Tim Connors, 130 TESS In my classes, we have a jar reward system. When the students are participating and paying attention, they fill up the jar with plastic eggs. When the eggs […]
On Ghosts
Tatted in Thailand: Melody, Laura & Shannon
Larissa Delgado, 130 YinD During Group 130’s Reconnect Conference in 2018, many of us decided on getting tattoos. Prior to that week, I also heard of Group 129 volunteers who got tattooed […]
The Days Are Long, But the Years Are Short
Kara Anthony, 130 TESS I have been in Thailand for 22 months, 96 weeks, 630 days, 16,060 hours, and 963,601 minutes. When it is broken down like this, it sounds like forever. […]
Puu-Ying Power: Bianca’s Site
Bianca Henao, 131 TESS Hello and welcome! The purpose of this series is for us volunteers to recognize the bad-ass women in our lives at site. Whether it’s the noodle lady who […]
Shoe Detective
Tim Connors, 130 TESS When I made tracks up north, I knew I’d be teaching English, but I had no idea I’d find another calling. I’m a detective at Bantonphueng School. Shoes […]
Peace Corps or a Series of Controlled Falls
Ian Tramm, 131 YinD So last Wednesday, I went on the first honest-to-God run I’ve been on in, man, at least a few years. I was pretty out of shape for most […]
Mi Casa, Es Tu Casa
The following article is part of a series dedicated towards celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Bianca Henao, 131 TESS “Where are you from?” “America.” “Really? Where are your parents from?” “My dad […]
Black Bean Burger Recipe
Psian Avilés, 130 YinD Peace Corps Thailand volunteers, learn how to make this black bean burger with spicy dipping sauce at site! Black Bean Burger Ingredients ☼ 3 cups of dry black […]
Pequeños Momentos con Grandes Recuerdos (Little Moments with Big Memories)
The following article is part of a series dedicated towards celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. By Yaneth “Janet” Peña, 130 YinD I was given the task of writing a story in Spanish […]
Healthy Living: Challenge Yourself
Bianca Henao, 131 TESS Sawas-dii ka! Take a deep breath. A really big one. Tummy expanding and mind clearing breath. Hold it! … Okay now release. Empty out e v e r […]
Funky Town
Caitlin Navratil, 131 YinD When adversity is external, I think it’s easier to handle. When it’s a bad storm, a too-friendly community member, a miscommunication, gecko poop all over my home, or… […]
Kap Khun, Khun Wanthida
For the past six years, Khun Wanthida has served as the Programming and Training Specialist for the Teacher Empowerment for Student Success (TESS) program. Staff, PCVs and RPCVs would like to say […]
Bpuat Naa Fai
Tim Connors, 130 TESS It was on the second day of the funeral that my Paw-aw (director) asked me to bpuat for Paw Gam Nan. I would bpuat naa fai: meaning I’d […]
Feelings Untitled
Anonymous, 131 PCV first love easily forgotten memories sunken to the bottom of “Yeah, I’m down for another shot!” that’ll be one thousand baht classic songs and I feel alright jamming out […]
Kath’s Cooking Episode 1: Goat Cheese!
Katherine Gallagher, 131 YinD Hi! Welcome to the first episode of my cooking series, Mastering the Art of Kath’s Cooking (a pun on the title of her cookbook, which Julia Child would […]
