In the midst of uploading vacation pictures to facebook, downloading modern family episodes and taping hanji paper to my wall I have to take a little break and blog.
My surroundings have changes so much and so many times in the past month. I have trekked through Vietnam, soaked up the sun while viewing Wats in Thailand and experienced the beautiful oddness that is Kuala Lumpur. Then, I took over my co-teachers room and hung out with her adorable family. Eating, drinking and sleeping the days away. Now I have finally arrived at my new homestay.
From the get-go I think this is a better fit. As odd as it may sound I loved that they want me to do my own laundry and they have a schedule up on the board where I can write out my schedule for the week. The dad speaks English and wants to play card games after dinner. The mom wants me to show her how to cook asparagus and beans. THE DAUGHTER STAYS OUT OF MY ROOM. Ahh...
Though I am far from a final analysis on my host family I can certainly say that I appreciate the calmness and subtle curiosity with which they approach me. I appreciate being treated like an adult and not a play thing. I think it is sure sign that my room does not have a lock on it because I will not have to use it in order to attain sanity.
My closet is a mess but that can wait until tomorrow. Many things can wait...goodnight.
