Recap

Consider this entry as an attempt at redemption for a five-month backlog. It’s just that I have blogged very few entries which were written hastily or just for the sake of writing something. They badly needed revising. Since my arrival in India, I’ve worked with my NGO, turned a year older, went on a 6-week [...]

Silent Night

I knew it. I knew I would tear up on Silent Night. In my past 32 yuletides, Christmas carols never did much to move me. They just happened to be there every year, nothing grander than a constant reminder that it’s that time of the year to be more tolerant and loving of people you [...]

finding a flat

During my first week in Delhi, I stayed at the Indian Social Institute (ISI) near Lodhi Road before hunting for a permanent residence. People at work told me that they have been looking around for a place but wanted me to see the choices for myself because they were not sure what would be to [...]

In between days

The Delhi Times reports that the minister of education was shot dead in a supposed high security zone. Rape incidences around the city had been alarmingly rising. And I am having withdrawal symptoms from deprivation of a fast internet connection. Other than that, everything’s normal here in curry country. So in between days, I amuse [...]

Never lie to a rickshaw driver

If you’re new in a foreign country, the first few days would have you searching for some semblance of home. Since work wasn’t to start until the following week, the best way to kill time was to familiarize myself with the road system (impossible) and the establishments around the Indian Social Institute or ISI where [...]

Initial thrill

India, finally. After three freakin’ months of waiting for a visa, my feet have finally landed on curry country. Yes, there are cows on the streets. The roads are wide, motorists are crazy, and there’s dust everywhere. Food is great, got a steady supply of water, and I got a firm mattress to lie on. [...]