Lists

Well. So many things have happened in the last month. I have been so homesick and sad that I have contemplated taking a taxi to Bangkok and jumping on a plane, and I have also been on one of the most amazing vacations of my life. I am now almost done teaching, and about to begin my traveling. I will be going to Laos and northern Thailand, then meeting Trina (YAYAY) in Bangkok for our 3 week adventure. I thought I'd make some lists (true to form) about things that have happened recently!

Some of my favorite / silliest Thailand experiences

1. Going on an exploration of the islands around Phuket. I saw James Bond Island, Ko Phi Phi, and jumped off of the second story of a boat into the beautiful ocean. I also went snorkeling off of Koh Phi Phi and swam with what I can only describe as "Rainbow Fish". They were even swimming with plain fish, just like in the book. Also kayaking through amazing limestone caves and through to hidden clearings where cliffs were 100 feet above and you were in a small "lake" looking up at a beautiful sky :)

2. Having students named Poo, Porn, King, Ice, etc. It is very difficult to maintain a straight face when my student Pee is acting up and I have to tell him that his behavior is unacceptable.

3. Getting massages on the beach of a beautiful island. By a woman who informed me that she had 10 lovers, and asks them to leave so she can go to sleep. I think she was joking. Here was my view during this massage!

4. Getting my work permit and visa extension 2 days before it would have expired and I would have been forced to go to another country and re-enter Thailand in order to be there legally. When I expressed my concern, I was told that I should just relax, all would be well :).

5. Sleeping four to a bed in a Bangkok "hotel" that was described as a beautiful oasis...but was neither beautiful, nor an oasis.

6. Seeing elephants being walked around by their owners while at dinner.

7. Having the most delicious dinners with many many dishes, all costing under $3.

8. Walking to the bus, I was accosted by one of the men who work at the bus station. He had learned enough English to ask me "What is your name?" I responded with " Annie, and what is your name?" He informed me that his name was CHICKEN!!!! and proceeded to backgaw loudly. I looked around startled, but all the Thai people passing seemed to think that this was a very normal activity, so I told Chicken to have a nice day and strolled on.

9. Having the most adorable students. I had them make cards for Thai Mother's Day, and got the sweetest cards turned in to me. Here is an example

10. Finding the Blarney Stone in Thailand!!!!

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