Feast Recap

I always have such good intentions of keeping my blog up-to-date - at least every two weeks. But time always seems to get away from me. I have a list of posts that I planned to do - a list I haven't looked at in awhile!

At any rate, I will write about what has been going on lately. We are already starting the third week of second semester. Since my last entry we had a three week "break" for the Feast. The Feast is always a busy time of year, and this year was no exception. We had families that came from the camps to stay at the school and I helped by going up to the border to retrieve everyone and then bring them back.

This year we have a big first year class so it adds when students come for the first time. As usual I really enjoyed keeping the Feast with the students. The activities are more fun if we are all together.

Big FOT highlights are the following:

- FOOD - Lots and lots of Empress hotel buffets, foreign food at the Duke's, Butter is Better, Jerusalem Falafel, etc.
- MUSIC - The students' performances and all of those who participated in the music at the Feast, it was wonderful to hear. This year I directed the choir and am mightily thankful that I started out with a talented bunch!
- Chiang Mai Zoo and SNOW DOME - Not only did we get to see many animals, but some of the students got a taste of a Minnesota winter when we went in the Snow Dome.
- Bowling - Every year the student activity is bowling and every year I think it is fun - however, my score gets lower with time!
- Swimming - The last night we all get to enjoy the pool under the big, beautiful sky. And during the Feast I get to enjoy it and soak up the sun! It never fails to relax me!
- Talent Night - This year I laughed so hard! These students can be total hams! I'm not surprised, I've seen it around school too, but still, they were very funny in their skit!

Here are some pics so you get an idea of what it was like:

Delicious Italian meal on the night of the first day
Students at the zoo.
My favorite fella at the zoo - he was very entertaining!
Quick mid-Feast trip to Minnesota!
Good times bowling! I got over 50 - wahoo!
Special music
Our version of the Beatles (at Talent Night)
The crew minus three students.
Beautiful girls
Handsome boys
See my swimming gear underneath? Yup, about to hop in the pool!

The Feast was really enjoyable not just because of the things above, but also the fellowship and chance to hear so many messages! It was a very positive time.

The week after was not so relaxing as I had hoped and before I knew it we were back in to round two! This week I feel like I'm starting to get things under control and not feel so behind. I hope this keeps up!