Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Hmmm

It was official as of the new year. Our sign group has now separated from the Thai cong and meeting on our own. We have all the meetings in sign, it's been fantastic! There's such a difference in the comprehension of the deaf. We're also having great attendance. I think we'll be our own cong soon.

There's a new couple from New York that just arrived last week to help our group. This week there's a Japanese couple (the husband is deaf) arriving. And in 2 weeks there are 2 sisters also from New York to join us for 3 months. Lots of activity going on!

On a completely different subject, thought I would share a funny little tidbit with you. Thai names are quite difficult, even for Thais. So everyone has a nickname. They can be kinda funny. For instance, I work with one lady named Meow. In my cong is Golf, Boom and Bum. Bum is married to Dang...it just goes on and on. Every name means something. Golf's dad liked to play golf. Meow's mom must have liked cats. Boom, Bum and Dang are related to Thai words. Well, I've met Beer. You read that right, Beer. It's spelled exactly that way (I double checked). I asked him why that was his name. The answer: his dad likes beer. However, the unfortunate contradiction is that Beer does not like beer. Sigh. I wish my name was Elliot Ness or Ginny. Hey! Wait! I could be Al!

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Photos

I finally uploaded my photos from the north. There are a lot! Here are a few highlights.


Here we are on our Finos in the country.


K and I after the race.

I'm now back in Bkk. Kinda sad to leave the mountains and cool air of the north. But it'll always be there for me to visit. I really loved hanging out with G, A and C especially. They are such a great family! C calls me Auntie Julie, so cute! I feel like I also got to know the city of CM a bit better. I explored a lot on my own with the Fino. It's definitely a place I could live!