ATI graduation

I thought I would share a poem/ speech that one of the guys in my program said during our farewell party, you might not get all the inside jokes but I thought it was a great way to sum up the experience:

Just when it feels like its time to settle in,
Im off again.
New country, unknown streets, unfamiliar people.
And now its time to say good to those crazy romances and long weekend trips.
In three weeks, this time did fly,
as many memories as Sang Som sips
Aye Tat Ta !!!!!
Its been a proper good time.
A bunch of geezers and birds in this random life of fate.
And now its time to say goodbye to new friends, crazy romances and long weekend trips.
So true how this time did fly
Making more memories then Song Som sips.
So we broke some windows, left our mark.
Anything goes with ATI after dark.
But through all the gossip of this and that,
one thing remains true
To Sinthana we will not be invited back
We got tricksters and hippies, hicks and Thai boxers
Some patient, some witty, we've even got porn stars!
So with more joy then misery, we should now rejoice
Because faster then Mc delivery, we will each be gone by choice.
So, I think I speak on behalf of the class,
when I thank our beloved ATI staff, for putting it all together
And dealing with all our shit.
Now its time, we each do our bit.
Phonology, grammar, context and games
Speaking and teaching American,
now matter what they say, does take brains.
We got to teach really very good and speak of course, totally smart
Remember to shower and hold in a fart.
So trim your beard and respect the culture.
Don’t drool over the young like a linger vulture.
Always remember the best teacher is a student.
So no hangovers, no piercings and always cover your tattoos
And always be prudent!
Remember chalkboard management and lesson organization
You’re more then yourself, you represent a nation
So be lively, do a little dance, sing’em a little song
And try not to be a typical farang.

Core Dialogue (teaching method we used obsessively)
A- We would like to thank our sponsors.
B- Who?
A- 7-11, Leo, Sang Som, Singha
B- You forgot McDonalds.
A- Super size me!

note: Sang Som was our favorite Thai Whiskey