From India, with love
Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 03:34AM First off: Hello readers!! It's so weird for me to be blogging from a cybercafe in India, which is much different than my usual blogging digs [In a big comfy chair in PJs.]
I really appreciate the messages I have been getting from some of my social network buddies and everyone seems to have a common question: Hows India? I figured a blog detailing just that was in order.
In short, India has been slightly challenging for me, mostly due to health issues. Although I love visiting here, I fall sick far too often. I think it's the complete change of environment that just throws my body into a loop. I am glad to say that I am healthy(ish) right now, which is great!
So far, I've traveled mostly in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Both are interesting places with colorful people. It has been really wonderful spending time with my relatives and also taking part in all that goes into a traditional Indian wedding that is occurring later this month. I hope it all goes smoothly because we have put a lot of effort into it. It's kind of like My Big Fat Greek Wedding on steroids. Fancy that!
Other than that, I've been trying to sneak off to a cybercafe when I can to check email, Twitter and Facebook--the three things I deem absolutely necessary. It's funny how roughing it automatically prioritizes things as well as a lack of time plus resources.
Lastly, I do miss home. It's nice having a car, knowing your way around a place, and not sticking out like a sore thumb no matter where you go, how you speak or dress. Additionally, I miss weird little things like chocolate chip cookies, Mexican food, and hot showers on demand.
I will try to blog again when I can, but if not, I'll be back in full effect in the latter half of March. Thanks again for reaching out to me, the emails, tweets and messages. I miss you too and will fill my Flickr with pictures when I get back.
Reader Comments (10)
hey neha
good to hear youre doing better. i look forward to the flickr gallery. stay safe over there. i hear the drivers are crazy. have fun at the wedding too.
im glad to hear your feeling better. i love hearing about how everythings going over there, and reading all your tweets about how things are going.
along with alex, i too am excited to see all the pictures you post onto flickr.
stay safe! :)
I didn't know that you were still in India! Wow, it has been a long trip for you. Stay frosty and we'll see you back in the stats soon enough. Have fun! You only get to experience new things once. Enjoy the break from the hectic norm of the interweb.
I envy you, and can't wait to hear more of your time away.
-Guso
hope u cud maybe document the trip in blog post(s)
w8in for the flickr stream update. have a nice time around India.
At least upload some pics now....and hope you have gained weight..!!
Hey! Glad to hear the update! I hope your happy and healthy now? Well... we miss you on this side of the lake and await your grand return.
It's good to hear from you! Hope you're feeling much better. Enjoy your time out there and I look forward to your pictures and more details on your visit. Take care!
HI Fabulous. Looking forward to the next blog post and some pics!
Hi,
Was wandering till I landed onto this blog. Read one of your posts on job security and others on media. Nice posts, keep writing.
Got to know from your latest post that u r in India. If you happen to be in MP, try vising Mandu, its a gr8 place.
cya,
Rituraj
Indore (MP)
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