Random Day Off

The 30 Year Anniversary of my school meant a day off for me! Almost. I was required to attend in the morning to play word games with the kids for an hour, but then I decided to wander around the festivities for a little while. One of the rooms contained a display of creative art made by the students, some of which was actually quite impressive! I presume it was girls who used recycled materials to produce figure-flattering gowns, and boys who built sculptures completely out of toothpicks. One table in particular held a large array of scrapbooks filled with intricately fascinating drawings. It wasn't until this event that I realized how talented many of our students are, in a wide variety of areas. To my surprise, a few of my male students were members of a dance group that, to my dismay, performed later in the day.

After the monks had completed their chants with the teachers sitting silently and the students colour-coded by uniform, I escaped down various streets I had yet to venture. Stumbling across some ruggedly enchanting properties, I became more comfortable with my neighbourhood. Botanical nurseries lined one block, eventually enticing me to enter for a whiff of their most beautiful inhabitants. 

 

Finally arriving at an air-conditioned haven, I spent too many hours shopping in the Diana Department Store. After perusing through the pricey designer labels on the top floors, I discovered that the market downstairs had prices at least ten times lower. I decided that this will be the prime location for teaching attire, as well as the voluminous night markets. As I have yet to attend, my purchases only remain at a few, but I have a feeling that will quickly change this weekend. The evening brought bar hopping with Owen, Kag, Kim and James who are quite entertaining after a few. A late night resulted in a drowsy morning, but it's always worth it isn't it?