Last night was my first night in the new apartment. Once I get find a place for everything and figure out where everything is (i.e., when I don't have to run around searching for electric sockets or dishrags) I think I will really enjoy living there.
Everyone in Bangkok is getting geared up for Songkran -- Thai New Year's -- this weekend. It's by far the biggest Thai holiday, which is saying a lot because every holiday is a big celebration here. Everyone is asking "Where are you going / what are you doing for Songkran?" Today at school there is a traditional "water pouring" ceremony and tommorrow is another traditional ceremony.
The one tomorrow should be interesting. Last week I was asked to participate and was told that I will be wearing a traditional Thai costume. I agreed, even though it means that I won't be going to Laos this weekend. This morning I was fitted for a red silk jacket and was told that I will actually be taking part in a Mr. Songkran Competition(!) "They will ask you a few questions in front of everyone," my boss told me. "But don't worry, it's all good fun."
What?! Mr. Songkran? Me? In a Beauty Pagent?! I better start practicing my baton twirling. ha. I am sure I will be terrible at the Pagent, but I am hopeful that my boss is right and it is all "good fun".
hehehehe!! Well, SG, you are a good looking guy!!
I think you ought to hoooolah dance (like the spelling on that one?) Or better yet, a trapeze artist!!
You'll probably end up having more fun staying in town to celebrate Songkran than what you would have traveling to Laos! :-)
What is the "traditional water pouring ceremony" --- and keep us up to date on all the other traditions. This will be fun!! :-)
Glad to hear that you are settling into your new place. I'm itchin to move, but know that I'm staying put until I can buy a house, which won't be for quite a while.
Love you!!