Some random things that have been going on inside my head, things that have been said to me, and other casual observances I have made...
1) When being wrapped in the sari last night, the girl said to me "You're a little bit fat so this sari will look a little different than mine." THAT'S good for one's self-esteem.
2) Tonight at dinner my waitress (not Molly) asked how much I weigh. When I told her, she said "that's okay."
3) There is a sign by the pool that says one must shower before getting in...that's normal in the US too but how many of us actually do it? Here--everyone has!
4) When asked why I am not married, I replied, "I haven't found the right man yet." Girl's response to me: "You are not looking hard enough."
5) One of the waiters also told me that I look like a monkey. Not quite sure what that means! Suggestions and hypotheses welcome.
That's about it for now...really wanted to share #1 and #2--I couldn't help but chuckle, especially at the "you're a little bit fat" comment. Ahhh, Indians!
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"...the month in which I learned the most in all my life. Alone as I was, I learned the knowledge of silence, of loneliness, of harsh and severe poverty, the interior conversation with 'the guest of the soul' who had never shown himself to be more 'sweet' than then."--Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ
"Living with the immediacy of death helps you sort out your priorities in life. It helps you to live a less trivial life." --Sogyal Rinpoche
Impossible yoga position but she likes to have goals that no one else can imagine, so they'll shut up about how they understand exactly what she's going through
3 comments:
Fat? Please......
They have to find something wrong with each American visitor. Apparently they had to create a reason for you.
Don't be silly -- Indians can be quite direct about a lot of things. And "fat" doesn't carry the same esteem-crushing connotations it does in India.
That said, if you're fat then I'm positively gargantuan ... so take consolation, friend :)
1) Fat = wealth, you rich American girl you. And when you get home, you'll be skinny as a rail again.
2) Look like a monkey? Have you started growing excessive body hair? Is it a result of herbs you've been taking?
3) SO... No update on Mr. French Roast?
Izzy
who ate breakfast near an old Nazi bunker while looking at Gibraltar
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