Wednesday was a great day here, because my mom arrived to visit me. It was awesome to see her in the airport and know that we would get to spend the next two weeks together. One reason she came at this time was because it is the Chinese New Year, so we get Monday - Wednesday off next week, plus the school gave me another day, so it worked out with both our schedules.
The Chinese New Year falls at the beginning of the new Lunar year which this year is 2552 and the year of the ox. Wednesday at school we celebrated the Chinese New Year with the Kindergartners in the morning by singing Chinese songs and making Chinese food. All the students dressed up in Chinese costumes, which are normally red. Each of the kids also received their red envelops or ang pow, that is money given to them by their parents or elders. After lunch the Elementary students hosted a fundraiser where they sold old toys and clothing to others, along with some great Chinese food. It was a fun, new holiday to celebrate with the students!
Mom stayed around my place to sleep, swim and adjust to the time change on Wednesday and Thursday. We enjoyed a nice Thai meal and a massage those two nights!
On Friday, Mom came to school with me to meet the students and the teachers. It was good for her to see where I live and work everyday! On Friday night we ventured up to Bangkok to start our sightseeing and travels for the next week!
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