I am planning an English Workshop for 5th and 6th graders in my town. About 100 in all. My co-teacher asked what we should call it. I said we can just call it English Camp- that's what these workshops are called, and the Thais are obsesed w them. They happen all the time. My co-teacher wasn't excited about this name, so I suggested a few others, like 'We speak English' 'I love English.' Then I thought of one and was able to convince my co-teacher how fabulous this name is:"I'm an English Speaking Fool." I told her it's all the rage in America. It's my own little joke to myself.
So today was great!! Got up early and was out of the house by 6 AM to beat that Thailand heat. And I went and went and went. Just like old Forrest. But unlike Mr. Gump I stopped after 23 miles. I know... I was slacking....
Then Jordan came over. Jordan is the closest volunteer to me, she lives 30 miles away. She was my pig out partner. We had lots and lots of Essan food (food from the NorthEast part of Thailand)- green papaya salad, grilled chicken, and warm sticky rice. We sat on a mat by the river and chatted for hours. All about life in Thailand as a PC Volunteer.
After Jordan left I treated myself to a pedicure and hair wash/head massage.
Then I made a great fried veggie Thai dish.
Then I met up w a friend who is working at the training for the group that comes in 5 days, making it 1 year since I arrived.
Now I am watching a Sex and the City DVD and writing to you!!!! It's the one where Aden and Carrie get back together. Aden is the greatest, how could she end up with Big?
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That sounds like a great day! I'm so proud of you for your long-distance running. You are an English-speaking, Marathon-running fool. I looked through Rachel's pictures and loved the one of you bowing your head next to Ronald McDonald. It made me want to give you a big hug! I turned to Zack and said, "Look how cute my friend is."
Love you, Allie
Rach, You're definitely much more Aidan than Big, but Carrie's more Big: he's NYC and he's sooo smooth (e.g. the Champagne and ballons on her 35th!) And Carrie's just so intrigued by his mystery. Personally, I think Aidan's the sexiest, but of all the guys I think Steve, despite some annoying qualities, has the best long-term potential. But enough Sex in the City.
23 miles, you rock! How'd you feel after it? I ran for the first time in many moons this weekend, and I'm feeling it.
I'm very eager to try your cooking. I read your blog before lunch and it always makes me hungry.
Oh, your co-teacher definitely made a good call, 'English Camp' is not nearly as good as 'I'm an English Speaking Fool'.
How's your AIDS project coming?
Sounds like things are good, I'm jealous of the warm weather.
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