The Build-Up

I must say the build-up to the birth is fairly horrible. I feel very uptight, yet I am not quite sure why. It must be a combination of different factors. I will be glad when it's all over and there is just 3 of us instead of 2 of us. Maybe this is what Peter was talking about in his jumbled up way of putting things. There is a ton of changes coming and things are going to get busier. Bah! I am hoping Oi is going to transform into Supermum very soon. I have stated to all and sundry that I am ok as long as I have some space. I think this message has been passed on to most of the residents of Hat Yai. Oi told me that Gee's husband Lek wishes she was scared of him the way she is scared of me! I am aware that there is a great backdrop of undercover work that goes on dedicated to keeping Jim happy. People fear an outburst like a mighty and dormant volcano. Strange, as I never really think I have lost it over here with anyone. Shown a bit of backbone occassionally, but nothing really savage. I guess that is just good tactics - indicating that things could be terrible without ever actually demonstrating it. Oh wait, I think I just recited Ol' W's tactics.

So, I am trying to distract myself with Ipod, painting the rear balcony, games and music as the great countdown ticks away in the ever present background like an atomic clock.

Yesterday I was feeling really tired and ticked off before my last private class of the week. I was quite stressed and the kids are sweet, but pretty wild and loud. I really wasn't looking forward to it. I warned Oi and Gee. Anyway, the lesson starts and we are all there in the classroom and the headache goes and I start feeling good. From the very thing I was dreading. Bizarrah!

So it's Saturday now and I have a chance to wind down and take some time out, which I am enjoying.

...I am thinking of using some Aztec art for the rear balcony. I remember old buddy Marcus Rutland's brother had made a clay Aztec bird years ago. I thought I'd like to do the same. Clay might be fun. I like aztec colours too.