Sitting in a Starbucks using boot-legged internet thanks to my favorite barista Ninja, so long as I promise not to tell his boss. Love it. Had a couple dawning realizations over the past two weeks: 1) I. Love. My. Job. I spend my days singing and dancing with the cutest children I’ve ever seen in … Continue reading »
Posted in June 2011 …
“The Cockroach in the Kitchen Sink”
In the spirit of teaching kindergarten, today’s post comes in the form of a Fable: Once upon a time, a brave and adventurous girl set forth on a journey to a strange land. She prepared herself for the worst, and was surprised and grateful for the kind and generous welcome she received by the people … Continue reading »
Sometimes I just don’t want to leave my house….
Don’t worry, I’m not depressed. Let me explain :) Here’s a riddle for you: What’s more attention-grabbing than a blonde farang (foreigner) in Paknam, Samut Prakan? A) a blonde farang jogging down the street in workout clothes B) a blonde farang attempting to order dinner at a food stall C) a blonde farang cruising down the main street … Continue reading »
Because I have nothing else to do right now…..
So.. it’s 5 am in Thailand, and I’m sitting in my living room looking up the Thai word for “rat” in my Lonely Planet phrasebook. What a night. It started around…2 o’clock?…when I was awakened by some shuffling at the foot of my bed, and something crawling across my foot. Oh, my gosh. Ewwwww……… I … Continue reading »
You Know You Teach in Thailand When….
1) If a stranger approaches you with a camera, smiling, it is safer to assume they want a picture with you than that they want you to take a picture of them. 2) A ceremony where 1,500 students prostrate themselves before you and the other teachers at your school is just…another day in the life. Last Thursday, my school … Continue reading »
