Sad but True
This morning, as I waited for a friend at a sky train station, a security guard noticed I had been there rather long and asked if I needed help. So I attempted to tell him in Thai what I was doing. "I'm sorry," he replied, "I don't know much English." I smiled and said, "No problem!" and continued to wait for my friend. Sad but true!
The friend I waited for is a fellow student at my language school. Her name is Anna; she is originally from Hong Kong, but more recently lived in Australia before coming to Thailand. She attends a church called "Muang Thai", and as I am visiting various churches in Bangkok, I decided to add this one to the list.
After the service, I was introduced to an American family that has been in Thailand for about 5 years. They were a neat family, outgoing and fun.
I ate with Anna and a Thai friend of hers at a pavilion adjoining the church. (Anna has the yellow shirt.)
On our way out from the church, I noticed a creative touch at the church entrance.
Then I began the long ride home. The skytrain ride to On Nut was probably 30 minutes. Then I boarded the bus for the final portion of my journey. Usually the bus ride is another hour or more. Sometimes I sleep. And sometimes I miss my stop! Today I missed my stop! I woke up and didn't recognize any of the buildings outside, so the next time the bus stopped I got off.
I had no idea how far down the road I was from my soi (street), so I decided I had better board a songtaew (little pickup truck with seating in the back). As I walked down the sidewalk looking for a songtaew, I passed a street vendor selling the cutest little rabbits in miniature clothes! Awwww, I wanted to take one home with me (probably not a good idea since my 5th floor apartment is steamy hot by the time I get home in the late afternoon each day:).
Someday I'll live at a house where I can have pets....
Tomorrow I still have off from school. My plan is to go to Rama IX Park for a little retreat--pack a Bible, devotional, journal, blanket, etc. and spend time being refreshed.