SWN Academic Exhibit 2023

Every year, before the school year ends, there is supposed to be a "Success Day" when students showcase their projects and share applied knowledge and skills through public speaking. Apparently, our Department had to change this to another event called "Academic Exhibit".  

We were informed by the Coordinator (Supervisor) that we have 4 groups in this event namely: America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.  In each group, there were only three main (3) countries, and we must highlight their history, national food, and clothes. I belong to the Asia group, and I represented South Korea. 

This is our group, representing Asia

I just got lucky to borrow a Hanbok (Korean costume) from my group mate. Becky chose the Philippines and Nora and Claire presented Japan. We all had our national costumes for Asia Group - SWN Academic Exhibit 2023. It was so exhausting, yet amusing, and impressive. It was my first time wearing a Hanbok.

Me, Myself, and I in Korean Costume🦋 It was eventually given by T. Nora🙏 

(It's an early birthday gift!😍☘️💕)

       This is our Station💕

Students from Years 1-6 were dressed up, representing the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea

       History and Basic Facts in each country

       Food Display 

       Fashion Show and Presentation of Three Countries 

     

Philippine Peso and Korean Won (It's difficult to print Japanese Yen😅

Filipino bread - Pandesal for free tasting❤️ baked by T. Becky (It was sold out for 2 days)😍

It's a two-day event and we feel so honored by the outcome of our collaborative effort. I was blessed to have cooperative, thoughtful, generous, creative, dynamic, resourceful, and responsible teammates. I'm very grateful to my teammates for their great contributions and selfless attitude, which I really admire the most because they're truly an inspiration. I wish to be part of their group/team in each event and activity, for the next years to come. 감사합니다 (Kamsahamnida = Thank you) 🙏  

Voodoo Cafe: The Enchanting Place in Nongchok

 

Voodoo Cafe in Nongchok, Thailand (image from their website)

I usually teach business English conversation, and ESL classes on Saturdays, from 12 noon to four in the afternoon. Surprisingly, my students (a family of four) suggested changing the venue of our tutorial classes to Voodoo Cafe on the 18th of February (Saturday). It was my first time visiting the place, so I had no idea what was in there. They picked us up from our place. 

By the lake view

The restaurant ambiance is fascinating, elegant, and has positive vibes. It's perfect for pictorials (weddings, birthdays, friendship bondings, and family reunions. The garden's landscapes are captivating. We went to a private air-conditioned room, a house on a raft, which has an additional room service charge (for an hour). The dining room that we got is a raft in the middle that can accommodate 6-8 people. We're actually 6 (4 students + Me and my kid). It feels like home and very nostalgic, for me. It's a little far from my place. To get there, I'll need to take a cab and the downside is that the taxi is difficult to find. Perhaps, online booking might be great(?) Going back home, I paid 120 Thb for the taxi. My overall rating is 9/10. 

The room was neat and clean and the food servers were hospitable, respectful, and easy to talk to. The food that we ordered was delivered fast and the presentations look exquisite. The tastes were so delightful.

Matcha Green Tea Frappe and Baked Beef Lasagna 

Truffle Mushroom in Charcoal Dough

Ham and Cheese Pizza

Seafood 

Hawaiian

Mushroom Soup with Garlic Bread

Pad Thai with Shrimp

Green Beef Curry

Chocolate Layered Cake

Oreo Milkshake, Apple Soda, Matcha Green Tea Frappe

I love the vintage placemat😍

This is a must-try!😘

We ordered a lot of food for late lunch: bake beef lasagna, padthai, shrimp, truffle mushroom, ham and cheese pizzas, chocolate layered cake, and green beef curry. We actually tasted everything as we shared our food on our plates (with serving spoons, of course, 😏). As we were having lunch for more than an hour, we also had basic English conversations with the family (my students). They felt at ease learning with us. Last week was at Chonlatte Cafe (I'll talk about it later😆.

I guess we're just so lucky to have them as sponsors for our lunch in the past two weeks already. They enjoyed our chatting and our presence. I was encouraging them to order food in English😅 But, they said later because they need more practice in speaking. The total cost of our meal was quite expensive but worth it. My rating for food is 10/10.

After our meal and a few walks, we went to the Brave Horse which is actually on the side of the fence. 

    

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The horses are super cute. There are two horses who have different eye colors (dark brown and blue). Sofia was riding a brown horse named "Jacky". They charge for the ride by the hour.  

It was an amazing Saturday. I didn't even feel that I was actually working🤓 I got paid for two hours, had free lunch, and free horseback riding (for Sofia). It was indeed a work + fun day!😊  It is a restaurant that is suitable for everyone in the family.

If you're interested to visit this place, here is the address: 

44/7 Moo 10, Mitmaitri 6, Nong Chok, Nong Chok, Bangkok, Nong Chok, Thailand, Bangkok. Mobile - 064 935 9901 -  FB https://www.facebook.com/voodoocafe.th 

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