My first purchase upon arrival is a pillow. I have a plastic desk chair with no padding, and it is a real pain to sit for the amount of time it takes me to fuss with pictures, keep up with my several internet classes, or even write this blog. So you will note at the top of the page, laying on my blanket, a blue, brown, yellow, square pillow. It cost me 50 baht.. about $1.35 but crucial.
The next thing I bought is a top sheet. It is the grey square under the pants. The Thais don't have a top sheet but use the blanket as the top and wash it when they wash the bottom sheet. First it is often hot but there are mosquitos and so I like a sheet. I fold it lengthwise and sleep with half under and a half over. I got a good count sheet at the mall.
The third thing I purchased was a good air mattress. I got it before I went on retreat but use it nightly on the hard bed. It rolls very small and blows up quickly. I might consider taking it if I do the Comeno Norte.
The fourth thing I purchased were two pairs of flyless underpants. I got the xl but they are elastic and extremely comfortable. I looked at the underwear for women and while I am continuing to lose weight, I think I might feel like a sausage. The laundry lady took a day to go home just as I was running out of pants..so I had little alternative than to buy something. These are very strange because they have stitching when a man's fly would be but there is no opening.
And finally... my bug tennis racket. I keep this next to the bed and when I hear bzzzzz near my head, I just say sorry Buddha but one sentient being will be added to my karma ... and turn on the zapper and take a swing... when I hear zap... I turn it off and go back to sleep
And it is all important.. more convenient than necessary... but all good
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