Dinoback

I look up and see the ribbed back clothed in a tattered t-shirt, attached to what appeared to be a pointed, bamboo hat. The shirt is gathered and then tucked into a antique-brown plaid longi that is seated on an old bicycle. milliseconds tick by as I wonder what creature would have the ability to ride a bicycle when my eyes rest on the tiny, writhered ankles of the mysterious form in front of me. My brakes are not stopping and the form is quickly taking the shape of a frail old gentleman, when all of a sudden- SCREEEECH!!!! I mustle up all I can to halt the dreadful piece of aluminum that I am hoisted on and jolt forward as I barely kiss the tire of the bike in front of me. The sweat drips down my forehead as I try to figure out if the distinct vertabae has been effected by the stress of the last 4 seconds. He has not moved and still seems to be waiting for the cars to pass by, in order for him to cross the street, so I jump to the conclusion that all is alright and move on past him.

For some reason, I cannot get over the dinosaur back....

Famous in Myanmar!

SEA Games: SouthEast Asian mini-Olympics that are held every other year.

In September 2013, Myanmar is going to be the hosts for the games and naturally, they are going to need some publication. I happened to have a friend whose cousin is a director here in Yangon and one night over some fried rice and cola, I told him that if he ever needs a white person for his commercials, to call me up- I would do it free cost. Who wouldn't want to be on TV? A few weeks later, I get an email asking if I want to participate in a commercial. The rest is history!

The day consisted of waving a little flag for a bit and then waiting for 2 hours, then wandering around, acting like we think Myanmar is the place to go (which it TOTALLY IS). After watching Myanmar models never break a sweat (and yes, it was well over 100 degrees F outside) and learning some new kung fu moves, we struck a pose with Ah Za Knee- a pop singer here in Myanmar. My few words to him? 

"We have same same hair." 

What a champ.

Recording to come later!