I have started a ritual for myself that has treated me well thus far. Everytime I go to a new city, I get a new toothbrush. Last fall in Philly, the Winter in Kzoo, Summer at Camp in the U.P. Fall in Chiang Mai. Proud to start my new toothbrush this morning in the youth hostel.
Today was the day to meet our host family. of course, i got some chicken shmutz on my shirt right before while i was waiting for my host family to show up to ISDSI. of course. good thing i invested in a “tide to go.” I think i should write those tide people a letter telling them how they helped me and then get some laundry detergent.
Then my family was one of the last two to arrive. meaning the nervous/but/excited suspense was prolonged even further.
Then picked up by my host sisters! who are both artists. and My host mom, Mae Sai, is so sweet. I met her later in the day when she got home.
The only poster on my the wall in my bedroom is one of Michael Jordan. Love it. You can’t make these things up.
