Bottom 5; Top 10 - Post from Jasmine
Sunday, September 06, 2009
I thought it was about time that I (Jasmine) actually post something. We have been in Thailand for almost one month already! That is hard to believe. As an introduction to my perspective on our new adventures, I thought that I would tell you about my Top Ten Aspects that I like about living in Thailand so far, and my Bottom Five Experiences! I will start with the negative and then move on to a more positive note!
Bottom 5
5. Getting lost on one of our first days for hours... we were both on motor-bikes and we could not find our place to save our life!
4. Not being able to remember any of the names of the kids I teach (There are so many kids with difficult Asian names; I teach over 300 kids! It will take me a while to learn them all!)
3. Missing friends, family, and my kitty back home! There were a few days this week where I was a bit homesick...
2. Getting chased by a big dog as I rode my bike to school on Friday - scary!!
1. My least favourite experience would definitely have to be getting hit by a motor-bike as I was crossing the street in Pattaya. Yes, this did happen to me - I have a few nasty bruises to show for it!
Top 10
10. The convenience stores (aka Family Mart and 7-11). They are open 24 hours and you can find most items that you need right close to our house.
9. Karaoke - how fun!
8. Western Wednesdays!
7. The delicious and spicy Thai food (and it is so affordable!)
6. The fact that we are constantly experiencing new things each day as we adapt to a new culture
5. The hot weather! It feels like we are on an extended vacation; I don't think there is one day that we have not gone in the pool at least once! Sometimes, we go in the pool multiple times.
4. Biking to school every day and hopping in the pool after the ride home!
3. The relaxed attitude of the Thai people - it is so easy to live in the moment and just enjoy life out here.
2. The many travel opportunities so close to us! Beach holidays to amazing islands are affordable and close to us whenever we decide we'd like to go! We just went to Koh Samet with Kari and Ed (a beautiful island with white-sand beaches just a 45 minute drive and a short boat-ride away from where we live). I can't wait until more people come to visit us!
1. The fantastic people that we work and play with! We have made so many fast friendships. There is such a diverse mix of people (couples and singles) from different parts of the world. We get along with everyone so well, and have had a lot of fun getting to know one another - we are kind of like one big family!
These are just some of the things that I like about living in Thailand. I will post some pictures for your enjoyment and will post again in the future!
It sounds like you guys are indeed having the time of your lives. I'm sure there will be bumps along the way, as there is bound to be when experiencing a new culture and place. But I have no doubt you and Scott will thrive there. All the best to you guys. Miss you both.