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| These buildings are the dorms and classrooms here at Yaowawit |
Well I have made it through week one of many! Of course,
like anything it had its number of ups and a few downs. My first few days I was
a bit of a homesick Helen as I have chosen to call it. The reality of one week
down, 14 months and 3 weeks to go can be a bit daunting. At first I was
struggling to get used to things such as the time difference, not being able to
get ahold of my friends any moment of the day, and of course the adjustment of
living in a new place. Luckily I have already met some of the most wonderful
people! I have already gotten to go to the beach several times and even go
surfing. I suppose I should clarify when I say surfing, I really mean
recklessly standing on one leg attempting to balance on the surfboard.
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| My friend Anna and I on a motor-bike, these nerd glasses are our bug shields! |
In this past week I also had four days of school! Words
cannot describe how incredible these children are. Even with a language barrier
at times you can feel the love and kindness from these kids. Since I was able
to move to Thailand in January, I am able to learn and observe from one of my
friends and the current head English teacher Kru. Lan! Since Ashley is quite a
difficult name to say by the students we tried Kru. Ash… that was also a little
difficult. So I am proud to introduce myself as Kru. A! For you Pretty Little
Liars fans, no I am not turning into a crazy or do I have any mischief up my
sleeve! Regardless my first week in the classroom could not have gone better
and I am so close to knowing all 120+ names!
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| Meet Bas (Boss), guaranteed to make you laugh and keep you on your toes! |
