Well now that I have gotten my trip blog out of the way, I can tell you about what happened when I got back. Before I left I had been having a lot of problems with my family. My host mother tried to rent out my room for the month of October even though I was only gone for 19 days, and I also was feeling sort of used by her. I had talked to everyone at ACM about this, and they said that they were going to have a meeting with all of the parents while we were away.
Well come to find out, she “forgot” about the meeting. The day after I came home, she told me this, and then started talking about how Anju and Seema had come to the house to talk to her. She started talking, and ended up yelling at me. I left the house for a few hours, came back and packed my things, and the next morning I left for good. The experience had stopped being positive or educational in any way.
I spent the next night at Anju’s, and she made me fish curry and her husband gave me a beer. They took good care of me, and even in that night I remembered what a host-family should be like. They were happy to have me there and enjoyed my company. Even on such short notice.
The following day, Anju brought me to Sulochana Supre’s house, and I don’t ever want to leave. Sulu, as I call her, made me feel comfortable and safe from the moment I stepped through the door. I feel like I can talk to her and ask her anything at any time. She laughs at my jokes and lets me actually help her cook. Today I got to roll my first Chapatti. We went to the movies this afternoon, and yesterday we made milkshakes for breakfast. I think I am in love.
Tomorrow afternoon we leave for Goa to spend four days on the beach! I am so excited to just relax! Our last trip was amazing but hectic, and this should just be pure relaxation. The Captain has called one of his hotel friends to arrange for a place for us to say. Khoop Chan!
Diwali, the hindu winter holiday, is in full swing, and everywhere you go there are sweets and lights. Fireworks woke me up this morning at 5:00.
October 29, 2008 at 2:26 am |
I’m so happy your new family is the way a family should be!
I’d love to see the Diwali celebrations. Remember everything in detail, so you can tell me all about it when you get home.