Two Weeks Already?!?

Holy Toledo! I can't believe that I have been at Sangam for two weeks! Time has been flying by too quickly. First, let me apologize for not posting earlier. This week and part of next week I am in training with the volunteers. I haven't even had time to finish school work, which is about to be a problem if I don't structure my free time better. I usually use my free time to rest or to have a India Aaram.

We are officially in monsoon season. (FYI for everyone that works at ICON, every time I type season, I wind up typing sears, and then have to edit the word :) It has been raining just about non-stop since yesterday. Welcome to India!

The other day I went to Laxmi Road. It is in the very heart of Pune, population 3.5 million people. We visited a building that was built in the 1740's. Talk about being awe struck. For those who aren't aware, I love architecture. Don't worry, I am still in the process of uploading all my pictures to FB. It is a long a tedious process on my end.

Today we discussed advocacy and the importance of the three aspects of it. The three aspects are speak out, educate, and do (action). If you do not have all three then it's not advocacy. I was quite moved by the videos that the Nike Foundation produced. I highly suggest that when you have a moment go to www.girleffect.org. As Westerners we sometimes fail to remember that there are still quite a few countries that are still developing. I know that we can not always change the world, but what we can do is to make small decisions to help those around us. Those small decisions will add up over time and change many lives. There is so much more to life than just doing the daily grind. Let's get out of our comfort zone. “Have you done any good today?”

On a lighter note, a mouse was discovered under someone's bed. All I can say is that I am extremely grateful to report that it wasn't my bed it was under. I would have screamed by head off.....I know it's hard to imagine. My sister still tells me that I am not suppose to be afraid of anything.

I saw my first Hindi film last night (Bollywood). We went and saw Ready with Salman. Salman is a famous actor over here, and he is quite hot. No more need to be said other than I did laugh my head off, bought the soundtrack, and when the dvd comes out I will be buying that as well. The next film I want to see is Delhi Belly. I am not sure when it comes out, but I will see it when it does! I like the movie theaters over here. You have an option if you want to buy platinum, gold, or silver seating. You then get an assigned seat. It seriously makes going to the movies so much easier. Oh and there is plenty of leg room! Who can ask for more?

So my friends, I hope that this post finds you doing quite well and enjoying life as much as I am. Life is way too short to not be enjoying what is around us. Peace out till next time.