Another quick update before I head off to enjoy my weekend. Friday night was spent at a friend's dormitory near Chiang Mai University. Her name is Chompoo, and she was my homestay buddy when I went on a volunteering expedition to her village in Chiang Mai in 2002. I've seen her only once since then, in 2005 when I visited Chiang Mai on holiday with Tan. Seeing a growing teenager at 3-year intervals is rather disconcerting; I'm acutely aware of how much older I am, and how much she's blossomed.
It's great having a local bring me around! I get to explore places where clothes go for 50 bt, instead of the 'best price liao' in the touristy area at 99 bt. I get to try food that I won't usually know how to order, and I don't have to worry about being ripped off because Chompoo will know how much is too much. Today's itinerary is a visit to another university to see some of the other children I played with during my homestay in 2002. I must remember to steel myself for more disconcertment.
Tomorrow's cooking day - I signed up for a cookery class so that I can learn to make green curry at home, yay! All in the quest to acquire wifely attributes :D I will find a husband, or die trying!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
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