The Charity Concert sponsored by Thai Airways turned out really well for some reason. It was held in an open area with tall trees and we had to put mats to sit around. Pretty good. And all the songs were jazzy so it was relaxing too. The money from the sales of food, mats and T-shirts go to one of the children homes in Nakhon Pathom. And about 10 kids around 4 years of age from that home came too. They were so adorable, thanking us in unison. Definitely put in some time and effort to memorize that. Haha. And one sang songs too. Pretty fun. I'm glad I attended it. It was one of those concerts organized for charity and the atmosphere was something you don't really get often for a concert.
PEACE XD
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Another success :D
Today's celebration, party, "get to know" session was a success, I think. Around 70 kids and probably another 30 adults came along. It was nice to see. We started with devotionals, having the kids chant a couple of prayers. Then, we had a presentation. It wasn't so great cuz the kids were all making noise. I mean, the presentation was good and obviously, we can't expect the kids to sit through something not so their level. Then, we had performances. Also a big hit. We had like, what... 5 performances (3 of dance, a song, & a drama). All performances were done by different groups of CC so it was sort of a variety. And the JYs also came up to share their learning experiences. Some were shy. But it's really normal. The shy-ness will only go away when they do more of it :)
So I guess we now know more friends and people. And also, with today's stuff, parents did agree to have a new CC begin in one of their homes. Age 3-5. They're supporting it so it's a good sign. And then one of the grandma of the CC came up to me and asked for my permission. I was a little shocked. Then she explained saying that she likes the idea that we teachers are very warm and nice to the kids. And she sees a connection between us and the children. And she wants to have this point shared in her grand-daughter's school during their monthly meetings with 70 other parents. To let everyone know how a learning place should really be. She was thanking me and she wai me. That was weird. Come on, no adult should ever wai any younger person. I guess she was really sincere about it. She also did mention that she sees a change in her grand children. I'm glad that the CC is creating a transformation in the children's lives. Furthermore, at the end of the day, as they all left, we were so surprised at how clean the place was. I mean, having 70 children eat and play there.... we didn't exactly expect it to be neat and clean. But of course, we didn't envision it to be dirty and untidy either. We were just impressed. So, maybe all these lessons taught and time spent with them isn't going to waste anymore...
Another success story to be kept and retold :D
So I guess we now know more friends and people. And also, with today's stuff, parents did agree to have a new CC begin in one of their homes. Age 3-5. They're supporting it so it's a good sign. And then one of the grandma of the CC came up to me and asked for my permission. I was a little shocked. Then she explained saying that she likes the idea that we teachers are very warm and nice to the kids. And she sees a connection between us and the children. And she wants to have this point shared in her grand-daughter's school during their monthly meetings with 70 other parents. To let everyone know how a learning place should really be. She was thanking me and she wai me. That was weird. Come on, no adult should ever wai any younger person. I guess she was really sincere about it. She also did mention that she sees a change in her grand children. I'm glad that the CC is creating a transformation in the children's lives. Furthermore, at the end of the day, as they all left, we were so surprised at how clean the place was. I mean, having 70 children eat and play there.... we didn't exactly expect it to be neat and clean. But of course, we didn't envision it to be dirty and untidy either. We were just impressed. So, maybe all these lessons taught and time spent with them isn't going to waste anymore...
Another success story to be kept and retold :D
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Weekend
I haven't really been up to anything extremely interesting lately. Gym-gym with May yesterday morning, Reflecton meeting yesterday afternoon, Salsa fest last night... :P Long day it was, yet fun.
Last Friday afternoon, I was at the doctors. They gave me a new appointment (on next fri). In the evening, visited Scotland to meet the children. I felt happy to see the kids and they were glad to see me (all smiles).
Now, writing the report for EC tmrw. I'm surprised of how much I have done in so little time. Normally, I sit right in front of it for hours. However, NOT today. I guess it was cuz i didnt go online :P
Today's Children's Class was great too. I had fun although i didnt prepare the lesons well enough. I'm amazed that even after a month break, they can still remember the quotes... Credits to them :D They drew pretty cool stuff too. Told them to draw how they could help the community... One boy, he drew himself saving the dead. I was like "UMM... how again?" And then, he started explaining. ...He being the paramedics arriving at the accident scene and help carry the body away. LOL. How interesting children's imagination could be. Then, we praticed our chanting for next week's party... Was fun :)
Can't wait for next week's party :D
Oh man... And so, another weekend comes to an end. Another week of classes... assignments and so on... BRRRR...
Yet, I'm looking forward :D
PEACE XD
Last Friday afternoon, I was at the doctors. They gave me a new appointment (on next fri). In the evening, visited Scotland to meet the children. I felt happy to see the kids and they were glad to see me (all smiles).
Now, writing the report for EC tmrw. I'm surprised of how much I have done in so little time. Normally, I sit right in front of it for hours. However, NOT today. I guess it was cuz i didnt go online :P
Today's Children's Class was great too. I had fun although i didnt prepare the lesons well enough. I'm amazed that even after a month break, they can still remember the quotes... Credits to them :D They drew pretty cool stuff too. Told them to draw how they could help the community... One boy, he drew himself saving the dead. I was like "UMM... how again?" And then, he started explaining. ...He being the paramedics arriving at the accident scene and help carry the body away. LOL. How interesting children's imagination could be. Then, we praticed our chanting for next week's party... Was fun :)
Can't wait for next week's party :D
Oh man... And so, another weekend comes to an end. Another week of classes... assignments and so on... BRRRR...
Yet, I'm looking forward :D
PEACE XD
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