There's just something magic about the words. "It's the Friday before a three-day weekend" Add that to, I bought a plane ticket to Phuket for 99 baht (US$2.50) and I can barely contain myself.
That's right, this weekend will be spent on the lovely island of Phuket. I haven't been there since my first trip to Thailand 2.5 years ago. Therefore, I have never posted any pics here from that first trip, so I will be sure to take a few this weekend.
My happiness is not shared by my students today, though, as I am giving both of my sections a test in the second half of class. After this weekend, midterm exams will start. Now that it is exam time, the students become very dilligent in their studies. It's a little odd (yet refreshing) to see Thai kids take something seriously. (Remember, this is a country where I think it is a bit of an insult to be called "serious".) I'm always happy when they show me that they are really interested in learning after all.
Have fun in Phuket. I expect to see tons of great photos! =)
How do you pronounce Phuket? Methinks it isn't how I am imagining.
Buzz, it is probably NOT as you expect. :P
The correct pronounciation is Poo-KET. For some odd reason, Thai transliteration sometimes adds a silent "H" after T and P (e.g., THailand)
- Stuart Thowns