And it Came out Yellow

So, because I believe in honesty and integrity, I feel that I must document ABSOLUTELY everything. Even if absolutely everything means extreme and utter humiliation for me, I will do it because I am that legit. So, while I strongly believe in positivity and not dwelling on the not-so-good parts of your day, I humorously have to share with you the unlucky turn of events my life has taken as of two days ago. Two days ago I sat on my glasses.  Which wouldn’t have been so unfortunate if they hadn’t broken when I sat on them. This also may not have been as bad if I hadn’t sat on my glasses in India. Then, yesterday as I was finishing up in the bathroom, I realize that the snap has disappeared from my pants. So I meandered around Xavier’s with half- closed pants. In an odd sense it was rather freeing, but I don’t think that is something my pants should make a habit of here in India. Especially with the “no ankles” rule at school. Then, last night I realized that I most likely have bed bugs, which truly doesn’t bother me unless you look at pictures of bed bugs online. I didn’t mean to see the photos. I was looking up treatment options and of course, Google felt the need to post pictures of these creepy little things. So I went to bed with haunted dreams of these unwelcome guests in my skin. This morning, I woke up with the runs. No you actually don’t need to know this, but like I said, I value integrity, and I think these instances are hilarious. I didn’t think it was so hilarious this morning when I occupied the bathroom for so long, but looking back I feel that this is great stuff to remember with fond memories.

Now that I’ve had so much fun with the unlucky happenstances, I’ll deal out some memories that will make you relieved. I seriously hope you were laughing at the last paragraph and not pitying me, because this made for a great story. Yesterday, even though I had broken my glasses, I was able to buy similar frames for $26.00. Not bad, if I do say so myself, and I look pretty spiffy in my “spectacles” as the man kept calling them. It took forever to realize what he was referring to. Also, I got a huge bar of chocolate yesterday, which was enough to forget the whole day of pants-snapping and bug-dwelling events. I may venture as to say that I don’t think I truly love anyone or anything as much as I love chocolate. Also, yesterday I was inspired. While on the rickshaw coming back home, I felt the urge to compose a poem. It included using a rickshaw as a metaphor for life. I will post this later, because partially, I’m not done with my masterpiece, and also, I want to leave you all in suspense. Because I’m sure you have no greater joy in life than to read my poem about the metaphor of a rickshaw.

Today, I also visited Prayasam where I’ll be doing my service learning, and I just have to share my job description with you. You’ll be jealous at the serious fun I will be partaking in weekly. Here it is: Kanvasey Prayasam (Prayasam on Canvas is a Visual Art Space for children and adolescents that develops self expression and confidence through the arts. Fostering imagination to generate creativity, Prayasam educates youth by developing and encouraging art as a positive vehicle for self expression. The ripple effect of which is also therapeutic and serves as a tool of cope mechanism. By sharing the gift of creativity with our children and giving them the outlet of self expression, we are nurturing complete individuality for the future of not only our community, but our society and humanity at large. Like I said. Seriously fun. So with today’s ups and with today’s downs, life is still fabulously blessed with numerous opportunities to struggle, overcome and laugh at yourself the entire time. I never take myself too seriously.