Phil gets interrogated by the Internet Vol. 1

So, Internet, I hear you have a couple of questions about my entry into the Ultimate Thailand Explorers competition.

The Internet: You better believe I do. My first question Why You?

Who me?

The Internet: Yes, you.

Oh, geez, wow, Internet. I thought we were closer than this. I thought when I said I would be perfect for this competition you would just take me at my word. I guess not. Man, you think you know a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and then something like this happens.

Give me a moment to get over this staggering blow.

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There, all better. You should know, though, that talking about myself makes me feel weird. But, for you, I'll get over it. As far as my qualifications, I have a master's degree in Internet Communications (full disclosure: it's not finished yet, but it will be by the time we leave for Chiang Mai), so, I understand social networks and the Internet works. I'm reasonably well-traveled; I've been all over the USA, have been to Europe, and lived in Australia for 6 months. I require very little sleep to be obnoxiously cheerful, which seems helpful in this situation. Also, I want to squeeze the most out of every moment of my life.

Those qualifications are all well and good, but I think the reason I'll be a great Ultimate Thailand Explorer is because I'm a great storyteller. When I add captions to my trip photos, people tell me they feel like they're right there with me, smiling. And, if you're watching a video of me, I promise to keep you engaged. For example, I have absolutely no control over my eyebrows--they bounce and gesture and dance. So, if you don't care what I'm saying, mute the sound and just watch my eyebrows. Hours of fun. (But, seriously, don't turn the sound off.)

I have a lot more reasons, but I think the best way to get to know me is to get to know me. So, come back here often and look at our videos and pictures and blogs. Watch us beg for your votes and get ridiculously excited about trip planning. I can pretty much guarantee you'll be planning your own trip to Thailand before Greg and I even leave.