Today was a wonderful example of how a day can be turned around :)
I had been studying, writing papers, and basically all kinds of stressing. It was about 5:00pm when thought I would literally go crazy- my eyes were blurry, I couldn't type anything without misspelling, and the walls of my room were starting to close in on me. I needed to do something and I was seriously considering going for a run. I was so crazed I forgot it was 100 plus degrees outside,women aren't really supposed to do such things, and most of all, I cannot run. Luckily at that moment, Auntie came into my room like a ray of sunshine and fixed everything!
"Bitta, you look terrible. Come to a ceremony with me this evening. It will be good for you." I could have kissed her! Getting dressed up and heading out of the house was exactly I needed to get out of my funk. So I got all gussied up and basked under the compliments of Auntie "Bitta you look so pretty! And you have reduced! Your momma will be so proud. You know, when you came here you were plumpy, but now, look at you!" Yes, she said plumpy. I dwelt on it long enough to giggle inwardly at the adjective and moved on, because it's true- I came to India at my heaviest. But anyway, we headed out and it was glorious.
The function was a talent show of sorts, where music teachers from all over Delhi brought some students to perform, and then (separate from all that) Auntie's granddaughter's school was giving out awards. Kavya, Auntie's granddaughter, was going to be a recipient, hence the reason for attending. I felt so honored to be going because it was 3 generations of Auntie's (Auntie, her daughter, her daughter's daughter) and me. I felt so loved in that moment that I couldn't believe I had ever wished to leave India. My wanting to leave never EVER had anything to do with Auntie, but the thought of leaving her made me quite sad. I pushed the thought from my mind and just decided to make the best of what time we had together.
So, Auntie saved the day! Surprise surprise. She is my guru, my source of inspiration and love here in India and I owe her so much. She has invited me to another shindig on Sunday- the engagement party of the wedding I'll be attending Tuesday- so we'll get to hang out some more then :)
I just wanted to give you all a positive event here, because I was terribly morose in the last post. I will be home in approximately 2 weeks!!!
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I had been studying, writing papers, and basically all kinds of stressing. It was about 5:00pm when thought I would literally go crazy- my eyes were blurry, I couldn't type anything without misspelling, and the walls of my room were starting to close in on me. I needed to do something and I was seriously considering going for a run. I was so crazed I forgot it was 100 plus degrees outside,women aren't really supposed to do such things, and most of all, I cannot run. Luckily at that moment, Auntie came into my room like a ray of sunshine and fixed everything!
"Bitta, you look terrible. Come to a ceremony with me this evening. It will be good for you." I could have kissed her! Getting dressed up and heading out of the house was exactly I needed to get out of my funk. So I got all gussied up and basked under the compliments of Auntie "Bitta you look so pretty! And you have reduced! Your momma will be so proud. You know, when you came here you were plumpy, but now, look at you!" Yes, she said plumpy. I dwelt on it long enough to giggle inwardly at the adjective and moved on, because it's true- I came to India at my heaviest. But anyway, we headed out and it was glorious.
The function was a talent show of sorts, where music teachers from all over Delhi brought some students to perform, and then (separate from all that) Auntie's granddaughter's school was giving out awards. Kavya, Auntie's granddaughter, was going to be a recipient, hence the reason for attending. I felt so honored to be going because it was 3 generations of Auntie's (Auntie, her daughter, her daughter's daughter) and me. I felt so loved in that moment that I couldn't believe I had ever wished to leave India. My wanting to leave never EVER had anything to do with Auntie, but the thought of leaving her made me quite sad. I pushed the thought from my mind and just decided to make the best of what time we had together.
So, Auntie saved the day! Surprise surprise. She is my guru, my source of inspiration and love here in India and I owe her so much. She has invited me to another shindig on Sunday- the engagement party of the wedding I'll be attending Tuesday- so we'll get to hang out some more then :)
I just wanted to give you all a positive event here, because I was terribly morose in the last post. I will be home in approximately 2 weeks!!!
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Thank you Auntie. And I promise to never use the "P" adjective. Except in jest.
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Hi Sweetie,
ReplyDeleteHow simply fabulous! Auntie is yours, and my, savior:) We all owe her so much! Any pictures, perhaps, of your fabulousness? So glad to hear you had a wonderful turn of events! Enjoy every moment you can!
All my love, hugs and kisses,
Mom
No pictures :( No camera at the event actually. I'll try to get some at the engagement ceremony tomorrow!
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