Up to today, a fact of my life has gone unnoticed by myself. But today, I became aware, painfully aware, that there is a huge hole in my wardrobe. I do not own any yellow clothes.
At Siam Paragon, one of my students stopped me to incredulously say, "'Wadeekap ajarn (hi teacher). Why you no wear yellow?"
"No have," was my answer.
Today is the official celebration of the King of Thailand's 60 years on the throne. Not only is he the world's longest currently reigning monarch, he's probably also the world's most popular. And in one small show of support, at least 75% of all Thai people I saw today were sporting bright yellow shirts with slogans like, "We love the King," "Long live the king", and even an interesting one that simply said, "Love Dad."
All I can hope is that I was forgiven for my un-yellowness today with my offical farang card.
And in other farang news, I turned down an offer to be an extra in a movie today. A modeling agency that my friend works for was looking for foreigners to be in a movie being filmed in Phuket next week.... about the Tsunami.
I'll make you one next year. I'll have one of the Thai boys to sew it.
I like Sua See Leuang. ;) huhu
A local comedian where I live once said "Caucasians should never wear yellow". I agree with him.
Well, then I suppose it's time you buy something yellow!! I think a soft buttery yellow would look good on you.
Aw - man --- a movie?? and you turned it down?? I think that would have pretty neat .... why did you choose not to be in it?
Love you!!