Thoughts

- This is my 3rd blog post today but with limited interent access, I have to take advantage when I can :-)

- I walked into my room yesterday and caught a lizard sleeping in my bed . . . I tried to explain it’s welcome to stay on the walls but isn’t allowed to be in my sheets but it ran away before I could make sure it understood my wishes.

- I didn’t expect this country to be so hot. Can someone check the thermostat fo reelz?

- I hate mosquitoes.

- I didn’t expect to have a student who has pig tails and the sweetest smile and the best arm I’ve seen on a Thai girl as she chucked a pencil sharpner at the head of a boy in front of her. I didn’t expect my reactions to be 1. laughter (on the inside of course!) 2. wondering if Thailand has an Olympic softball team and 3. oh, that’s not acceptable behavior. I guess my reactions will be altered appropriately as I become a more mature teacher. Hehe

- I didn’t expect to enjoy taking daily showers without a hot water heater . . . I guess this coincides with the not expecting this country to be so hot comment.

- I hate red ants.

- I wasn’t expecting my student to pull out a packet of spices that you put in Thai Roman Noodle soup when I asked what he was hiding. Turns out it’s his idea of a treat . . . pours a bit in his hand and licks it up. Hmmm, I decided not to discipline him . . . if he wants to burn his tongue with spices, that’s his choice. LOL.

- When we drive down the road, I’m not surprised anymore to see an elephant being led alongside a main road

- I love praying and singing with the Thai teachers every morning before school.

- I hate mosquitoes and red ants.

- I love these children whom God has surrounded me with. This doesn’t mean they don’t test my patience daily . . . it just means I am developing a deep love that comes with forgiveness, discipline and adoration for these kids.

More random thoughts to come!