Tag: educational jobs in Thailand
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Sour Spicy Yummy
“What are ya eating, John?” I called down the hall at school. John, 11, turns around and smiles. He’s holding a snack package with a kid friendly design and Thai writing. “It’s my favorite Miss Melissa! Do you want some?” I walk closer. It looks interesting. Long brownish strips on sticks. They look a little […]
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So, what are ya gonna do?
“Ladies and Gentlemen, we are making our final descent. As per Malaysian government regulation, your flight attendants will be fumigating the cabin with a non-toxic insecticide. Please cover your nose and mouth. Thank you.” I look up in disbelief from the Duty Free catalog. Rick and I make “significant” eye contact and look around. No […]
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Same Same….Different
From my blog posts so far, you may not realize that I have actually been working for the last 6 weeks. My culture shock outside of school has been pretty dramatic. Blog worthy stuff, I’d say. My transition to my new school? As the Thai say, Same Same….Different. I start my morning with my vintage […]
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Beauty in the Unexpected
Selfie on CROWDED Ferry Taxi. Photo bombs are not optional!! A Relative asked Rick if we were having fun, here in Thailand. His response to this friendly inquiry was, “Well, I’m not sure “fun” is the word I would choose.” This experience may be the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life. […]
Gonzo Girl: Life Meets Impulsivity 