I was VERY tired when I woke up this morning as I didn’t really have any “down time” this weekend (and I think by now we all know how much I need my “down time!”) I was excited to see the kids and Krista and I headed off to take the yellow truck! It was her first time taking the truck so I tried to explain everything I had learned (like don’t think you can outsmart it and pick it up along the road). We got on with no problems and while he did forget about us, we didn’t have to walk far to get to the main gate.
I literally think I spent the entire morning changing diapers (some REALLY bad ones..I will spare you the details) and got the kids fed and down for naps. I think somehow we missed bath time because nobody seemed to need a bath! Krista really feels like we aren’t wanted there. I don’t think we are NEEDED, but nobody has done anything to me that makes me feel unwanted. Although I do agree that when we bring them to get fed and have baths etc. the staff always takes the kids and we almost have to fight for them and say, “No we can do it”! But anyway after folding lots of diapers we headed downstairs for lunch!
I had fried rice with vegetables and it was great, until about an hour later! At lunch we met Simon from England who used to volunteer here and now is back in Chiang Mai teaching English! He said he really enjoys it and the pay is fine (you can live in Thailand on the pay).
About a half hour after I ate I was NOT feeling well at ALL! I had even taken my pepto (maybe I will rethink working for them)! I don’t know what it was because all weekend I was doing well but I had to lay down. I tried to read some of my book but I had to shut my eyes because I really didn’t think I was going to be able to keep my food down!
Luckily I felt a bit better after a few hours but ugh, not ok! We spent the afternoon playing with the kids and Sally was there and brought along her friend Nimmy. Nimmy is probably in her late 50’s and is from London but has been traveling all over for the past 3 years. I think she has lived in Argentina, Croatia and Italy all for about 8 months before deciding to settle down in Chiang Mai! She said she doesn’t get bored here but was looking for something to do so Sally brought her along! It was great to have another person to talk to!
We left the orphanage around 4:30pm and got a yellow truck back. This truck was SO crowded and we got stuck in rush hour traffic so it was just not enjoyable! We made it back though and I rested a bit before heading out for dinner!
Since I had some time I thought I would walk a bit further and try out an Italian restaurant. It was too fancy for me, but I had walked out of my way to get there so I tried it! (Not worth the extra money)
I then came back to get ready for my meditation retreat! I have really wanted to do one of these. The monk chat (that I attended already) also puts on an overnight meditation retreat and this is the last one before I leave so I figured I will try it out! Wish me luck!
Hugs and kisses from a manic Monday!
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