A few of the reasons why I broke down into tears at the Newark International Airport

4. my fellowship is almost over AND i have no future life plans.

3. I spent $5 for a luggage cart + $5 for an iced soy latte = in 20 minutes. OMG!

2. It’s been so long since I’ve heard so many “you’re welcomes” in response to my “thank-you’s,” so long since I’ve felt cold and wished I had a sweater, so long since I’ve seen a black person, so long since I didn't have to question the source of ice in my drink...

1. I was sitting Indian-style on a chair wearing a kurta top jamming to the soundtrack from “rab ne bana di jodi” realizing that I haven’t showered in a very long time and probably smelled very bad.