Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Last day at school..


I couldn't believe that I'm really going to America. In October 2010, after one night in Chiang Mai, I rushed back to Suphanburi when my boss called and told me about the announcement of this scholarship opportunity. There were only 3 days left before the application was due. I called and booked a bus ticket, hoping to get on the bus from Chiang Mai straight to Suphanburi. Unfortunately, it was fully booked so I had to take one night bus to Bangkok and then a couple hours in a mini van to Suphanburi. It was a tiring trip but I thought to myself 'if I can get this scholarship, it is worth doing'. And here I am..packing my stuff and ready to leave for America.
It's my last day at school and I'm now trying to complete all my work, searching for stuff and document to bring with me, and, the most important of all, tidying my desk. A new foreign teacher, Amy, is taking my desk for two months. She won't be happy to see the messy desk of mine.
Being Bostonians, a couple of my colleagues, Sarah and Nell, created Tuke's Personal Guided to Beantown (aka Boston) for me. They are so lovely, thoughtful, and being such a great Boston tour guide. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that.

A pre-departure lunch party was held at Room 236 where Kru Wipa took this chance to show us her cooking skill. The food was so yummy that I wish I could bring the food to the US with me. God..I'm sure I'll miss Thai food. At least, I'm packing instant noodles with me just in case. Kru Chaht and Kru Wipa, on behalf of the EP staff, presented me with flowers and a congratulation card. It was such a lovely and touching moment. My  excitement was all over the places. My Thai colleagues were being so hilarious and I have had a great fun working and chatting with them. I told them to chat via Facebook so that I can laugh with them too.