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Permalink Reply by Parapa Brahmsakha on April 23, 2012 at 17:52

1.If I can be a man, I would go to bar gay! I want to know why they love the same sex and how they act to their lover. hehehe. Even I only think about it, I feel so embarrassed. :p

2.I don't know which cartoon character matches me best but I choose Minnie Mouse. I like that polka dot dress.

3.I believe in destiny. 

4.There are many impressive moments in my life. For me if there are my family be with me, it can be my impressive experience.

5.I want to be my dad, he is my idol! I want to know what he thinks and his attitude because we born in the different generation so if I  can be him, I can understand people around me more. :)

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 24, 2012 at 10:59

Interesting answers!

I thought you might choose Minnie. You have her ears already in your photo! 

I like your answer to number 5. I think it would be very interesting to see how different life was for the previous generation. Only 30 years ago we had no Internet, no mobile phones and travel was difficult. Things have changed a lot.

Great questions by the way. Some wonderful answers and interesting discussions!

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Permalink Reply by Gertraud Müller on April 24, 2012 at 16:56

1. I think the first one would be , my husband would be shocked :)  I think I could be very interresting to see the life through the eyes of a man. Is it different ? Is it better ? Is it  easier? I mean it would be a great experience to find it out ..

2 Maya the Bee.. I'm always busy like a bee. May the Bee was helpful and  friendly , I try to be the same...

3 I don't believe in destiny.. I think it is in up to ourself  to live our life in the right way . There a so many possibilities , choose the right one for you :) there are coincidences but I wouldn't say destiny.

.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlwueICyUxk

4. The most impressive moment in my life was , when my sons where born...

5. Maybe  Bruce Springsteen or Neil Young...I would like to play the guitar as good as one of them :))

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 24, 2012 at 20:19

I can imagine your husband would be very shocked! :)

I just watched Maya the Bee. Very cool! I think I agree with your answer to number 3. 

You have 2 sons, is that right? 

How good are you at playing guitar? Are you ready to record your first song and share it with us on Funky English?

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Permalink Reply by Gertraud Müller on April 25, 2012 at 21:29

Yes , you are right I have two sons ...Thanks for inviting me to play for Funky English , maybe sometime I'll pay for you:)  sorry but at the moment  I'm out of practice :(

I have to many hobbies and I'm short on time ;)

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 27, 2012 at 20:56

I look forward to it!

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Permalink Reply by Rungthip on April 27, 2012 at 16:22

1. I will ordained  to be a monk. In the believe of Buddhist if the son be a monk, his parents will get the most merit. Because My family has five member consist of my parents, 2 sister and me. My mother don't have son. Although It is only one day, I think it is the good thing for me. I don't think it will disdain  Buddhism, because that day my body to be a perfect boy.

2.I think my character same Sid (the sloth in the animation cartoon "Ice age" ). I am talkative person and I alway make another annoyed ^^. 

3. I believe in both destiny and coincidences.

4. Usually my family hardly go to anywhere. Holidays, we will rest at the home. Once I journey to Taiwan with my sister. This trip make me excite. Everything around me is all difference in my eye. They have their culture. it is their identity. From this trip I am interesting in another culture and want to study especially in Chinese culture.

It is very interesting for learning about a new experience with stranger in difference culture. So the most impressive moment in my life is the Taiwan trip.

5.I want to be Christopher Columbus a voyager to find a new land. But the condition give me only one day, I want to be Doraemon and use his tool ( such as Door to anywhere and Time machine) go to  everywhere in this world.  

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 27, 2012 at 20:55

A very clever answer to number 1. I know it is a very important time in a young Thai boys life when they become a monk. I have also seen females become monks (is that the right name?) They wear white and shave their heads too. Have you considered becoming a female monk? I'm sorry if I don't fully understand the traditions!

Sid is a great character. He's funny and a little clumsy - but the audience loves him because he has a good heart. When did you go to Taiwan? I have never been to Taiwan!

So many of my students in Thailand loved Doraemon. Does he have a magic pocket? I have never seen the cartoon!

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Permalink Reply by Rungthip on April 28, 2012 at 17:27

In the Buddhism the female who wear white and shave their heads isn't a monks. Buddhist call them be a Mae ji. Mae Ji like nun, but not all.

In the Buddhism ascetic have both female and male. Male, we call monks. Female, we call Bhikkhuni (Buddhist nuns). Now Bhikkhuni cannot find in my country. Bhikkhuni can find in Mahayana Buddhist country. Mahayana is a sect of Buddhism. In Thailand, Bhikkhuni wasn't accept.

Mae Ji  are Buddhist laywomen in Thailand occupying a position somewhere between that of an ordinary lay follower and an ordained monk. Mae Ji  must  practice 10 of the precepts, but  Bhikkhuni must  practice 331 of the precepts.

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on April 30, 2012 at 11:45

Thank you for your explanation. In which countries can you find Bhikkhuni? Would you be interested in becoming a Mae Ji? I would be interested in seeing the precepts that Mae Ji and monks must follow. 

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Permalink Reply by Rungthip on May 2, 2012 at 14:37

Two major branches of Buddhism are recognized : Theravad and Mahayana. Thailand is  Theravad country. Bhikkhuni still find in Mahayana countries like Korea, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan.

If I have a free time, I interest to be a Mea ji for one month.  I think we should take time to relax and stop thinking, become a part of nature.

Oh teacher, I am sorry about that Mea Ji must follow 8 of  the precept. 

1. I undertake to abstain from causing harm and taking life.
2. I undertake to abstain from taking what is not given (for example stealing).
3. I undertake to abstain from sexual activity.
4. I undertake to abstain from wrong speech: telling lies, deceiving others, manipulating others, using hurtful words.
5. I undertake to abstain from using intoxicating drinks and drugs, which lead to carelessness.
6. I undertake to abstain from eating at the wrong time (the right time is after sunrise, before noon).
7. I undertake to abstain from singing, dancing, playing music, attending entertainment performances, wearing perfume, and using cosmetics and garlands (decorative accessories).
8. I undertake to abstain from luxurious places for sitting or sleeping, and overindulging in sleep.
                                         by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Precepts#Eight_Precepts

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TeacherPermalink Reply by English Teacher Jamie on May 7, 2012 at 23:45

I hope you get the chance to be a Mea Ji! A couple of my friends who are teachers tried it and they found it very rewarding. 

I think it can only do you good to follow these 8 precepts for one month. A great way to relax and be at one with our natural environment. Thank you for explaining this to me! I am always learning from my Funky English members.

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