First entry in a long time. Reason is purely practical- forgot the password, and between teaching, romping around Asia and leeching the parents, haven’t quite had the desire to run through all permutations of 90’s boy band singers with misspelled words from the teeny bopper lexicon. Had been at it for a while- finally even tried “FrankieMunezqtpye.” Then had to leave the computer in disgust. But, was ultimately successful so things are up and running again. Except I have no idea who that random dude (—— >) is. Or how he got there.
Here are some missed entries from Thailand:
7/12/09
100 students quarantined for H1N1!!!!! Chayatip bustles into my office, ominously says,” For your protection,” and hands me a surgical mask.
8/05/09
Proctoring midterm exams. My duty: checking students’ ID’s, to make sure they are who they say they are. This is more difficult than it sounds- all the ID pictures look very similar. This is not (only) because most of them are 90 pound chicks (or dudes trying to be chicks), but because photoshopping is big here. Typical ID photo editing procedure (to which Megan, Brian and I have all been subjected):
- Enlarge pupils: simulates effects of strong sexual arousal, a state in which most people look more physically attractive
- Lighten skin: simulates effects of staying indoors, a state in which most people are not outside
- Add blurring effect. Like beer goggles.
80% of the ID pictures look like photos of friendly marshmallows. Typical conversation confirming identification:
Me (To the very tan girl wearing a surgical mask): Is this you? *Points to a picture of a marshmallow* This is not you.
Jippawat: Yes tee-cha! It me! Seeeeeee? *Smiles and gives me a peace sign”
Me: Nothing about this picture looks like you.
Jippawat: *Thinks for a very long time* *Giggles* *Attempts another smile peace sign combo*
Me: I can’t tell this is you. Do you have another card?
Jippawat: Ok. Have. *Looks in purse* *Hands over a bank card, with picture of Hello Kitty*
