Category Archives: Chiang Mai

Oh shoe ah!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by lizolson

We have a very new staff and they speak a very different dialect of Thai that I have never heard spoken before. I am doing my best to try and learn a new word or phrase a day…it’s turning into … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas. . . What does that mean?

Posted on January 8, 2015 by lizolson

  It is very different living in a country where 95-98% of the people have never heard of Jesus. On Christmas morning I went to my usual Thai Tea Vender, Koon Goong and I said “Merry Chistmas”, looking confused he … Continue reading →

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And…Not So Easy Transitions

Posted on December 1, 2014 by lizolson

Many things were surprisingly easy to adjust to, but there are a few things that were hard to re-adjust to when returning to Thailand. Time เวลา Desynchronosis (aka Jet lag) is hard. No matter how many times I experience it, it … Continue reading →

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An Easy Transition

Posted on November 25, 2014 by lizolson

I am back in Chiang Mai, Thailand! I thought it was going to be a much harder transition than it was. I feared I had lost too much of the Thai language to get around, or that I would not … Continue reading →

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LIA April Newsletter

Posted on April 17, 2014 by lizolson

Here’s the latest of what’s going on here at Lighthouse in Action!   Will you consider buying a square to help us put an end to sex trafficking? If we work together, we can accomplish a lot! If you want … Continue reading →

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What I LOVE about Thai Culture: Language

Posted on April 9, 2014 by lizolson

Thai is unlike any other language that I have studied. I love the simplicity of the language. It’s comprised of many compound words. They do not over-complicate anything. ไทยไม่เหมือนภาษาอื่น ๆ ที่ฉันเรียนแล้ว  มันเป็นภาษาที่ง่ายๆค่ะ Good ดี+ heart ใจ= happy Make ทำ + body ตัว= … Continue reading →

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What I LOVE about Thai Culture: 7-Eleven

Posted on April 7, 2014 by lizolson

Yep you read that right! I have come to really love 7-Elevens (or “Seven” according to the locals)! You can get most of your daily needs here. You can get bread, drinks, diapers, office supplies, beauty supplies and all the … Continue reading →

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What I LOVE about Thai Culture: Generosity

Posted on April 4, 2014 by lizolson

gen·er·os·i·ty : the quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish : the quality of being generous; especially : willingness to give money and other valuable things to others  (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) I love that what is yours is actually for everyone in Thailand! … Continue reading →

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The Forbidden Hug

Posted on March 21, 2014 by lizolson

There are many things here that I have fully adjusted to like eating spicy food, washing my clothes and dishes by hand, greeting people with a ‘wai’ instead of a handshake, eating with only a fork and a spoon, driving … Continue reading →

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A spark notes update

Posted on November 18, 2013 by lizolson

Things have been super busy! Here’s a little update as to what’s been going on! I have learned a Thai dance, and in 2 weeks I will be performing it with the ladies from my church. (I am officially not … Continue reading →

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