Living in India thus far has definitely made me question a lot on how I perceive myself at home, how I perceive others, how I think toward others, and my actions in response to my emotions. I'm learning more and more that there are people who just want to have constant chaos in their lives such as mindless bickering over minute details, placing the last word in a conversation just to stand a bit higher, and WANTING things that may be unnecessary. The purchasing of material goods that have little practical value or buying it because "It's too good a deal to pass up," are things that will soon be conflicting when I return home. Since I've been here, I have almost been in a constant state of uncomfortableness. When I am around others hanging out or reading or working or playing sports; these times are excluded. I am talking about cold showers every morning, sleeping in dreadfully hot weather, stomach pain, food that begins to taste all the same, child poverty everywhere, non-stop honking in the streets, and trying to communicate to others w/little to no English skills. I am getting use to the latter, but the rest are still a bit daunting. I miss my mom's cooking, my dad's talks, and my brothers presence.



Do not take this post as a sad one, but a learning one! I am grateful to be here in India with the people I am here with!! :)