Last night I hosted a dinner for those unable to come to the pool party today. We did our usual Mexican spread. With a busy week it is something I can whip up quickly. Sebastian was so concerned about all the tables and house being perfect. It is funny, he is so neat and tidy and hates a mess. He definitely did not get that from his parents. It was a great dinner to send off 40. I am now finishing a long parents day to rush home for the main event!
When I met Luis he celebrated the entire month of October, he has since then narrowed it down to birth week. He had a whole week planned with two of his best friends from Ecuador. A few days to the old capital and then they were jetting off to the beach. But sadly his friends did not make the flight. After a few days of feeling slightly down due to the changes he started to feel positive of the new plans with Bangkok family and friends. I kicked off the celebrations with a roof top date night on Wednesday.
Sunday morning I went to run a 10.5km mini marathon (popular here in Thailand, they just seem to add on a 0.5km and call it a mini marathon). It was painful, especially that last 0.5km, where I had to dig very deep. When I finished I told Lyndsey I could not wait for her first place trophy ceremony as needed to get back. I usually take the photos and hold all her prizes. She truly is amazing. But before I left I thought I would just look at the results, as you cannot really tell where you place with the 1000 people all starting at once, and then the 5km racers joining us mid way through. And I came third in my age category! I was so shocked, it was a big event. Therefore, I had to stay also to get my trophy and prizes on stage. Although I have no photos of the ceremony!
Saturday night Asit and Charu invited us to celebrate Dwali at the school. It was a lovely celebration, with great performers and food. However, by 8pm I was ready for bed. Especially as I was going to have a 4am Sunday wake up.
Saturday morning we headed to the NIST Fun Run. A mere 2.3km I signed the family up for. Just a bit of a family walk. Not my best decision. It is safe to say that it did not go as I planned it. However, I persisted and finally we completed the walk. We got the medals, the free water bottle and tooth brushes. We also got some photos that made it seem much easier than it was.
Friday night I was invited to a birthday celebration. For Lauren in my building, also the gymnastics coach, and also the most amazing addition to Sethiwan. I was unsure about going as now I am so use to a 5pm birthday party and this one was not until 8pm. But at 8:30pm after watching a family movie, I decided to brave Bangkok after my bedtime. I had a great time, out of my 0.5km radius, in a really hip restaurant and then even to a club dancing. It was just what the doctor ordered until I woke up at 6am to take Sebastian to the NIST Fun Run.
When is a good time to start making Christmas ornaments? According to Sebastian about 85 days before Christmas. The last day of September. We went to the supermarket to get the flour and salt to make the salt dough, we created, baked and then got up at 5:45am the next morning to paint them before school. Sebastian also decided to add in a ghost for Halloween and a rainbow for no reason other than they are beautiful.
