And just like that, munchkins they weren’t. These are my boyfriends Gop and Nex fighting over me at school. If it were December of 2014, Gop would be writing me love notes and Nex would sneak up to kiss me on the cheek then run away giggling. This year they’re both still trying to getContinue reading “Can I call you Ruffio?”
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Half Munchkin Half Man
“Don’t waste your youth growing up” Thanks to “the mother” (whom the munchkins ask about every day) Christmas cards featuring my handsome boyfriend Gop are on their way. Gop’s birthday is on Christmas day. The day my christmas card photo was taken I had been at school asking him what he wanted to bring hisContinue reading “Half Munchkin Half Man”
T is for Thankful
The sun has already set on a holiday that no one in Thailand knows exists, but I wanted to put in my two cents and say that this Thanksgiving I am thankful for progress, perspective, and potential. Progress – I’m not going to lie….the past month and especially the past week has not been greatContinue reading “T is for Thankful”
I bet you didn’t know
I bet you didn’t know that many Indonesians believe smoking can cure….not cause….cancer, autism, and acne among other things and that there are entire medical practices devoted to “doctors” blowing smoke into your ears and nose. Sign me up. I bet you didn’t know that in China there is a theme park called The KingdomContinue reading “I bet you didn’t know”
Return to Munchkinland
When I pulled up on my moped, I saw no munchkin heads peaking over the fence, heard no yelling…and where is the cat? As it turned out, the munchkins had social workers visiting to put on a meditation workshop. My initial thought was it may be working because it was unusually quiet. But, by theContinue reading “Return to Munchkinland”
Backpackers Need Not Apply
I’m in the process of re-doing my website and of course when I say “I” I mean Carlie is in the process of doing it. “I” maxed out my wordpress publishing for dummies skillset a long time ago. Several people have suggested I throw up an FAQ section for people who are interested in teachingContinue reading “Backpackers Need Not Apply”
Day 3: Attack of the Angry Birds
Day 3: Attack of the Angry Birds It has been raining here in Phuket for almost 2 full weeks, and when I say raining , I mean all day, all night, violent winds, no sun. Yesterday the wind was so strong it ripped my poncho off my body Incredible Hulk style as I was driving.Continue reading “Day 3: Attack of the Angry Birds”
Make a Munchkins Day
Mother’s Day is a big event in Thailand, so naturally, they take 4 days to celebrate it. For my kids in town, a long weekend means a shopping trip to Bangkok or a sleepover with junk food and new computer games, but its a long, lonely weekend for too many of my little munchkins inContinue reading “Make a Munchkins Day”
If it Weren’t for Bad Luck……..
Expressing verbal disgust for Monday mornings is a widely accepted societal norm and the only thing one should be expected to do when the dreaded day arrives. If you are some freak of nature who takes no issue with Monday, I suggest you start or those around you will quickly take issue with you. NoContinue reading “If it Weren’t for Bad Luck……..”
MAKE OUR DAY 