Change of pace

So what started out as Leah and I coming to Thailand to enjoy the country and help out in an English congregation teaching people that want to know more about the bible, ended in us visiting Krabi and falling in love with the Thai speaking congregation here. Thus begins our complete switch in plans that will involve learning as much Thai as possible while we're here and teaching the Thai people about the bible. What's interesting about the Thai culture is while they may not have an abundance of knowledge about the bible they still have great respect for it. I talked to one Thai woman about having a happier family life and she was the sweetest thing. Listened intently as I stumbled and fumbled trying to communicate with her in Thai. But if you're gonna learn a new language you gotta use it even if you make a lot of mistakes, and by that I mean, 'I have no idea what I'm doing' but hakuna matata it's fun :)
It's funny to me how every culture has a different perspective on what beauty is. Here is Leah and I laying out on the beach yesterday trying to get a deep tan because we think its better than being white and the cutest Thai 'grandma' falls in love with us and keeps saying 'suai!' (Which means beautiful in Thai) She loved our white skin. It was so cute ;) so although I'm still gonna be working on my tan while I'm here, I've come to appreciate all forms of beauty :)
I can't get over how great the culture is. In the states if you go to a mall or 7 eleven you'll get the worst customer service ever. It's not like that here. People are kind and genuine. Always helpful. It's so easy to be happy and content here.
Thai sense of humor is so awesome. Leah and I fit in really well ;P We started busting out 'gangnam style' in the mall the other day and everyone that saw us started giggling. They love us...(or they think we're from the crazy house) haha
Someone recently asked me what my favorite thing has been in Thailand and I couldn't answer, but I've recently discovered its definitely the people. I haven't been here very long and I'm already sad that when I go home these people won't be there. But I'm going to enjoy every moment I have to be in their presence :)
I've learned how to say I love you in Italian and Korean sign language. (Pictures attached) Meeting people from all over the world is so rad. I've only met one person from the states. And I love it!
So although we started off coming to this country to use English, we're jumping out of our comfort zone to experience a great adventure :)