I'm a size "large" in Asia.
Today I went to Nino Maxx, which is apparently a new chain of clothing stores in Vietnam. It was really nice -they had linen shirts(as opposed to the market, which sells a lot of polyester). I wanted to try on some pants, but I didn't know what size to try. The helpful saleslady picked up a pair and wrapped the waist around my neck. Seeing that it went all the way around, she nodded her head and handed me the pants. Is my waist really supposed to be the same size as my neck? Sigh. Weight loss program, here I come.
Speaking of weight loss programs. Yesterday a group of students in my speaking class had to perform an advertisement (like a tv commercial or something). They decided to advertise white bread and dirty water as a new, improved weight loss program. I got a big laugh after the advertisement when I said that it was not only a way to lose weight, but to lose health and even to lose your life.
What am I going to do when I come home and everybody doesn't laugh at my jokes? When I can walk down the street without all eyes on me? So much less attention... (I'm looking forward to it).