A few of the students take a moment to reflect on the activities of the Lifeworks Thailand group at the New Life Center.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
July 26 Lifeworks Thailand Update
A few of the students help update us on the activities of the Lifeworks Thailand group who are currently outside Bangkok in the Phetchaburi Province. We even get an impromptu report form one of our Thai hosts that is translated by one of the Thai translators that are traveling with the group.
July 26 Thailand Staff Update
Trip leaders Melissa and Jon update us from the field with the Lifeworks Thailand 2007 program.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
An Integration of American and Thai Youth
Author: Gabe
Location: Sun Siam Amusement/Water Park
Today we danced, then we danced some more. We had the privilege of being able to see the kids from the Klong Toei youth group perform their routine for us. As they danced, they did so with enthusiasm and exuberance. It is their dancing that gives them the vitality to succeed. The fact that they lived in such an impoverished community only fortified their camaraderie. I was able to get to know the kids very well in the course of only two days. The leader of the group, Sharp, told me he wanted to be a fireman. Some of the girls who have graduated are now taking college courses. I can only admire the sense of self-sacrifice from the youth's parents. They have ridden themselves of most of their ambitions and waywardness (that I know I would hold on to) so their children can succeed. And I can only revere the sense of confidence and tenacity the younger generation has in order to succeed.
Flickr Photos from Today
Flickr Photos from this Voyage
Location: Sun Siam Amusement/Water Park
Today we danced, then we danced some more. We had the privilege of being able to see the kids from the Klong Toei youth group perform their routine for us. As they danced, they did so with enthusiasm and exuberance. It is their dancing that gives them the vitality to succeed. The fact that they lived in such an impoverished community only fortified their camaraderie. I was able to get to know the kids very well in the course of only two days. The leader of the group, Sharp, told me he wanted to be a fireman. Some of the girls who have graduated are now taking college courses. I can only admire the sense of self-sacrifice from the youth's parents. They have ridden themselves of most of their ambitions and waywardness (that I know I would hold on to) so their children can succeed. And I can only revere the sense of confidence and tenacity the younger generation has in order to succeed.
Flickr Photos from Today
Flickr Photos from this Voyage
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Day 7 Update form Lifeworks Thailand
The group out in Thailand calls in with the first Lifeworks Thailand Podcast. Lots of details delivered to us by the whole group.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Sightseeing in Bangkok: Grand Palace, Longtail Boat Rides, Shopping, Wat Pho, Massages
Author: Jamie
Location: Bangkok
Poverty: I've never seen such a case, yet people are so naive to the conditions they live in because they are so happy. This city is know for it's incredible templs and ancient roots, but beneath the surface there lies and entire other culture: one in which people don't have two coins to rub together and this is truly humbling.
Flickr Photos from Today
Flickr Photos from this Voyage
Location: Bangkok
Poverty: I've never seen such a case, yet people are so naive to the conditions they live in because they are so happy. This city is know for it's incredible templs and ancient roots, but beneath the surface there lies and entire other culture: one in which people don't have two coins to rub together and this is truly humbling.
Flickr Photos from Today
Flickr Photos from this Voyage
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