Summer 'Do

Originally posted May 2008 on the old Howdy Korea blog.

Summer is fast approaching and that can mean only one thing...time for my annual haircut. Like most things in my life, my cheapness is in a constant state of warfare with my personal hygiene (the reason Becky loves me). That basically means that I will do anything to not pay for a haircut more than once a year. I really cannot remember the last time I payed for more than a couple in a years time.

This time I decided to take a page out of the Anthony Arnold (Evans MS vice-principal and former boss) and let a kid cut my hair to raise some money for a good cause. We sold raffle tickets to get a winner who then got to design my hair any style they wanted. This satisfies several wants. First, I get a free haircut. Second, my desperate need for attention is appeased by school announcements, posters, and general excitement about getting to cut a teachers hair any way they want. Third, we raise some money for the school mission trips. Fourth, I get some attention. Plus, I don't have to pay for a haircut.

As it turns out, the teachers were into this thing as much as or more than the students (one teacher bought over 100 tickets), which could say a variety of things about what my colleagues think of me. I choose not to think about it. In the end, 500,000 won ($500) was raised and this was the result.Wednesday to Friday! Friday afternoon I finished it off.
I know what you are thinking, and no that is not a picture of David Beckham and Posh. That is actually me and Becky. Don't be so shocked!

Lastly, here is a picture from Muster in Seoul.