It's been a long time, baby

Due to the convergence of a number of events, I've been kept (involuntarily) from updating my blog.

1. For the Thai New Year (Songkran), my maid went home to Laos. Thus, all the little tasks she performed, and which I took for granted, I must now do. I don't really mind the sweeping and mopping, but God, I hate washing dishes and ironing. The latter because no matter how well I iron, once I start folding, all my neat handiwork falls apart. I've actually considered going to work at the Gap just long enough for them to teach me the proper technique to fold a button-down shirt. Seriously. Anyhow, between the wiping and scrubbing and whatnot, haven't had the time (or energy) to post. I'm a regular Cinderella!
2. Preparing to teach a class is more than half the work! Every morning, I'll be scrambling to finish up my powerpoint slides or supplementary materials. I was always taught to have a Plan B, and boy, do all teachers need a Plan B. Nothing is worse than getting only forty minutes into a three-hour period and realizing you have now run out of activities and must improvise. Ugh.
3. Did I mention it's Songkran? That means visiting with relatives, mostly, and I have a lot of relatives. A lot.

So, here I am, posting after a long time and wondering when I'll have enough initiative to change my blog's look again. Soon, I hope. Anyhow, that's what's been up. I also wanna answer all my comments, because it was so nice for people to post them. Please forgive me if I take awhile.

Man, I hada weird dream the other night. Not of the blue variety, but totally freaky. I was in this cramped little house and there was a little girl with me. She was being totally annoying and naughty and I yelled at her, "Well, I'm your mother now and you have to do what I say!" What the heck? Freud would've had a field day, but I have no idea what it's about.

Final thought: Happy Songkran to everyone!