An Amazing Trip – My Takeaway!
I was recently given the opportunity to spend 4 weeks teaching under-privileged students in Cambodia the art of hair at Kate Korpi Salon through the Justice and Soul Foundation. Although I had my own idea of what the experience was going to be like, I knew deep down that it wasn’t going to play out like I’d imagined. It was amazingly mind blowing to say the least. Of course it was bit of a culture shock, all of my senses were heightened every second. There are so many unfamiliar things to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. The only thing that was undoubtedly familiar was the love and passion the students had for the hair craft. Showing up every morning 1-2 hours early, very happy and giggly mind you, (opposite of myself), very eager to learn, showed their dedication. I LOVED watching their hands; I could see the natural talent in all of them, a mesmerizing beautiful sight. My favorite part of the day and my trip was “huddle”. Each morning before the day started we all sat around and said what we were grateful for. I still miss this. I was either crying real tears, or crying from laughing so hard, even though I had no idea what the students were saying, I felt them. Of course none of this is possible without the Kate Korpi Salon team, what a well-oiled machine. Their dedication, passion, and overflow of love are without a doubt one of a kind. I encourage anyone to visit www.justiceandsoul.org for further information, you won’t regret it.