Back in Bangkok, with a momentary jaunt through Vietnam, and busy as ever - or as a beaver to truly represent my Canadian coolness. I am teaching grade 2 once again, subbing as well and overseeing the grade 1 to 3 teachers. I LOVE my job and have decided that it will definitely be the hardest thing to leave in the spring... that's right... leave... (still a far away idea to hit up). I am enjoying the Thai life once again although it all feels so different from last year - yet must admit, so darn familiar at the same time. I have been in the city for the past 6 weeks so I'm desperately awaiting the coming weekend as I'm heading west for the rice fields. Looking forward to the 7 hour van ride, the company and the simple chill... already anticipating the freshness of it all. I have my month quite planned out, all leading up to October 3rd, when I jump on a jet plane and head further west... India... oh boy. Two weeks exploring that colorful and hopefully super tasty world. Excited, nervous, eager and anxious all at the same time. I thought Vietnam was a culture shock, so I know that I'm in for a gooder of a time.
I do have a cute story of the day to share:
I have a mini-obsession with flowers that I can put in my hair. Started with a lil boy named Nick who would pick them for me last year and has carried on from there. Well the flowers are out in full bloom as the monsoon season is filling the trees with nutrients galore. There is a tree right outside of the school with the prettiest, brightest fuchsia flowers I have ever seen! Yesterday when I left school I took one from the grass and put it in my hair, no biggy, but witnessed by one of the security guards. This old guy greets us morning, noon and night. Today I left for lunch with Ms. Andrea and tried to find myself another flower, but no such luck as they were all rather droopy. Upon returning from lunch, the dear old security guard pointed to his desk and sitting in a little bowl of water were 3 fresh, beautiful flowers. What a sweetheart! I quickly put them in my hair and have now found an adorable connection with my security guard friend. Love love.
That's it for now. Mini, simple updates better than none at all I say!
Sawadeka.
1 comment:
aww, love the flower story, hopefully there will be a pic of that somewhere in all the travel pics! i'm sure you will love india, do a cooking class so you can share the west when you come back :)
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