I'm up bright and early to use the computer. Victory!
The latest and greatest: Well, I went to visit my job location yesterday in the slum. It's totally indescribable. Even though I've seen it before in movies it's so much different when you're actually there. All of the little houses are so close together and about the size of a bathroom at home. There are little trails that go in and out of all the houses, which makes the place one giant maze. It would be very simple to get lost in there. I also walk by a crematorium on my way to the school, which hit a nerve with me. So far, I still have a cold that I left Arkansas with, which has made it impossible to really smell yet. I get faint hints of things, but nothing compared to normal. I'm a little worried for when my nose clears up. It's very sad to look at, but I was surprised at one of the things I saw... There is SO much color! Bright blues, yellow, orange, green. And all of the colors really brings a more positive energy to the place. So, it's not totally depressing. There are little boys playing cricket everywhere, and they have dogs that just walk around free in the slum. There were a ton of puppies that the little kids were playing with (so cute). I felt a sort of ashamed of myself for being a bit scared walking through the labyrinth of the slum. They're people just like me, but it's just so different from what I'm used to. Out of my comfort zone is officially an understatement. I'm in a whole different world.
I had my first Hindi lesson yesterday. Exciting business! Obviously I'm not very good haha, but I have mastered "hello," "thankyou," "yes," "no," and "don't hit" (which is apparently a very important phrase for where I'll be working lol). I'm so intrigued by everything here. The language, the food, the people, customs, beliefs..everything. I feel insatiable in my learning. Also, I LOVE the music haha. That's my favorite part about driving here, beside the shock factor of their driving style of course :)
The food has been AMAZING, and I haven't gotten Delhi Belly or had any problems. Praying that nothing changes. Yesterday we had this curry cauliflower with vegetable mix. Oh my gosh was it good. I am a big fan.
A few of the people that I'm living with know about Aaron, but not all of them. Most just think I'm engaged, and that's fine with me. My roommates don't know anything. I cried the other night and hope they didn't hear me. It's easier not to cry here because I feel like I can't. These people don't know methat well, so I haven't reached the level of comfort where I can just start tearing up. So far it's just at night, when everyone is asleep, and sometimeswhen I'm by myself (ex. when I'm on the computer). I miss him so much, and it breaks my heart that he never got to experience this. I feel like he would have appreciated it beyond explanation.I know he would have thrived and made such a positive impact on everyone he worked with.
Ok last thing.. I just found out that Delhi is the most polluted city in the world! I was so surprised.. and then I looked around me haha.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.
Monday, January 4, 2010
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