Embark on a whimsical journey through time and space as Martin Rendel shares the extraordinary 30-year odyssey of his mother's cleaning bucket in this TEDxChiangMai talk. Explore the concept of absurdity through the lens of a seemingly mundane household item that has traveled the globe. Discover how Rendel's diverse background - from paperboy and chicken slaughterer to award-winning designer and cultural ambassador - intertwines with the bucket's adventures. Gain insights into the power of intercultural connections, innovative thinking, and the unexpected ways our lives can unfold. Learn how a simple object can become a symbol for building bridges between cultures, universities, and institutions, and how embracing the absurd can lead to profound realizations about design, leadership, and global collaboration.