be met if you learn to accept things on "Thai Terms".I managed to make the "Leap of Faith" in less than a year after my first visit.I am for the most part very happy with my choices.If you our leaning towards a change in life,then consider living outside your "Comfort Zone" and becoming a "Expat".This change will bring you many challenges,but the rewards our worth the 'Leap of Faith".luckkyybuddha999