Nakhon Sawa and other things...

We had a brilliant time in Nakhon Sawan meeting up with Beth and Holly. We were helping them with teaching in their schools which was really interesting as it allowed us to pick up some new teaching techniques. All of the teachers were very welcoming and were pleased to have us at the school, some of them even wanted us to stay for longer. I was having troubles with budgeting and was left with very little money which was rather stressful, my Mum kindly gave me £30 which is enough to last me till the end of the month.

Budgeting my money is a new experience for me, and one I am not too good at. I have found that to be able to afford food for the whole month, even if I am just spending my money on food, I have to buy less than I need to fill me, so I am generally hungry most of the time, unless a meal is bought for us.

We are going to start cooking soon and get taught how to use our very basic equipment to cook some lovely thai meals. This should help my money problem.

After receiving the TRX from home, I have gotten David into it, he seems to be enjoying it, but then if he isn't he just has me shouting at him till he finishes the workout. I am also feeling a lot better as it really does give you a good workout, something I have missed. Before, I had resorted to using makeshift weights which were impractical and sore on my hands.

I have also been doing some painting which is very relaxing, it allows me to forget about everything else. It is a nice feeling to paint because I want to and not because I have to have it inspected by my teachers. I saw some oil paints in the Arts and Culture centre in Bangkok and was tempted, but was discouraged by the price tag as 4 tubes would have amounted more than a months wages. Its a good job I stocked up from school and will have some waiting for me when I get home.

I am loving teaching at the moment, mainly because I am jut playing different games with the students which have them practicing their English, and laughing hysterically for an entire lesson.

We went rice picking the other day, I was sort of dragged into it against my will, but ended up enjoying it. We worked for about an hour and a half and were dripping with sweat.

It is so hot all the time, it was almost 40 degrees a couple of hours ago, and in summer, if we go down south. Peter said it could reach 50 and that we would burn in a minute or two. I will have to stock up on the hats and sun cream. It will be a shock to the system returning home next year when it has rarely been under 30 degrees and 25 degrees is seen as very cold.

I am sat in the coffee shop at the moment, saving my money as we get free cake and coffee, I have not spent anything since monday. So I might be able to afford tea tomorrow night!

Love and Kisses

Ben

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