Well I moved to Bangkok. For different reasons really. First of all, I really couldn't stand working for a Thai school. I could write a book on the reasons relating to that. But also, I clearly am not cut out to teach English with an unreliable co teacher. Bangkok was the best solution for different reasons. First of all or secondly depending on how you look at it, I know that Chiang Mai doesn't have much in the way of jobs mid year. Unless I want to teach English. And then the other reason I wanted Bangkok was because of John. We've both traveled to see each other in order to grow in our relationship but it adds up. I really wanted to know what our relationship would be like if distant was no longer a factor.
So after much job hunting, I finally landed a job. It isn't special ed but I think I'll be happy for this season. I'm starting with teaching 6 yr olds and then will switch to nursery when my class goes off to Japanese school in April. I went from yelling at 55 students a class for 7 periods to 6 students in a class. I can live with this. Besides, I get to teach other stuff besides English and I'm excited about that. I love my boss.
I have a cute apartment. I've been learning the transportation system here. It's way better than Chiang Mai. I actually don't need to drive here. My apt, has a shuttle to the sky train every morning and afternoon. There is also a golf cart that goes to the shopping center that looks like it came from England at the end of my road(soi). It costs nothing. There is also a pool. The draw back is no pets however I discovered there are some resident cats living outside who are friendly. I guess they will be my cat fix for now.
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| my monologue |
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| White temple- sustained some damage in the earthquake but mostly it's ok |
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| scene from the play |
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| Black Temple |
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| Right after my solo |
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| White temple- below the walk way |
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| view from our host house in Chiang Rai |
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| scene from the play |
