Aerobics class

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The week is passing by so quickly. I can't believe tomorrow is Thursday. Tonight we have planned a girls night as on Monday it was International Women's Day here- which I might add, was a public holiday (umm don't you think we should consider this at home???) It also happens to be Cheneat's (a Khmer girl who lives downstairs) birthday today so there is another reason to celebrate. We are having nachos and salad for dinner and I have made that condensed milk, cream and biscuit slice that you put in the freezer to form an icecream slice, in lieu of a birthday cake. My mouth is watering already. Then we plan to scrub, paint, polish, exfoliate etc. Abi, Cazz and I think this will be a new experience for most of the Khmer staff. They seem to be so innocent, it is beautiful really.

Last night I had the humorous pleasure of attending aerobics class at Olympic Stadium. I went along with Phillipe and Anges who go every Tuesday night. During the 'warm up' I was in fits of giggles as the moves were just so strange to me. For instance, one move consisted of a ''spearing the sky'' type action and another was like wringed clothes out at hip height. We bounced around to the Venga Boys and other hideous tunes and no one but the instructor worried about sticking to the beat. The cost was 25 cents or 1000 R and for my money I got very good value. My face was bright red and my clothes drenched in sweat after only one hour. The class goes non stop for 2 hours- no water breaks, but you just finish when ever you like. I thought my muscles would struggle today but my walking, stair climbing (they're everywhere) and swimming (yes I find myself demonstrating techniques such as breaststroke, overarm and diving on a daily basis) might just be paying off.

What week is it at school? Maybe 6 or 7? End of term must be looming and i'm sure some of you will be bust starting Term 1 reports. At least they are easy. I think of you often during my day, especially now that I am teaching children familiar to the age group i taught at home. Today we covered antonyms and it was just like several lessons I have taught previously. It made me smile how alike children can be no matter their background.
I hope everyone is happy and healthy.
PS Mum, I checked my bank account and was so pleased to see it looking healthy after you transfered the money from my car into it. Thanks. xxx

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Photos

Facial anyone?
Cazz applies a mask to Srey Mey's face.

Sok Lim's turn
Getting into the spirit of the night.

Soaking it up
As ridiculous as we feel we are having a great time.

Comments

[Lisa]

Its better than step?
Hey you sold your car! Yay, that means africa is on! I am still waiting on a Jetstar sale and then I will finally book my ticket outta here, you must be coming up to your last week, are you going to stay on?????? Lisa

[brenda]

Swimming carnival
Hi Chloe, you seem to do an awful lot of socialising and have a lot of holidays.... I think the volunteer lark sounds great to me! We had our swimming carnival today and we Di and I were the teachers for Gold faction. As I have nothing yello, I raided your wardrobe and found a lovely cool yellow dress. As it was 37 today, it was perfect. By the way Gold won! I cannot imagine doing so much exercise when it is so hot. I imagine the venues were not airconditioned??? You must be wasting away???? I am glad the money is safely in your bank account. Are you finding you are spending more than you imagined you would on a weekly basis, or not? It is week 6 for us and I can't believe it. It is only a 9 week term and Di and I discovered yesterday that we have to present assembly next week!!! Can't believe one of us didn't pick that up earlier. Initially it was panic stations, but then we got it sorted. Virginia is a darling, and she is going to demonstrate what they have been learning in dance class and we will do some Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and sing the Aboriginal Our father, as well as a few other things. Di will actually be in Bali next week, as of Wednesday evening, but the kids will rise to the occasion I am sure. I agree with your comment about kids all over the world being similar in so many ways. I must go now, as I have to organise my merit award for tomorrow and do some shopping on the way home. I hope your 'girls night' goes well. Sounds like fun! All my love, Mum

[Westernred]

africa
hi- yes sold the car within my price range so happy that africa plans can continue. the aerobics class was so funny. i kept wishing you were there to laugh along with me. im just going to stay one extra week then travel south for 10-15 days before heading into vietnam. the weeks pass by so quickly, i have grow very comfortale with the surroundings so i feel torn between leaving the comfort and safety of the school and heading off on my own. im sure i will love free travelling once i get into the swing of things though. how are you what is news in mandurah town. i still get jealous thinking of the approaching blues and roots festival. im not sure i want the details a i will be in too much pain. thanks for the msg. be sure to get your ticket son. xxxxx

[Westernred]

helllloooo
oh it is so nice to hear from you. it is great to hear that school life continues bubbling on s per usual. i am happy to hear the the jnr beach carnival was only pp yr 1. less kids equals more fun perhaps. i noticed on your facebook that you are having trouble cramming in all our socialising into the weeend. that sounds very promising young lady. im impressed. ok will keep this shot but it really was lovely hearing fromyou. bring on week 7 hey!