Class was from 9a-4:30p. The object of this class was to experience how it felt learning a foreign language. By doing this the teaching taught a class entirely on Korean, which nobody knew a lick of, without speaking any English whatsoever. This is done by writing out the word, saying the word with emphasis on pronunciation, and using whatever pictures, gestures you need to get the word translation across to the students. very enjoyable. The latter of the class consisted of writing down at least 25 Thai words or phrases that you were wanting to learn and going out and about in town asking the locals how to say them. THIS was fun :) We got to converse with friendly people and got to sit down for some drinks as we chatted it up with the waiter, Tom.
At 6:30 the school hosted a 'Welcome dinner' for all of the students. Many dishes were available, fried fish, shrimp, a sweet/spicy soup, vegetables, pork and of course rice. Dessert was fruit and custard like squares wrapped in banana leaf and if you so chose, sprinkled with coconut.
Now here I am, after dinner, and incredibly sleep deprived. So I will have to say "ra te sawat"! (sp???) ( Goodnight in Thai )
Wow! Kelsea, you are such a FANTASTIC writer!!! The detailed experiences that you describe make me feel as if I am right there with you. Have you ever thought about being a writer? Travel writers have a pretty sweet gig - getting paid to travel while introducing their readers to new people, places, food, music, religion and culture.
ReplyDeleteDreams are SO important. Finding out what they mean is fun and eye-opening. One of my favorite websites is the Dream Dictionary on dreammoods.com. Here is what it says about some of your dream themes...
Scared
To dream that you are scared, indicates that you are experiencing feelings of self-doubt, incompetence, and lack of control in your waking life. Perhaps you are having second thoughts about a decision you have made. Anger often masquerades as fear, so also consider issues about which you are angry about in your waking life.
Shadows
To see your own shadow in your dream, signifies an aspect of yourself which you have not acknowledged or recognized. It may be a quality about yourself or a part of you that you are rejecting or want to keep hidden. These qualities may not necessarily be negative, but can be creative ones. Alternatively, the dream may mean that you are in someone else's shadow. You are constantly being overlooked and are fed up with it.
To see a shadowy figure in your dream, represents characteristics which you have not acknowledged or incorporated into your own personality. Alternatively, it symbolizes the young, the helpless or the under-developed.
Man
To see a man in your dream, denotes the aspect of yourself that is assertive, rational, aggressive, and/or competitive. Perhaps you need to incorporate these aspects into your own character. If the man is known to you, then the dream may reflect you feelings and concerns you have about him.
If you are a woman and dream that you are in the arms of a man, then it suggests that you are accepting and welcoming your stronger assertive personality. It may also highlight your desires to be in a relationship and your image of the ideal man.
To see an old man in your dream, represents wisdom or forgiveness. The old man may be a archetypal figure who is offering guidance to some daily problem.
Knocking
To hear knocking in your dreams, suggests that your unconscious is trying to attract your attention to some aspect of yourself or to some waking situation. A new opportunity may be presented to you. Alternatively, the dream may be a pun that you are "knocking" on or insulting something or someone. Or perhaps there is a habit or behavior that you to stop or "knock it off".
Write and dream on!
Love,
Aunt Mechelle