Sunday, June 7, 2009

Reasons why I'm glad to be back in Bhilai/India

10. A CD I sent from Delhi to Bhilai with some documents for my NGO over 3.5 weeks ago never reached so I was glad to beat it slash actually arrive.

9. I've helped mama bhatia understand why mama gaind (aka grandma gaind) is so saddened when mama bhatia only comes for short two week visits in and out of the country.

8. Sanju has been making alllllll my favorite foods (bhindi, green beans, chicken briyani and iddly sambaar).

7. I was told too many times that "India suits me" that I would feel embarrassed if I were to be staying back in the States.

6. It's acceptable to listen to "desi girl" (albeit many many months old) on repeat and dance around in my apartment by myself (I think?).

5. My iron-wala (aka person who irons my clothes).

4. I was starting to lose my not so perfect hindi and head bobbing skills.

3. I have since discovered there is a Bhilai public library with FREE WIFI...only on the outside steps, but still. (I'm currently sitting on the steps now waiting for someone is who is 45 minutes late to meet with me).

2. My Scooty

1. It's ok to be late again (see #3).


*Note: there are 2x as many reasons to be glad...I'd say that's a good thing...aka i'm glad to be back ;)

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