A rabbit is over excited. - Famous Thai Proverb

Day to day I realize there is so much I don't know about Thailand and even more I don't understand. Case and point, the proverb above. As I scrolled through a list of 88 Famous Thai Proverbs I realized I have another 88 things to add to the list of "What??". Here are a few favorites:

A short man carry a hunchback.

A chicken gets a gem.

Bald people can always find a comb.

Before the nut is cooked, a sesame is burnt.

Confusion is a chicken with shattered eyes.

Here is one more thing I don't understand, but I know Bailey will appreciate:

CHICKEN FLAVORED CRACKERS!

Today in my lesson with the "terrific trio" Ann, Kwan and Ton, I learned all about Thai superstitions, Thai voodoo and the giant snake Payanak that lives in the Mekhond River that runs between Laos and Thailand. I responded by showing them youtube videos of the LochNess monster.

Here are a few cool things I learned...

If a black cat jumps over a coffin, the dead person will sit up like a zombie.

If a "witch doctor" walks under a bridge his spells will be reversed, and he will be the one cursed.

If you hear your name at night, but don't see anyone or don't know who called you, DON'T respond. It could be a ghost and if you say "Who is it?" they will take your soul.

If you want to break a spell a witch doctor has cast you must throw a girls skirt on their head or have them walk under one that is hanging up.

Lastly, if you drink the blood of a witch doctor you will get their powers.

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This amused me for hours and it really got the kids talking. Ah, the tricks of an English teacher. Not to mention, I got a lesson in Thai voodoo 101.

I snagged a few pictures off my iPhone to share, since I have been carrying a little as possible with me these days, post the "disappearance" of my credit card and license. Mai ben rai.

Tonight I hope to go out with Lauren and meet some new people in Bangkok. Always good to use the buddy system.

A few iPhone gems:

The not so wild Mercy 2 boys, I love oh so much.

Sunset on Klong Prao.

Amy looking off to sea.

The ultimate ice cream sandwich- on a hotdog bun! Hilarious.

Boy Scouts at the Planetarium and Space Museum.

Neighborhood cat finds a tasty treat.

I died. While grabbing coffee with Lauren I spotted this gem of a shopping bag. Love it.

Housemates make MK at home. Crockpot maddness.

Hipster glasses = $1 ((Lauren and I got matching ones.))

Naptime in Klong Toei.

The greatest thing: starting to understand Thai!

Sabai Sabai. ((Relax relax)) ABA.