6/28, Aerobic Dancing

I have found my new true calling: Thai aerobic dancing. The government sponsors an outdoor exercise class 6 times a week, where a tiny little Thai lady gets up on a platform with HUGE speakers that blast obnoxious Thai pop music while over 100 little old Thai ladies do Thai-style jazzercize for an hour. The class is held right by the river in the middle of the town, and we went on Saturday night. SO. MUCH. FUN. It was actually a GREAT workout-I love classes and jazzercize stuff! It's cheesey, and if I was really "intense" I would run marathons and do hot yoga and all of that trendy crap, but I love to do geeky moves to fun music! Crystal and I, the other volunteer staying in Taphan hin, have vowed to go at least 3 times a week if we can! It was ridiculously fun, and I need a way to work off all of the rice, noodles, dumplings and sweets. Thai food is NOT low cal at all.

I am not at my host family, which I am infinitely happy about. Sharing a bathroom with 9 people and a bed with 3 others was fun for about 15 seconds, but I now have my own room, bathroom and huge bed all to myself. I am so spoiled and I love it. They keep pushing as much food as possible down my throat and I'm not complaining. I had been craving ice-cream and last night they opened up the freezer and voila! My host family is adorable, and their English is actually great! My host father works in Bangkok during the week, and my host brother who is 14, "Tee", goes to a private school in another province Monday through Friday, so it's just me and "Na Pet", or "Auntie Pet" during the week. We will be good roommates I'm sure :). They also have the holy grail of travelers in developing countries-Wireless internet! I am living the life that is for sure.

On another note, I think I have fleas. Or something. I am COVERED in large red welts. I can't believe they are all from mosquitos, I have been wearing bug spray and trying to stay covered. I literally have 43 (I counted) red bumps on my right leg. I am covering my body with itch cream every few hours...I'm hoping that maybe I'll develope an immunity, question mark? I feel like a junkie in withdrawal as I'm constantly clawing at myself. Very attractive.

Off to school for the first day! Unfortunately, my schedule needs to be re-done, so I am going to try to work with the Thai admins and teachers...wish me luck! Patience and smiles...must remember!

Miss you all thank you SO much for the emails!