Time is literally flying, and I have no clue where it is
going. February was full of all different fun events starting with the first
annual Yaowawit cup! That’s right; Yaowawit hosted their very own soccer
tournament for the first time. Also Yaowawit was the only team to have a girl
on their team, so of course we cheered extra loud for our superstar Orr! The
team played really well and ended up making it to the finals, with the whole
school backing them throughout. Obviously I have been to my fair share of
soccer games in my life, but watching with these Yaowawit girls is like
something I have never experienced. The school morale is incredible, the stands
were filled with high-pitched SCREAMING 4th, 5th, and 6th
grade girls and hand drawn colorful signs were being passed through out. In the
end, the boys ended up placing second in the tournament.
This month our weekend off happened to align with Thailand’s
famous Full Moon Party. Just about a year ago, I went to my first full moon party
and vowed I would never return… 12 months later and well, here I am. It was
great to lie on different beaches, shop different markets, and get away for a
few days. Then as the full moon rose, we covered ourselves in neon clothing and
paint and got ready for a long, dancing filled night! Everyone made it back
safe and sound, but of course not without making Riley, Insa and I feeling like
grandmas. I am not kidding when I say that staying up all night took it out of
me for probably 4 days, I guess this whole turning 25 this year is no joke!
Towards the end of February there was another soccer
tournament. This tournament was in Kapong, and like usual we were the only
foreigners. So yes, this included many people taking pictures and pointing at
us, and I am refusing to believe they were laughing at my heart shaped
sunglasses. Over the course of a few days the team played really well and made
their way to the finals. The team took second in a disappointing loss in
penalty kicks. Unfortunately I know that feeling all too well, what a rough way
to lose! Regardless nothing a little Thai BBQ couldn’t fix. I am super excited
because there will be another game before I have to take off, we are all hoping
for another W!
And now it’s March, WHAT? Somehow 15 months turned into 15
days, and I am starting to panic. For the time being I am just trying to soak
up every last ounce of Thailand and Yaowawit before the end.
