A Thai haircut
Today I got my first haircut in Thailand. Like so many other things that we do here I was unsure of exactly how I was supposed to act or what the outcome would be. It turned out pretty well (Candice likes it) but the process was almost nothing like what I was used to at Dons Barbershop in Mechanicsburg. Getting my hair cut here included having it washed and rinsed about 5 times (is that normal or is my hair extra dirty?), being offered q-tips and a glass of water (I drank the water - I think that was what I was supposed to do), getting my hair cut, having my head rinsed again, then blow-dried and "styled." All that for 4 bucks.
I also bought some Thai clothes today. Right now I am wearing a pair of shorts and a tank top. Both are signficantly tighter than what I'm accustomed to wearing. I think I'll need to move up to the XL size.
All in all it was a good day...we're still looking for a language tutor, but I'm trying to practice what I know with the people in this neighborhood. They are usually very gracious and patient with my attempts. Tomorrow we pick up Sharon and Trish from the airport. It will be good to have them here as part of the team and should be fun to share with them what we've learned so far.
-Tom
Comments
Good to read another update. Sounds like you're deeply and courageously into immersion. I sent a note to the Tobins and they've responded, indicating that they've been anticipating your arrival. Enjoy each other.
blessings,
Nate
Posted by: Nate Yoder | September 7, 2006 10:26 AM
I keep thinking about that q-tip....what in the world were you supposed to do with it? Clean the cut hair out of your ears? Maybe you were supposed to dip the q-tips in the water first and then clean out your ears or nose or....hmmm...I let you know if I have any better ideas.
Posted by: Kris | September 7, 2006 10:34 AM
What-no picture of the styled hair and tight clothing? It sounds as if your new modeling career is really taking off.
Posted by: martin | September 8, 2006 04:14 AM
Hey, I was hoping to see the Thai haircut too. :-)
Posted by: Robin | September 10, 2006 08:23 AM
me too!
Posted by: philip | September 18, 2006 10:12 PM