She eats!

Although I was not there as a direct witness, my sources tell me that Regan consumed solid food yesterday morning—oh, miracle of miracles, what a wonderful day. My sources also tell me that Regan then proceeded to urinate in the bed—oh, how sad I am to have missed the wetness.

In the sporting world: yesterday NPIC played an official soccer game against the Cambodian Department of Labor. It was an exciting game on a hot afternoon, but sadly they were obliterated by a much stronger side—maybe next year NPIC, maybe next year.

In other news: the semester is quickly winding down, and my students are readily preparing for their finals. Yesterday, after my IT class, Roat (the student I tutor) asked me if I could help him in the computer lab (which is rarely functioning) to look up American Masters Degree programs. It turns out there is a school very close to his relatives that he could attend to pursue further work in his academic area of interest, but he and I both were daunted by the overwhelming costs and red tape. It was a strange position to be in as a teacher as I wanted nothing more than to say, “If you believe, then you can achieve.” However, the reality of his situation is far more nuanced. While I was able to download and print all of the materials he needed to begin this process, it truly will be a miracle of all miracles if he ever makes it state side.

Well, that about wraps it up. I have a test to grade and some Korean red-sticky rice to eat, yum! The Liberal Arts Department head loves to cook for me and Bryant and regularly brings in Korean delicacies to please our platter. Today she brought in sticky rice.

“Enjoy,” she said, “maybe it will make for you a full lunch.”

“Yes,” I said smiling, “maybe it will.”

Alright, I miss you all and can’t wait to see you.

I’ll be headed back in nine short days. Take care,

Ben