Omigod, my ‘computer guy’ in Chico is a GENIUS!!!! He’s absolutely great. I won’t go into the details (because I don’t even understand what happened anyway), but I’d done something to screw up my computer. A friend of Mike’s was able to reinstall internet connectivity for me on this side of the planet (thank you, Thanh!), but it still had quite a few problems. I’d … Continue reading Went for a walk…..
I’d said in an earlier post that when I have time, I’ll post some pictures of the Thai Binh School ‘summer camp’ at Do Son Beach in Hai Phong Province. Well, I’ve got a bit of time right now, so here are some pictures…… …..a few happy kids upon arrival! We arrived late in the afternoon and of course there was … Continue reading Summer Camp
I’m back in Hanoi, staying at Mike’s place for the time being. I’ve been here since the afternoon of the 1st. Long story, really, but I was so exhausted and overwhelmed by last minute craziness at my school and moving my stuff from Thai Binh, I just wanted to chill on Saturday night and that’s what we did. Mike has some business to take care … Continue reading Down-time
Gathering my thoughts to write about my experiences of the last three months here in Thai Binh is going to be a bit like herding cats, I’m afraid. My memory of it is a jumbled, frantic mess. I wish I’d taken more notes about my teaching experiences, but honestly, who had time? Usually after a long day of classes I’d be so exhausted I’d just … Continue reading Coming up for air……
Looking for the best multi-functional toilet paper? Here it is…….. Of course, personally, I’ll only buy from the ‘Classic’ line-up. I mean, wouldn’t you? Friends, I’m here to help….. Continue reading Consumer Tip #3
Hooray, I was able to go to Keo Pagoda this morning! It rained last night and I thought I may have another rain delay today, but fortunately that was not to be. In fact, it was one of the nicest days, weather-wise, I’ve experienced since I’ve been in Vietnam. I met up with William, Lam and Lam’s friend, Lin (I’m sure I’m spelling their names … Continue reading Keo Pagoda
It’s nobody’s fault. No one’s to blame. There’s no blame to be had. It is what it is. People can’t help but stare. I’m a foreigner. I look different….and people haven’t seen a foreigner in these parts since……a long time ago. So, when I walk along the street, people see me and forget they’re riding a motorbike and stare at me instead of watching the … Continue reading N n n n n n n noooobody’s fault……
Well, I made it through another week of the new job almost fully intact….lost a little bit of my mind somewhere along the way, but I’m sure it’ll show up eventually. It usually does…..I think. Hey, what I don’t know, won’t hurt me, right? The job takes a lot of my focus during the week. I’m still new at it, of course, and since things … Continue reading Tour de Thai Binh
Just across the way from my place is a small lake….a pond, really…and this morning I strolled over there for a ca phé. I brought my David Sedaris book with me to read while I sipped. So, here’s this enormously tall American woman sitting by the pond, having her morning cuppa Joe, giggling maniacally……there goes the neighborhood… Anyway, as I sat there, I’d occasionally tear … Continue reading Strolling along…
I had written (yet another) post on being stressed about things, but I trashed it because I thought, “Who am I to be feeling down? I’m traveling! I’m in Vietnam for crying out loud – how cool is that?” At the same time….I’m human and I still have my down days. I wrote about growing pains….and that I still have a lot of growing up … Continue reading D-oh! We had it backwards……
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