As I said in a previous blog post (The List 1.0) this type
of writing happens when I just have tooooooo many thoughts and not really a connection
between them all. So here it goes 10 random thoughts, stories, or happenings
from my side of the world.
1.
Rainy season has been going on since about May
and it has officially got the best of me. Here when it rains, it is not like
Seattle rain. It is like a mini monsoon and you can’t go anywhere without
looking like you took a shower in your clothes. It is crazy the roads, houses,
shops flood and then the earth absorbs all of the water so fast. My brain
actually can’t wrap around how it can still accept more water. I was spoiled
when I first got here with all of the beautiful weather and I so ready for that
to come back.
2.
I freaking love these Yaowawit kids. They
continue to crack me up, and of course keep me on my toes. Within the last
month we have had FIVE volunteers end there time at Yaowawit and head back home
for things like school. I think it has taken a toll on some of the kids. Today
one of the kids came up to me and asked when I go home, I responded by telling
him I will be here until March. His response: YAYYYY! I like you K. A. but then
quickly followed by a much more put together “cool”... “Oh okay, just
wondering.” It definitely put a smile on my face J
3.
Not only have the kids gotten sick of saying
good-bye to people, but so have I! I am now working with my third set of
volunteers, which I can hardly believe.
I can ‘t believe that I have almost been here for 8 months, but I am so
lucky for all of the wonderful people I have gotten to work with. Also it’s
nice that I will get to see a few of you again in just a couple of weeks!
4.
As of recently I am obsessed with youtube. I had
never spent much time on it before but I have discovered that people have
channels and post vlogs and all sorts of things. Yes I know I am probably
really late to notice this but it is EXTREMELY addicting, and very
entertaining. People have channels on beauty, daily life, celebs, music, and
anything you can think of. It has made me want to do a one-week vlog post on my
blog just to try it out. No I won’t ever have a channel, I just and curious how
it all works.
5.
On the 31st is Taylor Swift’s concert
in Seattle and today I got very worked up that I will not be there. So I
watched all of my videos from her concert a couple of years ago. BEST DAY EVER.
Front row, on my birthday, it doesn’t get much better. Also I just really miss
Taylor’s curly hair hahah.
6.
BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT TO ROGGGGGGGG, THE BEST DAD
IN THE WORLD! His birthday is on the 26th and I wish I could be
there. But like I said in your card dad, I will be home soon enough to
celebrate. I hope you had a wonderful weekend of fishing, and that mom and kenz
spoil you tomorrow haha. Love you dad and happy birthday.
7.
Since coming to Thailand I have a coke
obsession. At home I never drink coke, or much pop in general. Here Coke is so
much sweeter than what we have in the US. Many days it is my afternoon pick me
up, and I still think it is way better than coffee. I realize now that it kind
of sounds like I am talking about a drug hahahha but Coca Cola is what I am
referring to DUH.
8.
I am still just as obsessed with music as ever.
So I thought since in my last version of the list I mentioned my main playlist
at the time, I thought I would continue that…
-
The new Luke Bryan CD, my favorites are: Play it
Again, Sunburnt Lips, Dirt Road Diary… but really I love them all.
-
Last Love Song by ZZ Ward
-
No Faith in Brooklyn by Hoodie Allen
-
In Case, Made in the USA, and Something That
We’re Not by Demi Lovato
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The Walking in Between album by Ben Rector
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I Want Crazy by Hunter Hayes
9.
WILDCATS EVERYWHERE THROW YOUR HANDS UP IN THE
AIRRRRRRR. Guess what everybody; homecoming at Linfield is just around the
corner! I swear I should be a rep for the school, advertising how good that
place is haha. Anyways I am so excited about homecoming on October 5th
because that means…
10. I
WILL BE HOME!!! Yes, that is right I am taking a temporary break from my life
in Thailand. I could not be more excited to see my family, friends, and the
most comfortable couch ever in my living room. See you soonish America J
