Category Archives: conversations

workin’ for the mâe bâan

Posted on 17/10/2009 by

it all started with pony bead geckos. a12 and s10 were making them this summer and our mâe bâan (househelp) thought they were the best thing ever. after having a few months to figure out a way to make some … Continue reading →

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she only thinks she knows me

Posted on 25/03/2009 by

actual conversation that happened on the way home from school a12:  “i don’t think this bite plate is doing anything other than annoying me.” me:  “well, the orthodontist said you have to wear it, so you have to wear it.” … Continue reading →

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you know, for the ladies

Posted on 09/03/2009 by

yesterday michael and i were at a boots pharmacy picking up his blood pressure medication. while waiting another gentleman guy walks in and sort of butts in line in front of us to ask the cashier a question. wanna know … Continue reading →

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I think I’ll be ready

Posted on 12/02/2009 by

our home leave is coming up.  only 5 months away. and while 5 months isn’t quite the same as tomorrow it will still be here before we know it.  and – until today – every time I’ve thought about returning … Continue reading →

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pressure – it’s on

Posted on 23/12/2008 by

lately I’ve had this question sort of niggling in my brain and last night, one of my lovely children, actually asked it out loud.  “what are you going to cook for Christmas?” and then he went on to present an … Continue reading →

Posted in conversations, family, food, holidailies, merry christmas | 4 Comments

outing myself and attempting to change my ways

Posted on 11/12/2008 by

Some of you might be thinking I don’t use capital letters in my posts and comments because it seems to be “the thing” to do.  Others might think it’s my literary voice coming through.  Neither of those are the correct … Continue reading →

Posted in conversations, grammar, holidailies, me me me | 8 Comments

are there language lessons for that?

Posted on 08/12/2008 by

recently, it’s been brought to my attention that animals speak in different tongues. and i had no idea that one country’s animal onomatopoeia isn’t the same as another.  for example, an american pig goes “oink, oink” while a japanese pig … Continue reading →

Posted in conversations, culture shock, friends real & cyber, haiku, holidailies, i make things, i need to learn thai, kids, knitting, me me me, thailand | 2 Comments

something to look forward to

Posted on 11/11/2008 by

sometimes it’s the little things that  get  me  all excited and this weekend after an outing with a11 she pointed out one of them.  and then she mentioned that i might be weird.  not in a disrespectful way mind you.  … Continue reading →

Posted in a14, conversations, family, life is good, love all around, me me me, nablopomo, s11 | 3 Comments

that’s why the “ex” in ex-pat

Posted on 25/10/2008 by

*warning for winey – get out the smelling salts and start waving them under your nose.  because either you or hubby will most likely need them.* the other day s9 and a11 were playing with their friends on the playground … Continue reading →

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the trip home that will never end

Posted on 31/07/2008 by

michael should have gotten home this morning. but there were problems at d/fw with the plane. i mean, apparently there were not initially problems, because he boarded his american airlines’ flight on time. then sat. for 3 hours. and then … Continue reading →

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