October 25, 2006

Thank you for the email, it is great to hear from you.  To answer your questions I am teaching Art and Yoga to Thai students 2 to 8 years old and just yoga to some pre and post natal mothers at the wildflower program (another program of the same foundation).  Sometimes I help in the Montessori classes as well.  I teach in English as it is the only language I speak. 

On occasion I have a translator.  I am very exited to start my Thai lessons next week.  Hopefully that is just what I need to help with the language barrier.  Thai people are very nice and agreeable.  If I ever need anything there is someone to help, or if I have a question someone will try to answer. 

So far I have had fun and very positive experiences with the Thai people I have met.  However I have found that sometimes people can be too agreeable and may say “yes yes” to your question because that is what they think you want to hear, and really they didn’t understand what you said.  Oh well at least we are all trying to communicate. 

As for my day it varies a little, but generally I teach Montessori from 8-11, then help with lunch and recess.  Art from 12:30-2 and yoga from 3-4.  Friday is different because I am teaching at a different school.  I still teach Yoga and Art, but that is where some of my adult students are.  I have two days off a week to do with as I please.  Hopefully I will get to travel during that time. 

Well I love you and feel free to email anytime.  Have a great day.  Peace

-Alice