One of the best parts of being in Thailand has been all the awesome people I’ve met and gotten to know. Here are just some of the people I love.
Friends I make in red trucks (like open back taxis where it's not creepy if stranger hop in there with you). I’m pretty friendly and usually a little overexcited to get to speak English so I meet some pretty cool people from all sorts of places, a video game designer from Switzerland, med students from India, Belgian tourists, and the list goes on. My favorite so far were these 3 people we met from Canada, the US, and Bangkok (Dan, Abby, and Oi) doing a mission trip. They were in Chiang Mai working out a passport nightmare and dealing with major housing issues but were still some of the nicest people you’d ever meet. Me and Hayley bonded with them during our ten minute ride and then when we got to their stop they hopped out and then right before we drove away the Dan says “We had some extra money so we went ahead and paid for you guys.” So freaking nice! We were basically giddy the rest of the night.
First ride in a red car
My host family! Piay, Pimu, Satem, and jaja. They don’t speak much English but they’re some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
My group! There’s eight of us here from BYU and not to brag, ok kind of to brag, we’re all super cool. :) There’s Andrew, Laura, Hayley, Noah, Becca, Jessica, Bronwin, and me. We always do awesome things on the weekends (jungle treks, ancient ruins, elephant rides, snake shows, etc.) but even the less than exotic stuff (cards, movies, and just talking) is a blast with these guys.
The person that invented fans. Basically I owe my life to this individual.
My students, particularly the ones that listen occasionally. Haha They’re really pretty great. I mean there are definitely a few troublemakers but really they’re all good kids, really smart and sweet. I can’t leave a class without 3 or 4 kids fighting over who gets to help me carry my stuff and I always get tons of hugs from them too. :)
The other teachers! Even though none of them really speak English they’re still really nice.
My Chinese teacher friends! Lulu and Feifei, they’re from China and awesome! They speak English and Thai so not only can I talk to them, they also translate for me which is pretty much amazing
Lulu and FeiFei!
7/ll workers who feed my addiction to black current slurpees and Thai candyFriends back home! I love you people, especially everyone who’s kept in touch. Long distance is hard but it’s really meant a ton. Also, special shout out to Laura Bull and Coco Mack who I ran into at church! Laura was in my freshmen ward and Cocoa and I were in the same Chinese class. Basically the craziest thing ever. I had no idea either of them were in Thailand. So sweet
Laura Bull!
In conclusion, I love you all.
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