Sawadee Ka!

Sawadee ka! Actually the students wai me and say, "Good morning, Ma'am Renee!" and then give me high fives or shake my hand.

I stand every morning in the byways of the school were students must go by and join the Thai teachers in encouraging the students to continue using their Thai traditions (such as wai-ing). It is fun but I must admit that no matter how much I try to be Thai I will never be! I am probably a bad influence in teaching the kids to high-five and shake my hand.

One of my recent things that I've taught them is to instead of actually following through on a handshake move their hand quickly so as to slick back their hair. Um, for some who might not know this isn't an 'American' trick necessarily. I learned it from some Karen children!

As I mentioned before, I do have one of the best jobs on campus! But don't envy me...