Ups and Downs
This week made me think about things that I feel like are generally just under the surface in my head … Continue reading Ups and Downs
The importance of correct spelling
We’re working on writing skits using I’m sorry and thank you in class right now. Yes. Yes, indeed. Continue reading The importance of correct spelling
Cooking Without a Kitchen: Wontons!
In my Thai kitchen, I am basically limited to frying or boiling things. As it turns out, when you’re making wontons, these are the only methods you really need. Continue reading “Cooking Without a Kitchen: Wontons!”
Wai Kru Day
This week we celebrated Wai Kru Day, which is similar to Teacher Appreciation Day but literally translates to Bow to Your Teacher Day or Hello to Teacher! Day, which I think are far more appropriate and amusing titles. Continue reading “Wai Kru Day”
Field Trip!
Teacher vacation to the houseboats (really, more like floating bungalows, but whatever)! Continue reading “Field Trip!”
And the rain rain rain came down down down
Rainy season is here! And by rainy season, I mean tiny afternoon hurricane season. Continue reading “And the rain rain rain came down down down”
Visakha Bucha Day
Yesterday was Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand (and for Buddhists generally), commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha (all … Continue reading Visakha Bucha Day
Day Two
My students have the strangest nicknames. Like not even logical names for people. Boss. Future. Nut. Mod X. I’m not making this up. Continue reading “Day Two”
The Uprooted Path 