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!
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The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis turned out to be quite educational and entertaining. I feel like I learned a lot about chess, not enough to want to play it, but I do have a renewed respect for it.
I've just started Mr. Dixon Disappears by Ian Sansom. A friend gave it to me in the States saying it's a fun, light story that's very entertaining. I'm just at the part where Mr. Dixon has disappeared and the main character is wrongly accused. The writing style is witty and a bit sarcastic...fun combo.
I've just started Mr. Dixon Disappears by Ian Sansom. A friend gave it to me in the States saying it's a fun, light story that's very entertaining. I'm just at the part where Mr. Dixon has disappeared and the main character is wrongly accused. The writing style is witty and a bit sarcastic...fun combo.
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Sorry-you could be what? Say that or write that again...
You didn't get it? Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear. Ok, let's start with Beer. His dad likes beer. I would like my name (maybe this is the confusion, maybe I should've said I would name my kid...but that's just so highly unlikely that I'd rather rename myself) to be Elliot Ness (obviously I'd never be a guys' name, but humor me-that's my favorite beer) or Ginny (I love gin & tonics). But I honestly enjoy most alcohol. So encompassing all alcohol, the best name would be Al. Which is actually a name. Which is why I thought it was funny. Was I laughing by myself?
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