Well, today was the first time all of us who are going to India met each other. There a total of 18 of us, just 6 from H-E-B ISD. I didn't know anyone but Bhavani, who is in charge of Asian Languages and Arabic in our district. I had met Aditi and Jennifer at the interview, but other than that, it was just 14 other strangers! It is so crazy to think that this group of people will be my family and friends while we experience life-changing explorations and discoveries. You know how it is when you go into a classroom and don't know anyone? You start to scan for a seat, wonder if anyone will talk to you, and scan the room for who will be your first friend? Maybe it's just all of the years I've spent with junior high kids. Everyone was very friendly, and we all seemed to hit it off just fine. We all had so many questions, and the answers and other information that were given to us almost seemed too much to take in. We started our day with samosas, a potato and spice-filled pastry that has been fried. Some of us in the CJH office have had them and are big fans, I mean really...who doesn't like fried potatoes?
A large group of us went to lunch together at Pho V Noodle House in Bedford (love that place!). Aren't we so multicultural? We discussed our fears, expectations, silly questions we didn't want to ask in front of everyone, and got to know about each other.
After lunch, we watched the first part of the Story of India, an informative and beautiful PBS special. More time for questions, and it was already over! The day went by so quickly, and I can't wait until we all meet again!
This is the samosa and the delicious green sauce (not to be confused with my Casa Ole green sauce) with which it is served, and the little mild sweet square.
Pierce that nose!! Otherwise,because you are white and american, men will come up to you and ask when you are going to have sex with them - thank you Brittany Spears and Paris Hilton for setting that international expectation. Make sure it is on the left side - that chakra has specific meaning. Over there they do it with a piercing gun and trust me on this!! - take out the backing that night before you go to bed - then cover the ring with a bandaid when you sleep at night so it doesnt come out. Carry Qtips (known as cotton buds over there) and antibac and seriously like every hour or so clean inside and out!!! i am so going to live through you viacariously:)
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