MicahJohn

Category: Thailand

  • Art Field Trip

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    Sometimes even math teachers get to go on art field trips. Last Monday I was invited by my homeroom students’ art teacher to accompany them on a trip to one of the nearby temples to participate in the wax sculpture process. Every year Ubon has a large festival corresponding with a Buddhist holiday, when large…

  • Swine Flu

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    The infamous flu has made its way not only to Ubon, but to the school where I teach. As a result the school is closing for a week. The student reaction is very mixed. Some are quite scared. Others couldn’t be more thrilled to get some extra days off school. I have a sore throat.…

  • The New House

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    I have now put together a tour of my house. [display_podcast] Also, I now have my new address in Thai.

  • Magic

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    This morning when I left for school there were boxes from moving piled in the front hallway. There was a stack of laundry piled in front of the washer. There were a few dishes in the sink. The play room floor was covered with various kids things I’d gathered from around the house: car seats,…

  • New Mailing Address

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    I am in the process of moving to the house my friends have temporarily moved out of. My new address will be 91/5 Moo 3 Soi Techno Thanon Chayangkun Tambon Kham Yai Amphoe Mueang Ubon Ratchathani 34000 THAILAND I’ll work on getting some pictures/movie clips of the new house, as well as the address written…