Spending the month of January in Chiangmai

Hello all. Oh a whim I made a life choice to leave New York and spend a month out if the country. After about a week of research it was clear Chiang Mai was a no brainier. So here I am, 34 years old, lived all over the USA and I am just jumping on a plane and moving to Chiang Mai  for a month. I know no one there, I know no Thai, I have no idea where I am going to live, and on and on. That's what's so great!  O I have been very fortunate in my life to be fairly successful in a few small businesses I own so I am not looking to be on a small limited budget, I want to make this the adventure of a lifetime.  I am very outgoing and up for just about anything. Love outdoor activities, playing sports, exploring, drinking, partying, honestly anything.  Hoping to touch base with a few other like minded people before I get there. Maybe show me around, give me some tips.  Like I said, I am very easy going, down to earth, and educated.  Hope to hear from some good people.
Brian