Shopping is not one of my top five strengths. I have a hard time focusing and grow easily overwhelmed and fatigued when confronted by piles and piles of stuff for sale. So I'm having mild anxiety attacks whenever I think about all of the Thai souvenirs I want to buy for friends and family back home in the next few weeks. I want to buy my loved ones things that will be significant - representative of both Thai culture and of my love for the receiver.

I'm hoping I will have some divine inspiration as I visit night markets and other stores in the next few weeks. If not, you're all getting one of these....

Apparently, these Barbie head topped pencils are on sale at 7-11 convenience stores. And those of you who have been to Thailand know that few things reflect modern Thai culture better than the all pervasive 7.