Long Overdue
You've probably all quit checking this thing by now, since I keep promising to update more frequently and I have failed to do so. I'm sorry. My internet hasn't been working for a few days, which is very unfortunate, since I have all these pictures of me hanging out with tigers. Yes, real, big-enough-to-eat-me-alive tigers. I'm sure that was a comforting statement for any of my reading family members.
On Sunday night, I attended the biggest rap show ever to come through Bangkok. I think. We were lucky enough to catch Ha-Sip, which is Thai for "Fiddy." That's right. 50 Cent was here with his G-Unit buddies. And Gus, I'm sorry to say, he's the worst performer I've ever seen. Now, if he were ever to read this, I would have to go into hiding for the rest of my life, but I'm not worried about that. He really was awful. No stage presence. The only thing he could ever think to say was "put your hands up" or "put both your hands up." The greatest thing about the show, which was outside with several thousand attendees, was the phalanx of Thai people who were all thugged out. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. All these Thai dudes and girls walking with the weighted step which I guess would be referred to as a "swagger" and wearing clothes too big for Andre the Giant, much less for a five and a half foot Thai, and wearing hats at funny angles. THere I was in my topsiders, khaki shorts and polo shirt. The other acts were much better than "Fiddy." It pains me to type that phrase. There was Fort Minor, which is a side project of Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park. THe cool thing about that was that he had a string section on stage and a back up choir. All his music was live - no loops, no gimmicks. I can appreciate that. Then there was a Thai rap group called Thaitanium. So clever I don't know what to do with myself. They were really good. I think they were all educated in the states, because they all spoke perfect English and even peppered their between-song banter with a few "ya'lls," to my enjoyment since I'm the only Texan around here.
Today, Tuesday, February 28, in the year of our Lord 2006, will go down in history as my last official day of teaching. I cannot say I'm sad. I love my kids, and I abhore the system used at this school. So, exams start tomorrow, and though I will be at school through March 13, I am done teaching as of today. I can't believe I've been here for a full semester. But, I am ready to kiss good ole American soil, especially Texas soil. Friends and family, I love you all. Sorry if I've been out of touch. I hope today finds all of you well. Grace and peace to all of you, and prayers are much appreciated, as life isn't getting easier over here the more I begin to miss you all.
Jordan
On Sunday night, I attended the biggest rap show ever to come through Bangkok. I think. We were lucky enough to catch Ha-Sip, which is Thai for "Fiddy." That's right. 50 Cent was here with his G-Unit buddies. And Gus, I'm sorry to say, he's the worst performer I've ever seen. Now, if he were ever to read this, I would have to go into hiding for the rest of my life, but I'm not worried about that. He really was awful. No stage presence. The only thing he could ever think to say was "put your hands up" or "put both your hands up." The greatest thing about the show, which was outside with several thousand attendees, was the phalanx of Thai people who were all thugged out. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. All these Thai dudes and girls walking with the weighted step which I guess would be referred to as a "swagger" and wearing clothes too big for Andre the Giant, much less for a five and a half foot Thai, and wearing hats at funny angles. THere I was in my topsiders, khaki shorts and polo shirt. The other acts were much better than "Fiddy." It pains me to type that phrase. There was Fort Minor, which is a side project of Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park. THe cool thing about that was that he had a string section on stage and a back up choir. All his music was live - no loops, no gimmicks. I can appreciate that. Then there was a Thai rap group called Thaitanium. So clever I don't know what to do with myself. They were really good. I think they were all educated in the states, because they all spoke perfect English and even peppered their between-song banter with a few "ya'lls," to my enjoyment since I'm the only Texan around here.
Today, Tuesday, February 28, in the year of our Lord 2006, will go down in history as my last official day of teaching. I cannot say I'm sad. I love my kids, and I abhore the system used at this school. So, exams start tomorrow, and though I will be at school through March 13, I am done teaching as of today. I can't believe I've been here for a full semester. But, I am ready to kiss good ole American soil, especially Texas soil. Friends and family, I love you all. Sorry if I've been out of touch. I hope today finds all of you well. Grace and peace to all of you, and prayers are much appreciated, as life isn't getting easier over here the more I begin to miss you all.
Jordan
posted by nordy | 5:34 PM
5 Comments:
Bro, I wish I could have been at "fiddy" with you. Miss you bro, looking forward to you being back.
Bro, Fiddy was just tired.
Carsonius, my friend, good to hear from you.
Carson, get back before March 17th and go see the strokes with us. Also, I'm working pretty close to your digs here in Texas. We've got to catch up on the hanging out and such. Be safe.
CARSON
I'm reading news reports of a bombing and potential military coup over there. What's the story?
PT
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