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Published: October 29th 2008
The beginning of the flooded road.
This is the road that leads from town to our house. It's a dual carriage way and was completely submerged.OK, so once again, I'm starting a blog entry apologising for how long it's been since I last wrote anything. No excuses, just life flying by scarily quickly!
We only have two school terms here, and the first one is already finished. I can't believe it, that means I'm half way through my year already. In many ways it only feels like five minutes since I started, but then again, when I think how much I've learnt and acheived since I arrived, I guess it feels like I've been here quite a while.
The last few weeks of term saw me begin to to really feel like a teacher. Before that I'd felt like someone who taught children each day, but, it wasn't until it came to report writing and meeting the parents that it actually hit me, I really am a teacher in the eyes of those around me. Pretty scary stuff!
The bit that is hardest for me to get my head around, is that, not only am I a teacher, I am loving being one! Sure, living in Thailand helps, but this isn't just about living where the sunshines anymore. It's actually about maybe having
'Monkey Temple'
This is one of the main hangouts for the monkeys in town. found a career path, we'll see!
All said and done though, no matter how much i'm loving it, after 17 weeks straight teaching. The week holiday we had was much needed and appriciated. Check out the pictures of the trip we had to DreamWorld, a theme park just outside Bangkok. It's no Disnyland, but it was a really fun day.
A less fun day was the nine temple tour we were subjected to one Sunday a few weeks ago. And before you ask, no, there was NO getting out of it! We were invited on it by the school prinicpal, so let's just say it was well in our best interests to accept. And, even though the 6am start and endless trekiing around temples wasn't our idea of fun, it did mean we got to see the teachers let their hair down which was quite interesting! And, got to see some of the surrounding countryside too.
ALso added a few monkey pictures. Still hate them! Mai chorp ling! (I don't like monkeys in Thai). Yes, I am still battling slowly on with the language learning quest, but, it's so not easy!
Last week was actually my
favourite week since I joined Fun Language. We had a holiday programme for 39 of our older students. And, as much as the report writing and open house session make me feel grown up. Leading a team at camp shows me I really am still a big kid at heart!!!!!! I will post some pics and details in another private blog. But it was a complete ball!!
This is the final week of the school holidays, so we are getting all ready for the start of next term on Monday. And now, when I say we, I don't mean the royal we, I am no longer alone, WHOOOOOP!!!!
Amanda arrived a couple of weeks ago, from manchester, and we have a couple more teachers starting on Monday. Never thought I'd say it, but finally the Lopburi office is fully staffed, YAYAYAYAY!!!!!
OK, well this is a waffly, but I just wanted to post some pics for you all.
Tons of love
xxxxxx
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