Prehistoric Christmas

Thai people really really like Christmas. Bangkok is more decked out for Christmas than any other city I've ever seen. They really go nuts.  I found this perplexing because the vast majority of Thai people(over 90%) are Buddhist.

I finally got around to asking one of my Thai friends about it and he said that the Thai people love ANY kind of celebration, holiday, or festival. Which makes sense because every single week is a new festival, and half the time I can't tell what the difference is between festivals. For example, there has been a "Thailand Vegetarian festival", an "National Vegetarian Festival", and an "Asian Vegetarian Festival" which all looked exactly the same with different names. Not that I am complaining! I love this aspect of Thai culture. Well, life is rough, lets party every chance we get!!! It reminds me of the Irish humor in the face of great struggle.

I had my kids draw Christmas pictures, and some of them were very creative.  So, without further ado, I wish you Happy Holidays, and leave you with this:

In Prehistoric times, Santa delivered presents via Pterodactyl pulled sleigh.

Also, Michael Jackson wants you to have a Merry Christmas.

Just another Thursday morning

"Take an eel,

make a loop,

use him as a hula hoop,

watch him twirl and twist and spin,

round your ankles past your chin.  

Tighter, tighter, tighter yet,

ain't an eel a lovely pet?" -- Shel Silverstein  (from memory so forgive any mistakes)

You never really know what will happen at my job on any given day.  

Take today for example, when I somehow found myself in the middle of the school courtyard, with the entire student body and faculty watching and cheering, as I hula hooped to Thai clubbing music.

Yes, as it turns out, I am the reigning hula hooping champion of the farang teachers, although Lauren beat me in the style department, she has got some moves.

Barbie would love this.

This just in: Guess what color my boss has informed us we will be wearing every day starting tomorrow. Guess. You'll never guess. Pink. Yes, that's right, starting tomorrow and continuing indefinitely, I will have to wear pink every day in support of the King's health. 

If you know me well, you know I have a strong dislike of this color.

Where on Earth am I going to find a week's supply of pink???  

I'll tell you where I won't find it, I won't find it in my closet.