Wow, I haven't posted in 7 days...
Ok, I'm still alive. I've been really busy with school and hanging out with students that I didn't really get to the internet to post a new blog. I'm sort of overwhelming myself by being way too willing to take on any and ALL projects that people want me to do here. I'll talk about them as they happen though.
So, I was helping out with cross-country at the school... and by helping out I mean I went running with the kids during practice and usually ended up beating all of them (all 600!!!). So, I get the "Jerk of the Year" award for that one. However, there was one kid who I could never beat... I named him "Mesen." That's Malay for "Machine." It's funny, because now EVERYONE calls him that. This kid is fast. He runs a 6 minute mile without the slightest trace of fatigue. One teacher told me he's the most kampong (country) a boy can be... meaning, he's damn hardcore! So, yesterday was the Hulu Terengganu district cross-country meet and I went to support our team, go Intan! As you may have predicted, Mesen came in 1st place and of course I was standing at the finish line cheering and hollering for him... I made one heck of an Orang Putih scene! He ran 9k (5.5 miles) in 31 minutes!!!!! Let me tell you, for a 17 year old boy who hardly ever practices that time is amazing... for a 23 year old who was running everyday for months that time is IMPOSSIBLE! He ran each of those miles in under 6 minutes each. My school dominates the sports scene of Hulu Terengganu and I'm so proud to be here!
Alright, enough of that obnoxious blabbering... This weekend I'm headed to KL again. I went there last weekend with my host dad to drop of my host brother and sister. They go to school in KL so I volunteered to help drive them back. Well, this week I'm going for the Hindu celebration of Thaipusam. This festival is supposed to be intense... people fast for a month beforehand so they can go into trance like states. Once in that "special place" they put giant meat hooks through their backs and face, then pull huge heavy carts for like 13 miles to the final location of the Batu Caves (see previous blog). Check out the pictures on that link... I plan on having some wicked ones too!
I'm keeping this one short and sweet. I just wanted to check in but now I have to go finish up some lessons and get myself ready for the weekend!
posted by Zach G @ 09:15
9 Comments:
How do you think I got that song in my head in the first place? :) You should try that hook thing.
Wow. Can't wait to see those pics. If you keep writing posts then I'll try to too. I've been good about it lately though.
Peace from deh pirate
My students have already written their letters, now all they need is the penpal. Qwami already wants your students to ask their parents for $20 so they can come visit! Enjoy the festival!
Hey, that celebration was on the PBS show we watched! You should totally try the meat hooks!
That is sweet that you are helping with the Cross Country team! Yea you might want to run WITH them though!:) I finally have my computer up at the Glen so I just wanted to say hey and that I hope all is well with you.
Later dude!
Happy Valentine dawg
Hey babe! My internet time is just about as limited as yours. However, my excuse for not posting is not as exciting as yours, a.k.a. I'm not living with my parents right now and can't afford internet, so when I visit I check up on things as much as possible. Ha! Anyway, I love reading your posts, although mildly jealous, you should know I am oh so entertained.
By the way, Happy Valentine's Day!!! (I'm off to be domestic and make cookies for my little employees at 4:30 in the morning.)
Love you much!
Amy
zach, you NEVER let kids win! remember when you raced, lauren, or dina's or someone's like 5 year old cousin and you beat them??? what an ass! but then they send you a drawing of you winning.
god damn it, you kill me. i was cracking up reading this entry.
that festival sounds crazy. don't take too graphic of pictures.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.
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