It has been an INTERESTING 2 weeks to say the LEAST. I am not sure I can even retell some of my stories. Actually, I am sure I cannot tell some things. But don't worry, I'll try to keep you entertained.
I guess the most exciting and saddening event of the past two weeks was the loss of my camera on the Island of Koh Samed. The weekend was wonderful until my camera was stolen on the last evening. I travelled to Koh Samed for three days with three of my new friends, as Koh Samed is very close to Pattaya, but a nice little island getaway. We promised to do the weekend on a budget, as none of us really have money to spare. And on a budget, we stayed! Our hotel rooms cost each of us 7.00$ a night! And we survived off of fruit, fish, chicken, and corn being sold on the beach, and of course saved money in the evenings by drinking 5.00$ bottles of Sangsom (Thai Rum) from 7-eleven! By the end of the weekend I gained a new nickname: Sangsom. Enough said. The weekend was relaxing and fun; we lay by the beach all day, and watched amazing fire shows and danced at night! And all was lovely until my camera was stolen. Two days and 130.00$ later, however, I have a NEW, pink, fujifilm camera. It is definitely not as nice as my original camera, and definitely not waterproof like my old one, but it does the trick!
The following week brought more funfilled days and evenings, as we celebrated two friends' birthdays. Long story short, we ate too much cake, drank too much wine, and stayed out way too late, on more than one.. or two occasions!
Next, and most exciting for me, I have a new position for my last three weeks of volunteering here in Pattaya. One of our students who requires a one on one assistant at his international school for half of the day, recently lost his Educational Assistant as he got sick. So, lucky for me, I get to fill the position for the next three weeks, and experinece working in a massive international school- Regents, in Pattaya. It is a beautiful school, the teachers are great, and the kids are super cute! I am enjoying this new experience, and very happy to be having the chance to do a variety of things here; making the most of my time volunteering in Thailand. This opportunity also means that I wont be able to volunteer at the Father Ray Foundation anymore, however, luckily I will see the Father Ray children one more time before I leave. As my last "hoorah", I am planning a Play Day at our school, and children from Father Ray, Regents, and another special needs school in Bangkok will be attending. We'll have games, crafts, activities, and of course some Nintendo Wii fun for everyone to enjoy!
Speaking of the Nintendo Wii, we are slowly but surely teaching the kids how to use it. It's been tricky so far, but I am confident that they will get the hang of it! The most popular game so far has been the cooking game! The kids have learned to make crepes; they melt butter in the pan, spread the crepe mix, chop and add berries, and of course flip and catch the crepe on the pan. (I actually think I enjoy this game more than the kids! Joking...)
Last week a Monk came to bless our school. This was a really neat thing to see, even though I didn't completely understand everything he was doing, and why! The Monk told us that he had a very good feeling about our school and its location. After he blessed us and the school, and after we made our offerings, he sat and chatted for a while, and expressed an interest in having me come to the temple and teach English to some of the Monks/ Teachers. This is something I am very interested in, still, however with only 3 weeks left, and so much on my plate, I don't think it's possible anymore, which is a shame, as it would have been another neat experience!
Lastly, my new hair! Yes, all 30 inches of my new, black hair! I cannot express how nice it feels to once again have long hair, even if it's in the form of extensions! I absolutely love it. There is not much more I can say, except for; I love it, period. And I will post pics for those who haven't seen it!
Again, I cannot believe I only have 3 weeks left at the school. And only 5 weeks left in Thailand. Where did the time go? Leaving here will be bitter sweet. I am so excited to see everyone at home, but I know I will miss this place so much. I am afraid for how I will feel after a week back in Canada... in the cold... in the snow!
Anywho, Peace and Love.
Denise
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