So, I have been in Thailand for three months - and working for two. Finally, today, I have a work permit, a visa that will allow me to stay in the country for as long as I like without having to leave and come back (hopefully) and a visa that will allow me back in, if and when I decide to take a trip across the border. I must have signed my name to at least fifty sheets of paper, all trying to proove that I am who I say I am. Thailand, as I have heard, is famous for people forging everything from Passports, to high school diplomas, to work contracts. The people at immigration and the labour board are beyond meticulous. Thank goodness I have never had to go alone - always with a Thai staff member. But alas, it is settled. FINALLY!!!
Today was yellow day at school. The entire school had to dress in yellow - even me. I can't remember the last time, if ever, I wore yellow. This was all in honour of the King, whose birthday is on Wednesday. We had a picture taken in the shape of a heart, indicating that we love the King, and we have a book of messages for him, basically saying, Long live the King. We even get a day off, in his honour, apparently to celebrate his birthday. The foreigh staff from our school, are having a pool party.
Christmas is fast approaching - I can't believe how fast. If I hear Frosty the Snowman one more time, I may have to hurt somebody, but I should probably get over that, because tomorrow morning I will be hearing it at least three times.
So, I am taking requests for anything thai... whatever you think that may be - and I am coming home to spend Christmas with my family. Anything anyone wants, please let me know and I will do my best. I wish I could bring a seletion of Thai food with me, but that seems quite impossible.
Signing off..
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