The school had a seminar for the bad students a few weeks ago where they brought an expensive group of motivational people in to do a workshop.  I’m not sure of the details.  That’s the best I could understand from what was described to me.  Ever since then, teachers are running around saying “I can; You can; We can!”  I assume this was part of the motivational workshop.  The other thing that’s new that I think came out of this is that most mornings at assembly, the students have to turn to the student next to them, high five, shake hands and then hug.  This happens randomly between teachers or teachers and students too.

Tonight is another going away party for Mae.  This is for all the teachers and school staff.  It will be just like the one I went to last week where there is food, speeches, giving of gifts, tons of selfies and karaoke.  I went home first and ate pre dinner which was a great idea.  Then I could eat a little at the dinner, but not be hungry or eat just rice.  When I arrived, Pat’s husband was excited to see me and asked for a hug.  I think he’s trying to buy into the new motivational thing going on.  It was super cute though.  After all the speeches and gifts, it was karaoke time and I knew how it was going to go.  There would be some Thai songs and then a half hour in or so, there would be YMCA.  There was no use trying to fight it.  So, instead, I got my phone out and documented it so I could share this thing of wonder with you.  I’m sorry that the video is sideways.  I  have no idea how to flip a video.  Even sideways, it’s pure gold.

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