Saturday, June 13, 2009

So I have arrived and its already has been an experience. There are so many bazaar things that have happened I cannot describe them now. I live in a flat with Peter (Norway), Ole (Norway), and Essan (Iran). Our 5th flatmate is from Ireland and he arrives today. We've all made Indian friends and they;ve been showing us around their city! We are all very good friends already and it is going to look better as time goes on. There are some hard things to swallow, however, such as child poverty, poor waste management, and personal hygiene. It has rained, but for only minutes out of the day and very hard. Otherwise it's scorching and muggy like crazy! I shaved my head because I am in a constant state of sweat!!



Working in India is Mon-Sat with Sundays free! This is weird, but our employers allow us to have four days each month to take time off. We (flatmates and I) have decided to save our days and make a huge trip to Delhi, India's capitol. I have yet to start work, but I have been told it's immensely relaxed. MOM: I can wear sandals to work... :)

To Mom & Dad: The university computers are way too slow, but the internet cafe's are right outside the university and are very fast. I am using one now. We are allowed to download and they provide headsets! Skype maybe? The reason I mention is because our phone calls, even though free for me when you call, are costing you A LOT! At least that's what my Indian friends say. OR we can stick to me recharging my phone minutes and I can just call you. I think skypes nicer because we have no rush to talk.
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  1. UnknownJune 14, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Me and Monica are super excited to follow your India blog! I can't wait to read about all of your adventures. I know it will be tough once you start working and traveling to find time to get into the internet cafe's and write as much as you would want to, but definitely try to do it at least twice a week! I found that the best way to do it was to write my stories and thoughts down in the journal and then just copy them onto the blog site. With your typing speed I am sure it will only take a couple of minutes this way, which will leave you the rest of the time to talk to your parents or whoever on skype and check emails/facebook etc. Remember, don't drink the water or eat the fruits and vegetables unless they are cooked! Also, try the chai and samosa's/pakoras in as many places as possible. They will be differently delicious in every place you go. Be safe, work hard, and have an amazing time buddy. It will be awesome :)

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  2. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Hey grant i also have skype still so i will be on a little here and there. My skype screen name is jsmepanici so look me up when you get a chance and i think you friend me or something.I also have a headset so we can chat a little. Oh by the way what is your email out there... i think its something like bartelsdrug@gmail.com but i need it to pay the comcast bill. i dropped my phone in the ocean again so i lost that text message you sent me with it. Catch you late have a good time

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