Well, it’s been official for a few days now. I am 21 years old. I know that I’m supposed to feel like an adult now or older, but I truly don’t. I feel just the same as when I was 20. Perhaps that’s because I haven’t had a drink or been carded or maybe it’s because I have yet to be able to rent a car, who knows really. My 21st birthday was extremely memorable, though, and I am so incredibly appreciative to those that made it memorable. I woke up to Kakima announcing that pancakes were ready, which she made especially for my birthday. She makes fabulous pancakes, and she even learned from the internet so that is pretty impressive. Then I opened the card from my parents and read both my dad and mom’s letter, and of course, I bawled. They’ve been obviously the most instrumental force in my life besides Jesus Christ, and I owe all that I have and all that I am to them. I wouldn’t even be in India if it wasn’t for their unconditional love. Although I wasn’t able to physically see them on my birthday, I could feel their presence more than ever in India.
After this, my wonderful roommates presented me with a beautiful Indian top. It’s white with flowers, my favorite, and it is WAY too kind of them! I look forward to showing it off in the U.S so all of you know what you’re missing here in India fashion. Then I headed out to a deli called Afraa, ironically also a club we go to, and I had lunch with my third herd and two of my Indian friends, Vipul and Ishani. It was such a delight! Vipul and the third herd actually bought extremely similar cakes without knowing it so we had two cakes! SO MUCH CHOCOLATE. It was magnificent, and I even was able to have the Indian version of Mac and Cheese. So simple but so savory. My taste buds were hollering and dancing for joy.
My day was also made by being able to Skype with my mom and my dog and just seeing their shining faces. Maria, one of my best friends from home, made a beautiful video in which she played me a song on her ukulele, and even though she denies it, she had a BEAUTIFUL singing voice. It obviously made me cry since I’m waterworks, but it also made me laugh. I just can’t believe how blessed I am to have such a loving community of family and friends. I really don’t give that much thought on a daily basis, but I am surrounded by captivating souls that love me so much. I only hope that I give them the love that they deserve plus 1000 times more in return. I do think that it’s crucial to think about how you love others and to make sure that you are doing everything possible to love people to pieces. It’s literally the only thing that we are asked to do on this earth. Pretty basic stuff. And, no matter what anyone says, what the world needs now is love, sweet love. Love makes the world go round. All you need is love. Roll your eyes at me and scoff if you must, but no matter how many cheesy songs are written about it, we all know they’re right.
No comments:
Post a Comment