1/9/12
Today was my first day at St. Xavier’s for Orientation! Surprisingly us as a group of white people didn’t stand out at all (please note the sarcasm dripping from my words). Actually, most of the people that we met that attend St. Xavier’s were incredibly welcoming and extremely excited to see us. The school is beautiful with halls complete with balconies that overlook an open lawn. While we were there we discovered perhaps the greatest invention a college has created: a canteen that has food so inexpensive that I could by the entire stock. We also learned about the rules and it looks like I will be more than fine with the clothes that I have brought. The only thing is that apparently Indians wear mainly western clothes, and so we’ll stand out even more with our India clothes. However, my theory is if I’m going to be noticed by being white, than why not live it up while I can and wear ridiculous clothing as well? Tomorrow is my first day of school, and I’m extremely excited to begin! I have my Sociology class which sounds incredibly interesting and then I may be sitting in on a film class just to experience it.
Living with my Kaka and Kakima has been such a fantastic blessing. They take amazing care of us, and they are both very aware of our health and safety. Kakima never lets us leave without fruit and our water bottle, and Kaka never lets us leave without a piece of wisdom about India. I swear that the both of them could rule the world. I know they have so much to teach me about India, and I am blessed to be able to hear their amazing stories. Kakima says that Indians don’t show their love physically because they know the love that they have inside of their hearts for one another. I found that wondrously beautiful, and I couldn’t agree with her more.
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