Now that the first week of teaching is under my belt I feel a lot more comfortable in my surroundings and am noticing a lot more little funny nuances of life in Thailand. The language barrier creates quite interesting conversation and the Thai views on life and me being a Westerner are also quite amusing. I am apparently very loved at the “talaat” (fresh market) in Nong Hee … according to one of the teachers at my school who drives me they want to see me everyday and think I am “suay” (beautiful). They also refer to me as their daughter. Hahaha As we were walking down one of the aisle yesterday he told me it was a catwalk and that I had to be a supermodel hahaha … my life here is ridiculous!
Teaching 50 first graders with a microphone in a pavilion looking out over a pond is also not so outlandish anymore and I actually quite enjoy it. Also seeing students using sharp objects to cut food or shave wood unsupervised doesn’t shock me as much. hahaha
There are also English quotes and phrases on almost everything and the grammar is always so unbelievably wrong that it is precious. Every notebook says something on it in English as opposed to Thai … haven’t figured that one out yet. One of my favorites is “Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary” … I will collect more and send them your way since every time I read one it makes me smile.
I now fully appreciate a hot shower more than ever. A hot water heater was installed in my house and let me tell you … it is a blessing from God! During the hot season I probably won’t even go near it but for right now … it is glorious!
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