After a sad goodbye to my parents, I’ve fortunately bounced back into my life in India just as quick as I did my life in Australia. Yesterday, I shopped, cooked, and cleaned with enthusiasm that I hope will be long lived….
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From the category archives:
Adjusting to India
This is a photo of our bathroom. The bathroom is my least favourite room in the house. Despite the fact that I am quite used to it now, I was recently reminded by some visiting Americans as to why I dislike Indian bathrooms so much….
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It’s taken me years, but I’ve finally ventured another step closer to being Indian. I’ve had some clothes stitched by a tailor. Now that I’ve done it, I wonder why I’ve wasted so much time and money buying ready-made clothes that don’t fit me….
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A week ago, I did something that I didn’t really want to do. I gave in and got a maid. Anyone who’s Indian will likely find getting a maid no big deal. Many people have home help in India. However, it’s rare in the west. Only the rich can afford to employ a cleaner, a cook, or a driver. As a result, I’m not sure how to manage my maid….
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After a tumultuous 2008 spent fighting against the dramatic changes in my life, my main resolution for 2009 was to accept and commit to India as my home. This included packing up and selling off my belongings back in Australia, and making the most of my life here in India. No more complaining about the challenges, and no more threatening to leave. Did I succeed? On the whole, I think I did….
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