Workin’ Class Bangkokians
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007After some offensive emails regarding my recent writing hiatus, perhaps its time to indulge readers in another sexy and riveting tale. Except, we haven’t been up to much. We’ve again extended our stay in Bangkok…a week turned into two months, and two months has given way to another three…and we’ll now be here until mid-September. We have jobs and look forward to weekends, yet again. (just couldn’t resist)
JR is now known as “ Teachuh JR” in his place of employment, a third grade classroom. Every morning his students greet him with “Good Moh-ning Teachuh JR” and he must respond “Good Morning Class”. He wears crisp button down shirts with a tie, dress pants and cheap shoes with Dr. Scholl’s inserts. He looks really cute when he leaves every morning, but then returns very crumpled and dripping in sweat from the oppressive afternoon humidity. (and complaining of the cheap footwear)
He really enjoys it, and is famous for being extremely enthusiastic, loud and wildly expressive in the classroom. Most Thais have nicknames, [read on]
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