I can’t believe we’ve only been here a week, and at the same time, I can’t believe this week is over. We’ve quickly gone from 9 strangers to 9 brothers and sisters. We have learned more about South Asia than we expected from our first week. Even though I love my new friends dearly, I’m excited about us spreading to different parts of the region tomorrow carrying the same name.
I’ve grown so much in my time here. We’re being stretched and pulled so far out of our social comfort zones that we have no choice but to grow. I’m so excited about our reunion in July and hearing what’s being done in other places in this dark region.
Not sure what else to share. “Delhi belly” has only struck about 3 of us so far. The food’s not bad at all, just spicier than I’m used to. I miss home a little, but it’s easy to overcome when I think about where I am and why I’m here. Plus, everyone here refers to 6 months as “such a short time” since they stay here for years, so it seems like a short time to me now.
Alas, I must go. We have to leave early tomorrow for the airport, and I need some sleep, but next time I will blog from my new South Asian home!
I can't help but notice how amazingly optimistic and brave you are, Rach. There's obviously a lot of challenges you're going to be facing that are taking you out of your comfort zone but all you can talk about is how excited you are to grow from it. You really are an awesome person and this is what you should be doing with your life. But you know that already. I know this experience will be everything you ever wanted and much, much more. Although we all miss you already. 6 months may be starting to seem like not such a long time for you but it's not feeling that way to us and I'm sure it won't until you come back. So be safe. I love you!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you'll get used to the spicy food and will probably even learn to like it by the time you get back (remember the tomatoes?).
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