dorm and rainy dayz

Jody left yesterday from Kollegal. I am now with a new girl, kerstin from germany in none other than dorm 4. yep, i am living with the girls. and our first night was.. surprisingly well...

Kerstin is having a very hard time here at kollegal. she just came from ooty and it is quite a change from there. it is hot, it is less organized and there is no westerners here. she actually hates it here, hates the food, and is crying a lot. so that makes it a little hard on me, when jody has just left and all. i assume i will be alone within two weeks...if not, i'll be surprised. but, it helps me too because i am the optimistic one and i have been playing with the girls. it's very good. i will kinda do my own thing, help her as i can, and .... um, live the dream? yes. yes. live the dream.

Last night our dorm was a lot of fun. i stayed with the girls for a bit before they went to bed. we all talked and laughed. i sat with the girls in the dorm, and we laughed a lot. i didn't understand all of it, but what i did, was a good time. the older girls try to explain a lot to me.. i just hope they aren't pulling my leg. but really, i would never know.

it rained yesterday, PRAISE GOD! and it was a little chilly. I even whipped out my sweater i bought in mysore. the rain matched my attitude, but in it's own sense brought me bliss. yes, i had a teary day but rain refreshes and allows growth. and baby, am i growing. i called my mom and we had a very nice chat. i miss home, but i know i am not done here yet. i still have a lot to give, and a lot to learn/gain.

Almost all of the girls are here now, a few aren't coming back which is a real disappointment. there are a few that should be here, so they can get into college. but, their parents don't want them returning. ouch. things are pretty crazy here because school starts. i have no idea what is hapening most of the time. they have their uniforms, and this and that. so, i do a lot of watching and then try to help. it's weird. i am waiting for things to be organized..

yep, that's my life. i love hearing from you all so keep those emails a coming.

the only "funny" thing that has happened lately are the monkeys here. they are crazy. along with the birds. i really hope i don't get pooped on. and believe me, there are some close calls sometimes.

xo