India For Me

What an amazing two weeks it has already been. I only received internet access today, so my apologies for not writing anyone. Where do I begin...I'll start with a brief summary:

• The search for your inner self, inner love/strength and happiness actually happens within, regardless of where you are or live. I guess I only now understand this.
• The plane ride was way too long and way too uncomfortable for so many hours.
• Indian people are very welcoming and very friendly.
• It is really, really hot here.
• I miss my home, my friends, my co-workers, my entire life, but I am excited about my new life here, a whole new adventure awaits.
• Haven't eaten meat since I arrived, which is a good thing. Sachin has been cooking homemade food for me several times a day, and really great tea every morning and afternoon.
• I am learning to appreciate how lucky I (almost all of us) are to live in a country with so much opportunity and the ability to do and become anything you are willing to work hard for. Not everyone in the world has the luxury of opportunity that we, Americans have.
• I am learning to be humble and appreciative. My new flat is far from the "good" life back home, but it's so much nicer than most people can afford here.
• I love riding on the scooter, feeling the cool evening air on my face after a hot and humid day.

Most importantly, I realize how lucky I am to know so many wonderful people and to have so many good and caring friends back home.