John Pork

 Friday October 31st 2:19 pm 

I just finished up my last class of the day, my first Friday at SKR. Only one of my classes needs a seating chart so far. I got to bond with a couple students over music. One of them stayed after class to show me a Black Eyed Peas song yesterday so I played it today. She showed me “Rock Your Body,” and I wanted to show her “Boom Boom Pow” but I figured it would have a bigger impact if I played her song. 

Some students were pulling up some freaky meme that makes it look like a “John Pork” is calling. I almost teared up in fear. Though I of course found it quite funny. 

I’m noticing that some students have something about them that makes me instantly like them. I am wondering if it has something to do with their facial structure. I see the same things in these students that I saw in the ones I taught in America. Something about their personalities too. I’m wondering if face structure plays into personality. It’s made even more confusing that these students look different from the average student in America, yet they look so similar to me. 

I’m worried about what happens when my “grace period” is over. At least, no matter what behavior comes my way, I still have ten students less than I would in America. I got paid today, just for the first two weeks. I think I may have taken out too much baht and now I need to figure out how to get it back onto my card. 

My stomach was killing me this morning, I could feel the sweat forming on my forehead. Luckily it went away, after I ate more, imagine that. I think the rice hardened everything up. Now I’m worried about becoming constipated. Even the diarrhea I have now is hard to get out. 

I messaged a punk band that’s looking for a singer. Apparently you’re not supposed to perform here without a work permit. I’m tempted to take the risk. I want to dance around and scream on a stage. It would be a great way to spend my free time as well. I’m listening to them right now, it’s moshy enough, and the songs are pretty short. Their name is “Banana Brain Culture.” 

I’m mostly excited to go out for Halloween tonight. The only thing holding me back is the tiredness. I think once I get some tunes going and my costume on I will be READY. I bought a Red Bull last night in preparation. I’m a little sad I haven’t said “Happy Halloween” to anyone, I’ll get it out the next person who speaks to me. I missed a little kid dressed as a pumpkin and handing out candy. 

Here are the songs students showed me today: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L051YSpEEYU 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfhfpOre98k