Games, Waterfall, Devo

Yesterday has been one of the most fun days I've had here. The Aggies for Christ students are here, there are about 15-20 of them. We all drove out to a park yesterday about 30 min. away. We were broken up into 6 teams. Our teams included one ACU intern, Aggies, and Thais. We had competitions between all the games, with games like water volleyball, kickball, and ultimate frisbee. It was a lot of fun, very tiring though. It was a great time to get to know all the people I didn't know very well. My team came in 3rd place I think. After that we got to climb up and down this beautiful waterfall. It was awesome being the only people there to climb it. We were able to walk barefoot because of the texture of the rocks. There was one part that was really steep but most of us climbed it anyways and we felt really accomplished (I was one of those of course!). Like I said, it was absolutely beautiful. We spent almost 2 hours just on the waterfall. It was so nice I even layed down on the rocks with the water running through because it was so relaxing. After that we met back up at the park for more of a worship time. We sang songs in Thai and English. Everybody here loves to sing out. We headed back and went to the night bizarre again with the Aggies since they had not been before. We had lots of fun there, and got to watch cereonial dancing by some of the Thais. It was very different but interesting.
Today we drove about 30 minutes away to one of Payap's sister churches. We had church outside. It was drizzling in the beginning, but dried up.
I got a thai name today from some of the Thais. My name is Nong Mii. It means little bear. I liked the name.

I put up a picture of my team for the day yesterday. We had so much fun together, I'll be sad when the Aggies leave on Friday.

Today a lot of them went to go bungee jumping, but I am terrified of heights, so I didn't go! Plus it was a lot of money.

I love playing sports here. I bought a small plastic ball that they use for a different kind of sport here. Its kind of like volleyball, but you kick the ball over the net instead of hit a ball with your hands. Its really neat and I'm goin to practice a lot.

I am really suprised with how much Thai I am learning. I keep practicing everyday, take notes, and want to learn more every day as well. I know how to say a lot of phrases, such as:

Hello/goodbye (or just a greeting): Sawaat de Ka.

How are you: Sa bai de mai ka?

I'm good: Sa bai de ka.

I'm not good: Mai sa bai ka.

Thank you: Ka poon ka.

What is your name?: Kun chue alai ka?

Those are a few examples. At the end of every sentence you will notice Ka. That is because girls always say Ka at the end of sentences, and guys will say Kap. It is more of a way to make what you are saying polite. I love the language here, during sermons at church I listen intently to see what I can undersand from the Thai speakers.

It rains every afternoon here. Only for about 15-20 minutes though. It reminds me of Florida because it rains in the sunshine and goes away quickly.

That is about all for now, I hope you keep you all updated frequently. Thanks for your interest!!!