Random Thoughts
So last week was Holi. Our group had a mini Holi celebration a day early- we got pink powder all over each others faces and necks. On the day of Holi I was determined to stay clean because showering is kind of a big deal (one shower every 3 to 4 days)…staying clean on Holi is easier said than done. I had to pass through the "gauntlet", two groups of guys just waiting for people to pass by. I got a faceful of yellow powder, but it could have been a lot worse. In other news, I’ve been doing a lot of creeping from my homestay porch lately. I spy on people as they go about their business on the street. Is it a little creepy? Mmm…maybe. Is it a good way to pass the time and keep oneself entertained? Most certainly. The other day I watched a monk pick his nose while walking up the street. I’ve been doing some serious bonding with my homestay family. My Amala shares a room with me, so we chat about life before going to bed. A few days ago she told me about how she came from Tibet to India. I watch Bollywood movies with my family at night and pretend to know what’s going on, even though I can’t understand a single word of Hindi. The Hood Rustlers have scoped out all the best places in Dharamsala for dessert. There’s a place that serves amazing tea cake, cookies and donuts, all made by Austen’s Pala. I’ll probably leave Dharamsala a little fatter than when I came. I’m still searching for a place that serves mac and cheese- I can only hope. The only time I get homesick is when I think about food. The other week I was thinking of DQ mint oreo blizzards, they’re so delicious… Re-reading this makes me want a blizzard even more.