Harry Potter 5

That's what my students want to watch in class tomorrow.

Now half of me wishes I had been able to pick something overtly moral. But the other half of me is proud that my students enjoy this aspect of American culture (especially considering the last time we tried something like this all I got was, "U2 is nice, but I like hip-hop." *shudder*)

For some odd reason, my school only allows 3 days off for Khmer New Year which means, in effect, the teachers have to show up but precious few of the students will. 6 students showed up to my 5:30 class, which is how we arrived at the Harry Potter decision. None of my three students came to my 3:30 class so I went to get a new seat for my bike since my old one was broken and...uncomfortable. So I got directions from the moto guard and, after getting lost only thrice, I managed to find the right market, which was, of course still completely shut down. So I drove back to Sihanouk Blvd where I had seen tons of moto shops, thinking that surely someone would have a bike seat. The first shop said no, the second said to check next door and another shop about 500 metres down the road. The shop next door didn't have them. 500 metres later, shops one and two were fresh out. In shop three, someone was apparently having a seizure in the middle of the floor. I tried to ask if there was any way I could help but they didn't get it and didn't seem to want anyone outside the family to be involved (Cambodians are like that), so I asked Abba to help them and went to the next shop. They not only had a bike seat, they had a cushy one. It was $4. They tightened my brakes and readjusted my seat height too. And they spoke English and had a nice dog. It was an unexpectedly good day.

Incidentally, watching Scrubs right after the season finale of Grey's Anatomy is an interesting juxtaposition. I recommend it.

I Need a Hero,

Cleo