July/beginning of August

Time has been flying by! It is weird to think that I have been here for three months already. July was so hectic.  I went to Bangkok for an English camp for 9-11 grade students that want to go to America to study. It was so fun, and it really made me miss my guard kiddos. They were so receptive to practicing their English skills, and my team ended up winning (bonus!).

Team Finland!

My student did an awesome job at the spelling bee in Bangkok. He ended up getting second place! He was especially excited because he remembered the student that beat him when we did our first local qualifying spelling bee, and he ended up beating him this time. He's standing right in front of me in the picture. He's the smartest kid I know. I just found out today that he will compete again at a national contest in a few weeks! I will get more details tomorrow- I literally found out on my way out of the gate at school.

The EP students and coaches that competed in Bangkok

The EP Foreign Teachers/Staff 

SO much has been going on at school lately. We all stay so busy. Small moments like the picture day were fun to capture. I barely even see my roommates, much less 1/2 of the foreign teachers while at school. We're pretty cool kids. We wrapped up the police classes in July, too. They have pictures with me, but I don't have any of them. Sad! They were a blast.

We recently celebrated Mother's Day here in Thailand. Students did lots of activities to show their love and respect. We had a big ceremony this last Friday at school. The activities shown are some of what my students did for my assignments. The small hearts are reasons why they love their mothers/ways they describe their mothers. It was so sweet to read!

three of our students and my wonderful Thai teacher in our booth

 

My Thai teacher is so sweet. She always makes sure I am included in the celebrations and makes sure I know what is going on in the school during Thai announcements. She has truly made this experience so much more memorable for me, and I know I will never forget (or be able to repay her for) everything she has done.








I was able to ring in August and celebrate the past three months living here on the four-day weekend we just had for Mother's Day. I went with some amazing new friends that were also teaching at the English camp. We traveled to Koh Samet and had a blast.

Here's to more travels! :)