Life continues as a daily routined life does. I have recieved some terrific post, I have tried to teach 13-year olds about "the Drum 'n' Bass", I have started rehearsing the Teapot Song with a gang of second-graders, and last night I ate a massive plate of lasagna. It was delicious.
I bought some teacher shoes, the only pair of sensible shoes in Chiang Mai for under 4000 baht. Oh they are brown.
I made scones for my friend's birthday.
I went on a house boat with a massive crowd of young expats. The view was very very very beautiful and dancing under a full moon next to mountains and water was pretty unforgettable.
However, I am determined to learn Thai, starting this week. I can't live in a country so so far away from all that I know and not live in the culture proper. Book clubs and wine tastings have their place, and I'm not sure that their place is in my life. And that's all there is to say about that right now.
Also, I'm aware that going out of town on a motorbike is the best way to see the country, but I am scared stiff of breaking myself, even if it's road rash. I've seen some nasty stuff. I may have to invest in a mega fast road bicycle with super hot panniers.
I miss my family, I miss my friends. But life is certainly fine.
La la. Any tips on how to make a papier mache turkey hat is appreciated, as I will be dressing as a roast dinner for the school Christmas parade next week.
I do love you! I want a picture of you as a turkey dinner !!!!! No hints other than paint it brown, and you could always add some cotton batting for bread sauce :)
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