I use to feel badly for Sebastian's summer birthday but now I realise he has gotten pretty lucky. He somehow has milked three birthdays every year. A Bangkok friend birthday, a Ecuador birthday and then his real day birthday where ever that might be. This year I was so happy as he wanted to invite our Bangkok community friends rather than his school friends. I love that. His theme was minecraft/football and he had a full party of friends and even family with Anto there as well.
A big race on Sunday morning. I was very happy to take home a third places trophy. It was a tough race and I swore it was my last one the entire time. But then I got my pretty medal and trophy and I might just do another.
Friday night we were invited to MacGregor's 50th birthday celebration. Janelle organised a rooftop dinner followed by some karaoke. I was so reluctant with the singing. I hate singing, mainly as I am a terrible singer. Turns out I love it! I think it was as we had our own room and it was with good friends. Either way I got right in it. I am still a terrible singer. But what a fun evening out!
It has been a crazy year of visitors so far. Which we are very thankful for. It is always great to have people with us and especially when it is family. And now it is very exciting as Luis's niece has taken a job here in Bangkok so we will have a family member close by. As an extra treat Mayra moved Anto over here so we got to spend sometime with her as well. Last week we went to see Anto's new flat and then had a dinner together in her new neighbourhood. She is not to close by but a heck of a lot closer than she was living in Ecuador. It was great to see Mayra, and we will also get to see her in a few weeks when we are in Quito.
The Green Lung is this amazing spot in Bangkok. Appropriately named as it is a green island in the middle of the city. We do not go as often as we should so it was great to get Sebastian there Wednesday on our day off for a cycle and a play. We met Lyndsey and the kids at the boat and headed across. We started our adventures with a cycle around the island and then headed to Get Growing. I love it there as it is all about taking risks and playing outside. They have upped their game and now offer several activities. One of the activities was wood working. It was great, the children built their own benches. It was amazing. He is still working on painting it but will post the final picture soon.
Having a classroom across from Mark has been impossible the last few weeks. I knew way too much! I knew his sons were flying in for a surprise and Jane was organising a big retirement party. I managed to keep it under wraps and act surprised when his sons appeared. And somehow an entire staff managed to keep it a secret. As we had Wednesday off Jane was able to orgnanise it for Tuesday and it was a hit. It will be a different department next year, new people, new head of department, and I miss my daily lunches with Mark. In fact, he is the only other staff memeber who will eat lunch outside so i guess I shall be alone next year.
